Friday, May 15, 2015

COMSOL Seeks Papers, Posters on Multiphysics Simulation for 2015 Conference

http://www.comsol.comBURLINGTON, MA, USA, May 15, 2015 - The program committee of the 11th annual COMSOL Conference invites engineers and researchers to submit paper and poster abstracts to be considered for presentation at the world’s largest conference on multiphysics simulation. The COMSOL Conference brings together more than 2,000 engineers, researchers, and scientists worldwide, providing them with the chance to showcase their work, share innovative technologies and best practices, as well as the opportunity to interact with the makers of COMSOL Multiphysics. Presenting a poster, paper, or both at the COMSOL Conference is a unique opportunity for COMSOL Multiphysics users to achieve widespread recognition within a skilled community of engineers.


Present Your Work at the COMSOL Conference

Papers, presentations, and posters from the COMSOL Conference are shared with more than 165,000 engineers worldwide, providing researchers with the opportunity to showcase their work with the global engineering community. The conference focuses on advancing cross-discipline and multiphysics simulation by providing conference attendees with a multitude of hands-on sessions, networking opportunities, keynote talks from industry leaders, and over 700 user presentations. Abstracts are reviewed by a Program Committee of highly respected industry professionals, which this year includes members from Boeing, Schlumberger, GE Global Research, Medtronic, and others. “Being a member of the program committee offers a unique opportunity to work with COMSOL and to see how other researchers are using multiphysics simulation in their work,” says John Lutian, a Researcher in Microsoft’s Applied Sciences group. “I’m particularly looking forward to seeing the latest applications of the Wave Optics Module at the COMSOL Conference 2015.”

"The COMSOL Conference is a great opportunity to advance your modeling skills by attending application-specific minicourses taught by COMSOL experts," says Walter Frei, Applications Team Leader. "Minicourses are now offered as lectures and supplemented by hands-on sessions. This provides the ideal place for asking any questions you might have. Additionally, you can attend any combination of the 30 courses offered that you would like."

Conference highlights include:
  • Over 30 application-specific minicourses taught by COMSOL specialists covering a wide array of disciplines
  • Keynote talks from industry leaders and prominent researchers
  • User-contributed paper and poster presentations
  • The introduction of the newest simulation tools and technologies
  • An exhibition showcasing products offered by COMSOL Partners
  • The chance to interact with peers and explore the simulation work of fellow engineers
“One of the most exciting things about this year’s COMSOL Conference is that we will be seeing the simulation apps of COMSOL customers presented for the first time,” says Jennifer Segui, Program Chair for the Boston conference. “We are looking forward to learning more about the innovative ways that our customers have benefited from the Application Builder and COMSOL Server.” 

The deadline to submit an abstract for the COMSOL Conference Boston is July 31, 2015. Instructions for those interested in presenting are available by visiting: www.comsol.com/conference2015/call-for-papers.
Suggested topic areas for papers and posters include, but are not limited to:
  • Acoustics and Vibrations
  • Batteries, Fuel Cells, and Electrochemical Processes
  • Bioscience and Bioengineering
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Electromagnetic Heating
  • Geophysics and Geomechanics
  • Heat Transfer and Phase Change
  • MEMS and Nanotechnology
  • Microfluidics
  • Multiphysics
  • Optics, Photonics, and Semiconductors
  • Optimization and Inverse Methods
  • Particle Tracing
  • Piezoelectric Devices
  • Plasma Physics
  • RF and Microwave Engineering
  • Simulation Methods and Teaching
  • Structural Mechanics and Thermal Stresses
  • Transport Phenomena
Papers and posters presented at the conference will be published on the COMSOL website where they reach a worldwide audience of engineers. Explore the contributions to last year’s conference at: www.comsol.com/2014-user-presentations.

For more details about the COMSOL Conference 2015 Boston and to register to attend, visit: www.comsol.com/conference2015/boston.

About COMSOL

COMSOL provides simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs, and universities through 22 offices and a distributor network throughout the world. Its flagship product, COMSOL Multiphysics®, is a software environment for modeling and simulating any physics-based system and for building applications. A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electrical, mechanical, fluid flow, and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics simulation with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market.For more information, visit www.comsol.com.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

WINCO Selects ZW3D for Hardware Appliances

http://www.zwsoft.com
GUANGZHOU, China, May 13, 2015 - ZW3D, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, today announced that it has been selected by DWL (SHANGHAI) Industries Co. (WINCO), one of the fastest growing companies in its industry.


