Software/Hardware: Low-Cost HPC Platforms Enable More Widespread Simulation Studies

				February 29, 2008
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	Dear Reader: We are changing the name of this eNewsletter to Design Tools to better reflect our coverage of design software and hardware tools used in engineering. Look for our Design Tools eNewsletter in your inbox next month. Thank you, Beth Stackpole Contributing Editor, Engineering Software/Hardware Spotlight Story:   Low-Cost HPC Platforms Enable More Widespread Simulation Studies Lower cost HPC solutions are providing a platform for mid-size companies to widely embrace the kinds of complex simulation studies that bring efficiencies to engineering. Full Story ADVERTISEMENT Design Engineering Report: Develop Products Faster Failures on rushed projects are often the catalyst for companies to investigate next-generation Computer-Aided-Engineering solutions. This report delves into the common mistakes those companies have made and offers recommendations to help your company unlock the power CAE. Click here to Download Report. 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View All Software/Hardware Resources ADVERTISEMENT			Low-Cost HPC Platforms Enable More Widespread Simulation Studies Speedo Leverages CFD Simulation For Drag-Free Swimsuit Design NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700 Doubles CAD Performance Blue Ridge Numerics Tunes CFD Tool for Wildfire 4.0 Security System Calls Your Cell DN's Latest Podcasts, Webcasts & Videos Resource Center Contact Us Beth Stackpole, Contributing Editor Thanks to the availability of lower cost, high performance computers and a flood of new CFD and simulation software, companies across all industries are riding the simulation wave. Case in point: Speedo is in on the act. What kinds of simulation studies is your company conducting? Drop me a line. CAD/CAM Corner Blog Stay connected: Software/Hardware RSS News Feed Products/Services Companies
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