Our team specialises in solving complex engineering and design questions through advanced simulation techniques, providing you with accurate and reliable insights into the behaviour of your parts and products under various conditions.
FEA is used to simulate and analyse the behaviour of a component or assembly under given conditions, typically to identify any issues with structural integrity and thereby ensure safety and reliability. Using this discipline allows us to better understand how the component or product will perform in the real world, without need for a physical prototype.
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This discipline, which utilises algorithms and numerical methodology to simulate and analyse fluid flow behaviour, enables us to predict complex interactions of fluids (liquids and gases) with structures, surfaces and each other across engineering applications. It encompasses thermal analysis, aerodynamic analysis, environmental flows and multiphysics simulations.
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We utilise computational techniques and extensive in-house expertise to model and analyse the behaviour of electromagnetic fields in devices, structures or systems. This typically involves complex mathematical equations which describe the interactions of electric and magnetic fields. Applications include antenna design/optimisation, radio frequency and microwave circuit analysis, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) assessments, thermal analysis in electromagnetic systems and wave propagation studies.
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Quality stress and displacement analysis requires excellent attention to detail, high-density FEA models, accurate materials and contact behavior, and an experienced Abaqus analyst to set it all up to converge well.
Key capabilities:
– Linear & non-linear
– Stress, strain, deformation
– Buckling
– Contact & sealing
– Material fracture & hyperelasticity
When high-speed and chaotic events exceed the capabilities of static analysis, an explicit solver with sufficient computing resources can provide an answer to even the largest problems.
Key capabilities:
– Quasi-static
– Impact & drop
– Crash (including full-vehicle)
– Ballistic & mechanical shock
Vibration is a critical part of structural and acoustic analyses. The more advanced procedures may require test data or high-performance computing (HPC), and results may be used for further downstream simulation.
Key capabilities:
– Modal (normal modes – eigenvalue extraction)
– Random vibration
– Frequency response
– Steady-state dynamics
– Acoustics
Temperature effects are of huge concern to mechanical and electromagnetic analysts. Heat’s effects on materials and transfer through the system is a complex multiphysics problem, potentially requiring capability in multiple software solutions.
Key capabilities:
– Steady-state & transient
– Coupled thermal-stress analysis
– Heat transfer
– Coupled structures, fluids, and electromagnetics
Long-term durability of products is enormously important to human safety and to company reputation. Effective analysis requires sophisticated tools to handle sensitive material models in complex and cumulative loading scenarios.
Key capabilities:
– Life cycle prediction
– Fatigue & creep damage
– Safety factors
– Base material, weld, or spot joint fatigue
– Crack prediction
Multibody dynamics is essential for understanding assembly behavior and loading in motion, verifying clearances, providing loads for downstream analysis, and more.
Key capabilities:
– Kinematic/dynamic motion studies
– Flexible body interface with Abaqus
– Vehicle dynamics & durability
– Realtime ADAS simulation
Simulation can be used on more than just product performance. When used on manufacturing processes, there’s the opportunity to eliminate extremely costly retool and redesign efforts.
Key capabilities:
– Metal forming
– Plastic injection molding (fill, pack, warp)
Virtual prototyping is the level of simulation we all aspire to, but it can only be that accurate with correct material models. We have the tools and experience to get that data and conduct those simulations.
Key capabilities:
– Material evaluation
– Material model development
One of the most powerful applications of FEA is the use of automated simulation to guide design parameters or even topology. With the right tools and careful model setup, a sophisticated analysis loop and iterate toward the ideal design within the requested constraints.
Key capabilities:
– Topology, shape, & bead optimization
– Parametric optimization
– Design of experiments
One of the most basic and important aspects of CFD simulations is determining how the flow field develops and moves through a system or around a body immersed in the fluid.
Design changes can be implemented to eliminate them with help from multiple optimization techniques (what-if, single-goal optimization, multivariable design-of-experiments).
Ideal for:
– Identifying stagnant areas and recirculation zones in flow fields.
The design effort of fluid systems sometimes focuses on minimizing pressure drop. With an efficient CFD simulation one can quickly understand the sources of pressure drop (e.g., in the case of pipe flow) and make intelligent choices to reduce it.
Ideal for:
– Identify factors that contribute to pressure loss within a system.
Lift and drag are the most important factors in the design of efficient vehicles (automotive or aerospace). Wind tunnel physical testing is costly and time-consuming and can be significantly reduced with the help of CFD.
Also, coupled solutions with other codes allow aeroacoustics simulations for cabin noise reduction.
Ideal for:
– Calculating lift and drag parameters related to external airflow.
CFD solutions allow direct reporting of mass and volume flowrates through closed systems, such as automotive intake and exhaust manifolds and A/C systems. Balanced flow provides the most efficient design.
Optimization techniques that leverage the parametric dimensions of the CAD geometry are an intelligent way to achieve the desired balance.
Ideal for:
– Optimizing manifold designs to balance flowrates to/from each port.
In industries that focus on material handling, the speed of the operation is of utmost importance; and CFD can help quantify mixing efficiency.
Food processing sometimes involves mixing products, and doing so as quickly as possible allows maximum production output. Industrial particle separator design is also assisted with the ability to track particles within the flow field.
Ideal for:
– Simulating mixing devices and particle separators.
Free surface flow simulation within CFD can be used to predict tank sloshing or draining and filling speed.
Also, for water resource applications in which flow rates and velocities are desired, understanding open-channel flow is achieved through this type of simulation.
Ideal for:
– Capturing flow fields with an interface between fluids (air/water, water/oil).
Sometimes paired with structural and electromagnetic simulation, thermal CFD studies can determine heat dissipation efficiency of thermal devices and assess the need for forced cooling using fans or liquid-cooled systems.
Use of optimization tools allows quick determination of the fins required in heat sink designs.
Ideal for:
– Critical cooling applications such as heat exchangers and heat sinks used in electronics.
CFD is a powerful tool used to study building structure heat loads and evaluate cooling requirements.
Statistical human comfort parameters are used by the industry to evaluate the effectiveness of heating and cooling systems.
Ideal for:
– Building A/C design.
Maximise the performance of your communication systems with our expert antenna design and optimisation services. We analyse key performance indicators such as radiation patterns, gain, and impedance matching to ensure optimal coverage, efficiency, and signal quality.
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Ensure the reliability and performance of your radio frequency (RF) and microwave circuits through detailed analysis. Our simulations cover signal integrity, impedance matching, and the impact of electromagnetic interference.
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Validate the electromagnetic compatibility of your electronic devices. Our EMC assessments help you meet industry standards and regulations, ensuring seamless operation in complex electromagnetic environments.
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Understand the thermal impact of electromagnetic fields on your systems. Our simulations analyse temperature distribution, helping optimise thermal management for enhanced reliability.
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Gain insights into how electromagnetic waves propagate through different materials and structures. Our wave propagation studies assist in optimising signal strength and quality in various environments.
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Prevent costly PCB redesigns and performance issues with our comprehensive analysis services. We employ rigorous Design Rule Checks (DRC) to catch manufacturing errors early, analyze Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI) to ensure clean signal transmission and stable power delivery, conduct Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) assessments to minimize interference, and perform Thermal Simulations to manage heat dissipation and prevent overheating.
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Drive sustainability and improve performance with our electric machine simulation services. We help you design efficient electric motors and generators that use fewer materials, achieve higher efficiency, and produce less noise and vibration, contributing to a more sustainable future with reduced carbon emissions.
Ideal for: Companies focused on developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies, including electric vehicle manufacturers, renewable energy companies, and industrial equipment manufacturers.
