Rubber Band Physics
A rubber band simulation in Abaqus/Explicit animated in Physics Results Explorer, one frame every 2.E-05 s for the dynamic release step
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Summer (July and August) 2026 SIMULIA Blog Roundup
It's hard to believe that summer is over! But before we jump into fall, let's review some great blogs we had during July and August. Here's what was published in July and August: High-performance CFD Simulation with PowerFLOW on GPUGPU-accelerated SIMULIA PowerFLOW delivers high-fidelity transient simulation with faster turnaround, lower energy use and reduced infrastructure complexity. Read th
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Don't miss the SIMULIA Workshop at EuMW 2026
We’re excited to announce that we will be participating in European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2026 at ExCeL London from October 6–8!Visit us at Booth A40C to discover our latest solutions in RF and microwave technology. While you’re there, be sure to take part in our popular booth challenge for a chance to test your skills!Exclusive WorkshopOn Wednesday, October 7, we are hosting an exclusive workshop
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