OptiAssist Simulation Software

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Our OptiAssist solutions are available for use with:

ABAQUS GENESIS SIMCENTER 3D

OPTIASSIST FOR ABAQUS

Laminate Exploration & Development Through Optimisation

Why use OptiAssist for Abaqus?

Eliminate costly manual iteration
Maximise a design's performance for multiple requirements
Seamlessly perform structural optimisation tasks inside your Abaqus workflow
Shorten laminate development times and reduce engineering iteration overhead
Maximise potential of composite materials through optimisation
Seamlessly integrate powerful optimisation tools into your engineering team

Key Capabilities: A powerful, efficient & easy to use composite laminate development tool for SIMULIA Abaqus users. Delivered as a dedicated pre & post-processing environment and solver module, OptiAssist for Abaqus uses optimisation-driven techniques to provide users with:

Real-time evaluation of laminate changes
Automated ply shape optimisation
Efficient laminate optimisation of existing designs

Developed in Collaboration with Forumla 1 Borne out of our continued drive for innovation and the search for a performance advantage by partners RedBull Advanced Technologies and McLaren, OptiAssist for Abaqus is the output of the OPTIMA collaborative project. Supported by the Institute of Digital Engineering, the project brought together the technical competencies of our optimisation expertise and the real-world experience and application requirements of our collaborative partners.

OPTIASSIST FOR GENESIS

The Comprehensive Design to Manufacture Solution for Composites

Why use OptiAssist for GENESIS?

Deliver better laminates, faster, maximising the potential of composite materials
Significantly reduce manual iteration time, freeing up engineering resource
Identify designs that meet multiple requirements
Minimise part cost and material usage
Develop manufacturable laminates and communicate seamlessly to production

Key Capabilities:

Laminate Development: Use the Composite Modeller in FEA to create laminates, assess manufacturing feasibility, and manipulate plies efficiently.
Analysis: Employ the GENESIS FEA solver to analyse and evaluate the performance of designs.
Optimisation: Utilise integrated ply shape and laminate optimisation tools to develop manufacturable layups.
Exploration: Utilise Sensitivity Plotter & Real-Time Response tools to investigate laminate changes.
Reporting: Composite Reporter generates editable plybooks for direct communication with designers and manufacturers, supporting DXF CAD format export and .layup format export.

Client Story: Composite Lotus Elise Chassis, Pilbeam Racing Designs

"Using the complete toolset of OptiAssist and GENESIS we were able to deliver an extremely lightweight chassis in minimal time and communicate the resulting laminates directly to our manufacturing partners" Mike Pilbeam, Pilbeam Racing Designs

OPTIASSIST FOR Simcenter 3D

Tools for Truly CAE led Design through Optimisation

Why use OptiAssist for Simcenter 3D?

Eliminate costly manual iteration
Maximise a design's performance for multiple requirements
Seamlessly perform structural optimisation tasks inside Simcenter 3D
Shorten laminate development times and reduce engineering iteration overhead
Maximise potential of composite materials through optimisation
Seamlessly integrate powerful optimisation tools into your engineering team

Key Capabilities: Our OptiAssist solution for Simcenter 3D is a powerful, efficient & easy to use structural development extension. Delivered as a dedicated pre & post-processing environment and solver module, OptiAssist for Simcenter 3D uses optimisation-driven techniques to provide users with:

Automatic Identification of Structural Improvement using RDM®
Automated Property and Shape Development through Optimisation
Composite Laminate Development through Optimisation

Client Story: EV Lightweighting, Courtesy MAYA HTT

"The new challenges currently facing the automotive industry far surpass those of the past 50 years. The EV revolution has ushered in exciting opportunities, but these come with significant practical challenges."

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Before You Apply...

Eligibility Check

To apply for the SOLIDWORKS for Startups programme, double check that you qualify. Successful applications must:

Be a new SOLIDWORKS customer.
Have been in business for less than 5 years.
Be designing and building a physical product with an aim to sell it in the market.
Currently make less than £1 million from revenue & funding.

Unassisted Application

To maximise your chances of being approved with your first application, we recommend completing the application form opposite.

Our experienced team will then assist you and offer support throughout the application process.

However, if you would prefer to take the initial steps alone, then follow the link below to apply directly via the online registration form on the SOLIDWORKS website.

Apply via SOLIDWORKS.com

APPLICATION FORM

Please fill in the form below to enquire about SOLIDWORKS for Startups today and one of our consultants will be in touch to assist you with your application.

This is our recommended application route for joining the SOLIDWORKS for Startups programme.

Alternatively, give us a call on 01926 333777 and we can answer any questions you might have about the application process, advise you on your chances of success, and offer further guidance.

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