| The latest issue of ANSYS Advantage spotlights the release of ANSYS 12.0, the engineering simulation suite and integrated technology that support Simulation Driven Product Development. Articles cover the full range of enhancements including ANSYS Workbench 2.0, the depth and breadth of capabilities within the entire family of ANSYS software and high-performance computing. Other featured articles discuss electromagnetics in medicine, using simulation to bring tactical radios to market faster and stabilizing nuclear waste.
As always, the magazine showcases a broad range of engineering simulation capabilities through in-depth, industry-authored articles. Additional articles offer tips about reusing legacy meshes and information on fire suppression for ships.
SPOTLIGHT ON ANSYS 12.0
ANSYS 12.0
Launching a New Era of
Smart Engineering Simulation
A full generation ahead of other solutions, ANSYS 12.0 takes
product design and development to the next level.
FRAMEWORK
Introducing ANSYS Workbench 2.0
Proven simulation technology is delivered in a truly
innovative integration framework.
GEOMETRY AND MESHING
Taking Shape in 12.0
ANSYS combines depth of simulation with industry experience to provide
geometry and meshing tools that realize simulation results faster.
MULTIPHYSICS
Multiphysics for the Real World
In ANSYS 12.0, multiphysics capabilities continue to increase in flexibility,
application and ease of use.
ELECTROMAGNETICS
ANSYS Emag 12.0 Generates Solutions
Improved accuracy, speed and platform integration advance the capabilities
of low-frequency electromagnetic simulation.
FLUIDS
A Flood of Fluids Developments
A new integrated environment and technology enhancements
make fluids simulation faster, more intuitive and more accurate.
STRUCTURAL MECHANICS
Designing with Structure
ANSYS 12.0 brings native explicit dynamics to ANSYS Workbench and
provides the easiest explicit software for nonlinear dynamics.
EXPLICIT DYNAMICS
Explicit Dynamics
Goes Mainstream
ANSYS 12.0 brings native explicit dynamics to ANSYS Workbench
and provides the easiest explicit software for nonlinear dynamics.
EIGENSOLVER
Introducing the Supernode Eigensolver
A new eigensolver in ANSYS 12.0 determines large numbers
of natural frequency modes more quickly and efficiently than
conventional methods.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
The Need for Speed
From desktop to supercomputer, high-performance computing with
ANSYS 12.0 continues to race ahead.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Foundations for the Future
The many advanced features of ANSYS 12.0 were designed to solve today’s
challenging engineering problems and to deliver a platform for tomorrow’s
simulation technology.
Articles
EDITORIAL
Engineering
Simulation:
Needed Now
More Than Ever
In a tough economy, forward-thinking companies
are investing in leading-edge simulation
technology to drive top-line revenue growth
and bottom-line savings.
AUTOMOTIVE
Predicting 3-D Fatigue Cracks without
a Crystal Ball
ANSYS tools quickly predict 3-D thermomechanical fatigue
cracking in turbocharger components.
HEALTHCARE
Electromagnetics in Medicine
Electromagnetic and thermal simulations find use in medical
applications.
ELECTRONICS
Keeping Cool in the Field
A communications systems company gains millions of dollars by
using thermal simulation to bring tactical radios to market faster.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Designing Against the Wind
Simulation helps develop screen enclosures that can better
withstand hurricane-force winds.
ENVIRONMENT
Stabilizing Nuclear Waste
Fluid simulation solidifies its role in the radioactive waste
treatment process.
OPTIMIZATION
Topology Optimization and Casting:
A Perfect Combination
Using topology optimization and structural simulation helps
a casting company develop better products faster.
MARINE
Fighting Fire with Simulation
The U.K. Ministry of Defence uses engineering simulation
to find alternatives to ozone-depleting substances for
fire suppression.
Departments
TIPS & TRICKS
Reusing Legacy Meshes
ANSYS tools enable users to work with finite element models
in various formats for performing simulations as well as
making changes to part geometry.
ACADEMIC
Expanding Stent Knowledge
Simulation provides the medical industry with a closer look
at stent procedures.
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