August 2020 Summaries

Engineers, often immersed in complex and high-stakes projects such as supersonic flight developments and pandemic-ending vaccines, also face significant stress. To address this, a curated list of the top 20 memes specifically designed for engineers has been created to provide comic relief. This collection, assembled through extensive internet research and surveys of hundreds of engineers, aims to bring humor and a smile to those who understand the unique challenges of the engineering profession.

Rescale has expanded its offerings to include over 600 applications, highlighting several notable tools. Singularity 3.6, an open-source program, facilitates containerization for scientific and high-performance computing. RELION 3.1 refines macromolecular structures using cryo-EM data analysis, while Siemens Simcenter Amesim 2020.1 models and analyzes mechatronic systems. M-Star CFD 2.8.1 provides insights into fluid dynamics, and OpenFOAM v8 offers a C++ toolbox for solving continuum mechanics problems, with a focus on computational fluid dynamics. ESI's Virtual Performance Solution 2020 delivers virtual prototyping for structures, and CONVERGE 3.0.15 streamlines the CFD simulation process by removing the grid generation bottleneck. Additional information and the full software catalog are accessible online. The post is authored by Jolie Hales, who is recognized for her work in filmmaking and her prior role as a Disney Ambassador.