My 30 day caffeine experiment: a quest for better sleep

May 31, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 8 Comments
Filed Under: Personal Productivity

In my quest for sounder, deeper, more refreshing sleep, I went 30 days without caffeine. Pretty damn impressive for me, but unsuccessful.

CAD for FEA today

May 21, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 8 Comments
Filed Under: CAE, Direct Modeling

In the final installment of this series, I walk through the rise of Direct Modeling in the late 2000s. Companies who thought they already had an efficient CAE process are finding a fresh way to turn that same crank 10x faster!

A solution for engineering layoffs

May 11, 2009 By Jeff Waters . Leave a Comment
Filed Under: Random Upfront Thoughts

A discussion with my friend, John Randazzo, about the current state of independent engineering contract work. This is a great time for displaced workers to strike out on their own. Many companies lacking the manpower to get the job done are turning to short contract engagements to keep business rolling.

CAD for FEA in the GOOD old days

May 4, 2009 By Jeff Waters . 4 Comments
Filed Under: CAE, Direct Modeling

In part II of this series, I look at the rise of upfront CAE and easier-to-use CAD in the 90s.