February 04, 2010 - Free EDEM Hands-On Workshop to be Held at the Holland Engineering Consultants Office, The Netherlands
Holland Engineering Consultants bv (HEC), our EDEM Distributor in the Benelux region, will be holding a free Hands-On EDEM Workshop on February 4th, at their office in Nieuwegein, The Netherlands.
The software will be explained by their EDEM specialists-- through presentations, demonstrations and a hands-on session, where the attendees can try EDEM for themselves. The workshop will be held in the new HEC building --click on the link below to visit the HEC website for more information!.
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November 20, 2009 - Using EDEM to address Bulk Materials Handling Problems: Free Live Seminars to be held in Australia
LEAP Australia is proud to announce that Dr John Favier, founder and CEO of DEM Solutions, will be presenting free live seminars at various locations in Australia, from November 30th to December 4th 2009. We invite you to join us for this rare opportunity to benefit from John's experience as he discusses the business and technical benefits of using EDEM, the world's leading commercial Discrete Element Method (DEM) tool for simulating bulk solids handling and processing systems.
The seminar will explain how using EDEM to simulate bulk handling system performance allows greater understanding of bulk material behavior and machinery loading. This greater understanding allows engineers to devise more reliable designs earlier in the design process, and to benefit from greater production and process efficiencies. EDEM easily integrates with other CAD and engineering tools, allowing engineers to apply DEM as an integral part of their design and analysis tool kit.
EDEM SEMINAR DETAILS
Western Australia, Perth - Monday 30th November 2009, 10:00am - 12 noon
The University of Western Australia, Mechanical Engineering Bldg, Room 1.05
email: Sue O'Connor ph: 08 9212 1899
South Australia, Adelaide - Tuesday 1st December 2009, 10:00am - 12 noon
The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Engineering South Bldg, Room S112, Level 1
email: Sue O'Connor ph: 08 9212 1899
Queensland, Brisbane - Wednesday 2nd December 2009, 10:00am - 12 noon
Venue to be confirmed
email: Felicia Doughty ph: 07 3249 2222
New South Wales, Newcastle -Thursday 3rd December 2009, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue to be confirmed
email: Bettina Schmidmayr ph: 02 8966 7888
New South Wales, Wollongong - Friday 4th December 2009, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue to be confirmed
email: Bettina Schmidmayr ph: 02 8966 7888
For more information, visit LEAP Australia.
November 16, 2009 - Tim Keay Joins DEM Solutions as Territory Sales Manager for UK and Ireland
DEM Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Keay as our new Territory Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland. Tim will be focused on developing the market for EDEM in the bulk materials handling sector. Tim joins us from Vishay Electronics where he acted as a sales manager in the areas of weighing and measurement.
Announcing the appointment, Ian Williamson, DEM Solutions Sales Director, stated, “I am delighted that Tim has chosen to join DEM Solutions. EDEM is a proven technology, with many applications in bulk materials handling, processing, and transfer. Tim’s knowledge and understanding of this market will be valuable in helping us to bring the business and technical benefits of EDEM simulation to customers in the UK and Ireland”.
November 01, 2009 - SOLIDS Rotterdam—Innovation Demands Simulation
Attending SOLIDS Rotterdam? Don't miss the EDEM Learnshops scheduled for November 25 and 26, from 10:30 to 11:15! ED Hulst of Holland Engineering Consultants (HEC) will be hosting these presentations, which are free to attendees. Look for the HEC booth (stand number 1082) for more information on the Learnshops and to sign up for them. Registration for Solids Rotterdam is available here.
October 29, 2009 - EDEM Presentation at Medeso Pharma Seminar, Denmark
John Favier, CEO of DEM Solutions, presented a paper on the role of particle simulation in Quality by Design for pharmaceutical manufacture—a topic of increasing importance to the audience of key pharmaceutical representatives who gathered at the Pharma Seminar recently hosted by Medeso, the distributor of EDEM in Scandinavia, held in Lingby, Denmark on October 29th.
The paper was a timely contribution to the seminar, which focused on “Quality by Design”—the new manufacturing paradigm being adopted by the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, in response to growing needs to reduce production costs and increase process efficiencies, and to respond to regulatory pressure to improve control and quantitative understanding of the pharmaceutical production process.
Quality by Design is an approach which addresses the necessity for manufacturing process design to include a detailed understanding of the physical properties and constitutive behavior of the materials being processed—and how corresponding production processes affect product quality.
October 21, 2009 - Product Design Optimization Through Simulation
Optimization was the theme at the annual HEC Event, a Dutch user conference organized by Holland Engineering Consultants bv (HEC), the distributor of EDEM in the Benelux region.
