Modeling and Simulation allows our clients to virtually test, understand, and optimize their designs, resulting in lower costs, better products, and faster time to market. Since the company’s founding in 1988, we have specialized in structural, thermal, fluid and multi-physics simulations, and are continually adding new capabilities as project requirements and technologies evolve. In addition to our resourceful team of analysts and simulation engineers, we leverage our in-house product development, imaging, software, and visualization teams to meet our customers’ varied project needs.
Capabilities
Dynamic Simulation
Dynamic Simulation
We use dynamic simulations to study how your design will perform under real-world conditions. Complex events that happen quickly can be modeled and analyzed, leading to valuable data that can solve problems and improve performance.
Design of Experiments and Surrogate Modeling
Design of Experiments and Surrogate Modeling
Using a statistical approach, we run an array of simulations to analyze the cause and effect relationship of design inputs and performance outputs. This leads to data that can optimize the design of your component or system.
Physical Validation and Hi-Speed Video Analysis
Physical Validation and Hi-Speed Video Analysis
Using multiple sensors and hi-speed video, physical data is collected to ensure modeling results are accurate. Utilizing the latest motion capture software, our team of engineers generates precise data from physical testing.
Automation Tools
Automation Tools
We build desktop applications from scratch, as well as workflows that sit on top of existing infrastructures. This involves integration with commercial simulation tools, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and High Performance Computing (HPC).
See also Software + Solutions.
Plastic Injection Molding Simulation
Plastic Injection Molding Simulation
Plastic injection molding analysis predicts how resin will flow through a mold and identifies problem areas in the part or mold designs. Optimization of the process parameters, as in temperature, pressure, and timing, have an impact on the finished part. Analysis can lead to shorter cycle times and more reliable parts.
See also Product Design + Development.
Fluid-Structure Interaction and CFD
Fluid-Structure Interaction and CFD
The complex interaction of fluids with deformable parts can be modeled and analyzed using Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. We use these models to predict how forces are transmitted to solid objects, and what causes them to deform.
Virtual Manufacturing
Virtual Manufacturing
We simulate manufacturing and conveying processes to ensure that products are handled effectively and machinery is robust. Equipment modifications, while costly and time-consuming to implement physically, can be quickly modeled and explored to develop streamlined manufacturing lines.
Material Model Development
Material Model Development
Accurate material modeling is a prerequisite for precise material response during simulations. Our team is well-versed with the development and implementation of complex materials such as plastics, composites, and fabrics.
Stress and Fatigue Analysis
Stress and Fatigue Analysis
We virtually simulate designs under specific loading conditions to predict stress-strain values and potential product failures. The ultimate goal is to optimize your design to exceed any performance criteria, while also minimizing raw material.
