Ansys 16.2 includes new multiphysics and systems capabilities, such as heat transfer. Enhancements to Simplorer platform for multidisciplinary systems modeling allow assembly and simulation of electrical, electronic, thermo-fluid, mechanical and embedded software components. Offers advanced 3-D precision when needed, as well as reduced-order modeling for verifying multi-domain system performance interaction. Virtually builds, tests and validates prototypes. Supports comprehensive conjugate heat transfer analysis and one-way fluid-structure interaction to compute thermal-stress.

Ansys, www.ansys.com

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Free DFM Now! v. 7.4 can analyze Gerber, ODB++, and NC drill files for fabrication and netlist issues beforehand. Offers CAM DFM features; performs DFM and Netlist Check. If design passes, it displays a Success Icon. Now comes in Linux format.

Numerical Innovations, www.dfmnow.com  

Sherlock Automated Design Analysis software v. 4.1 now translates shock response spectrum analysis into power spectral density curves. Can reportedly predict random vibration events of electronic hardware precisely. Additional enhancements include an updated package manager, improved analysis capabilities, and a modified user interface. Updated package manager now creates new packages or copies existing packages.

DfR Solutions, www.dfrsolutions.com

ProtoShield sheets are depth-etched with a checkerboard pattern for folding. Can be formed into diverse configurations. Fully functional shields can be created in minutes with a pair of scissors and a straight edge. Are offered in two sizes: standard version has 0.25" squares; metric version has 5mm squares. Are solderable and corrosion-resistant due to nickel silver material. No finishing or plating is necessary. Prototypes can be direct soldered to the board; shield clips can be used for easy mounting.

Tech-Etch, www.tech-etch.com