SIMULATION (FEA & CFD)

Simulation is simply the process of replicating a physical test in the virtual world using software. This allows us to predict a wide range of parameters such as durability, static and dynamic response, motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and plastic injection flow.

With the full SOLIDWORKS Simulation suite of tools at our disposal, we can replicate a huge variety of real-world conditions to help provide insights into your designs. The main tools that we use are SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation and SOLIDWORKS Plastics.

We offer FEA and CFD consultancy services to suit your business needs. With the full SOLIDWORKS suite of tools at our disposal, we can deliver solutions to a huge range of industries such as defence, rail, oil and gas, medical, automotive and consumer products. For those looking to understand how to properly utilise simulation we also offer training and a Method Development service where we help you establish a workflow specific to your company’s requirements.

As the range of solutions that our simulation experts can provide is vast, we recommend you get in touch with one of our team to discuss your requirements. Contact your account manage or call 01926 333777.

Some of the key benefits of simulation include;

• A Shorter Time to Market – Gain insights into performance earlier into the design process so that you can make changes to reduce the number of prototypes and the amount of physical testing required.
• Material Cost Savings – Physical testing tends to be quite conservative and often results in over engineering. Testing a variety of designs virtually can help to create lighter and more efficient parts.
• Boosting Innovation – Virtual testing improves the ease of editing and evaluating your designs providing you the freedom to explore the “What ifs?” and create more innovative designs.
• Solving the Unsolvable – Certain parameters are incredibly difficult to test physically, Simulation allows you to test elements of a design that would be prohibitive in the real world.
• Integration with SOLIDWORKS CAD – Using SOLIDWORKS CAD already? As our Simulation tools are fully embedded within the software, we can provide a greater level of consistency and data integrity than other systems.