Digital simulation is propelling industry towards new horizons. Leaders such as Peugeot Sport, Beepings, Salomon, Renault, Airbus and Onet Technologies illustrate how this technology is revolutionizing their sectors. Relying on solutions such as Abaqus, CST Studio Suite, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, these companies are tackling complex challenges, accelerating their development processes and innovating for a more efficient and sustainable future.
At the Regional User Meeting (RUM) France SIMULIA 2024, a Dassault Systèmes event dedicated to innovation, these six companies shared their experiences, unveiling concrete applications and impressive success stories. From optimizing vehicle aerodynamics to reducing IoT development cycles, from eco-design to industrial process control, their testimonials highlight the decisive impact of simulation. Find out how this technology is becoming a strategic lever in a wide variety of industrial contexts undergoing major transformation.
Peugeot Sport: when simulation shapes victory
First to take the floor was the Peugeot Sport team, represented by Olivier Jansonnie, WEC Technical Director and Team Principal of the TEAM PEUGEOT TOTAL Energies team, to talk about the development of the Peugeot 9X8. Designed for endurance racing, this competition car perfectly illustrates the power of simulation in the design process. Thanks to SIMULIA solutions, and in particular the use of virtual twins, Peugeot Sport was able to test and optimize the aerodynamics of the 9X8 virtually, reducing the need for costly wind tunnel testing. This approach, subsequently validated in a driving simulator, accelerated the car’s development while minimizing the risk of errors. An inspiring testimonial that demonstrates the tangible impact of simulation on performance in the demanding world of motorsport.
« Peugeot Sport has been working with Dassault Systèmes since the early 2000s. Dassault Systèmes’ tools and solutions provide us with a continuous chain from design to simulation ». – Olivier Jansonnie, WEC Technical Director and TEAM PEUGEOT TOTAL Energies Team Principal
Beepings: accelerating IoT development with CST Studio Suite
After the roar of the Peugeot 9X8’s engines, RUM plunged into the miniature but no less complex world of the Internet of Things (IoT). Pierre Fourmestraux, IoT expert and CEO of Beepings, specialized in the design of GPS trackers for the geolocation of objects, vehicles and people, shared his experience with CST Studio Suite. Faced with the challenge of prototyping connected objects integrating several radio technologies and sensitive to their environment, Beepings found in CST an invaluable ally. The electromagnetic simulation solution considerably reduced development times, from several months to just a few weeks. This is a crucial time-saver for Beepings, which can now bring its innovative GPS trackers to market faster, with guaranteed performance and reliability. A concrete demonstration of the agility offered by simulation in a fast-growing sector.
« Using SIMULIA solutions and more specifically CST Studio Suite, we simulate the efficiency and radio emissions of the antennas we design ». – Pierre Fourmestraux, IoT expert and CEO of Beepings
Salomon: digital optimization for performance and eco-design
Change of scene with Salomon, a major player in the sports footwear market, who demonstrated how digital simulation is becoming an essential lever for innovation. Tristan Tarrade, Calculation and Optimization Engineer for Salomon, highlighted the challenges facing the brand: meeting performance, quality and environmental requirements, while controlling costs and adapting to regulatory changes. Faced with this complexity, Salomon has integrated digital optimization tools at the heart of its product development process. Through two concrete use cases, the presentation illustrated how simulation can speed up design, improve the functional performance of running shoes and promote eco-design. An approach that responds to consumer concerns and strengthens Salomon’s competitiveness in a constantly evolving market.
« Simulation allows us to predict and optimize performance, thus increasing efficiency and producing right the first time ». – Tristan Tarrade, Calculation and Optimization Engineer for Salomon
Renault: NVH simulation at the heart of the electric revolution
Renault’s shift to electric vehicles brings with it new acoustic challenges. Victor Rodrigues and Philippe Mordillat, NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) experts for Renault, explained how the automaker takes advantage of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and Abaqus software to control the acoustic performance of its electric vehicles. The presentation highlighted the importance of NVH simulation for predicting, understanding and analyzing sources of noise and vibration in electric vehicles, particularly in the low and mid-frequencies. A concrete case study in electric powertrain sizing illustrated the precision and efficiency of SIMULIA tools. This approach is essential to guarantee the acoustic comfort of tomorrow’s vehicles, and to meet drivers’ demands for silence on board.
« With the Renaulution Virtual Twin program, we design our vehicles using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. With Abaqus, we simulate engine noise propagation and tire/road contact ». – Philippe Mordillat, NVH Simulation Expert for Renault
Airbus: meeting the challenges of manufacturing process simulation
Sjoerd van der Veen, Senior Expert in material modelling and -processing simulation for the European aircraft manufacturer, explored the complex field of manufacturing process simulation in the aerospace industry. A field characterized by multi-physical, multi-scale and multi-disciplinary challenges. The talk highlighted the need to model material transformations at different scales, while simulating interactions between macroscopic parts. Airbus shared concrete examples of how simulation can help manage this complexity, and foster collaboration between design, calculation and manufacturing teams. This approach contributes to optimizing processes, reducing costs and improving product quality in the aerospace industry.
« The simulation of manufacturing processes responds to the multi-disciplinary and multi-physical complexity of our businesses, thanks to Dassault Systèmes solutions ». – Sjoerd van der Veen, Senior Expert material modelling and -processing simulation for Airbus
Onet Technologies: simulation for nuclear safety
Onet Technologies then took over to discuss the challenges of nuclear safety. Laurent Dufrene, Onet Technologies‘ modeling calculation expert, presented the use of simulation to guarantee the stability of nuclear waste packages stored in the new EDEN storage building at Marcoule. In view of the complexity of the package stacking (CID and FEB), Onet Technologies chose to rely on Abaqus and the temporal method described in the ASN/GUIDE/2/01 guide. By applying accelerograms representing an earthquake, we were able to verify the strength of the packages in the absence of specific mechanical structures. The use of the Cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform was decisive in enabling the numerous simulations to be carried out in a timeframe compatible with the project schedule. An illustration of the essential contribution of simulation to the safety of nuclear installations.
« On our machines, each simulation would have taken 4 to 5 days. With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform cloud, we carried out 40 calculations in less than two weeks ». – Laurent Dufrene, calculation and modeling expert for Onet Technologies
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