Simulation helps to accelerate the development of electric motors considerably
Arrange a consultationSimulation makes electric motors more competitive
Multiphysics challenges as well as cost and time pressure determine the development of electric motors. State-of-the-art simulation methods can help.
The perfect workflow
Nowadays, the efficient development of electric motors and generators without using simulation is inconceivable. The optimal variant depends on so many parameters that field tests and prototypes are uneconomical and too tedious in the long run.
The electric motor challenge
Modern specifications require increasingly detailed information in the early phases of the development process, including in areas such as:
- Electromagnetic fields, among other things with torque, torque ripple, and cogging torque, as well as excitation forces.
- Thermal management with temperature distribution – in some cases, this is critical to demagnetization.
- Active cooling with different fluids for better motor utilization.
- Mechanical loads, especially with delicate IPM structures.
- Acoustic requirements – since the combustion engine is missing, which drowns out all electric motors.
- System simulation, with battery and converter.
The time factor
One solution is simulation software. The factor of time also plays a part in electric motor simulation, if only traditional tools are used. The many variants and challenging disciplines such as thermal dynamics, structural mechanics, electrotechnics, and acoustics take their toll on computing power and interaction intervals.
Quick preselection
British software developer Motor Design Limited (MDL) has launched a solver package specially developed for the electric motor industry – Motor-CAD – which enables quick simulation during operation of key areas such as electromagnetics (EMag), thermal dynamics (Therm), structural mechanics (Mech), and efficiency.
Electric motor development with simulation products
Take advantage of combined multi-physics simulation with Ansys and Motor-CAD for improved workflows
in virtual electric motor development.
The right solution for you
CADFEM is your ideal partner for getting started with the simulation of electric drives
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Success stories related to electric motor simulation
CADFEM takes a holistic approach to the topic of electric motor simulation and is one of very few providers to offer its clients comprehensive support in the selection, implementation, and application of simulation solutions.
Training on electric motor simulation
All CADFEM training are characterized by a strong practical focus, sustained learning outcomes, and a pleasant learning atmosphere. You’ll receive current information first-hand, as well as helpful tips and tricks on electric motor simulation.
The right solutions for your simulation projects
Simulation is everywhere and affects every industry. Since simulation requires more than software, CADFEM offers everything you need for successful simulation from a single source: software and IT solutions, consulting, support, engineering and knowledge sharing – always on the cutting edge.