In the context of Design Optimization Through Simulation, Dr. John Favier, CEO of DEM Solutions, gave an interesting presentation about simulation with EDEM. The advantages of the use of EDEM during the product design process were presented with exciting industry examples.
“I always love to see how simulation software can be used to solve problems during the design process”, said a visitor of the event. The annual HEC event was held October 21, 2009 in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.
September 30, 2009 - EDEM Users Conference 2009—A Great Success!
The 2009 EDEM User Conference was a great success, with representatives from over 30 organizations attending the two day event. The conference was conveniently scheduled to coincide with the world-famous Edinburgh Festival, providing plenty of options for evening and weekend entertainment.
Attendees were treated to two full days of presentations, plus a series of virtual presentations, and a poster session. The talks and posters presented by EDEM Users covered a wide variety of industry and research applications of EDEM software. Areas of application included Bulk Materials Handling, Mining Machinery, Minerals Processing, Pharmaceutical Processing, Software Development, Metals Manufacture, Road Construction Machinery, Asphalt Production, Oil & Gas Production, Food Processing, and many more—a wonderful selection of EDEM success stories. Conference proceedings are available for DEM Solutions customers.
Do consider sharing your EDEM success story with other EDEM users in a presentation or poster at the 2010 EDEM User Conference—the “Call for Papers” announcements will be out soon!
September 30, 2009 - DEM Solutions presents at the 3rd International Graz Congress for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science
John Favier, CEO of DEM Solutions presented a paper on using DEM simulation in design and optimization of pharmaceutical production--a timely topic for key pharmaceutical industry representatives who gathered at the 3rd International Graz Congress for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science, held in Graz Austria.
The paper, DEM Simulation: ATool for Design & Optimization of Pharmaceutical Production Processes, looked at how DEM (Discrete Element Method) technology is currently being deployed for pharmaceutical process design and optimization.
Using particle behavior models which capture the size, shape and physical properties of the particles, DEM simulation predicts bulk particle behavior with a very high temporal and spatial resolution. Already well established as a research tool in pharmaceutical process design, the benefits to industry of utilizing particle simulation as a tool for design and optimization of pharmaceutical production processes are now beginning to be realized.
The 3rd International Graz Congress for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science was held at the Graz University of Technology (TUG) of Austria, who opened the Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering (www.rcpe.at) in the summer of 2008, in cooperation with the University of Graz (KFU) and Joanneum Research (JR). DEM Solutions are members of the RCPE, which focuses on the development and production of pharmaceuticals, using rational, science-based methods derived from a mechanistic understanding of relevant phenomena at all scales.
September 01, 2009 - ESSS named DEM Solutions Distributor of the Year
At the recent DEM Solutions User Conference held in Edinburgh, representatives of ESSS were presented with an award to recognize their achievements in becoming "Distributor of the Year". ESSS, based in Brazil, won the award as a result of their outstanding performance in developing EDEM business in South America.
In addition to developing close working relationships with customers such as Martin Engineering, Petrobras, and Vale, ESSS has expanded options for their customers by coupling EDEM to 3rd party FEA tools. The ESSS team also has been proactive in producing reference material in three languages and in presenting success stories of their key projects.
In accepting the award on behalf of ESSS, Nicolas Spogis, commented "Our relationship with DEM Solutions has allowed us to extend the breadth of solutions offered to our clients in our key markets in the mining industry in South America. We are excited by the customer value which can be delivered by EDEM in this industry."
John Favier, CEO of DEM Solutions reflected, "The successful development of our business relationships in South America has become a key contributor to our success during 2009. ESSS has done great work in showing our customers the significant value they can gain by incorporating our software technology and simulation know-how into their engineering design process."
August 27, 2009 - Harness the power of EDEM with version 2.2
Harnessing the power of EDEM: Improved flexibility in EDEM 2.2 lets users customize for specific process conditions.
Recent versions of the software have seen the addition of a number of cutting edge features--driven by customer input and collaboration—that open the door to more sophisticated particle simulations. The latest version of EDEM includes a number of enhancements to help the user configure exactly the data they require for analysis--improving productivity and ultimately maximizing the time spent solving engineering problems.
Reduced file size = less storage, bigger simulations and faster analysis
When EDEM users routinely save all simulation data there’s no need to specify, in advance, which data is to be analyzed. However, as EDEM gives users the capability to run ever-larger simulations the resulting file sizes have also increased—along with a need for increased data storage capacity.
