How Tesla GPUs are Revolutionizing CAD Use
Like organizations in most other industries, companies that rely on CAD technology face increasing pressure to reduce lead times, cut costs, and improve productivity. Balancing those needs while still maintaining a high level of quality is challenging. Advances in CAD processor technology, however, are proving to be a way for firms to meet that challenge. Workstations built with traditional CPU technology gave way to stations employing GPU processing resulting in a significant uptick in performance. However, an even bigger boost in processing power has come with the use of high end Physics processing cards – more commonly known as Tesla […]
THE BIG M Convergence
THE BIG M is an extraordinary gathering of industry professionals, manufacturers and policymakers with the shared vision of applying our best thinking to our most complex manufacturing challenges. It’s not about starting a discussion – it’s about finding real-world solutions by harnessing the collective knowledge of manufacturers across industries. That’s why we need you, your boss, your colleagues and business partners to attend. What you’ll get is exclusive access to people and technology that are transforming manufacturing right now. Novastar Solutions is proud to be a part of this groundbreaking conference. We are at the forefront of Detroit’s resurgence as […]
Integrating LCA and CAD for Sustainable Product Design
The concept of sustainability and being environmentally friendly continues to be a focus in the manufacturing industry. It is now commonly accepted that designing products with sustainability in mind is good for the environment, consumers, brands, and business. While many businesses are striving to be environmentally friendly as a show of corporate responsibility, growing government regulation may make it required. The European Union has made certain product design decisions mandatory, and it will not be long before other countries follow suit. Accounting for these requirements and the negative environmental impact of products can be cumbersome and costly. It is more […]
Four Disadvantages of Seat Sharing for CAD/CAE
With an uncertain economy and competitive environment, every company is focused on the bottom line. Publicly traded companies have the additional pressure from Wall Street to produce positive short term results. One of the biggest victims of cost reduction is the acquisition of new and value added assets. Critical systems that are necessary are typically accounted for, but it can be more difficult to obtain funding for hardware or software that fulfills long term needs. This is applicable to requests for up-to-date CAD software and engineering workstations. Developers who use this technology understand the need to make these investments. However, […]
Three Concerns of 3D Printing
Disruptive technology is the center of discussion for innovation. For example, Apple established the smartphone industry with the iPhone and Dell revolutionized PCs with build to order manufacturing. These innovations provided significant advantages and are viewed as positive developments. The same is true for 3D printing, which is disrupting the mass production manufacturing industry as it emerges. Products can be built as one off productions or in small batches. This can result in lower costs, decreased time to market, and an increase in mass customization. Although there are many benefits to 3D printing, this emerging technology has also raised concerns […]
Additive Manufacturing Opens Exciting Opportunities
3D printing has generated buzz in the manufacturing world, specifically with prototyping. The term “Additive Manufacturing” is being adopted in the industry, as it describes the production technique of building from the bottom up rather than shaping an existing piece of material. Additive Manufacturing creates products by layering and allows using a wide range of materials to build models. The process is developing rapidly, as methods that were not possible a year ago can now be accomplished. Multiple Material Use An advantage of Additive Manufacturing is the ability to use multiple materials in the construction of a model. The last eight […]
Seven Benefits In-House Prototyping Has Over Outsourced Prototyping
The Advantages of In-House Rapid Prototyping The time it takes to develop a new product from design to manufacturing is critical in an on-demand world. This is especially true in the design phase. Traditionally, a model is designed and the assembly of a prototype is outsourced to a third party – often located overseas. This method is time-consuming and costly. As a result, more manufacturers are turning to in-house rapid prototyping, such as using a 3D printer to construct a model. Here are seven reasons why the same approach should be considered. 1. In-house Prototyping Reduces Turn-Around Time. Traditional […]
Novastar Calibration to Exhibit at the Automotive Testing Expo
Novastar Calibration’s A2LA accredited Calibration Services business will be exhibiting at the Automotive Testing Expo 2014 October 28, 29 and 30th at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan Booth # 9049. Known as America’s only automotive test, evaluation and quality engineering trade show, the Expo features 320 of the world’s leading automotive test equipment manufacturers and test service providers displaying the latest technologies. Along with its calibration services, Novastar will feature HP engineering workstations and Dassault SIMULIA simulation software as well as Microtech Gefell acoustic test microphones.
Novastar becomes a CISCO partner
Novastar is now a CISCO channel partner. CISCO designs, manufacture, and sells Internet Protocol (IP) based networking and other products related to the communications and IT industry. CISCO offers a broad line of products designed to transform how people connect, communicate, and collaborate by transporting data, voice, and video within buildings, across campuses, and around the world. These include routers and switches, security and surveillance, voice and conferencing, wireless and network storage systems. For more information see: http://www.cisco.com/.
Novastar joins Automation Alley
Novastar Solutions has joined Automation Alley – Michigan’s largest technology business association connecting government, business and education to drive the growth of the region’s economy. Founded in 1999 Automation Alley’s nearly 1000 members hail from eight counties in southeast Michigan. Automation Alley attracts members by offering opportunities to grow businesses through networking, use of meeting space, access to top talent , assistance expanding into overseas markets and much more. For more information visit Automationalley.com.
