Event simulation helps automobile manufacturers design safer vehicles — and it can do the same for shipbuilders. I recently discussed my views on the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster with Cadalyst, providing commentary on how the marine industry can look to the auto industry as it seeks to prevent future incidicents. Here’s a preview of the feature: Read More

There have been several recent articles about cooperation among rivals in the aerospace field.  Boeing and Comac just agreed to set up a research center in China to focus on energy conservation.  Boeing also announced cooperation in Brazil to better position itself for business there.  Another article talks about how EADS is working with the U.S. government to expand the market for its light utility helicopter.  This goes to show how the aerospace industry is truly global, and that companies will sometimes become partners and sometimes rivals.

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As gas prices continue to increase across the nation, check out insights I provided to IndustryWeek on how automakers are turning to simulation to help accelerate the industry toward better fuel economy and lower emissions for the future: Read More

I recently provided insights on Boeing’s delamination issue to EETimes.com’s Military & Aerospace DesignLine, discussing the challenges experienced when moving to different manufacturing methods and new materials. Here’s a preview of my thoughts on the issue:

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