Established in 1992, DWL Industries Co. (known as WINCO), based in New Jersey, America, is a manufacturer and worldwide importer of kitchenware and tableware. In 2003, WINCO set up a wholly owned subsidiary in Shanghai, China, one of the largest producer of hardware products, to provide professional chefs and restaurateurs with quality products.

WINCO SHANGHAI produces mainly hardware appliances, like Electric Cooker, Electric Flyers, Chafers & Pizza Trays etc., and sales directly in America.

The Need

To stand out of the increasingly competitive hardware industry, WINCO SHANGHAI needed to speed up the product design and manufacturing to grab more market share. Thus, upgrading their 2D CAD platform into a 3D one is an essential approach.

The Solution

After thorough evaluation of functionalities and cost, WINCO SHANGHAI chose ZW3D CAD/CAM to simplify their workflow. They need to generate precise 2D sheet from the 3D drawings provided by headquarters, then arrange the mass production based on the modified 2D sheet.


With the powerful 2D sheet of ZW3D to support diversified international standards, like GB, ANSI & JIS etc., WINCO SHANGHAI can customize and build their own standard, detect dimensions automatically and mark serial numbers for spare parts, avoiding human errors and speed up the machining process.

Plus, ZW3D’s build-in file translator helps WINCO SHANGHAI to communicate with mainstream 2D and 3D CAD file formats seamlessly, leveraging their existing DWG/DXF data and ensuring data consistency of the company’s upstream and downstream.

“What distresses us every day is that we receive lots of drawings in different formats. We spent quite a long time to repair them when imported. Now, however, even large 3D CAD drawings, like UG and PROE, could be quickly opened in ZW3D with nearly error-free import, greatly improving our efficiency.” Said Mr. Cheng, an engineer of WINCO.

About DWL Industries Co.

Headquartered in NJ, America, WINCO is a leading manufacturer and worldwide importer of kitchenware and tableware. From cookware to flatware, WINCO is dedicated to providing professional chefs and restaurateurs with quality products supported by superb services. With its state-of-the-art distribution center across the North America, the company has been one of the fastest growing companies in its industry.

About ZW3D CAD/CAM

ZW3D is cost-effective CAD/CAM software for 3D modeling, mold design, and machining, which takes engineers from concept to finished product in one easy-to-use, single collaborative environment. For more information, visit http://www.zwsoft.com/ZW3D.

Delcam Launches FeatureCAM 2015 R3

http://www.delcam.comBIRMINGHAM, UK, May 13, 2015 - Delcam has launched the 2015 R3 release of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software. This includes a range of enhancements to give high-quality results on all types of machine tool, including complex mill-turn equipment and five-axis machining centers, while retaining the rapid programming times for which FeatureCAM is renowned. 


FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths that give greater productivity on a wider range of machinery, including mill-turn machines, five-axis mills and wire EDM equipment.

The most significant new option is the ability to duplicate the physical constraints of the machine tool in simulations in FeatureCAM. Machine-tool limits can be added to the models to be used in the simulation for three-, four- and five-axis milling machines, for turning equipment, and for mill-turn machines, including those with multiple turrets and/or multiple spindles. It is then possible to check that the chosen machine tool is capable of completing the proposed program for all types of equipment, from the simplest lathe to the most complex multi-tasking machine.

The simulation will pause whenever the program attempts to move the machine beyond the specified limits. In many cases, simply changing the position of the part on the machine bed will allow the whole operation to be completed. Alternatively, modifications to the fixturing or to the length of the cutting tools may be required. Whatever changes are made, the computer simulation can then be repeated to check that the modified program will run successfully. Proving out the program on the computer will save time and money on the machine tool, as well as checking that the part can be cut safely.

In another improvement to FeatureCAM simulations, more accurate representations can be created of shanks and holders. These allow three-axis and five-axis collision checking to be undertaken more reliably.

Two enhancements have been made to five-axis machining with FeatureCAM. Firstly, more control is available with the ability to set the C-axis orientation about the Z axis so helping to avoid machine collisions and to make the program more efficient by avoiding over-travel. Secondly, support for five-axis operation is possible in 2D spiral operations, giving better control of the tool axis. This can ensure uniform depth of cut and cross-section when engraving onto complex surfaces, including parts with undercuts.

Additional accessories that are supported in the new release include turning-head holders and mini turrets. Turning-head holders allow turning to be undertaken on a milling machine, while mini turrets allow more flexible positioning of the tooling and faster tool changes. In both cases, the new options can be simulated on the computer before being sent to the machine.

Full detailed information on the new release, including video demonstrations of the main enhancements, visit the FeatureCAM Learning Zone – www.delcam.tv/fc2015/lz