EDEM 2.2 still has the option to save the full dataset, for use as restore points, but now includes the ability to selectively save sub-sets of the results data. Selecting only those sub-sets required for analysis can substantially reduce the file size. This gives users the flexibility to store a greater number of simulations—even large-scale simulations—for a given storage capacity.
“With the new sub-set save option, we don’t have to increase storage capacity to handle non-critical data, and—with smaller files—it takes less time to extract and visualize the simulation.”
Time synchronization = flexibility in linking to external data sources
Those users who run EDEM simulations along with other external data sources will now have the option to synchronize time in EDEM 2.2 with their external time settings. This is good news for users who run simulations with pre-defined geometry dynamics, external dynamics coupling, or field data linked to an external data source.
When saving an EDEM 2.2 simulation deck, users can now reset the elapsed simulation time to zero--or any other value—synchronizing the new deck with the desired reference start time. All graphs produced from the results using the new simulation deck will read more easily--with axis labels generated from the user specified time.
“The ability to synchronize start times with our external data sources saves us time on cross-data analysis--and even gives us graphs that enhance our project presentation.”
New Mass Generation Rate tool = control over mass/volume distribution
EDEM users who need their simulations to replicate specific mass flow rates--or fill a volume with a given total mass—can better define and control those issues with the new Mass Generation Rate feature in EDEM 2.2. This feature, part of EDEM’s “Particle Factory” will be valuable to users who design Bulk Solids Transfer systems—especially Conveyor Transfer Points.
With the new Mass Generation Rate feature EDEM 2.2 users can specify initial conditions which naturally match the most frequently-simulated operating condition—mass of particles per unit time. By choosing an appropriate initial particle velocity and defining the mass, users create the desired mass flow rate. Then, as they run simulations, The Particle Factory will monitor both the total mass and the percent of match to the desired mass distribution and target volume. With EDEM’s existing virtual geometry capability, that target volume can be any shape or equipment geometry imported from CAD.
“The Mass Generation Rate feature lets us run multiple bulk particle flow profiles on our virtual prototypes. It gives us info on particle mass distribution, as well as particle numbers—so we can quickly zero in on our most effective designs.”
User-defined shapes for “binning” particle data = more flexibility in targeted analysis of material behavior
EDEM’s existing post-processing tools allow users to calculate the bulk material characteristics of specific particles during a simulation run—by capturing them in a “bin” at any location in the simulation. With EDEM 2.2 the bin can be ANY shape (not just cubic) and can link to any piece of physical geometry—such as a moving excavator bucket, or the rotating disc of a fertilizer spreader—gathering statistics over time.
“Being able to design particle data bins that mimic the shape of equipment or entirely fill a given geometry has given us even more confidence in our results—now we can spot check exactly where and when we need it.”
“Flexibility and efficiency in model set-up, simulation, and data analysis are always our goal”, says John Favier, CEO of DEM Solutions, “because as DEM becomes a commonly-used tool in the solution of particle problems, engineers are looking for more--ease-of-use combined with the ability to customize. The new features and capability in EDEM 2.2 support the focus of our customers-- by helping them fully exploit the value of particle simulation we help them deliver the best possible engineering solutions.”
EDEM 2.2 is now available to download from the Customer Login area.
August 22, 2009 - EDEM Academic Partner Program—Well received by EDEM Academic Users!
The EDEM Academic Partner Program (EAPP) has been a huge success since its launch earlier this year. Universities around the world have signed on as partners—joining a growing community of particle simulation researchers spanning many application areas, including pharmaceutical, civil engineering, construction engineering, mining, materials science, and agriculture, just to name a few.
DEM Solutions launched the EDEM Academic Partner Program (EAPP) in March 2009, to encourage exchange and growth in particle simulation research and to give Academic Institutions access to the very latest in our simulation technology.
To find out if you are eligible to join, or for more information, please contact our dedicated EAPP Program Manager: academic@dem-solutions.com or visit the Academic page.
August 17, 2009 - DEM Solutions, Inc Receives 2009 Best of Lebanon Award
U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement
WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- DEM Solutions, Inc has been selected for the “2009 Best of Lebanon Award” in the Computer Software Development category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association
CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org
June 24, 2009 - Engineering Prize for Holland Engineering Consultants and M2i
During the recent Materials Engineering show in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, (13 -14 May 2009) the 3rd place Materials Engineering Prize was awarded to Netherlands engineering consultant (HEC) and the Materials Innovation Institute (M2i) for successful commercialization of a research project using the innovative tool EDEM, from DEM Solutions, for particle simulation. Holland Engineering Consultants bv (HEC) is the distributor of EDEM in the Netherlands. Read more at:
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May 20, 2009 - EAPP: EDEM Academic Partner Program
Becoming part of the EAPP enables your institution to take advantage of a fully-featured version of EDEM at an attractive price, with the added bonus of being able to add on extensive extra capability for more complex models.
