Digital Engineering December 2024
In this issue, we take a look at the results of our annual Technology Outlook reader survey.

December 5, 2024
Inside This Issue:
Technology Outlook 2025
DE readers let us know how they are adopting new engineering technology in our annual survey.
How Well Does Your FEA Program Know You?
Algorithm training with proprietary data and natural language support is transforming simulation.
AM Market Outlook Bumpy, but Bright
Experts tracking the progress in additive manufacturing point to positive signs while citing some cautionary challenges ahead.
AI-Powered Digital Twins Raise Hopes for Better Predictive Maintenance
Machine learning and data science add new expectations and complexities.
Next-Gen Workstations Meet the Need for Speed
Artificial intelligence, multicore CPUs, GPU acceleration and more continue to drive engineering innovation.
Design & Simulation Summit: Artificial Intelligence and Simulation
At the annual DE virtual event, industry experts debated the role of AI and machine learning, and provided guidance on simulation-led design, digital twins, additive manufacturing, and more
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Latest News
Digital Twin Consortium Announces Joint Event
The event will take place on March 20, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Reston, VA.

Altair Unveils Altair HyperWorks 2025
The release combines artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and multiphysics simulation with cloud-based scalability and digital thread connectivity.

NatureWorks Introduces Ingeo 3D300 3D Printing Grade
Faster printing for the additive manufacturing industry, according to NatureWorks.
Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 to Explore AI Uses
Highlights include keynote speeches from Marc Raibert, Executive Director of The AI Institute and founder of Boston Dynamics, and industrial...
Eagle Point Software Recognized as a SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner
This designation emphasizes Eagle Point's commitment to delivering learning and development solutions for designers, engineers, and manufacturers, the company says.
nTop Buys cloudfluid
CFD simulation capabilities to be integrated into nTop's computational design software for product development, nTop reports.
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New & Noteworthy: Future-Proof Foundation for Employee Training and Education
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Eliminate Physical Clamping – With Simulation
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New & Noteworthy: Fast, Flexible and Scalable Simulation – In the Cloud
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New & Noteworthy: Safe, Cost-Effective Metal 3D Printing - Anywhere
Desktop Metal’s Studio System offers turnkey metal printing for prototypes and...