{"id":24614,"date":"2026-05-15T15:57:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/?page_id=24614"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:58:09","slug":"hilario-cortez-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/about-us\/hilario-cortez-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Hilario Cortez Rivera \u00b7 Founder &#038; Lead Engineer-en"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24614\" class=\"elementor elementor-24614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d59bdd7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d59bdd7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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Engineer<\/strong> \u00b7 Cortez Engineering<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ce-badge-row\">\r\n          <span class=\"ce-badge ce-badge-accent\">\r\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.4 7.4H22l-6.2 4.5 2.4 7.4L12 16.8 5.8 21.3l2.4-7.4L2 9.4h7.6z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            CATIA Champion 2026\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ce-badge\">\r\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            Master of Science\r\n          <\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ce-badge\">\r\n            <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M21 10c0 7-9 13-9 13s-9-6-9-13a9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            Stuttgart, DE\r\n          <\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <p class=\"ce-hero-bio\">I design and develop <strong>lightweight, strong and manufacturable components<\/strong> using advanced CAD, FEM simulation, structural optimization and metal additive manufacturing.<\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"ce-hero-bio\">My work connects <strong>product engineering, structural analysis and advanced processes such as SLM\/LPBF, technical 3D printing and composites<\/strong> \u2014 from the first concept to an optimized, functional and production-ready component.<\/p>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ce-hero-stats\">\r\n          <div class=\"ce-stat\"><div class=\"ce-stat-val\">5<span class=\"ce-plus\">+<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-stat-label\">Years in premium OEM projects<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ce-stat\"><div class=\"ce-stat-val ce-stat-text\">End<span class=\"ce-plus\">\u00b7<\/span>to<span class=\"ce-plus\">\u00b7<\/span>End<\/div><div class=\"ce-stat-label\">Concept \u2192 CAD \u2192 FEM \u2192 Manufactured part<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div 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<\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 01 \u2014 ABOUT ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section\">\r\n    <div class=\"ce-section-header\">\r\n      <span class=\"ce-num\">01 \u2014 Technical experience<\/span>\r\n      <h2>Lightweight component development for high-performance applications<\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">My approach is not to make components more complex, but to develop solutions that work under real loads, can be manufactured correctly and add technical value to the complete system.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"ce-bio-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"ce-bio-text\">\r\n        <p>My background comes from <strong>high-performance automotive component development<\/strong>. For almost four years, I worked at <strong>Bertrandt<\/strong> in chassis and structural development, contributing to premium OEM projects linked to Porsche, including platforms such as the 911 GT3 RS and GT2 RS.<\/p>\r\n        <p>That experience taught me something essential: <strong>a component is not validated by geometry alone<\/strong>. It must integrate into a system, withstand real loads, respect interfaces, be manufacturable and add value to the complete assembly.<\/p>\r\n        <p>Today, through Cortez Engineering, I apply that OEM development mindset to <strong>lightweight design<\/strong>, <strong>FEM simulation<\/strong>, <strong>topology optimization<\/strong>, <strong>metal additive manufacturing<\/strong> and <strong>composites<\/strong>. The goal is clear: to develop functional, lightweight and manufacturable components for real high-performance applications.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ce-bio-quotes\">\r\n        <div class=\"ce-quote\"><p class=\"ce-quote-text\">Lightweight design is not about removing material randomly.<\/p><p class=\"ce-quote-sub\">Every area of a component must have a function: carrying load, adding stiffness, reinforcing a critical region or enabling a more efficient manufacturing process.<\/p><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ce-quote\"><p class=\"ce-quote-text\">Not everything should be metal. Not everything should be carbon. Not everything should be 3D printed.<\/p><p class=\"ce-quote-sub\">The right solution depends on the application, loads, cost, manufacturing process and expected performance.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 02 \u2014 PROJECTS ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section-wide\">\r\n    <div class=\"ce-section-wide-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ce-section-header\"><span class=\"ce-num\">02 \u2014 Development cases<\/span><h2>Lightweight components for real high-performance applications<\/h2><p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">A selection of representative developments in metal additive manufacturing, chassis, aerodynamics, composites and structural validation. Each project combines CAD design, calculation, manufacturing judgment and performance-oriented optimization.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ce-projects-grid\">\r\n        <article class=\"ce-project ce-project-wide\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3f2e9be7-bf95-4ad1-bef3-c1ee070f759e.png\" alt=\"Topology-optimized brake caliper for a hypercar, developed for metal additive manufacturing using SLM\/LPBF\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Hypercar level<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">SLM monoblock<\/span><\/div><h3>Brake caliper \u00b7 Hypercar<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">Complete development of a topology-optimized brake caliper for real track conditions. Designed for SLM\/LPBF from the first concept: concept development, CAD, FEM validation for stiffness, strength and fatigue, DfAM criteria and release for manufacturing.