For those in our Academic Program, EDEM core and our extended API are bundled together, allowing you to write your own contact models, add custom particle properties and considerably broaden the possibility of your research.
To request more information about the EDEM Academic Partner Program, please contact our dedicated Academic Coordinator directly academic@dem-solutions.com
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May 08, 2009 - Martin Engineering Brazil increase in-service life of equipment with EDEM
Martin Engineering, Brazil, used EDEM software to reduce the impact between mineral ore and a conveyor, thereby reducing wear problems and increasing in-service life. EDEM is exclusively
distributed to the South American market by ESSS. www.esss.com.br
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May 07, 2009 - Particle simulation for Process Industries.
UK Workshops, Sept 09
During September 2009, DEM Solutions will be running a number of workshops aimed specifically at Senior Process Engineering professionals. The workshops will highlight how the process industries are using particle simulation technology to work smarter, not harder.
Presenters will highlight areas where EDEM is delivering substantial business value using industrial cases to illustrate solutions and benefits.
There is no charge for the workshop, but places are strictly limited.
Learn more about the workshops and register at the link below.
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April 27, 2009 - EDEM User Conference 2009: Virtual Sessions
We are aware that budgets are tight this year for many of our users, but there is still a way to have your work presented at the conference. The virtual EDEM sessions will be available on demand in our breakout areas for attendees to view. You have the opportunity to provide your contact details, respond to questions and discuss your work with other users on our User Forum (to be launched later in 2009). All materials will be included on our Conference CD proceedings.
There are two ways to submit your work for consideration for the virtual session:
* You submit your presentation (including narration) to us directly at DEM Solutions at info@dem-solutions.com
* You submit your details to info@dem-solutions.com and we can arrange to contact you in advance of the conference to record and produce your session for the conference.
Please contact us for more information if you are interested: info@dem-solutions.com
March 16, 2009 - CALL FOR PAPERS now closed for EDEM User Conference 2009
The official call for papers and posters for the EDEM User Conference 2009 in Edinburgh, is now closed.
Authors will be notified of acceptance by latest March 20, 2009 and the preliminary agenda released on Monday 23rd March 2009.
Registration is now open: www.dem-solutions.com/ugm
Any questions relating to the conference can be sent to info@dem-solutions.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to Edinburgh!
March 16, 2009 - UPDATE: EDEM 2.1.2 available for download.
A maintenance update for EDEM 2.1 is now available for you to download from the Customer download area of www.dem-solutions.com.
February 27, 2009 - MANUFACTURING CHEMIST: Model solution for powder tests at Pfizer
Despite their widespread use, powders have complex and variable characteristics that are not well understood. New and improved computerised models are changing this, says DEM Solutions
Powder handling and processing have always presented unique challenges to industry because of the variable physical characteristics and flow properties of powders. This is particularly true in the pharmaceutical sector, where powders play a major role in r&d and in production operations.
A greater understanding of powder characteristics was recently acquired following work using a rheometer alongside predictive modelling software at the research-based multi-national, Pfizer.
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February 02, 2009 - ASPHALT CONTRACTOR MAGAZINE: Astec evaluates equipment performance with EDEM
Astec, Inc., headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a market leader for hot-mix asphalt equipment, technology, support, and training for customers across the globe. Astec designs and manufactures a complete line of continuous- and batch-process hot-mix asphalt facilities and soil remediation equipment.
Andrew Hobbs, Research Engineer, evaluates equipment performance and design for Astec. Hobbs uses several computer aided engineering (CAE) tools in his work, including DEM Solutions' EDEM discrete element method modeling software. "EDEM plays an important role in our CAE toolbox, and has since 2005," Hobbs explains. "We use it on a daily basis to address a wide range of challenges in materials handling and processing, including aggregate mixing and drying, transfer points, and size segregation." Read more here
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January 12, 2009 - EDEM Plays Vital Role in Cutting-Edge Pharmaceutical Research.....
Edinburgh (UK), January, 2009 -- DEM Solutions, world leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services, announces its collaboration with the Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH (RCPE) of Graz, Austria, an inter-disciplinary research institute dedicated to providing independent research and development in the field of pharmaceutical engineering.
