Product Design Optimization
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The numerical discipline of design optimization using simulation software makes it possible to automatically identify the design solution that provides the best performance, starting from an initial design space and given boundary conditions.
The use of specific algorithms such as the gradient method, Design of Experiments (DoE), and topology optimization, applied to both structural FEM models and fluid dynamics CFD models, makes it possible to quickly identify innovative, high-performance solutions.
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The benefits of design optimization
In a globalized and competitive market, with increasingly compressed development times, companies need to use new design methods to innovate their products.
Through structural optimization, we are able to help designers identify weak points in a design and make changes that can both improve mechanical performance and reduce material usage.
Through our structural optimization services, we help companies develop new geometric and construction solutions in a short time, ensuring product competitiveness while preserving profit margins.
What optimization services does SmartCAE offer?
Over 20 years of engineering expertise at your service.
We have gained significant experience in design optimization for the main mechanical engineering applications. Among the approaches we can offer:
With this technique, certain quantities (parameters) of the calculation model are defined in advance by the user. These are typically assigned a valid range between a minimum and maximum value, within which the optimization software can operate in order to achieve the objective. Typical examples of optimization parameters include plate thicknesses (in FEM models using shell elements), the elastic modulus of the material, the stiffness of connection elements, etc.
The use of an integrated CAE environment such as Simcenter 3D or Simcenter FloEFD makes it possible to maintain associativity between the geometric model and the FEM/CFD model. This makes it possible to effectively perform design iterations on the product shape in order to achieve the desired performance. These iterations can be carried out manually by the operator or automatically driven by the built-in optimizer in Simcenter 3D and Simcenter FloEFD.
In the case of Topology Optimization, an automatic optimization algorithm can indicate to the designer the optimal configuration of a component for achieving the objective while complying with the defined constraints. This technology, originally developed for structural optimization, is now also available for improving the fluid dynamic design of products through CFD analysis and is perfectly suited to modern Additive Manufacturing techniques.
This is a specific case of parametric optimization involving numerous design variables, including the number of plies and the orientation of the composite fibers. It is essential that the results of this optimization are interpreted by an expert in order to implement feasible and economically sustainable layup sequences.
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With computer simulation, we help you predict your product's performance under real operating conditions before it is manufactured. Partner with us to eliminate design errors, optimize performance, and bring better products to market faster. Contact us today for a free consultation.
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Simcenter Femap Optimization
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Simcenter FLOEFD Optimization
Simcenter FLOEFD enables the creation of sensitivity studies and the analysis of design variants in a simple and intuitive way, without having to redefine the CFD model.
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Optimization
STAR-CCM+ brings automated design exploration and optimization within reach of all simulation engineers through Design Manager.
