We were honored to have Tom Feister from TriMech present at the SIMULIA Americas Users Conference, May 3-4, 2023 in Novi, Michigan.

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Abstract: An explicit finite element drop simulation was performed in 3DX to capture the fracture observed in a physical event. The geometry was reverse-engineered using 3D scanning and X-Ray techniques. SPH particles were utilized to represent the water in the container and a damage factor was optimized to create proper correlation.

Bio: Tom Feister leads the structures simulation team at TriMech Enterprise Solutions. His background includes metal forming, materials testing, damage modeling, process optimization, structural integrity and tire workflows. He honed his expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) in previous positions at EWI, KTH Parts, Scientific Forming Technologies Corporation (SFTC), and AutoForm Engineering. Tom specializes in helping engineers develop new skills in FEA that can be used to create a safer and more sustainable world. He is also an Ohio-certified Professional Engineer (PE) in the metallurgical and materials field.