Integrate modeling and simulation (MODSIM) in product development to prevent failures

Embrace MODSIM

What’s behind the decision to improve products with MODSIM? By applying integrated modeling and simulation (MODSIM) during the early product design phase companies can improve product quality and reduce costly mistakes. Consider that consumer goods manufacturers using a MODSIM approach can detect potential product failures early–whether in design, materials, or manufacturing processes–and reap the benefits of saving time, money and safeguarding the company’s reputation. And, integrating 3D design and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) technologies allows simulation to occur early in design. Engineers and experts then identify and prevent failures before building a single physical prototype. Whether making sporting goods like a new e-bike design, baby gear, or modern furniture, this comprehensive approach helps companies and their customers avoid the headaches of product issues.

Democratize simulation: empower engineers, designers and product teams

In the early concept phases, engineers and simulation experts can use generative design (part of MODSIM) to ensure the product design satisfies requirements. Then, when assessing the performance of a design, engineers and experts (with no simulation expertise) can apply simulation. Simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform uses a product ‘virtual twin’ to test a product’s fit, form and function. Applying simulation informs engineering design decisions. This “democratization” of simulation offers many benefits. Simulation in the hands of engineers and the product team allows them to:

• apply “what if” scenarios using seamless associativity / integration with geometry
• perform sophisticated structural simulations during the early design phase,
• examine multi-step structural scenarios to evaluate product performance and test quality during product design

Reap MODSIM benefits, move beyond CAD alone

What if you could improve your design and product development processes regardless of your CAD solution ? The 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, part of the home and lifestyle industry solution experiences, provides teams the tools to apply a MODSIM approach. Simulation can be integrated with several CAD solutions. This allows seamless engineering collaboration between product stakeholders for informed discussions and helps accelerate product releases. Plus, full engineering traceability supports higher quality, and cloud computer reduces hardware dependencies. When using SOLIDWORKS or CATIA by Dassault Systèmes the capabilities and options are even more robust.

Apply MODSIM across the product lifecycle

With MODSIM engineers can better meet exacting requirements and have more time for innovation. Integrated modeling and simulation allows analysis, tradeoff studies and testing across product development. As an example, product teams designing an e-bike can address:

• Strength
• Durability
• Manufacturability
• Thermal loads
• Electromagnetic fields

Early validation of product performance without physical prototypes

Don’t wait for physical prototypes. For answers at any time during product development management and teams can make better-informed decisions, faster using virtual prototypes. Whether using SOLIDWORKS, CATIA or an other CAD solution to create a conceptual (and later a detailed) model it’s possible to add integrated simulation via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This combination allows the product team to analyze how the product would perform in the real-world (whether analyzing battery thermal dynamics to material strength or simulations of crashes).

See why MODSIM conveniently helps spark innovation–demonstrated in the webinar, ‘Simulation-Driven Design: Concept to Manufacturing with 3DEXPERIENCE Works.’ Watch and follow the development of an e-bike using SOLIDWORKS and integrated simulation. This simplified design and simulation approach enables early detection of design flaws and potential product failures. By integrating 3D CAD and FEA technologies consumer goods manufacturers enjoy a comprehensive, cost-effective, and efficient approach to preventing downstream manufacturing and product issues.

Learn why leading companies like e-bike company, IFEVS and others invest in Home & Lifestyle industry solutions featuring multi-physics simulation and analysis tools in a single collaborative environment on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Additional Links

Explore the links below for more on the value of MODSIM.

IFEVS customer story

3DEXPERIENCE Works MODSIM Watch the video

‘Create Advanced Home Goods in a Consumer-driven World’ ebook

Home & Lifestyle sports & leisure webpage