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Maple 16 Fosters Mathematics Exploration

Publish Date: May 16, 2012
With an array of Clickable Math enhancements and interface improvements, Maple 16 puts a new face on mathematical software, making it easier for users to explore expressions.

Slideshow: The Fun Side of 3D Printing

Publish Date: May 15, 2012
While 3D printers gain ground for traditional prototyping and limited-run manufacturing applications, the technology is also fueling a host of innovative use cases, from furniture design to collectibles, even for unmanned aircrafts.

EV Race Car Uses Green Composites Under the Hood

Publish Date: May 15, 2012
The Lola-Drayson B12/69EV prototype race car, which will compete in the all-electric FIA Formula E World Championship Series, uses recycled and plant-based composites in underhood components.

Smart Meters Create Opportunity for Electronics Suppliers

Electronics and Test Publish Date: May 14, 2012
A dramatic increase in demand for smart meters is going to create a big growth opportunity for makers of embedded electronic products.

Are Engineers Ready to Go Mobile?

Software and Hardware Publish Date: May 11, 2012
CAD and design tool vendors are poised to flood the market with smartphone and tablet apps that promise to untether engineers from their desktops.

Autodesk Constructs 3D Record of American Engineering Achievements

Software and Hardware Publish Date: May 10, 2012
Autodesk is helping capture America's greatest engineering and industrial achievements using 3D scanning and point cloud software technology to document historic sites for the public record.

Slideshow: Smarter Cars Paving Road to Intelligent Highways

Electronics and Test Publish Date: May 8, 2012
Experts say that the intelligent highway will save more lives than seat belts, airbags, and electronic stability control. For sheer lifesaving capacity, nothing in the history of the auto industry will come close to it.

Dassault Breaks Ground in Mining Market

Software and Hardware Publish Date: May 7, 2012
PLM provider acquires Gemcom 3D geological modeling and simulation software, and builds out the new GEOVIA brand.

Composites Stabilize Diesel Train Engine Enclosures

Materials and Assembly Publish Date: May 4, 2012
A prototype diesel train engine housing made of a new polyurethane-based glass fiber sandwich material saves 35 percent weight and 30 percent cost over its steel and aluminum counterpart.

Industrial Robotics Gets Open-Source Boost

Automation and Control Publish Date: May 2, 2012
Cross-platform, open-source development software is coming to industrial robots.