Metals make up the majority of the known elements and they are found mostly on the left side of the periodic table. What makes metals special is the way they behave in chemical reactions. They usually lose electrons easily, which means they tend to form positive ions (cations). Because of this property, they readily combine
When a beam is loaded, the effect is not limited to the visible external forces. Internally, the structure develops reaction forces, shear forces, and bending moments that vary continuously along its length. If an engineer wants to know where stresses will be highest, where yielding may begin, or whether an FEA result is physically reasonable,
When beginning the process of purchasing top-of-the-line Electromagnetic Simulation software in 2026, potential buyers typically have these main questions: Can the software accurately and efficiently deliver analysis that will help define solutions for our engineering challenges? How much does it cost (and what is included)? and How do I purchase? To help answer these questions,
You know your team needs better control of product data, revisions, collaboration, and engineering execution. That’s why Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Express packages are such a strong option for SMBs and growing engineering organizations. Dassault positions PLM Express as cost-effective product development bundles on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, combining design, simulation, and governance capabilities in pre-packaged
Have you ever had a design that “looked fine” by stress… until a tiny crack (or a sharp corner, inclusion, weld toe, pore, or delamination) decided otherwise? Then you’ve already met the reason fracture mechanics exists. In short, fracture mechanics is about characterizing the crack-tip driving force (energy release rate / stress intensity) and comparing
Fidelis Industry Insights is a series focused on where modern simulation—and the SIMULIA toolset behind it—can materially change how engineering teams design, verify, and deliver products. This installment is about the medical industry: implants, surgical tools, drug-delivery devices, diagnostics, and medical electrical equipment where the cost of late surprises is high and the tolerance for
Fidelis Industry Insights is a series of posts focused on where Fidelis—and the industry-leading SIMULIA software we provide—can change the way teams approach engineering problems. In this installment, we’re looking at pressure vessels and how finite element analysis (FEA) supports decisions across the full lifecycle: from initial design to fitness for service (FFS) once the
Fidelis has worked hand in hand with PEs since it’s inception back in 2019. We’ve gone above and beyond to provide on-demand engineering simulation solutions to PEs that just don’t have the capability or capacity that they require and, in turn, our PE partners have provided stamp and seal services where we are not covered
Simulation-driven design isn’t just for big metal structures anymore. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are now carrying higher power densities, more delicate packages, and tighter allowable margins on reliability. As a result, thermal and dynamic (vibration/shock) substantiation of boards has become a first-class engineering task rather than an afterthought. What Is PCB Thermal & Vibration Analysis?
In electromagnetic simulations performed in specialized tools such as CST Studio Suite, a port is a defined interface through which electromagnetic energy enters or exits the system. It serves as a connection point between the device and the external environment, enabling the excitation of the model or the measurement of its response. Ports represent the
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