
47.5K
Downloads
135
Episodes
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 Apr 05, 2021
Episode 085: Additive & Structural Optimization Updates in Ansys 2021 R1
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Lead Mechanical Engineer, Doug Oatis in order to discuss what is new with regards to additive and structural optimization in Ansys 2021 R1.
You can view the webinar that Doug hosted on this topic via the link below: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/475367
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 Mar 22, 2021
Episode 084 - The State of Mechanical Meshing in Ansys 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Mechanical Engineer and Lead Trainer, Joe Woodward in order to discuss what new mechanical meshing capabilities are available in Ansys 2021.
Meshing is an integral part of the engineering simulation process where complex geometries are divided into simple elements that can be used as discrete local approximations of the larger domain. The mesh influences the accuracy, convergence and speed of the simulation. Furthermore, since meshing typically consumes a significant portion of the time it takes to get simulation results, the better and more automated the meshing tools, the faster and more accurate the solution.
You can view the webinar that Joe hosted on this topic via the link below: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/473645
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 Mar 08, 2021
Episode 083: Digital Mission Engineering & the Acquisition of AGI
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Anthony Dawson, Vice President & General Manager at Ansys, and Paul Graziani, CEO and Co-Founder of Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) to discuss the acquisition of AGI and what it means for those simulating in the aerospace and defense industry.
Digital mission engineering, pioneered by AGI, combines digital modeling, simulation, testing, and analysis for aerospace, defense, telecommunication, and intelligence applications to evaluate mission outcomes at every phase of a system’s life cycle. Using this tool you can evaluate the full effect of every change you make and find problems before they become crises.
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!

Friday Feb 26, 2021
Episode 082: High Frequency Updates in Ansys 2021 R1
Friday Feb 26, 2021
Friday Feb 26, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Electronics Application Engineer Aleksandr Gafarov for a look at what's new in this electromagnetics release.
When it comes to high frequency electromagnetics, Ansys 2021 R1 delivers a plethora of groundbreaking enhancements. Ansys HFSS Mesh Fusion enables simulation of large, never before possible electromagnetic systems with efficiency and scalability.
You can view PADT's webinar on this topic for additional information here: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/470024
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 Feb 08, 2021
Episode 081: Meshing & UI updates in Ansys Fluent 2021 R1
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Simulation Support & Application Engineer and fluids expert Sina Ghods for a look at what's new in this release.
For fluids simulation in this release, products can be designed faster than ever before, thanks to major physics and productivity enhancements that build upon the tool's already powerful workflow and meshing capabilities.
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 Jan 25, 2021
Episode 080: 2020 Wrap-up & Predictions for Ansys in the New Year
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by the simulation support team to look back at the past year of Ansys technology and make some predictions regarding what may happen in the year to come.
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 Jan 11, 2021
Episode 079: The State of Simulation for Additive Manufacturing
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Brent Stucker, the Director of Additive Manufacturing at Ansys to discuss the innovative capabilities of the Ansys additive suite of tools and it's impact on the effectiveness of 3D printing for manufacturing and design.
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 Dec 14, 2020
Episode 078: Optimization & Automation Updates in Ansys 2020 R2 - OptiSLang
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Systems Support & Application Engineer Josh Stout for a discussion on how OptiSLang helps to increase the robustness and reliability of simulation, as well as a look at what new features are in the 2020 R2 updated version.
If you would like to learn more about this update, you can view Josh's webinar on the topic here: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/458229
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 Nov 30, 2020
Episode 077: Multibody Dynamics Updates in Ansys Motion 2020 R2
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
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 new capabilities available within Ansys Motion 2020 R2. With an integration into Mechanical, users can take advantage of multi-use models resulting in substantial time savings.
If you would like to learn more about this update, you can view Jim's webinar on the topic here:
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 Nov 16, 2020
Episode 076: MAPDL - Elements, Contact & Solver Updates in Ansys 2020 R2
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Simulation Support Manager Ted Harris for a discussion on what's new in the Ansys Mechanical APDL 2020 R2 release.
If you would like to learn more about this update, you can view Ted's webinar on the topic here: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/15747/452033
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!