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Join the engineers at Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies (PADT) as they discuss what’s new and exciting in the world of Ansys simulation. (This podcast is in no way affiliated with Ansys Inc, and the opinions expressed are owned solely by those on the show) If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!
Episodes

Monday Aug 26, 2019
Episode 045: Using Simulation to Disrupt the RF Antenna Industry
Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
In this episode, your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Stefan O'Dougherty of FreeFall Moving Data to discuss the use of Ansys simulation tools to drive the design of their unique RF antenna concept.
To learn more about FreeFall and see their product in action, click the link below and view the Wired article discussed in the interview portion of today's episode: https://www.wired.com/story/new-space-telescopes-could-look-like-giant-beach-balls/
If you would like to learn more about what's available in the latest release of Ansys HFSS check out PADT's webinar on the subject here: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/361278
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Episode 044: Optimize Materials Knowledge & Applications with Ansys Granta pt. 2
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
Wednesday Aug 14, 2019
In this episode, the continuation of our discussion on Ansys Granta, your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Anthony Dawson, Senior Director of Materials Business Unit Product Operations at Ansys, and David Cebon, Chief Technologist at Ansys Granta, as they dive deeper and discuss the history of the company, and the specific tools that make up the Granta family of products.
If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Ansys Granta here: https://bit.ly/3001IFA
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ward Rand, one of PADT's other Co-Founders, Doug Oatis, Lead Mechanical Engineer at PADT, and John Perek, Principal Materials Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace to discuss the introduction of Granta to the Ansys product line, its benefits for materials selection & analysis, and thoughts the Honeywell team has had since implementing it into their workflow.
If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Ansys Granta here: https://bit.ly/3001IFA
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Episode 042: Mechanical Updates in Ansys 2019 R2
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Simulation Support Manager & Specialist Mechanical Engineer Joe Woodward to discuss the latest additions and improvements made for structural analysis in Ansys Mechanical 2019 R2.
If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Mechanical Updates Updates in Ansys 2019 R2 here: https://bit.ly/2OuGmyP
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Episode 041: Simulating Additive Manufacturing in Ansys 2019 R2
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Lead Mechanical Engineer Doug Oatis, to discuss the tools that make up the Ansys Additive family of products (Additive Suite, Additive Print, & Additive Prep), and how those tools help to make 3D printing more effective and easier to navigate.
If you would like to learn more about what's available in this latest release check out PADT's webinar on Additive Manufacturing Updates Updates in Ansys 2019 R2 here: https://bit.ly/2JHWYxn
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ansys CFX & Turbo Tools Lead Technical Product Manager Robin Steed, and Managing Director at PCA Engineers Limited, Chris Robinson, live at the 2019 ASME Turbo Expo in Phoenix Arizona, for a discussion on the past, present, and future of Ansys CFD and its use in the realm of turbomachinery. Both Robin and Chris have multiple years of experience working in this industry, and their expertise provided some fascinating insight into what this tool is all about.
If you would like to learn more about what's available in the latest CFD update check out PADT's webinar on Fluids Updates in Ansys 2019 R2 here: https://bit.ly/2J6l5We
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday Jun 17, 2019
Episode 039: Updates for Design Engineers in Ansys 2019 R2
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Simulation Support Manager Ted Harris, and Senior CFD Engineer Tom Chadwick for a discussion on what new capabilities (beta or otherwise) are available for design engineers in the latest updates made to Discovery Live in Ansys 2019 R2.
If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tool in action, along with others in the 3D Design family of products (Discovery AIM, SpaceClaim & Live) check out PADT's webinar on the topic here: https://bit.ly/2KfO0tK
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday Jun 03, 2019
Episode 038: Simulating Multibody Dynamics More Accurately with Ansys Motion
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Staff Technologist, Jim Peters for a discussion on the benefits of using Ansys Motion to enable fast and accurate analysis of rigid and flexible bodies, and give accurate evaluation of physical events through the analysis of the mechanical system as a whole. Ansys Motion uses four tightly integrated solving schemes: rigid body, flexible body, modal and mesh-free EasyFlex. This gives the user unparalleled capabilities to analyze systems and mechanisms in any desired combination.
If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tools in action, check out PADT's webinar covering ANSYS Motion here: https://bit.ly/2MsRATh
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Analyst and Lead Software Developer, Matt Sutton for a discussion on the industrial internet of things, and how Ansys Digital twins helps companies make confident predictions about future product performance, reduce the cost and risk of unplanned downtime, and improve future product development processes.
If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tools in action, check out PADT's webinar covering Ansys Twin Builder here: http://alturl.com/ccjjq
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

Monday May 06, 2019
Monday May 06, 2019
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Simulation Support Manager Ted Harris, and CFD Team Lead Engineer Clinton Smith for a round-table discussion regarding new capabilities for Design Engineers in the latest release of the Ansys Discovery family of products (Live, AIM, & SpaceClaim). Listen as they express their thoughts on exciting new capabilities, long anticipated technical improvements, and speculate at what has yet to come for this disruptive set of tools.
If you would like to learn more about this update and see the tools in action, check out PADT's webinar covering Ansys Discovery AIM & Live in 2019 R1 here: shorturl.at/gyKLM
If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!