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Q&A with Ford Europe

Posted by - October 28, 2014
We get an exclusive interview with Ford's new European design chief and talk about translating American design for European customers, the tools of the trade, and what the future holds…
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Simulation at KTM Technologies

Posted by - November 13, 2014
Designing with advanced lightweight composites is challenging although made easier through the use of simulation technology. Tanya Weaver talks to KTM Technologies who has used Ansys on a variety of…
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Tebis 3.5 for manufacturing

Posted by - November 17, 2014
Last month, Al Dean took a look at the tools inside Tebis to assist with design. This month, he concludes with a look at what Tebis has for those looking…
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LJ Create – first timers

Posted by - November 18, 2014
LJ Create used a product design consultancy for the first time in its AutoBoard enclosure project. Tanya Weaver talks to both the consultant — PDG Ltd — and the client…
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Is ‘reshoring’ really happening?

Posted by - November 19, 2014
Product design consultancies are all too familiar with dealing with manufacturers in the Far East. However, Tanya Weaver wonders whether the tide is turning and ‘reshoring’ is indeed happening I…
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Review: Esteco modeFrontier 2014

Posted by - November 24, 2014
Simulation is one that's split into multiple different solvers, each with their own area of specialism. Al Dean looks at a system that allows you to bring these different solvers…
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Is 3D printing a green technology?

Posted by - November 25, 2014
3D printing is a green technology, right? Here Jeremy Pullin reveals that not all processes are as environmentally friendly as they claim to be when compared to conventional manufacturingDiscussion forums…
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The inevitable risk of failure

Posted by - November 27, 2014
As the mainstream media work itself into a frenzy over the sad news of the Virgin Galactic crash, Al Dean looks at the process of product development and how the…
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