In this episode, your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Paul Galpin and Brad Hutchinson, two founders of the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation tool now owned by Ansys, called CFX. They discuss how they initially got into the world of simulation, the current state of CFD, and what is important to be aware of as it continues to grow and develop. 

If you would like to learn more about what's new in the latest version of CFX, check out PADT's webinar on fluids updates in Ansys 2019 R3 here: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/369903

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode, your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Stefan O'Dougherty of FreeFall Moving Data to discuss the use of Ansys simulation tools to drive the design of their unique RF antenna concept. 

To learn more about FreeFall and see their product in action, click the link below and view the Wired article discussed in the interview portion of today's episode: https://www.wired.com/story/new-space-telescopes-could-look-like-giant-beach-balls/

If you would like to learn more about what's available in the latest release of Ansys HFSS check out PADT's webinar on the subject here: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/361278

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode, the continuation of our discussion on Ansys Granta, your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Anthony Dawson, Senior Director of Materials Business Unit Product Operations at Ansys, and David Cebon, Chief Technologist at Ansys Granta, as they dive deeper and discuss the history of the company, and the specific tools that make up the Granta family of products. 

If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Ansys Granta here: https://bit.ly/3001IFA

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ward Rand, one of PADT's other Co-Founders, Doug Oatis, Lead Mechanical Engineer at PADT, and John Perek, Principal Materials Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace to discuss the introduction of Granta to the Ansys product line, its benefits for materials selection & analysis, and thoughts the Honeywell team has had since implementing it into their workflow.

If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Ansys Granta here: https://bit.ly/3001IFA

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Simulation Support Manager & Specialist Mechanical Engineer Joe Woodward to discuss the latest additions and improvements made for structural analysis in Ansys Mechanical 2019 R2.

If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Mechanical Updates Updates in Ansys 2019 R2 here: https://bit.ly/2OuGmyP

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Lead Mechanical Engineer Doug Oatis, to discuss the tools that make up the Ansys Additive family of products (Additive Suite, Additive Print, & Additive Prep), and how those tools help to make 3D printing more effective and easier to navigate.

If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Additive Manufacturing Updates Updates in Ansys 2019 R2 here: https://bit.ly/2JHWYxn

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ansys CFX & Turbo Tools Lead Technical Product Manager Robin Steed, and Managing Director at PCA Engineers Limited, Chris Robinson, live at the 2019 ASME Turbo Expo in Phoenix Arizona, for a discussion on the past, present, and future of Ansys CFD and its use in the realm of turbomachinery. Both Robin and Chris have multiple years of experience working in this industry, and their expertise provided some fascinating insight into what this tool is all about. 

If you would like to learn more about what's available in the latest CFD update check out PADT's webinar on Fluids Updates in Ansys 2019 R2 here: https://bit.ly/2J6l5We

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Simulation Support Manager Ted Harris, and Senior CFD Engineer Tom Chadwick for a discussion on what new capabilities (beta or otherwise) are available for design engineers in the latest updates made to Discovery Live in Ansys 2019 R2. 

If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tool in action, along with others in the 3D Design family of products (Discovery AIM, SpaceClaim & Live) check out PADT's webinar on the topic here: https://bit.ly/2KfO0tK

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Staff Technologist, Jim Peters for a discussion on the benefits of using Ansys Motion to enable fast and accurate analysis of rigid and flexible bodies, and give accurate evaluation of physical events through the analysis of the mechanical system as a whole. Ansys Motion uses four tightly integrated solving schemes: rigid body, flexible body, modal and mesh-free EasyFlex. This gives the user unparalleled capabilities to analyze systems and mechanisms in any desired combination.

If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tools in action, check out PADT's webinar covering ANSYS Motion here: https://bit.ly/2MsRATh

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Analyst and Lead Software Developer, Matt Sutton for a discussion on the industrial internet of things, and how Ansys Digital twins helps companies make confident predictions about future product performance, reduce the cost and risk of unplanned downtime, and improve future product development processes.

If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tools in action, check out PADT's webinar covering Ansys Twin Builder here: http://alturl.com/ccjjq

If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at [email protected] we would love to hear from you!