For the past decade, San Antonio-based design firm Lake|Flato has been refining its Porch House concept, a system of modules with floor-to-ceiling windows and connecting porches that link the ...

The AI server boom is pushing manufacturers to transform how they design and build high-performance hardware systems. Spearheading this shift are advancements in virtual simulation, which bridge the ...

Electronics design engineers spend substantial effort on schematics, simulation, and layout. Yet, a component’s long-term success also depends on how well its physical form aligns with downstream ...

Additive manufacturing is gaining a reputation for its effective use of design technology to re-design a product in record time. Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) differs considerably from ...

When 3D printing moved from a hobby to an industrial process, DfAM had to be codified to prevent hits to the bottom line. Newer CAD programs can provide real-time feedback, which has proven to be ...

High-power lasers, cell phones that record 3-D videos and computing systems with enough processing power to map the human genome are hot technologies that need to be kept cool. Without effective heat ...

The medical device industry faces increasing pressure to accelerate time-to-market while still maintaining quality and regulatory compliance. COVID-19 shifted expectations, forcing manufacturers to ...

How specifically will this AI tool help engineers? AutoReview acts as an AI-powered peer checker for engineers, automatically reviewing 2D drawings and 3D CAD models. This means it analyzes designs ...

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The Department of Engineering Design and Manufacturing is involved in a variety of research and training activities. The following is an overview of the areas that research teams work in, with some ...