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Automotive Companies Steer Toward DfAM
April 19, 2022
Up and down the automotive supply chain, engineering organizations are turning to AM and DfAM principles to gain an edge on electrification and lightweighting design goals.
nTop and Autodesk Fusion Join Forces
November 13, 2023
The companies showcased the direct implicit model import at Formnext 2023.
2023 Altair Enlighten Award Call for Entries
February 20, 2023
Award spotlights the automotive industry's innovations in sustainable, lightweight design.
Altair Announces 10th Annual Enlighten Award Winners
August 5, 2022
Ford, Shiloh Industries, General Motors, Toyota, BASF, Nemak and McMaster University among winners.
Automotive Companies Steer Toward DfAM
April 19, 2022
Up and down the automotive supply chain, engineering organizations are turning to AM and DfAM principles to gain an edge on electrification and lightweighting design goals.
Why Lighter Parts Matter
March 29, 2022
Discover the Advantages of Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace.
Winners of Altair Enlighten Award Feature Weight-saving Design Innovations
August 5, 2021
Award is dedicated to vehicle lightweighting and sustainability and honors advancements in reducing carbon footprint, mitigating water/energy consumption, and promoting material reuse/recycling.
Desktop Metal Qualifies Titanium for Manufacturing
August 5, 2021
Desktop Metal commercializes titanium for bound-metal production of high-strength, lightweight components.
Preparing for Predictable and Unforeseen Events
August 3, 2021
Pie Aeronefs discusses the decision-making process in aircraft design for an aerial race.
Technology Focus: Generative Design
June 29, 2021
In this Special Focus Issue, we take a look at the expanding world of generative design.
A Second Look at Generative Design
May 17, 2021
Generative design is a way to take some of the trial-and-error drudgery out of initial design work and get the engineer to the best design faster.
Expanding the World of Generative Design
May 17, 2021
Additive manufacturing and generative design have been tied inextricably to lightweighting—but this tech combo can do much more for engineers.
Generative Design: A Heavyweight for Lightweighting with Additive
March 1, 2021
The combination of generative design software and AM technologies is proving to be a go-to force for lightweighting and parts consolidation strategies.
AM and GD Co-Pilot Hyundai’s new Ultimate Mobility Vehicle Concept
February 18, 2021
Autodesk and Hyundai partner to push the boundaries of increasing strength while reducing weight for TIGER’s modular platform architecture.
A Match Made in Heaven
November 1, 2020
Additive manufacturing and generative design tools can be tapped as a dynamic duo to create and build parts fully optimized for weight and cost.
Lighter by Design
November 1, 2020
Generative design can help engineers meet new lightweighting requirements.



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