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The Devil Must Be Cold: Autodesk Launches PLM Product Nexus
Posted on December 13, 2011 | 3 CommentsI remember the day Carl Bass went on his “rant.” While what Carl was saying was eyebrow-raising, I distinctly recall finding the reactions of those around me just as interesting.... -
How Many of Today’s Products Are Truly “Engineered?”
Posted on December 12, 2011 | No CommentsCurious question, right? For those that are in engineering and have been exposed to the development of various types of products, you might have pondered this question before. It’s hard... -
Low Spatial Intelligence as an Impediment to 3D CAD
Posted on October 31, 2011 | 3 CommentsIf you’ve been following the engineering-matters blog for a while, you know I’ve written a good bit about CAD over the past year or so. And why not? It’s been... -
The Pitfalls of Multi-Disciplinary Simulations: Divergent Model Abstractions
Posted on October 18, 2011 | 7 CommentsFor the past few years, most of the simulation and analysis industry has been abuzz about multi-disciplinary (MD) simulations. And rightly so. MD analysis offers a far more realistic view... -
Multiple Intelligences and the Engineer
Posted on September 14, 2011 | 5 CommentsHave you ever heard someone describe intelligence in different ways? I remember while growing up, someone might be called ‘book smart’ if they were good at school studies or ‘street... -
The Impact of Reshoring Momentum on Engineering
Posted on September 8, 2011 | 3 CommentsI remember when the initial trends towards offshoring started. Manufacturers were exploring and pursuing it behind the scenes because, as you might imagine, it was terribly unpopular. The thought of... -
CAD Standardization: Approaching An Obsolete Practice?
Posted on September 1, 2011 | 18 CommentsI remember back when I came into the industry, back in 1995, CAD standardizations ruled. OEMs at the top of design chains carried huge power in selecting a CAD application...











