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From Books to Technology: Pop-Up Fabrication Techniques
Fabricated “pop up” books aren’t just for kids: Researchers are using the same fabrication techniques to turn 2D micro- and nanostructures into extended 3D layouts.

How to Use COMSOL Multiphysics, a Tutorial Video
New to running simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics®? Get a preview of a step-by-step tutorial video that demonstrates how to set up and solve your first model.

Simulating Vibration and Noise in a Washing Machine
When designing a washing machine, you must account for a nonuniform distribution of clothing during operation. Simulation can be used to analyze vibration and noise in this household device.

Using General Extrusion Operators to Model Rotation
You can use the General Extrusion operators in COMSOL Multiphysics® to simulate rotating objects exposed to loads. A common real-world example of this is rotisserie-style foods.

Personal Thermal Management with Highly Insulating Clothing
Brr! Stanford University research suggests that by wearing highly insulating clothing, we can reduce or even eliminate the need for traditional heating systems! Read more >>

Magnetic Damping of a Vibrating Cantilever Beam
We discuss modeling a cantilever beam in a magnetic field. The beam has some structural excitation at the free end, which vibrates it at a constant frequency. Get details in this blog post.

Introducing Nonlinear Elastic Materials
Examples of nonlinear elastic material models: Ramberg-Osgood, Duncan-Chang, Hardin-Drnevich, Power law, and more. We discuss how to apply nonlinear elastic materials in your analyses.

Geometry Modeling in Simulation Apps
See how to use cumulative selections and geometry parts when creating simulation apps that can be used to model geometries based on parameterized CAD models.