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Importance of Simulation in Product Development

Innovation, Speed, and Low cost are the most important criteria in developing a product in the present world. The three factors have been a challenge for decades and are still a challenge for any product development. Simulation (CAE) has been able to address the challenge of innovation and cost to an extent for the past 40 years. In 2020, with the advancement in Semiconductor technology, electronics has made huge progress in developing new high-speed GPUs and making faster simulation possible.  Next to technological advancement that helps innovate in collaboration with Simulation is Machine Learning (ML). The machine learning technology is combined with the simulation algorithms to generate new innovations in engineering design and a high level of insight and understanding of a certain design.  Another groundbreaking technology is Additive Manufacturing, commonly known as 3D Printing. This has enabled the algorithm-optimized design to convert to a physical prototype, which was...

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...