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The classic product development goals of “high performance” and “low costs” have been joined by “sustainability”, which has gone from being an optional “nice-to-have” to a cornerstone when planning new products. A cornerstone that must now be…

The Austrian Higher Technical Education Institutes (HTLs) are supported in simulation by Ansys and CADFEM Austria on the initiative of the Ministry of Education, Science and Research.

Karsten Stoll, former CTO of WAGO Interconnection, gives comprehensive insights in his role in terms of leadership, today`s business challenges and how WAGO is facing them.

Numerical simulation with Ansys Mechanical and the Bolt Assessment Inside Ansys (BAIA) extension developed by CADFEM helps to optimize bolt selection and installation in large machines.

Thanks in part to state-of-the-art development tools, which includes simulations with Ansys as well as know-how transfer by CADFEM, the realization of Elon Musk’s vision is within reach at TUM.

Which type of motor is best suited for the TUM Hyperloop propulsion system? A linear electric motor came out on top and Ansys was used to determine the optimum configuration.

A team at TUM Hyperloop is working on aerodynamic issues. Ansys Fluent is used to model and analyze scenarios and derive measures to reduce the pressure resistance based on the results.

Combining mechanical and optical simulations was once a complex task. That was until an optomechanical workflow within Ansys was developed, supported by engineers from ifm electronic.

Buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Improving the energy efficiency of new buildings is key to combating climate change. IMI Climate Control aims to reduce energy consumption in…

Since Nordex also has very specific requirements outside the standard scope of Ansys, users create the necessary functionalities using the Ansys Application Customization Toolkit (ACT). This is an example from rotor blade development.

Rapid advancements in bicycle engineering and design are greatly attributed to novel approaches in the product development process using simulation tools in the early stages.

Virtual production processes - How companies produce sustainably and cost-efficiently

For a long time, just documenting the results was considered tedious and time-consuming, - until automation cut the effort for this in half and ensured a representative design. But not only that.

To precisely design Micro Lens Arrays (MLA) for innovative and individual lighting applications, SUSS MicroOptics uses optical simulations and robustness analyses within an efficient workflow.

At HAWE Hydraulik, simulation turns complexity into an opportunity for improvement, for the realization of new approaches, for innovation. Small but important details are recognized, interrelationships become transparent, ideas are quickly tried out.

Noise emissions are a factor when purchasing a heat pump. A Bosch team uses an innovative simulation workflow to minimize them.

Technology service provider OBRIST Engineering and simulation specialist CADFEM have automated the digital engineering workflow for scroll compressors.

The LiFTBOT robotic hoist system was designed by KEWAZO with Ansys. It was also certified with Ansys, because Ansys is also used by the TÜV.

Ansys SCADE, a development environment for model-based solutions, is used by Liebherr as a platform for the realization of safety-critical embedded software.

Digital Twin Simulations Enable Detailed Predictions of Hydropower Plant Condition and Prevent Unexpected Outages

By cleverly combining different model types and reduction approaches, even highly complex systems become digitally representable and computable.

Casting Technology: How RAUCH Furnace Technology uses a digital twin to increase reliability and occupational safety in its magnesium melting furnaces.

The company BAUMANN in Switzerland is now breaking new ground. In a sponsored project (Innosuisse), it is developing a new type of workflow together with the OST University of Applied Sciences on the basis of Ansys simulation software.

The LGA testing office in Nuremberg used Ansys simulation software to address all stability issues of the waterslide in detail.

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut develops reliable semiconductors for space travel. CADFEM supplies the simulation specialists with powerful compute server clusters.

Engineers at the Swiss railroad company SBB Cargo have used Ansys simulations and the FKM guideline to develop a safe automated wagon coupler.

Together with CADFEM, Krones has developed an automation solution that enables complex FEM calculations for bottle design to be performed for a wide range of users.

Schwarzmüller is a leading European supplier of towed commercial vehicles. The simulation-based minimization of dead weight makes the transport solutions particularly energy-efficient.

Over 75 percent lighter than its conventional predecessor is the hydraulic control block that an engineering firm has optimized: With smart ideas, digital engineering and additive manufacturing.

ELEKTRON AG uses an app specially programmed by CADFEM for the design of individually optimized heat sinks for power electronics, leading to time savings of more than 50%.

How SCHUNK engineers use simulation solutions for topology and parameter optimization when developing the lightweight and powerful chucks for turning operations.

Aesthetics, quality, reliability and energy demand are all requirements that are linked to optical properties in many products. Optical simulation supports the design process.

Production processes used to be designed to maximize profits and minimize costs. Today, companies must also act sustainably. Simulation makes a previously underestimated contribution.

