Case Studies

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Keeping the Cracks Out of Flip-Chips
Abaqus FEA software improves reliability of chip packaging

Crash Course in Data Management Speeds Up Huge Simulation Task
Simulation Lifecycle Management (SLM) cuts qualification process for Abaqus FEA crash dummy models from weeks to days

Look! Up in the Sky! 27% Fewer Parts!! 51% Cheaper!!!
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student uses DFMA to refine the design of a robotic monocopte

A Level-Headed Approach to Costing and Machining
Aztalan Engineering uses DFMA to quote costs, analyze designs, implement process controls, and communicate with customers and the supply chain

And Now for Something Completely Different: Laser-Sintering
with Finite Element Analysis
DMLS equipment from EOS helps Linear Mold & Engineering save 15 to 30 percent on manufacturing mold inserts and tooling

Replacing Nature's Shock Absorbers: Realistic Simulation Probes Biomechanics of Knees
Scripps Health researchers use Abaqus FEA from SIMULIA to optimize new designs and explore surgical alternatives

John Deere Harvests Savings with DFMA
New EPA-certified Tier 3 engine prompts cost-effective redesign