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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 Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by a combination of members from the PADT sales and engineering teams (Brian Benbow, Dan Christensen, Heather Dean, Joe Woodward, Matt Sutton, Miles Adkins, Ted Harris, and Will Kruspe) to discuss their thoughts on the recent virtual engineering simulation conference, Ansys Simulation World. They share their thoughts on various presentations, along with general insight into virtual trade shows as a whole.
If you would like to learn more, visit simulation-world.com or register for free via https://bit.ly/2XjxrCN in order to view the presentations on-demand.
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 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Ansys CMO Lynn Ledwith, for a look at their digital trade show, Simulation World taking place Wednesday June 10th through Thursday June 11th.
The largest engineering simulation virtual event in the world, this event is a free online conference designed to inspire and educate executives, engineers, R&D, and manufacturing professionals about the transformative powers of engineering simulation and Ansys.
If you would like to learn more, visit simulation-world.com or register for free via https://bit.ly/2XjxrCN
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 18, 2020
Episode 063: Fighting COVID-19 with Ansys Simulation
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by two leaders in the Ansys response to COVID-19 - Thierry Marchal, Global Industry Director for Healthcare, Consumer Products & Construction, and Marc Horner, Principal Healthcare Engineer - for a discussion on what the company is doing to combat the spread of the virus, as well as give our listeners a more complete understanding regarding the specific applications that Ansys tools are being used for during this global pandemic.
If you would like to learn more about Ansys and their response to COVID-19, check out the following link: https://bit.ly/36bs8rR
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 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Pam Waterman and Robert McCathren for a discussion on how Ansys Granta can be used to help optimize hardware selection for additive manufacturing. The Senvol Database details 1,000 AM machines and more than 850 compatible materials. Using this tool within Granta Selector, you can search and compare materials based on properties, type, or compatible machines.
If you would like to learn more about the Ansys tool and it's applications for additive, check out our webinar on the topic here: https://bit.ly/2SAZN8G
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 Apr 20, 2020
Episode 061: Bring Your Simulation Home with Ansys Cloud Solutions
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Senior Simulation Support & Application Engineer Sina Ghods for a look at what is new with Ansys Cloud and how the tool provides access to higher fidelity models, faster turnaround, and multiple supported solvers, anywhere and anytime.
If you would like to learn more about the Ansys tool offering access to simulation on the go, check out our webinar on the topic here: https://bit.ly/3al5PjH
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 Apr 06, 2020
Episode 060: Tips For Making Working From Home More Productive
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's seasoned expert at working with Ansys from home Matt Sutton for a quick discussion on tips and best practices that make working from home more productive and effective.
If you would like to learn more about how PADT and Ansys can help you to better run your simulation from your home office, check out our webinar on the topic here: https://bit.ly/3dSa8WN
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 23, 2020
Episode 059: Elements, Contact & Solver Updates in Ansys MAPDL 2020 R1
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Ted Harris, Alex Grishin, and Joe Woodward to discuss their favorite features in the MAPDL Updates in Ansys 2020 R1.
If you would like to learn more about this topic, you can view PADT's webinar covering these updates here: https://bit.ly/2WD88vt
Additionally, if you would like to take part in the survey mentioned at the start of the episode click the link here: https://bit.ly/3biWkCp
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 09, 2020
Episode 058: Combining Mechanical Simulation with Additive Manufacturing
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by 3D Printing Applications Engineer Pamela Waterman and Advatech Pacific's Engineering Manager Matt Humrick for a discussion on real world applications for topology optimization, and it's value when it comes to creating parts though additive manufacturing.
If you would like to learn more about this topic and what Advatech Pacific is doing, you can download our case study covering these topics here: https://bit.ly/38Bqu2b
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 24, 2020
Episode 057: Simulation for Additive Manufacturing in Ansys 2020 R1
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Lead Mechanical Engineer Doug Oatis for a discussion on the latest advancements in simulation for additive manufacturing and topology optimization in Ansys 2020 R1.
If you would like to learn more about what this release is capable of, check out our 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 Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by Bob Calvin, Dan Christensen, Brian Benbow, Heather Dean, Ian Scott, and Will Kruspe from PADT's Ansys sales team to discuss the benefits they see in Ansys as a solution for their unique customer bases, as well as for manufacturers and engineers as a whole. With a combination of technical know-how and knowledge of positioning within different industries, the PADT sales team shares a unique perspective on the value of the various tools that make up the Ansys suite and how users can best take advantage of them in order to help them succeed.
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!