Simcenter 3D
Motion Simulation
Simcenter™ 3D software provides modeling and simulation that help engineers understand and predict the functional behavior of mechanisms. It offers a complete and robust set of features to support all aspects of advanced dynamic, static and kinematic motion simulation. Early use of motion simulation is key to evaluating mechanism performance to increase design confidence and reduce risk.
Solution Benefits
Providing a platform for multidisciplinary simulation
A motion simulation solution for analysts and designers
Accurately predict
Integrate systems and controls to simulate mechatronic systems
Share results seamlessly in Simcenter 3D
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Accurately predict complex engine behavior
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Quickly create and maintain motion models using an integrated CAE environment
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Integrate systems and controls to simulate mechatronic systems
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Use add-on modules to simulate specific applications like tires, transmissions or hoses
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Seamlessly share and use motion simulation results in Simcenter 3D as input for use in other types of CAE applications
The Simcenter 3D motion solution is part of a larger multidisciplinary simulation environment and is integrated with Simcenter 3D Engineering Desktop at the core for centralized pre/post processing for all Simcenter 3D solutions. This integrated environment helps you achieve faster CAE processes and streamline multidisciplinary simulations that integrate motion and other disciplines, such as finite element models for flexible body analysis, as well as connections to acoustics for gear noise analysis.
Designersand analysts often approach motion simulation from two different perspectives, where CAD designers start with CAD data and analysts often start with a blank slate. Simcenter 3D Motion solutions provide solutions that work with any user. Analysts can use Simcenter 3D Motion to manually create new engine models using simple primitive geometry for linkages. This helps you understand how a new assembly mechanism might work before applying any detailed geometry. Designers working with computer-aided design (CAD) assembly models during the detailed design stage can quickly convert these assemblies into a working motion model in seconds, converting the geometric bodies into mechanism links and the assembly constraints into corresponding motion joints. This can save designers critical modeling time so they can begin to understand how the geometry will affect the performance of their engine.
Simcenter 3D Motion solver is built on over 30 years of proven technology and uses the most advanced multibody numerical resolution techniques to provide fast, stable and robust simulation. Furthermore, it provides accurate results for reaction forces, displacement, velocities and accelerations for rigid and flexible bodies. The loads obtained in the simulation can also be applied in structural analyzes and durability, noise and vibration studies.
Simcenter 3D can be integrated with leading control design tools and supports model switching and co-simulation methods to solve mechanical system equations simultaneously with controller or actuator system equations. This helps you understand how the controls will affect the engine's overall performance.
For certain types of structural, acoustic, vibration, and durability analyses, it is critical to understand the loading conditions for the part or assembly being analyzed. You can seamlessly transfer loading conditions calculated with Simcenter 3D Motion solutions into Simcenter 3D Engineering Desktop for use in other simulation applications. This will greatly improve productivity for you or your extended simulation team.
Sectors
Industry applications
Automotive and transport
Aerospace and Defense
Marine
Industrial machinery
Electronics
Consumer products
Understanding the operating environments of complex mechanical systems – such as photocopiers, sliding sunroofs and wing flaps – can be challenging. Motion simulation calculates reaction force, torque, velocity, acceleration and more for mechanical systems to allow you to study a wide range of product behaviors.
Cars include a wide variety of mechanisms that affect vehicle performance and driver comfort. You can use Simcenter 3D to evaluate suspension and tire performance, as well as sunroof, seat and automatic door mechanisms.
Aerospace customers use Simcenter 3D Motion to evaluate landing gear performance as well as wing mechanisms.
Using Simcenter 3D can help engineers simulate the performance of rudder systems as well as other onboard mechanisms such as cranes on a cargo ship.
Industrial machines are constantly moving. From complex production machines and robots to conveyors, cranes and heavy equipment, machine developers can use Simcenter 3D to enable their machines to perform as intended.
Electronics usually have complex, well-controlled motion mechanisms. Simcenter 3D can help you simulate the movement of photocopiers, scanners, disk drives and more.
Washing machines, dishwashers and toys all have mechanisms that end users rely on to meet their needs. Simcenter 3D can help you design these engines efficiently.
Simcenter 3D Motion Modeling software provides multibody pre- and post-processing capabilities to model, evaluate, and optimize mechanisms. The module offers a complete yet simple to use set of resources for studying the complex aspects of kinematics and dynamics during product development in industries such as aerospace, automotive, industrial machinery and electronics.
Simcenter 3D Motion solver helps engineers predict and understand the functional behavior of parts and assemblies. This multibody dynamic solver offers a complete and robust set of features to solve all aspects of advanced dynamic, static and kinematic motion simulation.
Mechanical engineers can easily predict how control systems affect their mechanisms, and control engineers can optimize their system designs with Simcenter 3D motion systems and controls. This module provides a library of control modeling elements for the dynamic simulation of mechatronic systems. Through an interface to the MATLAB® environment and the Simulink® environment, you can easily connect motion models directly with control system designs to simultaneously simulate motion and control models.