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Client<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Spania GTA<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Track braking<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">SLM\/LPBF \u00b7 Aluminium<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"ce-project\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Entwicklung.eines_.Leichtbau-Radtraegers.fuer_.SPANIA.GTA_.jpeg\" alt=\"Lightweight wheel carrier for Spania GTA, developed with topology optimization and metal additive manufacturing\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Topology + DfAM<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">Lightweight chassis<\/span><\/div><h3>Optimized wheel carrier<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">Chassis wheel carrier with structural material redistribution through topology optimization. It maintains stiffness and strength under real track loads while achieving a significant weight reduction compared with a conventionally machined equivalent.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Client<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Spania GTA<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Chassis structure<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">SLM\/LPBF \u00b7 Aluminium<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"ce-project\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-26-at-16.26.00-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"External aerodynamic CFD analysis showing pressure distribution and flow behavior on a high-performance hypercar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Gauge pressure<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">CFD validation<\/span><\/div><h3>CFD analysis \u00b7 External aerodynamics<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">Pressure analysis and aerodynamic flow visualization under real track-oriented conditions. External validation of the hypercar behavior through gauge pressure mapping and velocity vectors.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Client<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Spania GTA<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Aero validation<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Professional CFD<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"ce-project\"><div class=\"ce-project-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260327_141934_931a8340-b9bd-47ca-8b47-899fc69aaa3a1.png\" alt=\"Carbon fiber rear wing with active DRS system developed for high-performance automotive applications\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><div class=\"ce-project-body\"><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Active DRS<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag ce-ptag-dark\">Upcoming launch<\/span><\/div><h3>Carbon rear wing with DRS system<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">High-performance carbon fiber rear wing with an active DRS mechanism. The design is focused on functional aerodynamics, structural lightweighting and a premium B2C product line.<\/p><div class=\"ce-project-meta\"><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Line<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Panther Nanocomposites<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Function<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">Active aerodynamics<\/div><\/div><div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-lbl\">Process<\/div><div class=\"ce-pmeta-val\">CFRP + DRS system<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\r\n        <article class=\"ce-project-text-only\"><div><div class=\"ce-project-tags\"><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Porsche Motorsport<\/span><span class=\"ce-ptag\">Packaging + Kinematics<\/span><\/div><h3>Chassis components \u00b7 Premium OEM<\/h3><p class=\"ce-project-role\">Development engineer<\/p><p class=\"ce-project-desc\">Structural design and calculation of <strong>wheel carriers, crossmembers and mounting points<\/strong> for high-performance OEM projects. Work under real packaging, kinematics and interface requirements. FEM for structural validation and targeted optimization for stiffness, strength and weight.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ce-client-row\"><span class=\"ce-client-tag\">Porsche 911 GT3 RS<\/span><span class=\"ce-client-tag\">Porsche 911 GT2 RS<\/span><\/div><\/article>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 03 \u2014 TIMELINE ============ -->\r\n  <!-- Section kept in the code but hidden on the page because it has a more CV-oriented focus. -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section ce-section-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"ce-section-header\"><span class=\"ce-num\">03 \u2014 Technical career path<\/span><h2>From OEM development to advanced engineering for lightweight components<\/h2><p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">My background connects the discipline of premium automotive OEM development with a specialized approach to lightweight design, FEM simulation, topology optimization, metal additive manufacturing and composites applied to real components.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ce-timeline\">\r\n      <div class=\"ce-tl-item ce-tl-current\"><div class=\"ce-tl-date\">2026 \u2014 Present<\/div><h3 class=\"ce-tl-role\">Founder &amp; Lead Engineer<\/h3><p class=\"ce-tl-company\">Cortez Engineering \u00b7 Stuttgart, DE<\/p><p class=\"ce-tl-desc\">Development of lightweight and functional components for automotive, motorsport, aerospace and industrial applications, combining CAD design, FEM simulation, structural optimization, metal additive manufacturing and composite materials.