Math and graphics
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A new class of mathematics and graphics software is evolving that meets engineers' needs for flexibility and the ability to perform exploratory data analysis, the modeling of complex systems or the visualization of large quantities of data. The best of these programs are very user friendly, they are often available for a range of platforms, and they boast extensive graphics capabilities and mathematical tools. One noteworthy engineering software package introduced in 1992 was IBM's Axiom, a huge computer algebra program requiring 200Mbytes of memory and featuring extensive graphical, numerical and symbolic capabilities. New packages include Mathsoft's signal-processing pack MathCAD, which includes spectral and time-series analysis and digital filters, and Math Work's Simulink for modeling and simulating nonlinear systems with Matlab. Engineering software market trends include the development of more innovative marketing strategies and the steep drop in prices. A directory of vendors and products is presented.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1992
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Prepackaged math
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Today's general-purpose engineering packages are becoming more useful for solving mathematical problems and manipulating matrices than those programs that serve specific purposes. These general-purpose engineering programs fall into two categories: those that encompass general mathematical software, and those that emphasize the mathematical manipulation of matrices. Both types require little or no programming but let the user create specific applications, solve equations symbolically or numerically and display results graphically. Wolfram Research Inc's Mathematica package for symbolic manipulation of mathematical expressions combines computer algebra, graphics, numerical capabilities and other features. Math-Works Inc's Matlab package employs data sets that are represented as matrices and calculations that are formulated as matrix operations on the data sets. Factors to consider when purchasing the different types of general-purpose engineering software are discussed.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1991
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Higher Math
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The details on the upgraded version of Mathematica 5.1 software package from Wolfram Research Inc. are examined.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2005
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