Software (CAD/CAM)
Refining the beating heart model
An animated 3D CAD model of the human heart put together by a team of U.K. doctors is so realistic its four chambers beat in the same asymmetrical rhythm as a real heart
CAD validation and repair tool
NXdoctor by Elysium Inc, Southfield, MI, is a product data quality (PDQ) validation/repair tool for Siemens NX users...
Meeting Regulatory Requirements with FEA
I recently returned from a workshop on Computer Methods for Cardiovascular Devices sponsored by the Federal Drug Administration, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, and the National Science Foundation...
Results show R&D spending on the rise
According to the January online Reader Poll question, which asked, For 2010, will your company’s research and development expenditures increase, decrease, or remain the same? ...
Chips record stresses on knee; FEA explores surgical alternatives
Even before Tiger Woods withdrew from the 2008 golf season after hobbling to a win at the U.S. Open, certain researchers into biomechanics were concerned about the health of his left knee. ...
Clicks reveal most sought-after 2009 articles
Modeling, designing, materials and manufacturing were the most sought-after topics on the Medical Design website in 2009 according to our Top 10 articles for most clicks. ...
Chips record stresses on the knee; FEA explores surgical alternatives
Even before Tiger Woods withdrew from the 2008 golf season after hobbling to a win at the U.S. Open, certain researchers into biomechanics were concerned...
'Test drive' programming software
Denso Robotics, Long Beach, CA, is offering a three-month free trial of its WINCAPS III offline programming software....
Call for papers
Engineers, researchers, educators, and students are invited to submit abstracts describing their uses of Comsol Multiphysics software...
Flex-Frames for prototyping
Universal Air Filter, Sauget, IL, a custom designer of air filters, announces that customers can now use its Flex-Frame prototyping service for free in conjunction with the 3D CAD downloads. ...
CAD and CAM for dental work
A computer-aided design program is for dental restorations, including copings, crowns, and bridge frameworks, while a knowledge-based machining software assists with manufacturing the components. The programs, DentCAD and DentMILL can work together through complete design and manufacturing...