Strama-MPS is a special-purpose machinery manufacturer with a focus on the automotive industry. Learn how a simulation app developed by CADFEM is used for the design of a stenter frame for automotive parts.

Digital development chains are not simply a competitive advantage, they are a must. Learn how the so-called “hidden champions” SCHUNK has digitalized his processes around the selection of materials.

From the Allgäu region to the world, Liebherr-Aerospace in Lindenberg stands for complete integrated systems for the international aviation industry. Simulations with Ansys and CADFEM are a success factor.

GEMÜ is one of the top choices globally for process media control. The development of valve, measurement and control systems is carried out according to the latest methods.

DIXI Polytool designs innovative and more productive cutting tools through simulation with Ansys Discovery, optimizing the integrated lubrication system.

In order to develop the optimal products quickly and economically, Mubea Fahrwerksfedern GmbH uses Ansys optiSLang. This simulation software can do more than just test a model for strength.

Mithras Technology AG, a Swiss Start-up, develops systems that convert human body heat into electrical energy. Simulations with Ansys provide valuable information for this.

Ansys simulation solutions support Liebherr in the development of common rail injectors and new injection systems for hydrogen engines.

Climeworks is as much a technical as a human adventure in the fight against climate change.

The third part of the series on simulation at LWE is about CFD. Hydraulics, pneumatics or air conditioning are topics that one might not immediately associate with crane development.

The second part of the series on the role of simulation in LWE is dedicated to structural-mechanical aspects, which is a central topic for the efficient development of safe high-performance cranes.

How and why are simulations used in the development of giant cranes? What do Liebherr engineers achieve through this and what role do Ansys and CADFEM play? Here’s an overview.

Liebherr-Elektronik GmbH develops sophisticated solutions and increasingly relies on the versatile simulation software of ANSYS and CADFEM.

Strategic partners of the Liebherr Group in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) are Microsoft, PTC and - with a strong CADFEM footprint – engineering simulation with Ansys. An Overview.

Thermal management is a central issue for the battery. KTM has developed a simulation workflow that is scalable to different models and is based on Ansys.

Particle simulation is used to determine the loads of the bulk material in the silo by accurately simulating the engineering processes.

A new generation of compact integrated antennae for wireless energy harvesting tags in industrial warehouse environments, efficiently designed with electromagnetic HF simulations using Ansys HFSS.

Unlock the full potential of simulation by enabling those involved in development to use live simulations to make decisions earlier and with greater confidence. Interview with Dr. Ulrich Kaiser, former Director of Technology at Endress+Hauser.

KAPP NILES uses the "Rolling Bearing inside Ansys" software developed by CADFEM to ensure quality standards and to improve the simulation of rolling bearings characteristics.

The REACH-compliant material changeover of the journal bearing shells is very time-consuming with test rig examinations. Therefore, simulations were used.

We talked to Erke Wang, Managing Director at CADFEM GmbH, about what makes Ansys 2022 R1 special, what customers have in CADFEM and where the simulation journey is heading.

Material intelligence for battery development

In order to push the physical and technical boundaries in rim development, Breyton has long relied on FEM calculations with Ansys Mechanical.

In four months, the Master's student immersed herself in the simulation during the online semester. She was quickly able to show impressive results in the optimisation of a battery pack holder.

Simulation leads to smooth transport and distribution of granite.

Lightweight construction taken to the extreme with 3D printing. Franke, Rosswag and CADFEM analyze and optimize lightweight bearings.

Systems with high computing power often use devices in ball grid arrays (BGA). Right from the development phase, BGAs require robust design and optimization to ensure that they contact the PCB reliably.

90 percent of additively manufactured tools from MAPAL are based on hybrid design. Combined additive and conventional manufacturing makes it easier to achieve economic and functional goals.

Using Ansys simulation, SEW-EURODRIVE increased product performance from design to final product by an average of 30 percent. Moreover, the expensive 50 percent of all exploratory tests are obsolete.

Finding the way to a sustainable future by using simulation is what Alvier has set out to do in order to intensively analyze the physical behavior of electric motors.

For HAWE Hydraulik simulation plays an essential role in shortening development times and implementing new ideas quickly. With Ansys Discovery they are ready to meet future requirements.

The new innovative TurboFlush flushing technology is based on a patented asymmetrical internal geometry of the toilet bowl, which would not have been possible without the use of CFD software.

Simulation models lead to a better understanding of the manufacturing processes and ensure a high degree of transparency. This is illustrated by an example of the extraction of crystalline potassium chloride.

The startup 9T Labs has developed a solution for the additive production of lightweight components made of fiber composites. With simulation methods a production without prototypes can be carried out.

Stefan Macho, Head of R&D Simulation at HAWE Hydraulik, talks about his experience with CADFEM's learning formats during the introduction of Ansys Discovery.