Adams – Simulating Reality, Delivering Certainty

Improve FSAE Vehicle Performance with MSC Adams Car Sponsorship

Product Marketing — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:39:05 +0000

Formula Student is a contest in which university students construct a single-seat formula racing car. It’s not the fastest car that wins, however, but rather the team that racks up the highest overall score across a range of categories: design, financial planning, and sales strategy. MSC Software has provided support to various teams with its ...

No More Guessing! – Enhanced Design Insight Using the EDEM-Adams Coupling

David Curry — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:21:16 +0000

In this final blog of our Adams-EDEM co-simulation series, Darren Simoni from DSIM Technologies explains how EDEM and Adams have been used during the design of a skid-steer loader to increase the accuracy of system level simulation using less time and effort than traditional load estimation methods.

Coupled Powertrain and Vehicle Analysis

Jonathan Zeman — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:00:39 +0000

Today's vehicle and powertrain engineers face increasing challenges to meet fuel economy and drive quality targets, while at the same time keep vehicle cost reasonable. Many of the new engine technologies designed to improve fuel economy create difficulties for the noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) engineer, whose job it is to assure a certain level of comfort for the occupants.

Dig the Dirt! – Application Examples using Adams-EDEM Co-Simulation

David Curry — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 17:00:56 +0000

In my previous blogs I introduced the Adams-EDEM coupling, and explained how it works. In this post I want to share with you two examples of the Adams-EDEM coupling in action!

Get Your Hands Dirty! – How to Run An Adams-EDEM Co-Simulation

David Curry — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:00:07 +0000

In my previous blog post I introduced the Adams-EDEM coupling that allows engineers to realistically simulate how bulk materials interact with their systems dynamics. In this post I want to give some insight on the workflow needed to use the coupling.

Use of Multidiscipline Solutions to Improve Automotive Noise, Vibration and Harshness

Product Marketing — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 16:19:44 +0000

Simulation software is being used extensively around the world due to their accuracy and cost-effectiveness. Instead of using different simulation tools for every different type of testing process, engineers can use multidiscipline tools to better improve NVH (noise, vibration, harshness). MD solution tools can be used for many different areas of testing, including: Analysis of ...

Reducing Automotive Engine Noise with Multidiscipline Simulation

Product Marketing — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:15:27 +0000

While companies can solve automotive engine noise problems by using engine mounts to stop vibration and the firewall to stop airborne noise, these solutions are not sustainable if one wishes to maintain quality. Therefore, car manufacturers taking advantage of finite element analysis (FEA) software to better understand noise and vibration. FEA can be used to ...

Understanding Automotive Engine Noise

Product Marketing — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:23:07 +0000

One of the most significant pressures on car manufacturers today is sound quality. There are many factors that engineers must consider when analyzing the sound emitted by a car. Aside from being a marketing tool, there are now government regulations on sound. New developing technologies including hands-free mobile and speech recognition require the clear voice ...

New Trailer Suspension Designs Tested in Hours Compared to Days or Weeks

Product Marketing — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 17:00:52 +0000

Overview The primary function of heavy duty trailer suspensions is to link the trailer to its wheels. This provides a compliant connection which protects the trailer cargo from the shock and vibration inputs developed at the road surface. In addition, the suspension must meet the customers’ expectations for usable life, and do so while being ...

Computer based modeling and analysis plays a pivotal role in the packaging industry as it seeks to differentiate and deliver unique value to its customers

Product Marketing — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 18:56:00 +0000

Simulation and analysis, or Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), enables engineers and organizations to analyze and explore new packaging processes and methods in a virtual environment, reducing the time and cost requirements associated with physical and experimental testing. For over 40 years, product manufacturers in transportation industries have relied on computer simulations as a means to ...