Simulation

Patran, one of the world’s most widely used pre- and post-processing software for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), introduces new capabilities in version 2024.1. This release expands Patran’s rotor dynamics capabilities, adds HDF5 support, MSC Nastran Card support, supports the new high-performance solver in SOL400 and enhances the graphic interface. If you missed any of the previous release announcements, you can find them in the release highlights on SimCompanion. Patran 2024.1 Release Highlights Rotordynamics The new Rotor dynamics capabilities offer faster, more user-friendly solutions. The updated graphical interface eases the flow of analysis and adds additional functionality. A completely new user interface facilitates job setup for rotordynamics. The interface guides the user through multiple steps, allowing them to specify all relevant...

LightTools version 2024.03 provides capabilities that make LightTools a more efficient, versatile illumination analysis and design tool than ever before. Key improvements include: Sequence ray tracing, an innovative simulation mode for even faster analysis of stray light paths. A global optimization engine that can be used to explore a broader solution space – a new method that supplements the capabilities of the local optimization engines available in previous releases The capability to include temperature and pressure variations for the index of refraction. This capability lets you model environmental effects in CODE V and transfer the model to LightTools in an Optical System File. Expanded capabilities for thin film stack coatings enable designers to easily modify a stack in LightTools. You...

PV Elite is a complete solution for vessel and heat exchanger design, analysis and evaluation. The program is easy to learn and use so it is perfect for users requiring fast start-up and confidence in their safety code calculations. PV Elite considers the whole vessel, addressing all of the wall thickness rules and stress analysis requirements for vertical towers, horizontal vessels and heat exchangers. It also evaluates and re-rates existing vessels, including Fitness for Service analysis. PVElite is a powerful, easy-to-learn, easy-to-use ASME Pressure Vessel (Vertical/Horizontal Vessels, Heat Exchangers and Tall Towers) design & analysis software. It is capable of multi-case design considering different combinations of loads such as weight, pressure, temperature, wind loads and seismic loads. Product Details PVELITE Pressure...

SoundPLANnoise’s current version 9.0 sets new standards for modern, dynamic and intuitive software. The latest developments include e.g., the update of the of the Geo-Database, where the geodata are entered and prepared for the subsequent calculation. In addition, other functions have been added to the program to make it easier for users to create professional reports and to improve the efficiency of their daily work. New features: Fully updated user interface of the Geo-Database, where geospatial data is entered and manipulated, for a state-of-the-art user experience. Assessment of the harmful effects of environmental noise (high annoyance, high sleep disturbance and ischaemic heart disease) according to EU2020/367. Multiple new standards included like BEK nr 135:2019 (wind turbine), TNM 3.0 (traffic noise)...

JSTAMP/LT は、ブランクライン展開（ブランク形状の予測）、トリムライン展開（トリムラインの予測）に最適なプレス成形シミュレーションシステムです JSTAMP represents the Sheet metal forming process virtually by numerical simulation. Users can examine the simulation result, output it to CAD, and directly use the CAD as a countermeasure by using JSTAMP. Designers can avoid the challenges of trial and error. JSTAMP provides an adequate result and reduces the lead time and cost of tool design. JSTAMP provides comprehensive support throughout the design process from the first trial to the final stage. The feature for addressing complicated process stages, low formability materials, and latest technologies covers various tasks in the Sheet metal forming process. JSTAMP Functions Address various tasks in tool shop JSTAMP represents the Sheet metal forming process virtually by numerical simulation. Users can examine the simulation...

FLOW-3D CAST is a state-of-the-art metal casting simulation modeling platform that combines extraordinarily accurate modeling with versatility, ease of use, and high performance cloud computing capabilities. For every metal casting process, FLOW-3D CAST has a workspace ready to put you on a quick, intuitive path to modeling success. With 11 process workspaces, powerful post-processing, pioneering filling and solidification and defect analysis, FLOW-3D CAST delivers both the tools and roadmap for designing optimal casting solutions. What’s New in FLOW-3D CAST 2023R2 New results file format We introduced an all-new results file format based on the EXODUS II format, enabling faster postprocessing in FLOW-3D CAST and FLOW-3D POST 2023R2. This new file format significantly reduces the time spent on postprocessing tasks for...

DEFORM-3D is a powerful process simulation system designed to analyze the three-dimensional (3D) flow of complex metal forming processes. DEFORM-3D is a practical and efficient tool to predict the material flow in industrial forming operations without the cost and delay of shop trials. Typical applications include: – closed die forging – open die forging – – machining – rolling – extrusion – heading – – drawing – cogging – compaction – upsetting – DEFORM-3D is an ‘open system’ that provides incredible flexibility to designers and analysts working on a range of applications, development and research. DEFORM-3D supports user routines and user defined variables. Complex multiple deforming body capability with arbitrary contact allows users to simulate mechanical joining and coupled die...

The RSoft Photonic Device Tools comprise the industry’s widest portfolio of simulators and optimizers for passive and active photonic and optoelectronic devices, including lasers and VCSELs. We are integrated with Synopsys optical and semiconductor design tools for streamlined, multi-domain co-simulations: Synopsys CODE V and LightTools products for rigorous modeling of nano-textured optical structures and diffraction analysis Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD products for simulations of complex optoelectronic devices. Key Features Highly accurate algorithms allow for rapid virtual prototyping reducing the need for costly and lengthy physical prototyping increasing productivity and decreasing time-to-market. Assists in the discovery of new products by creating “what if” product scenarios. Each algorithm engine shares a common CAD interface; the software can utilize multiple RSoft packages without having...

VI-grade is making strides in the sustainable transformation of the automotive industry through the global use of our state-of-the-art driving simulators. VTD Vehicle Test Director software is a pure software platform provided by VI grade company for vehicle dynamics simulation and virtual testing. It can assist automobile manufacturers in conducting full vehicle environmental, chassis dynamics, and safety performance tests to ensure that products achieve high performance and safety performance during the design phase. VTD software can facilitate users to quickly build vehicle simulation models and conduct dynamic simulations and evaluations to understand the performance of various systems in the design, and compare them among several optimization schemes. It can handle multiple scenarios and has a wide range of functions, such...

Simerics MP: Full field fluid application simulation software Simerics-MP has core 3D CFD computing capabilities and physical models, enabling accurate simulation of various fluid application problems, including single-phase/multiphase flow, turbulence, cavitation/gasification, heat conduction/mass transfer, particle, fluid solid coupling, and multi-component mixing. Simerics MP is embedded with the most complete physical model, which can achieve rapid generation, simulation, and accurate prediction of fluid models. In the case of MPI (Multi Machine Distributed) parallelism, higher solving speed can also be achieved. At the same time, the software can also establish and reflect the details of complex models at the micro scale. (2) Simerics MP+: Advanced Industry Application Simulation Software On the basis of possessing all the functions of Simerics MP, Simerics MP+has...