# Free Online PDX Event: Simulation in Product Development

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2024-07-03
- Length: 1m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-07-03-free-online-pdx-event-simulation-in-product-development

## Summary

The episode serves as a promotional announcement for a free online PDX event featuring simulation expert Krishna Raichur, a 35-year industry veteran. The webinar focuses on teaching practical Finite Element Analysis (FEA) skills, including setting up simulations, evaluating results, and using topology optimization to reduce part weight and warranty costs. The session covers leveraging early-stage simulation to save time and money, making 'what if' design changes, and optimizing designs for weight, strength, and size.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-07-03-free-online-pdx-event-simulation-in-product-development#t=1) Introduction: Krishna Raichur and the Free PDX Simulation Event
- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-07-03-free-online-pdx-event-simulation-in-product-development#t=1) FEA Basics: Setting Up, Running, and Evaluating Results
- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-07-03-free-online-pdx-event-simulation-in-product-development#t=1) Benefits of Early-Stage Simulation: Reducing Time, Costs, and Weight

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- PDX (other)
- Krishna Raichur (other)
- FEA (tool)
- wave.engineer (other)

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- [Industrial design prototyping vs simulations - IDology #21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/idology/2024-04-30-industrial-design-prototyping-vs-simulations-idology-21) (IDology)
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