<\/p><ul class=\"ce-tl-list\"><li>Design and development of lightweight components for high-performance applications<\/li><li>FEM simulation, structural validation and weight-reduction-oriented optimization<\/li><li>Design for metal additive manufacturing, technical 3D printing and SLM\/LPBF processes<\/li><li>Development of carbon fiber parts, composites and aerodynamic solutions<\/li><li>Reverse engineering, 3D scanning, CAD reconstruction and improvement of existing components<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ce-tl-tags\"><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">CATIA 3DX<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">SIMULIA<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">nTop<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">SLM \/ LPBF<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">Composites<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ce-tl-item\"><div class=\"ce-tl-date\">2022 \u2014 2026<\/div><h3 class=\"ce-tl-role\">Development engineer \u00b7 Chassis and structure<\/h3><p class=\"ce-tl-company\">Bertrandt Group \u00b7 Leonberg, DE<\/p><p class=\"ce-tl-desc\">Development of chassis and structural components for premium high-performance OEM projects, working under real packaging, kinematics, interface, structural validation and technical coordination requirements.<\/p><ul class=\"ce-tl-list\"><li>CAD design of chassis components, structures and joining points<\/li><li>Component development from concept to series-level maturity<\/li><li>Packaging, interface, kinematic and assembly studies<\/li><li>Coordination with clients, suppliers and technical departments<\/li><li>FEM simulation and structural optimization of wheel carriers, crossmembers, brackets and side panels<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ce-tl-tags\"><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">CATIA V5<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">FEM<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">Chassis<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">Packaging<\/span><span class=\"ce-tl-tag\">Premium OEM<\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 03 \u2014 EDUCATION ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section-wide\">\r\n    <div class=\"ce-section-wide-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"ce-section-header\">\r\n        <span class=\"ce-num\">03 \u2014 Education and technical credentials<\/span>\r\n        <h2>Technical foundation in additive manufacturing, simulation and advanced design<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">Specialized training in design for additive manufacturing, structural simulation, topology optimization, CAD\/CAE and advanced processes such as SLM\/LPBF, applied to the development of lightweight and functional components.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"ce-edu-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"ce-edu-list\">\r\n          <div class=\"ce-edu-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"ce-edu-date\">2023 \u2014 2024 \u00b7 Madrid<\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"ce-edu-title\">Master of Science \u00b7 3D Printing and Advanced Manufacturing<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"ce-edu-inst\">EDDM Engineering Education \u00b7 60 ECTS<\/p>\r\n            <p class=\"ce-edu-detail\">Specialization in <em>Design for Additive Manufacturing<\/em>, structural simulation of 3D printed parts, topology optimization and lattice design with nTop. Work with processes such as <em>SLM, SLS, SLA and FDM<\/em>, as well as CAD\/CAE tools including CATIA V5 and Siemens NX. <em>Thesis: design, calculation and manufacturing of an LPBF brake caliper for the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 992.<\/em><\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ce-edu-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"ce-edu-date\">2016 \u2014 2021 \u00b7 Valencia<\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"ce-edu-title\">Bachelor of Science \u00b7 Mechanical Engineering<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"ce-edu-inst\">Universitat Polit\u00e8cnica de Val\u00e8ncia \u00b7 240 ECTS \u00b7 EQF 6<\/p>\r\n            <p class=\"ce-edu-detail\">Education in mechanical design, vehicle technology, thermodynamics, CAD\/CAE and component development. Technical foundation focused on analysis, design and validation of mechanical systems. <em>Officially recognized in Germany as equivalent to a Bachelor degree by the KMK \/ Zentralstelle f\u00fcr ausl\u00e4ndisches Bildungswesen.<\/em><\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ce-edu-card\">\r\n            <div class=\"ce-edu-date\">Additional training \u00b7 2020 \u2014 2025<\/div>\r\n            <h3 class=\"ce-edu-title\">Courses, certifications and technical specialization<\/h3>\r\n            <p class=\"ce-edu-inst\">Generative design \u00b7 CAD\/CAE \u00b7 CFD \u00b7 Automotive<\/p>\r\n            <p class=\"ce-edu-detail\">Additional training in <em>generative design with nTop, lattice structures, topology optimization, CAD\/CAE\/CAM, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, STAR-CCM+ and CFD simulation<\/em>, with direct application to automotive, additive manufacturing and high-performance component development.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"ce-champion-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"ce-champion-year\">Recognition 2026<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ce-champion-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M12 2l2.4 7.4H22l-6.2 4.5 2.4 7.4L12 16.8 5.8 21.3l2.4-7.4L2 9.4h7.6z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h3>CATIA Champion 2026<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"ce-champion-text\">International recognition from Dassault Syst\u00e8mes within the CATIA ecosystem, aimed at professionals with proven experience in advanced industrial design, product development and CAD\/CAE solutions.