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DIANA DIANA (DIsplacement ANAlyzer) is an extensive multi-purpose finite element software package that is dedicated, but not exclusive, to a wide range of problems arising in Civil engineering including structural, geotechnical, tunnelling, earthquake disciplines and oil & gas engineering. DIANA is a well proven and tested software package that has been used on various landmark projects all over the world. The program\’s robust functionality includes extensive material models, element libraries and analysis procedures, which are based on the latest and the most advanced finite element analysis techniques. DIANA has been equipped with powerful solvers in order to optimize the solution procedures for all types of linear and nonlinear complex models with accurate results and fast computations. Its unique analysis capabilities...

Trelis Pro™ – CFD and FEA Pre-processor Some companies need the tools to generate meshes for both FEA and CFD analysis. Trelis Pro contains all the features of Trelis FEA™ and Trelis CFD™ in one package.Trelis 15.1 New Features Trelis 15.1 includes the latest enhancements that make Trelis more powerful and even more user-friendly. New features were added to make geometry preparation easier. Core meshing and sizing algorithms have been improved to give better mesh quality. Significant improvements to the GUI makes Trelis even easier to use.Geometry Added surface split with curve to the geometry/surface/modify/split GUI. Added include_neighbors to volume webcut coordinate plane. Added the option \”unique genesis ids\” to import mesh geom. Note that this was already an option...

modeFRONTIER® is an integration platform for multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. It provides a seamless coupling with third party engineering tools, enables the automation of the design simulation process, and facilitates analytic decision making. modeFRONTIER 2014 | OUT NOW A new powerful self-adapting optimization algorithm, enhanced data mining and database handling within projects in addition to three new direct integration nodes: modeFRONTIER 2014 raises the bar for the effective management of highly complex design scenarios. modeFRONTIER 2014 preview | pilOPT pilOPT STEERYOUR OPTIMIZATIONTHE SMART WAYEXCLUSIVE ONE-CLICK OPTIMIZATION EXPERIENCE >> With pilOPT, all you needis just one parameter: the numberof design evaluations. pilOPT the new optimization algorithm created by the ESTECO numerical team, needs nothing more than a single parameter to be...

Vehicle System and Driveline AnalysisAVL CRUISEAVL CRUISE is the industry\’s most powerful, robust and adaptable tool for vehicle driveline system analysis. The application field covers fuel efficiency, driving emissions, vehicle performance analyses along vehicle development process form concept to system with re-use of the plant model in HiL and testing environments. Exhaust Gas AftertreatmentThe AVL Aftertreatment simulation suite, consisting of the tools AVL BOOST, AVL CRUISE and AVL FIRE®, is a uniquely open and scalable solution that enables the consistent modeling of all physics and chemistry relevant to exhaust gas aftertreatment systems during all stages of the development process.Read More About Exhaust Gas AftertreatmentSimulation for ElectrificationThe simulation of vehicles with different levels of electrification (from HEV to PEV), the optimization...

The Abaqus Unified FEA product suite offers powerful and complete solutions for both routine and sophisticated engineering problems covering a vast spectrum of industrial applications. In the automotive industry engineering work groups are able to consider full vehicle loads, dynamic vibration, multibody systems, impact/crash, nonlinear static, thermal coupling, and acoustic-structural coupling using a common model data structure and integrated solver technology. Best-in-class companies are taking advantage of Abaqus Unified FEA to consolidate their processes and tools, reduce costs and inefficiencies, and gain a competitive advantage. What\’s New in Abaqus 6.14 Product simulation is often performed today by engineering groups using niche simulation tools from different vendors to simulate various design attributes. The use of multiple vendor software products creates inefficiencies...

TOSCA Structure is the market leading technology for the rapid and reliable design of lightweight, rigid and durable components and systems. Using topology optimization with TOSCA Structure.topology you obtain optimal design proposals already during design concept. Specific detail improvements through shape and bead optimization respectively (with TOSCA Structure.shape and TOSCA Structure.bead respectively) make your designs ready for production. Tosca Structure provides topology, shape, sizing and bead optimization for mechanical structures based on simulation results from industry standard FEA packages. These methods accelerate and improve the reliable design of lightweight, rigid and durable components and systems. In addition, including optimization in your product design cycle has the potential to significantly reduce the required number of expensive improvement loops and prototypes. This...

Multi-disciplinary System Simulation The challenge of mastering the increasing speed and complexity of the vehicle development process requires simulation-based methods with a high level of integration with test systems. Our goal is to support development with an integrative, open and consistent simulation approach, enabling the re-use of high quality models. AVL Solution The multi-disciplinary vehicle system simulation platform AVL CRUISE M is designed for model-based system development, seamlessly integrating high-quality, realtime-capable subsystem models of engine, driveline, 1d fluid flow, aftertreatment, electrical and control system domains. The numerical solver is tailored exactly for efficient multi-physics vehicle system simulation. It is combined with a highly flexible, multi-detail level modeling approach, open to 3rd party tools and interface standards (FMI). This allows for...

TRANSVALOR S.A. announces the availability of FORGE® NxT 1.0 for May 2014. With this announcement, Transvalor S.A. reinforces its position as the leader in material forming simulation and modeling technology.FORGE 3D version has also been developed through a joint research program, involving companies such as PEUGEOT S.A. (France), FORGES DE COURCELLES (France), PECHINEY (France), SAFE ASCOMETAL (France), TEKSID (Italy), and the Ecole des Mines de Paris. FORGE is dedicated to the simulation of hot, warm and cold forging of both 3D parts (* steering knuckles, crankshafts, * twin connection rods, lower arms, *constant velocity joints, bevel gears,* aircraft landing gears, fan blades, engine mountings, and wing components ) and 2D geometry parts ( axisymmetric (revolution) parts and parts with high...

The new version of COMSOL Multiphysics® introduces new features and products including the Application Builder that promises to revolutionize simulation as we know it.COMSOL Multiphysics® The Application Builder for creating specialized applications from COMSOL models for use by engineers and designers throughout your organization Large expansion of the range of predefined multiphysics couplings New solver algorithm for fast meshing and simulation of complex CAD assemblies where non-conforming meshes with hanging nodes are allowed Support for multiscale simulations using extra dimensions Create geometries from imported meshes and then edit these using solid operations Interfacing & Multipurpose New Design Module to expand the available toolset of CAD operations to include: loft, fillet, chamfer, midsurface, and thicken New LiveLink™ for Revit®, which allows...

STAR-CCM+ is unrivalled in its ability to tackle problems involving multi-physics and complex geometries. STAR-CCM+ has an established reputation for producing high-quality results in a single code with minimum user effort. Designed to fit easily within your existing engineering process, STAR-CCM+ helps you to entirely automate your simulation workflow and perform iterative design studies with minimal user interaction. The net result of this is that engineers get to spend more time actually analyzing engineering data and less time preparing and setting up simulations. A product focused on customer satisfaction CD-adapco is dedicated to helping companies and organizations succeed through the use of engineering simulation. A key factor in delivering this success is STAR-CCM+. Ensuring customer satisfaction STAR-CCM+ is developed to...