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5 Technology Trends, Everyone Needs to Watch in 2019

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In this technological era, innovation is the key which drives the entire digital world. These innovations have the potential to transform and speed up the growth and future of many industries in the coming years.

The business owners and investors should embrace these technology revolutions and make a smart move towards digital innovation. Listed below are 5 technology that businesses must look forward to in 2019:

Quantum Computing

Quantum computing also referred as Supercomputing, is one of the most compelling technologies developed so far. The most significant advantage of these computers is that they provide cloud-based computing services. Many organizations and government agencies are working on developing this super functionary and computationally dynamic Quantum Computer.

Internet of things (IoT) security breach

With advancing technology, hackers are also advancing in their skills. The distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack of 2016, is a perfect example where hackers exploited the vulnerabilities of the IoT devices and stole crucial data. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to implement cybersecurity in IoT devices. Manufacturers and suppliers of such devices must increase the security of products to avoid Global IoT security breach in 2019.

Block Chain Technology

The unique technology development for the business corporations in 2019 will be the development of Blockchain. Soon enterprises will be using this tool as a way to boost collaboration that will enable transaction transparency and business growth.

Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual reality (VR)

The year 2019, will be witnessing some significant advancements in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Mixed Reality, with the development of exciting and unconventional practical applications for industries such as healthcare and engineering design. These technological discoveries will enhance the collaboration across geographies and various sectors.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

The advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence will build the foundation of smart business operations. Development of robotics and autonomous vehicles will be growing at a faster rate in 2019. The use of AI, Deep Learning and Machine Learning in business applications will result in more accuracy in achieving business objectives.

In the coming year, these digital technologies will automate business operations and will reduce the time and efforts, increase in-depth security, and enhance collaborations. All in all, in 2019, we all look forward to some amazing technological innovations that will entirely change the shape of the digital industry.  

Creo 5.0 Offers AR, Topology Optimization and More

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Yes! PTC has successfully launched a new version of parametric CAD software, Creo 5.0. This version of Creo is enticed with new extensions that will bring new functionalities among manufacturing, simulation, augmented reality, topology optimization, and also general productivity improvements.

Here, we have listed new features of the Creo 5.0:

  1. Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing:

The Creo 5.0 is extending support service of 3D printing with Creo Additive Manufacturing for Materialise allowing users to connect directly to printers for metal printing. Also, the Creo Mold Machining extension is giving high-speed 3-axis and 3+2 positioning machining which is optimized for molds, electrodes, and prototypes.

 

      2. Computational Fluid Dynamics:

The new feature of fluid flow extension allows product users or engineers to stimulate the fluid flow directly within Creo. The production company of Creo, PTC also claims that the fluid flow extension is easy to handle, accurate, and brings quick results.

 

      3. BI-Directional CAD:

There is a new collaboration extension which enables the bi-directional exchange of Creo parts and assemblies with the Autodesk Inventor.

  1. Augmented Reality:

With the development of the new version, PTC integrates Creo with AR platform, by allowing Creo users to manufacture and present AR experience from within the designs.

  1. Topology Optimization:

The feature of topology optimization will enable users to insert objectives and constraints. It will also allow the software to automatically create an optimized design.

  1. Productivity Improvements:

Creo 5.0 brings some improvements to the productivity of the user, which includes enhanced user interface, geometry creation, volume helical sweeps, design improvements, surface improvements and a lot more. The advancements in this CAD software will result in better functionality and effective product manufacturing.

PTC’s Brian Thompson also said that “Product designs these days requires advancements, and Creo continues evolving to meet the needs of customers.” The changes brought in the product Creo 5.0 reveals that it can help companies right from the earliest phase of design to smart, and useful product.

The significant features of Creo suggests that new functionalities and capabilities, sets the software apart and gives companies a true competitive edge from ideation till manufacturing.

CAD Predictions for 2018

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The rapid technological advancements are changing the shape of the world. Innovations are going up, and software is continuously upgrading. So why CAD tools remain obsolete? Thus, to maintain pace with the advancing technology, CAD tools are continually evolving. So, to understand this change in a better way, listed below are the 2018 predictions of CAD.

Three-tier Automation

Currently, automation is the most trending technology in the engineering world. From agriculture to automobile everything is automated. So CAD follows the trend and implements three levels of automation in product design which are illustrated below:

Assistive Automation tends to reduce the friction created by trivial tasks, such as assemblies, which are repetitive and consumes a lot of time.

