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Finite Element Analysis: Introduction

Simulation Driven Product Development

In Simulation-driven product development, simulations are the basis for the entire product development process and it follows a lean-approach. By using simulation, at an early phase of the product development process companies have the potential of reducing time to market, increasing product quality, and reducing overall costs. The complete product development process is computerized. This process uses CAD, CAE (FEA, CFD, Manufacturing Simulations), 2D Drawing, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and documentation. CAD Design:  CAD design is the first stage of product development to draw out the concept design in 3D modeling software. This modeling will be helpful in the future stages of product development. The software used for this purpose is Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Creo, or any other CAD modeling software. CAE Analysis:  Computer-aided engineering consists of Finite Element analysis to study the strength, vibration, and dynamic aspects of the concept design,