Simcenter's 3D motion systems and controls also include a generic co-simulation interface for interfacing with other internal or third-party code.
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Using Simcenter 3D Motion Flexible Body helps to increase the accuracy of multibody models by considering component deformations when simulating the movement of mechanisms. This approach allows combining standard multibody simulation technology with a representation of body flexibility using a set of deformation modes.
Simcenter 3D Motion Flexible Body Advanced extends modeling using an automated process to transform existing geometry into a flexible body for motion analysis. It also lets you model constraints and contact forces applied to flexible bodies
Using Simcenter 3D Motion Standard Tire allows you to model any force component generated by a pneumatic tire in contact with the road surface, including normal and vertical, longitudinal and lateral, as well as all resulting moments.
Simcenter 3D Motion CD Tire software offers a family of tire models developed by ITWM Fraunhofer, available as third-party software in Simcenter 3D. These models are suitable for simulating passenger cars, trucks and buses, off-road vehicles, motorcycles and aircraft, and allow multibody analysts to accurately predict tire behavior for complete vehicle handling, comfort and durability analyses.
Accurately represent tire performance to predict important vehicle aspects such as directional stability, braking distance and ride comfort. Simcenter Tire allows engineers to efficiently and accurately model the tire's highly non-linear component. This will allow them to analyze vehicle behavior better and earlier, reducing development time.
Simcenter Tire includes the MF-Tyre/MF-Swift tire model, the MF-Tool tire model parameter tool, and tire testing and engineering services. By combining these elements, Simcenter can provide custom tire modeling methodologies, providing the ideal balance between simulation accuracy and cost-effectiveness. The solution has proven successful with numerous vehicle OEMs around the world.
For the dynamic simulation of powertrain elements, Simcenter 3D Motion Drivetrain bundles several tools and features to facilitate the creation of detailed powertrain models. Transmission Builder brings deep, gearbox-specific ease of use to the multibody simulation process, so you can quickly move from initial design specs to accurate simulations. Discrete drive capability also provides a convenient interface to simplify modeling of complex chain, conveyor and belt systems.
Simcenter 3D Motion TWR (Time Waveform Replication) software is a vertical application that takes advantage of the software's multibody dynamics capabilities . It allows you to build a virtual test rig, calculate the frequency response of a given system, specify target signals, filter and condition the signals, and finally produce conditioned drive signals using an interative solution process.
Simcenter 3D Motion real-time solver and support licenses enhance the capabilities of Simcenter 3D Motion models. Allows the user to unlock new possibilities for integrating external models; add a model to a real-time (RT) platform, integrate with other multiphysics models, and combine with RT simulators and hardware-in-loop (HiL). Reuse existing models or extend the accuracy of RT models by adding more degrees of freedom (DOF) than ever before with previously scaled-down models.
Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Standard Beam software is an application dedicated to pipe and pipeline simulation. It allows designers and mechanical engineers to simulate assembly scenarios and calculate starting positions, operating positions and forces/moments within the tube. In addition, it can be used to prevent mismatch between connectors and clips and check for excessive bending or collision with other objects.
Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Standard Shell software is an application dedicated to pipe and pipeline simulation. It allows designers and mechanical engineers to simulate assembly scenarios and calculate starting positions, operating positions and forces/moments within the tube. Additionally, it can be used to validate designs by checking the appearance of squashing and checking for excessive bending or collision with other objects.
Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Linear Dynamic is an extension that allows calculation of eigenmodes as well as the harmonic response of pipes positioned using FEM beam or FEM shell calculation method.
Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Nonlinear Dynamic is an extension that allows calculation of non-linear motion analysis (transient response) using FEM beam or FEM shell calculation method.
Simcenter 3D Flexible Optimization software is an extension that allows you to calculate parametric studies and optimize the position and orientation of components. It also allows the customer to perform a material characterization based on physical measurements.
The Simcenter 3D Flexible Electric Cables and Wire Harness (EC&WH) option is an extension that allows you to calculate EC&WH. It allows the customer to perform precise harness design thanks to a bi-directional link with the NX™ software routing solution and the use of non-linear materials. This is mandatory in the case of electrical cables.
Module benefits:
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Reduce costly physical prototypes by using motion simulation to understand engine performance
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Gain insight into the kinematic and dynamic performance of a mechanism by animating, graphing and generating motion envelopes, and validating product release
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Quickly convert CAD geometry and assemblies into fully functional motion models
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Seamlessly transfer motion results to other Simcenter 3D applications for structural analysis, durability, acoustics, and more
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Includes a natural and direct interface to Simcenter Amesim™ software for precise behavior of electronics, hydraulics and control components throughout the system
Module benefits:
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Get highly accurate calculations (displacements, velocities, acceleration, reaction forces, flexible body results) using advanced multibody dynamics solving techniques
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Reduce costly physical prototypes by using motion simulation to understand engine performance
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Analysis types include kinematics, dynamics, static, quasi-static, time and pitch, articulation (interactively driven), spreadsheet (driven via a live Excel spreadsheet software table)
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An efficient set of sparse matrix algorithms to solve the linear equations formed in each type of analysis
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Explicit and Implicit Numerical Integrators
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Support for model switching and co-simulation
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User-defined subroutines
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Simcenter 3D Motion 's four-node solver allows customers to share solver licenses across multiple cores and machines. It offers the advantage of sharing licenses of some complementary modules between cores and machines.