Augmentative Automation implements Multiphysics simulations to assist engineers in decision making. Under this automation, engineers only need to focus on problem formulation and remaining all the functions will be performed automatically by the system.

Autonomous Automation is an automation technique which works automatically without any human interference.

Double Benefit of IoT and Mechatronics The convergence of mechanical and electrical design in mechatronics and the power of IoT has the potential to revolutionize CAD in 2018. Gradually, the difference between electrical and mechanical designs is fading away which is promoting the mechatronic technology, such as robots in which sensors are connected to circuit boards in a mechanical body. Furthermore, IoT innovations are enabling manufacturers to receive information from products to improve designs. Overall, this dual power of mechatronics and IoT will transform product designing in 2018.

CAD Cloud

2018 will be powered by cloud CAD where all the CAD programs will run entirely on the cloud. Recently, SOLIDWORKS announced that it plans to launch cloud-based CAD program called SOLIDWORKS X design. Similarly, Autodesk also has cloud-based CAD platform named Fusion 360. These development show cloud technologies will be a leading force in 2018.

Augmented CAD

Augmented reality will shape the future of CAD in 2018. The increasing popularity of augmented reality allows engineers to collaborate their product designs in an efficient manner making it possible for the stakeholders to interact with 3D models.

Although CAD tools will go many transitions and transformations in 2018; however, the primary focus will remain only on these four aspects: Automation, IoT and Mechatronics, Cloud CAD, and Augmented CAD. Overall, in 2018 CAD software will evolve many folds and will transform the shape of the design industry.

What’s new in Revit 2018

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The 2018 release of Revit has introduced some amazing features for the users. These features will enable the designers to model a complete, consistent, and coordinated designs for multiple disciplines. These features have the extensibility to both detailing and construction. The list of features are:

Co-ordinated Models

The new Revit feature, now allows the users to link their NWC or NWD files of the coordination models that are generated on Navisworks®. This feature can be helpful to compare the non-Revit and Revit model.

Scheduled Groups and Revit Links

The users can now select the fields that appear in the schedule on the Fields tab of Schedule Property Dialog Box. Also, the new feature allows the Revit experts to include the elements from a linked model.

Global Parameters

In the 2018 Revit updates, the experts can now embed designs with project-wide parameters. Furthermore, these parameters can now work with equality constraints and diameter and radial dimensions.

Multistory Stairs

The new feature of stairs allows the users to create multistory stairs by selecting the levels of the building. These stairs adjust automatically when the heights are changed. These stairs can be created from the existing stairs even at a later stage.

Railings

The new railing feature allows the users to modify the railing by chaining its height, shape, and number. Also, the path of the railing can be customized through sketch tools.

MEP Fabrication Model

The 2018 updates allow the experts build a run of connected MEP fabrication parts automatically by just clicking on the points of the model. The selection of the parts is automatic from the current fabrication service and group.

MEP Design and Analysis

With the help of the new updates in Revit, the users can now manipulate the pathways of the circuit. Also, the updates in MEP design and analysis allows the users to define their own type of space. They can also include the requirements of outdoor air.

Rebar for Complex Geometry

The latest rebar updates allow the placement of rebar as concrete objects that are of free-form. Also, it allows the reinforcement of concrete elements that are imported and their varying rebar distribution is improved.

 

These are just a glimpse of updates in Revit 2018. There are many more interesting features such as Rebar Graphical Constraints in 3D, Additional Steel Connections, Collaboration for Revit, Work-sharing, Parametric components, and much more.

ETABS 2016 16.2.0 Enhancements

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This version of ETABS is stacked with stunning features for Analysis, Modelling, Result Display and Output.

Analysis

  1. a) Creep & Shrinkage: This feature includes the rebar effect, which can help reduce axial shortening of walls and columns. The feature lets you choose two options for Longitudinal Rebar Ratio- From Design and User Specified Ratio and two for Vertical Rebar Ratio- From Design and User Specified Ratio.

 

  1. b) Modal Damping: This feature provides more conservative and realistic results through linear and nonlinear direct-integration time-history analysis. Here you can choose options for Viscous Proportional Damping and Additional Modal Damping.

Modelling

The new updates consist of new codes for shrinkage, creep, and stiffness aging. The models are New Zealand Standard 3101-2006, Australian Standard 3600-2009, Eurocode 2-2004, and GL 2000.

Result Display and Output

The result is displayed on slab cracked-width on Eurocode 2-2004.