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January 08, 2009 - First EDEM sale in Taiwan to National Cheng Kung University
As EDEM use continues to expand worldwide, DEM Solutions is proud to confirm the first EDEM sale in Taiwan, to National Cheng Kung University, an international top-tier university selected by Taiwan's Ministry of Education's (MOE) project "Promoting Academic Excellence and Developing World Class Research Centers".
"We're looking forward to using EDEM to expand our research on granular material behavior; said Professor Chung Fang, from the university's Civil Engineering Dept. "It is exciting to see a fully commercialized DEM method software on the market, with such a friendly user interface, that will help both our research and our students.
DEM Solutions worked with APIC (Alpha Precision Instrumentation Corp.) of Taiwan, to engage this new customer. APIC has recently become part of the DEM Solutions network, as an official distributor of EDEM software in the Taiwanese region. Founded in 1977, APIC dedicates its engineering consultation ability to Taiwanese Industry, providing software sales, training, consultation and post-installation service.
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December 16, 2008 - New Distribution agreement with CAEZEN Technologies of India
Edinburgh, Scotland, 16th December 2008 - DEM Solutions, world leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services announces the appointment of CAEZEN Technologies. CAEZEN will support and distribute EDEM software to the growing particle simulation market in India.
The appointment of CAEZEN Technologies follows the successful sale of EDEM to one of India's largest multinationals in the minerals, chemical and materials industry.
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November 04, 2008 - EDEM 2.1 now available to download
DEM Solutions, world leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services, today announces the release of EDEM 2.1, the latest version of the multi-purpose modeling software used to simulate and optimize bulk material handling and processing operations. EDEM 2.1 includes many cutting-edge features developed in collaboration with customers in the Bulk Handling, Mining & Construction, Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Agricultural sectors, which allow users to perform more sophisticated particle simulations. EDEM 2.1 is supplied with many new integrated contact models and the flexibility to customize your own advanced physics and particle properties. Existing EDEM users will notice an improved user interface, an optimized Fluid Dynamics Coupling Module for FLUENT, a new Dynamics Coupling option, and a host of other enhancements.
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October 29, 2008 - DEM Solutions to present at HEC User Group meeting
Dr. John Favier, CEO, will present ?A Solution for Particle Handling and Processing Problems? at the upcoming Holland Engineering Consultants User Group Meeting in Amsterdam on November 27th 2008. HEC are distributors of EDEM in The Netherlands.
October 29, 2008 - Benetech Speeds Up Simulation Times with Investment in EDEM?
Lebanon, NH (USA) October 29, 2008 ? DEM Solutions, world leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services, announced today that Benetech, Inc. (Montgomery, IL), a leader in advanced chute technology, is implementing a perpetual license for the use of DEM Solutions? EDEM modeling software. Always looking at ways to enhance their leadership role in bulk material handling, Benetech will be using EDEM in the design, troubleshooting, and optimization of transfer chutes, conveyors, and other coal handling equipment.
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October 17, 2008 - EDEM software helps FLSmidth to find the best technological solutions
Edinburgh, Scotland, October 17th, 2008 - DEM Solutions, world-leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services, is pleased to announce that FLSmidth, a global player in cement and minerals technology, has invested in EDEM software to simulate bulk handling and production processes during the design stage of product development and general research.
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August 20, 2008 - DEM Solutions announces new office in Germany
Edinburgh, Scotland, August 20, 2008 ? DEM Solutions, world leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services is pleased to announce a new subsidiary office in Frankfurt, Germany. DEM Solutions has seen significant growth in the use of particle simulation in this region, and this new office will provide support for the EDEM user base in all German-speaking countries.
DEM Solutions partners with both academic and commercial customers to improve products and processes by simulating and analyzing operations at the particle scale. First released in 2005, EDEM software is now used in the design and analysis of particulate handling and manufacturing operations in almost every industry sector and engineering discipline.
EDEM provides companies with a tool to substantially reduce the number of physical prototypes and tests required to get a product to market or a process on-stream. It is used to help troubleshoot difficult particulate processes and, because it is physics based, it can greatly improve understanding of system fundamentals leading to better product and process design and innovation.
August 18, 2008 - Protection Engineering Models Alternative Runway Arresting Beds with EDEM
Lebanon, NH (USA), August 18, 2008 -- DEM Solutions, world leader in discrete element modeling (DEM) software and services is pleased to announce that Protection Engineering Consultants, of Spring Branch, Texas, has chosen to add DEM Solutions? EDEM software to an already impressive arsenal of innovative software solutions used in their multi-hazard assessment and protective design consulting work. Protection Engineering Consultants will utilize EDEM modeling software in a current project aimed at developing new civil aircraft arresting systems for safely decelerating an aircraft that overruns a runway during landing or take off.
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