The advent of Additive Manufacturing (AM) is uncovering the limits of the current CAD
systems and, at the same time, is highlighting the potentials of the Topology Optimization …

Since its introduction in 2011, industry 4.0 has been coined the “fourth industrial revolution”
following mechanization, industrialization and IT/automation as the first three, and …

In the machining process planning there is a need to develop technical solutions that
facilitate and support the automation of operations, aimed at time-and cost-effectiveness …

The automation capabilities and virtual tools within engineering disciplines, such as
structural mechanics and aerodynamics, enable efficient Multidisciplinary Design …

In the last decade additive manufacturing of metal components has experienced enormous
development. One of the most important achievements in this sector is the fact that …

Manufacturing companies continually need to develop and produce products faster,
cheaper, and of better quality to meet requirements from customers and investors. One key …

The focus of the research presented in this article has been an integration of a CAD-system
and a FEA pre-processor to automatically develop a complete FEA-models in order to make …

Finite element analyses (FEA) are often used to test product properties virtually. The process
of setting up FEA is many times manual and not strictly formalized; the assumptions made in …

Reliable design of stamping dies is desired for efficient and safe production. The design of
stamping dies are today mostly based on casting feasibility, although it can also be based …

Intensive competition on the global market puts great pressure on manufacturing companies
to develop and produce products that meet requirements from customers and investors. One …