Designer Level FEM
- Simulation Based Design: Faster Time to Market
Simulation has reduced the need for physical prototypes and reduced the need for the iterative build-and-break cycles of the past. This has significantly reduced development costs and has also sped up development processes. But traditional simulation still has its challenges. Simulation has been a complex, multi-tool process requiring simulation experts in each of the different domains such as stress analysis and computational fluid dynamics.
Designers create their first iteration of a design, and then hand it off to the simulation team for feedback. The simulation team is overwhelmed, and the traditional CAE process is time consuming, which means it takes a very long time before the simulation team can provide feedback to the designer. So many times, what typically happens is that the designer continues iterating on a design just based on educated guesses and prior experience. By the time results came back from simulation, the results were already out of date and out of synch with the latest design.
This process would continue for a number of iterations, and it often might be that a design gets released before the development organization is fully confident it can meet performance requirements. They hope it passes final testing. Simulation is no longer just a performance validation tool, but simulation is becoming an organic part of the product development process throughout concept and design.
Simulation is no longer just a performance validation tool, but simulation is becoming an organic part of the development process throughout concept and design. Simulation-driven design helps you further frontload simulation in your design cycle and shift your development processes further left.
With simulation-driven design, it’s possible for designers working within their CAD environment can actually start the design process by using simulation first that actually helps define what the initial design shape will be.
After getting that initial shape, then the designer can continuously perform a simple, qualitative simulation on each design iteration to make sure the design is on the right track. This helps the designer to achieve a more robust part that can be released more quickly than your competition that is still stuck in the old way of doing things. It also frees up your simulation team by reducing the amount of time spent on more routine analyses and lets them focus on more complex analyses.
NX CAD embedded simulation helps you gain better insight into your product’s overall performance. Solid Edge Simulation solutions are aligned with the Solid Edge portfolio characteristics in providing powerful, comprehensive and accessible solutions.
Scalability is critical in allowing the development process to grow from simple analyses into more complex applications later in development. Simple single part analysis is possible in NX CAD /SE CAD bundles at the entry level. From there it is easy to progress to assembly level and onwards to complex multiphysics applications in Simcenter 3D through the said CAD platform.
For example, a simulation model originally created by the design team could be taken and re-used later on in a more complex assembly analysis by a simulation expert. Simcenter 3D is also solver neutral, so where there is a requirement, any of the major third party solvers can be used seamlessly from the Simcenter 3D environment. For companies with a need to use multiple solvers, the training need is minimised by using a common interface.
NX provides a comprehensive suite of advanced simulation capabilities, including structural, thermal, fluid dynamics, and multi-physics analysis. Its integrated environment allows for real-world condition simulations, enabling designers to optimize performance, validate designs early in the development process, and reduce material costs. The seamless collaboration between design and engineering teams fosters innovation and accelerates time-to-market.
Solid Edge complements this with user-friendly simulation tools designed for basic yet effective analyses. Key features include static analysis for stress evaluation, modal analysis for understanding vibrational characteristics, thermal analysis for heat management, and motion simulation for assessing kinematics. Solid Edge’s synchronous technology enhances the design and simulation process, allowing for quick adjustments and immediate feedback.
Together, NX and Solid Edge empower designers to validate their concepts efficiently, improve product quality, and make informed decisions, ultimately driving innovation and competitiveness in today’s fast-paced market.
- Designer Level FEM