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High-performance product development in the era of computational design: A case study with nTop and NASA

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November 22, 2024

The era of computational design is reshaping the engineering and product development landscape, enabling industries to tackle complex design challenges with unprecedented speed and efficiency. This article explores how NASA, using software from nTop, leveraged cutting-edge tools and methodologies in a unique application development. In combination with the capabilities of Additive Manufacturing, the project saw a scientific instrument component’s original material, beryllium, replaced with an aluminium alloy, providing a significant part cost reduction whilst exceeding all necessary performance requirements. ... Read more »

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