Planet Mars has been fascinating the engineers all over the world for a long time. Researchers and scientists have been working to design simulated environments, rovers and safelights to explore the planet and its life possibilities.
To experience the living conditions and environment, a project called Poland Mars Analogue Simulation was designed.
The project aims to support real missions to Mars by giving researchers an opportunity to see what living and working on Mars will be like.
A team of engineers and researchers started experimenting with this project.
One among them was Aeronautics and Astronautics (AAE) graduate student Jennifer Pouplin. She has been an enthusiastic student studying astrodynamics and propulsion which made her a perfect fit for the experiment.
This was one of a kind of mission that is expected to help researchers potentially explore the planet.
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What’s new in Ansys 19?
ANSYS 19 is also known as the Next Generation Pervasive Engineering Simulation technology. With the expanding digital world and growing data, companies are struggling with the pressure to improve performance to deliver high-quality products within a limited time. ANSYS 19, is designed to empower such engineers and professionals to contribute to the overall productivity. The enhanced capabilities of the technology aim to produce accurate results. Here are some of the many features that will support Pervasive Engineering Simulation.
3D Design
ANSYS 19 now introduced the new 3D design family of products.
- The package includes a real-time simulation environment that is developed to help engineers explore their designs and concepts.
- The CAD modeling capabilities of the ANSYS Discovery SpaceClaim now have new assembly configurations.
- Some of its supporting exploded views help engineers generate more efficient designs.
The technology helps to build upon topology optimization so that users can observe live progression to solve steps and make informed decisions.
Embedded Software
ANSYS 19 now has powerful capabilities to carry out tasks. These tasks include:
- Workflow integration
- Performance and usability
- A fully certified embedded software with a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and
- Design capabilities
The technology is also supported by some dedicated solutions for automotive and avionics system and software. Added features here included capabilities for multi-rate application designs and enhanced HMI design capabilities that comply with ARINC 661 and that qualify for ISO 26262 and DO- 178C.
Electromagnetics
With the new technology, engineers can now design wireless, electrification and autonomous technology. The improved features of the technology include radar cross section analysis innovative electronic machine design, integrated electro-thermal analysis, and also a design kit to offer enhanced user experience with all the electromagnetic field simulation tools.
Semiconductors
To meet the growing demands of the next generation computing capabilities, which is not only automotive, but also is mobile, and delivers high performance computing through the advanced system. The technology th
us demands products that are bigger, faster, and more complex. The simulation environment offered by ANSYS 19 delivers a platform that is more comprehensive, enabled for Big Data and capable of solving different design attributes such as thermal properties, power noise, performance and reliability across the spectrum accelerating your product success.
Systems
ANSYS 19 offers some of the most powerful capabilities in two crucial work areas:
- System simulation for battery management design and deployment
- Functional safety and analysis to use across all safety-critical industries
ANSYS 19 now has some enhanced features to help engineers easily model the complete design of a battery management system. Another add-on, ANSYS Simplorer helps the engineers to simulate and test the entire system after design and development. ANSYS 19 expands the functional safety analysis across all industries.
CAD Predictions for 2018
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.
Get Hired! Engineering Hiring Managers Top Secrets Revealed
It is now easy to get noticed as a top engineering candidate. A recent survey has identified a few major evaluation techniques employed by the hiring managers to distinguish promising candidates.
First 15 Minutes
More than 54% of the managers shortlist the top candidates within the first 15 minutes of the interview.
Top 3 Hard Skills
- 80% managers look for analytical or critical thinking.
- 65% look for technical skills (system, computer, software).
- 59% seek troubleshooting skills.
Top 3 Soft Skills
- Teamwork is a very important soft skill which is preferred by almost 85% managers.
- 79% managers shortlist the candidates who possess good listening and comprehension skills.
- 79% managers prefer candidates who possess a sense of personal accountability.
Resume
Eight out of ten hiring managers interview the candidates based on the match of the job description with the resume. The most preferred format of a resume is the digital or electrical format.
- 67% prefer digital resume.
- 29% seek a traditional hard copy.
- 2% seek for a digital portfolio.
- 2% shortlist based on a LinkedIn profile.
- Less than 1% prefer video resumes.
Interview Tips
- Clearly express the personal achievements and weaknesses.
- Boldly communicate the skills and their reason for befitting the job.
- Remain conscious about timely appearance, politeness, grooming conditions, and graciousness.
- Learn about the company.
Common Interview Mistakes
- Inappropriate usage of mobiles phones during the interview
- Arriving late for the interview
- Lack of enthusiasm and passion for the job and carrier
- Behaving weird, ignorant, or ungrateful.
Italian Architect Designs Folding House that can be built in 6 hours
Wouldn’t it be nice if building houses became quick and moving them from one place to another became possible? An architect from Italy has proposed a new housing model which is completely different from the traditional way of building houses. He suggests a model where the houses can be folded. The assembling time of this house is not more than six hours with just three people working on it. Doesn’t that sound interesting?
M.A.Di Homes
Renato Vidal, an Italian architect and the founder of M.A.Di (Modulo Abitativo Dispiegabile) homes, assures of high quality and safe homes that can be built quickly and transported easily. M.A.Di homes are available in a few customizable models. All the models are equipped with the basic facilities such as toilets, furnished kitchen, and technical installations such as water and electrical systems.
Installation
The houses are built in modules to make the construction quick and simple. Multiple modules can be attached to build a huge house. The installation of the house does not depend on a concrete base. The house can be placed directly on any flat floor. However, for people who want a permanent house, are advised to build M.A.Di houses on foundation stakes.
Eco-friendly Optimization
Furthermore, these houses also support the installment of solar panels, LED lightings, and gray water treatment systems. Moreover, the external walls carry the color of customer’s choice. The walls basically come in wood veneers, which can be customized with natural fiber, aluminum, plaster, and much more.
Price
The smallest house M.A.Di home costs up to 30,000 USD and covers nearly 26 square meters. The maximum expansion possible is up to 84 square meters which can cost 75,000 USD on an average. The costs of the house, however, depends on the customization selected by the customers.