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"ce-champion-by\"><strong>Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/strong> \u00b7 International program<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"ce-champion-actions\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.credly.com\/badges\/555fec23-8fb3-4b5d-85a8-eeb60e8f70c6\/linked_in_profile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-champion-btn\">\r\n              View credential\r\n              <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M7 17L17 7M9 7h8v8\"\/><path d=\"M19 13v6H5V5h6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ 04 \u2014 APPLIED TOOLS ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-section\"><div class=\"ce-section-header\"><span class=\"ce-num\">04 \u2014 Applied tools<\/span><h2>Professional software I work with<\/h2><p class=\"ce-sec-sub\">Industrial software ecosystem for design, simulation, topology optimization and advanced manufacturing.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ce-logo-grid\"><div class=\"ce-logo-card\"><div class=\"ce-logo-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dassault_Systemes_logo.svg-1-scaled.png\" alt=\"Dassault Syst\u00e8mes logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h4 class=\"ce-logo-brand\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/h4><ul class=\"ce-logo-products\"><li>CATIA V5 \/ V6<\/li><li>3DEXPERIENCE<\/li><li>SIMULIA<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"ce-logo-note\">Within the 3DEXPERIENCE portfolio: composites, reverse engineering and CFD workflows with PowerFLOW.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ce-logo-card\"><div class=\"ce-logo-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6e459c_1d32a56c4d1149598ce1ca16c2ad1954mv2.png\" alt=\"Siemens NX logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h4 class=\"ce-logo-brand\">Siemens NX<\/h4><ul class=\"ce-logo-products\"><li>Advanced CAD<\/li><li>Integrated simulation<\/li><li>Automotive sector<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ce-logo-card\"><div class=\"ce-logo-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/nTop-Logo_Light-theme.png\" alt=\"nTop logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h4 class=\"ce-logo-brand\">nTop<\/h4><ul class=\"ce-logo-products\"><li>Generative design<\/li><li>Topology optimization<\/li><li>Lattice structures<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ce-logo-card ce-logo-hidden\"><div class=\"ce-logo-img\"><div class=\"ce-logo-placeholder\">Altair logo<\/div><\/div><h4 class=\"ce-logo-brand\">Altair<\/h4><ul class=\"ce-logo-products\"><li>HyperMesh<\/li><li>Inspire<\/li><li>Topology &amp; FEM<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"ce-logo-card\"><div class=\"ce-logo-img\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Imagen2.png\" alt=\"Cognitive Design Systems logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><h4 class=\"ce-logo-brand\">Cognitive Design Systems<\/h4><ul class=\"ce-logo-products\"><li>AM design<\/li><li>Process simulation<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ce-stack-complement\"><span class=\"ce-stack-complement-label\">Complementary stack<\/span><p class=\"ce-stack-complement-text\"><strong>SIMULIA Abaqus<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>STAR-CCM+<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>OpenFOAM<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>MATLAB<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>SLM \/ LPBF<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>SLS \u00b7 SLA \u00b7 FDM<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>DfAM<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Lattice design<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Generative design<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Reverse engineering<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>3D scan data<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>CFRP<\/strong> \u00b7 <strong>Advanced composites<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- ============ CTA ============ -->\r\n  <section class=\"ce-cta-section\"><div class=\"ce-cta-box\"><div class=\"ce-cta-content\"><div class=\"ce-cta-eyebrow\">Let\u2019s work together<\/div><h2>Do you have a component that needs to perform better?<\/h2><p class=\"ce-cta-text\">Lighter, stiffer, better prepared for additive manufacturing or adapted for composites. Tell me what you need to develop and I will give you a clear technical assessment.<\/p><div class=\"ce-cta-buttons\"><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"ce-btn ce-btn-accent\">Submit your project <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/hilario-cortez-3508391ba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ce-btn ce-btn-secondary\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M19 0h-14c-2.761 0-5 2.239-5 5v14c0 2.761-2.239 5 5 5h14c2.762 0 5-2.239 5-5v-14c0-2.761-2.238-5-5-5zm-11 19h-3v-11h3v11zm-1.5-12.268c-.966 0-1.75-.79-1.75-1.764s.784-1.764 1.75-1.764 1.75.79 1.75 1.764-.783 1.764-1.75 1.764zm13.5 12.268h-3v-5.604c0-3.368-4-3.113-4 0v5.604h-3v-11h3v1.765c1.396-2.586 7-2.777 7 2.476v6.759z\"\/><\/svg>LinkedIn<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ce-cta-info\"><div class=\"ce-cta-info-label\">Direct contact<\/div><div class=\"ce-cta-info-row\"><span class=\"ce-row-label\">Email<\/span><span class=\"ce-row-val\"><a href=\"mailto:h.cortez@cortez-engineering.com\">h.cortez@cortez-engineering.com<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-cta-info-row\"><span class=\"ce-row-label\">Base<\/span><span class=\"ce-row-val\">Stuttgart, Germany<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ce-cta-info-row\"><span class=\"ce-row-label\">Languages<\/span><span class=\"ce-row-val\">Spanish \u00b7 German \u00b7 English<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About us Professional profile Hilario Cortez Rivera Founder &amp; Lead Engineer \u00b7 Cortez Engineering CATIA Champion 2026 Master of Science Stuttgart, DE I design and develop lightweight, strong and manufacturable components using advanced CAD, FEM simulation, structural optimization and metal additive&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":24597,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-24614","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24614","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24614"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24618,"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24614\/revisions\/24618"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24597"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cortez-engineering.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}