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NORAN RELEASES NEIMODELER V9.1
25 January 2006 - NAFEMS
| Noran Engineering, Inc. a leading developer of Nastran Finite Element Analysis software used extensively for product design and simulation www.NEiNastran.com announced that its release of its NEiModeler V9.1 will extend both ends of the user spectrum for the product by providing special features for new and experienced users. |
This release is part of a product strategy of allowing easier adoption of FEA technology by new users, while supporting the most sophisticated users with advanced tools. The overall objective is a smooth, continuous pathway to increasing skill levels of analysis and simulation in virtual product development. FEA software is being adopted at increasing rates as companies seek to lower product development costs without compromising quality or forfeiting innovation. NEiNastran Modeler V9.1 addresses these new users by providing both comprehensive CAD geometry transfer and FEA model creation capabilities in a flexible, familiar, native Windows environment incorporating the latest generation Microsoft technology. Not only can the NEiModeler accept all major 3D CAD files (e.g. Solid Edge V18, CATIA V5, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD Inventor) but full 3D model creation for analysis is possible, even for those without 3D systems, by incorporating the two most widely used and regarded geometry engines, Parasolids and ACIS. For experienced FE analysts, sophisticated features have been added in meshing, spot weld simulation, customization, and automation functions. These include, a new Quadrilateral Element meshing option for critical boundaries and stress raisers, a Nastran Spot Weld Element for sheet metal, a Macro driven program file for automating repetitive tasks, and a fully integrated BASIC development environment for customizing post-processing functions. A 90-second audio video animation illustrating NEiModeler v9.1 is available at the link www.NEiNastran.com/NEiModelerV9.1 Dave Weinberg, CEO of Noran Engineering, commented on the release, “The Pre-Post Processor is the foundation of an FEA software portfolio. It is the primary user environment, the conduit for all incoming data and results, and a connection to all the analysis tools. So Modeler selection is a critical and long term decision. With the V9.1 release, the NEiModeler will continue to hold the high ground in the FEA market by continuing to set the standard for professional level capabilities in a format that accommodates user sophistication levels, while maintaining its affordable price tag.”
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NAFEMS is a not for profit organisation aimed at promoting best practices and also fostering education and awareness in the engineering analysis community. In line with its objectives to promote the effective use of simulation technologies, NAFEMS is continually seeking to create awareness of new analysis methodologies, deliver education & training, and stimulate the adoption of best practices and standards by offering a platform for continuous professional development.By the late 1970s and early 1980s, as computing power became more widely available, increasingly industry was starting to solve practical engineering problems using finite element analysis techniques. There was however considerable concern that the accuracy of the methods, and software implementations, required to be verified in order to allow the results to be effectively used. Following extensive lobbying, by industry and academia, the UK Government's Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) set up, and funded, a project within the National Engineering Laboratory (NEL), based in East Kilbride, Scotland, to investigate the issues. As a result the National Agency for Finite Element Methods and Standards, quickly shortened to the acronym NAFEMS, was founded as a special interest group in 1983 with a specific objective namely: "To promote the safe and reliable use of finite element and related technology" In order to keep engineers abreast of the latest developments in the Analysis World the quarterly magazine BENCHmark was launched by NAFEMS in July 1987. After seven years of seed funding by the UK government, and with the support of its industrial members, the decision was taken to launch NAFEMS Ltd as an independent not-for-profit company, owned by its member's in 1990. The company celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2000, and has developed both the scope of its technology focus and its membership well beyond the original vision. Today NAFEMS and its members are involved in many different types of engineering simulation covering both products and processes. Membership continues to grow, now exceeding 700 corporate members in over 30 different countries. Steering groups have been set up in the UK, France, Germany, and the USA to co-ordinate local activities and interaction with members. |
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