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Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA is a comprehensive simulation platform that allows engineers and researchers to simulate and analyze the behavior of materials and systems in various conditions.
Simulation capabilities
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Finite element analysis
- Structural and fatigue analysis
- Electromagnetic simulation
- Multiphysics simulation, such as the heat transfer and fluid flow around a car engine
It is used in healthcare, automotive, aerospace, energy, and many other industries to simulate and optimize designs, speed up product development cycles, and reduce physical prototyping costs.
By performing simulations and virtual tests, researchers can get a detailed view of system behavior. This helps them identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to improve system safety, performance, and reliability.
Digital Additive Manufacturing (DAM) is an advanced fabrication process in which parts or objects are built layer by layer through material addition. Traditional subtractive manufacturing methods, such as turning, drilling, and milling, remove material to achieve a desired shape. In contrast, additive techniques utilize 3D printing technology to develop components directly from digital models.
How does Digital Additive Manufacturing work?In Digital Additive Manufacturing, a Digital Mock-Up (DMU) of the part or fabrication bed is created. This involves:
- Three-dimensional CAD representations: Geometric designs that depict the intended final product.
- Fabrication process representations: Detailed descriptions of methodologies, including material extrusion, recoating, scan paths, and energy deposition.
The entire process is managed digitally, and the resulting digital thread is converted into machine code, which gives specific commands for machines to follow during fabrication.
How does Simulation help in Digital Additive Manufacturing?
Additive Manufacturing (AM) presents unique challenges, but simulation transforms these obstacles into opportunities for innovation.
- Optimizing Design: AM’s design freedom requires new paradigms. Simulation helps explore optimal forms while ensuring support structures are effectively integrated to prevent fabrication failures.
- Understanding Performance: Phase changes, driven by chemical reactions and thermal processes, significantly influence product performance. Simulation allows for predicting residual stresses and distortions that can arise during fabrication, enhancing overall reliability.
- Advanced Tools for Success: Simulation technologies, such as finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics, enable virtual process testing and reverse product engineering. These tools provide valuable insights that refine design and production.
- Driving Efficiency: Using simulation capabilities, manufacturers can reduce development cycles, cut costs, and improve decision-making. The ability to anticipate and address potential issues before they arise mitigates program risks and ensures high-quality outcomes.
