Cat/Falancs software

Cat/Falancs software runs within the CATIA computer-aided design/ manufacturing/engineering tools and is for the prediction of fatigue lifetime. The product detects potential crack initiation locations. LMS Inter-national, Leuven, Belgium

RMxpert is a specialized software tool

RMxpert is a specialized software tool for the design of rotating electric machines within the Maxwell Designer Series, a suite of software tools that provide application-specific power electronics components. Ansoft Corp., Pittsburgh, PA

Ansys 5.6 engineering-simulation software

Ansys 5.6 engineering-simulation software incorporates enhancements for modeling contact, plasticity, creep, and elastomeric material behavior plus advances to solver options. ANSYS, Inc., Southpoint, PA

Vellum solids 2000 3D modeling software

Vellum solids 2000 3D modeling software offers faster modeling of complex shapes; improved file translators and enhanced product stability. The software is available on both Macintosh and Windows platforms. Ashlar, Inc., Austin, TX

Altia design 4.5 simulation graphics software

Altia design 4.5 simulation graphics software enables large bitmaps to retain their photorealistic appearance even after engineers scale and animate them. The software was developed to help embedded systems engineers create custom virtual prototypes of the products they are developing. Altia, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO

GrafiCalc 2.0 mechanical-design automation software

GrafiCalc 2.0 mechanical-design automation software incorporates behavior modeling–a technology that helps users to solve a wide range of mechanical-engineering challenges through the synthesis of geometry, calculations and design goals. GEOMATE Corp., San Jose, CA

Transient 2D with motion solver

Transient 2D with motion solver (TR2D/Motion) increases the capabilities of the two-dimensional analysis system and is applicable in both translationally symmetric and axissymmetric devices. The solver includes coupling to the mechanical equations of motion, therefore, the movement of the components of a device is accurately simulated. Mechanical effects include friction, inertia, mass sprints, and gravitation. Infolytica Corp., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Comparem is a spreadsheet program

Comparem is a spreadsheet program that uses Microsoft® Excel Workbook. It quantifies the relationship among the material properties, material price, part design, part performance and weight as well as the material cost of the part. Quantum Composites, Midland, MI