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2010 Alternative Energy Industry Spotlight
Alternative Energy has become a watchword among companies and organizations looking for the next big technological trend. The industry has risen in response to a growing demand from both government and private industry to reduce the ecological impact of global energy use.

As this industry has grown the same pressures that drive any market where part design and creation is an issue has begun to emerge. Organizations have started to ask themselves “how do we reduce time to market?” and “is there a better way to test designs?”

Fortunately the CAD industry has the answers to these questions. Alternative energy companies can use CAD tools to design products faster, test them before manufacturing and ensure they are manufactured in the most efficient way possible. For many alternative energy companies CAD is the tool they need to solve the problems that have stymied them for so long.

Presented here is a collection of articles dealing with the challenges and potential of implementing CAD technology in the alternative energy industry.

Click here to access the Vendors Directory featuring leading companies in the alternative energy industry.

March 2010
Features
Alternative Energy Surges with the Help of CAD
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Find out how design and simulation are changing the alternative energy landscape.

Harnessing the Power of Ocean Waves
Submitted by ANSYS
Read how engineers used hydrodynamic analysis to optimize wave-powered generators.

“Quality is Job 1” for Wind Turbine Industry
By Dr. Olivier Guillermin, Ph.D., VISTAGY, Inc.
Maintaining competitiveness in the wind turbine industry depends on continually improving the quality of wind blade design and manufacturing.

Spiral Product Development at Syncromatics
By David G. Ullman
This case study focuses on the development of Solar Powered Shelter Signs by Syncromatics Corp.

Alternative Energy Highlights from the North American International Auto Show
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
A rundown of the many alternative energy operated vehicles from the 2010 North American International, Detroit Auto Show.

 
News
New Hydrokinetic Alternative Energy Programs
Press Release Issued By Sigma Design Company
Sigma Design announced engineering consultation services that help companies develop renewable energy solutions.