In mechanical engineering, bolt connections are very frequently used for connecting parts. Beside other design conditions, one of the most frequently asked question is about the self-loosening of such bolt connections under operational loads. Can this self-loosening be calculated using FE analysis?

The Swiss, solar-powered plane Solar Impulse 2 (SI2) has covered more than 40,000km and completed the first-ever round-the-world flight with no fuel. After over ten years of calculations, simulations, prototyping and testing SI2 shows the huge potential of new technologies for energy efficiency and renewable energy production.

Take part in the survey and help us determining the current critical challenges of computer simulation for automotive development. The most critical challenges from the survey - the so-called Grand Challenges - form the topics of the sessions of the 9th automotive CAE Grand Challenge, which will be held in Hanau (Germany) on April 5-6, 2017.

President & CEO of Forming Technologies Inc. Mr. Michael Gallagher and CEO of Plante Electric Vehicle Company Mr. Guofu Wang signed a strategic partnership agreement. Under this agreement FTI will provide a customized, world-class Design and Costing system for the development of the car bodies of Plante's electric vehicles.