Courses

Course Description

Module 1: Introduction to High-Performance Workstation Design

• 1.1 What is a High-Performance Workstation?
  • Definition and importance of workstations in engineering simulations.
  • Differentiating between a regular office setup and a workstation for engineering software.
  • Overview of workstations for CAD, finite element analysis (FEA), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• 1.2 Workstations in Engineering and Simulation
  • How workstations are critical for running heavy simulations and engineering software like ANSYS, SolidWorks, and CATIA.
  • The need for high-performance computing (HPC) workstations for simulation engineers.
• 1.3 Key Goals of Workstation Design
  • Maximizing productivity and performance for engineering simulations.
  • Ensuring efficiency in computational engineering through optimized hardware and ergonomics.
  • Addressing power requirements for GPU-accelerated workstations in high-load simulation tasks.

Module 2: Ergonomics and Workspace Optimization

• 2.1 Core Principles of Ergonomics in Engineering Workstations
  • Importance of ergonomics for CAD workstations and simulation engineers.
  • Key factors: proper posture, adjustable monitors, and input devices for long simulation sessions.
• 2.2 Optimizing Workspace Layout for Engineers
  • Designing workstations for CFD and FEA: space-saving layouts, cable management, and monitor placement.
  • Customizing workstations to support engineering design processes and enhance comfort during simulations.
• 2.3 Essential Ergonomic Tools for Simulation Workstations
  • Best chairs, desks, and adjustable monitors for professional workstations.
  • Tools to optimize posture for high-performance workstations used in mechanical engineering and scientific simulations.

Module 3: Hardware Essentials for High-Performance Workstations

• 3.1 Identifying the Right Hardware for Engineering Simulations
  • Choosing powerful workstations for 3D modeling, simulation-driven engineering, and heavy CAD applications.
  • Workstation hardware selection: multicore processors, GPUs, and RAM for high-end simulations.
• 3.2 Selecting Components for High-End Simulations
  • Workstations for FEA and CFD: selecting GPUs for rendering and simulation acceleration.
  • Best workstation hardware for simulation engineers: storage, memory, and expandability.
• 3.3 Building a Future-Proof Workstation for Engineers
  • Designing custom workstations that can evolve with software and hardware advancements.
  • Planning for upgrades in engineering workstation builds to handle more complex simulations.

Module 4: Software and Tools for Engineering Workstations

• 4.1 Key Engineering Software for Workstation Design
  • Software tools like ANSYS, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and CATIA for designing and testing simulations.
  • Integrating engineering and simulation workstation software to boost productivity.
• 4.2 Workstation Setup for CAD, FEA, and CFD Software
  • Optimizing workstations for CAD and simulation workflows.
  • Setting up custom simulation workstations for finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics software.

Module 5: Workspace Layout and Optimization for Simulation Engineers

• 5.1 Designing Efficient Workstations for Heavy Simulations
  • Workstation layout planning for simulation engineers working with 3D rendering and high-performance computing tasks.
• 5.2 Collaborative Workstation Design
  • Creating workstations for design engineers in collaborative environments, supporting team simulations and projects.
• 5.3 Managing Power and Cable Infrastructure
  • Power supply management and cable optimization for workstations handling high-load simulations and engineering designs.

Module 6: Electrical and Network Infrastructure

• 6.1 Power and Cooling for High-Performance Workstations
  • Managing power requirements for workstations handling heavy simulations.
  • Cooling and power optimization for GPU-accelerated workstation setups.
• 6.2 Network and Storage Setup for Simulations
  • Configuring workstations with fast network connections for large engineering datasets.
  • Data storage solutions for high-performance engineering simulations (local storage, NAS, and cloud storage options).

Module 7: Customizing Workstations for Engineering Needs

• 7.1 Modular and Flexible Workstation Design
  • Designing modular workstations for engineering professionals to support various workflows in simulations and 3D modeling.
• 7.2 Customizing for Remote and Hybrid Work
  • Workstation setup for remote work: optimizing for simulation engineers working from home.
• 7.3 Tailoring Workstations to Industry-Specific Needs
  • Building custom workstations for industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial design.

Module 8: Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Workstations

• 8.1 Sustainable Materials and Green Design
  • Using sustainable materials for engineering workstation builds.
• 8.2 Energy-Efficient Workstation Components
  • Selecting energy-efficient hardware to reduce power consumption in engineering simulations.

Module 9: Workstation Maintenance and Upgrades

• 9.1 Best Practices for Maintaining Engineering Workstations
  • Maintenance tips for keeping simulation workstations in top condition for long-term usage.
• 9.2 Planning Hardware Upgrades for High-Performance Workstations
  • When and how to upgrade engineering workstations to handle more complex simulations.

Module 10: Real-World Case Studies

• 10.1 Case Study 1: High-Performance Workstations for Mechanical Engineering
  • Analyzing the workstation setup for engineers using CAD and simulation software like SolidWorks and ANSYS.
• 10.2 Case Study 2: Collaborative Workstations for Engineering Teams
  • Building workstations for collaborative engineering design and simulations in large teams.
• 10.3 Case Study 3: Optimized Workstations for Computational Simulations
  • Workstation designs optimized for computational fluid dynamics and finite element analysis in simulation-heavy environments.

Final Project: Design Your Custom Workstation

• Students will create their own workstation setup for specific simulation software and engineering needs, applying the knowledge gained from the course.

Course Outcomes:

Upon completing the course, participants will:

1. Understand how to design and optimize high-performance workstations for engineering simulations.
2. Select and configure hardware and software specifically for CAD, FEA, and CFD workstations.
3. Build future-proof workstations capable of handling heavy simulations and 3D modeling tasks.
4. Apply best practices for workspace optimization, power management, and ergonomic design to enhance productivity and comfort.