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Reduce risk in early design phases and gain engineering insights by correctly simulating the combined mechatronic system
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Design accurate and robust actuators and controllers
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Embedded library of control modeling elements, including 2D graphical view of control block diagram
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Support for functional mockup interface (FMI) 3D model standards
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Interface to Simcenter Amesim or MATLAB/Simulink for simulation of complete non-linear mechanical systems including complex controls and actuators
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Increase the accuracy of predicted movement of mechanisms with flexible components
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Accurately predict the structural behavior of a body based on exact loads of connections in a mechanism
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Component mode synthesis methods available with various FE solvers such as Simcenter Nastran® software , MSC Nastran, ANSYS and Abaqus
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Editing properties of flexible bodies: mass and moments of inertia, modal damping
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Simplify the flexible body shaping process with time-saving guided procedures
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Facilitates simulation of distributed loads on flexible bodies due to contacts
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Automatic flex tool: it takes just a few mouse clicks to go from existing CAD geometry to a flexible body complete with finite element (FE) associative mesh representation and proper boundary conditions based on connections to the engine
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Contact forces on flexible bodies: rigid to flexible, flexible to flexible
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Extended point-on-curve constraints for flex curves defined on FE nodes
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Precise prediction of tire-road interactions for computer-aided engineering (CAE) based driving dynamics assessment
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Predict the driving comfort and handling performance of a vehicle with a limited number of tire and road parameters
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Access multiple tire force models with a scalable level of detail; models suitable for passenger cars, trucks and buses, agricultural and construction equipment vehicles and undercarriage
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Perform high-frequency analysis such as full-vehicle driving comfort behavior and durability analysis
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Includes three tire formulation templates: non-inertial, basic and motorcycle
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Allows support for flexible structure tire model (FTire) from scientific software Cosin
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A dedicated family of tire models for assessing vehicle comfort and durability
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Accurately calculate tire forces for vehicles on arbitrary road surfaces
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Build scalable models with different levels of complexity and computational performance
Características principais:
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Covers a wide frequency range for durability, ride comfort and handling analysis of complete vehicles and suspensions
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Simulate tire forces to evaluate vehicle handling and control prototyping analyzes
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Accurately predict vehicle handling behavior, including steady-state cornering, turning off in a curve, lane changing, J-turn, and more
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Model steady-state and dynamic tire behavior within a frequency range that encompasses vehicle handling analysis as well as prototype control and rollover simulations
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Simulate vehicle control systems such as anti-lock brake system (ABS), electronic stability control (ESP), vehicle dynamic control (VDC) and traction control system (TCS)
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Automatically create multibody broadcast models based on industry standards, reducing model creation time by up to 80 percent
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Perform end-to-end transmission simulation processes in a single environment
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Get reliable and fast multibody gear simulations with validated advanced solver methodologies
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Facilitate robust layout algorithm using Discrete Drivetrain to simplify modeling of chains, belts and tracked systems while still allowing creation of custom geometry
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Gain insights into the complex dynamics of chains, belts and conveyor systems to improve performance
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Automated creation of multibody models for transmissions based on industry standards
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Manage single-stage, multi-stage, helical and spur assemblies for external or internal gears (as in planetary stage)
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Direct link to Simcenter 3D Acoustics to perform noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) assessment
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Define any pattern body with custom geometry, such as chain links and track segments, along with their joints and connection strengths
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Define layout components based on user-defined topology
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Predict transient dynamic response - displacement, velocity, acceleration and loads on all standard bodies and related layout components
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Reduce costs, save time and reduce unnecessary risks associated with handling physical samples in the lab by building a virtual test rig to excite a model of the sample
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Allows vehicle simulation without difficult tire and road characterization
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Compute a set of inputs that ensures your numerical model balances during simulation and replication of many physical quantities measured at the same experimental test site
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Reuse Simcenter 3D Motion models in real time instead of recreating multiple models
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Avoid shrinking models and keep the original DOF
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Produce results faster for design of experiments (DOE)
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Parallel solution available for large industrial models
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flexible body support
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Simcenter 3D Motion's C Code Export converts model files into a format that can be used in third-party real-time operating systems or integration environments
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Simcenter 3D Motion Real-Time solver licenses are available to support the application and hardware that exists at the customer site
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Quickly design flexible cables
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Avoid assembly/collision issues
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Provide accurate solutions considering material properties
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Avoid fatigue issues by preventing twisting in the mounting position
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Monitor reaction forces, twisting and bending radius
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Instant design and update solver for real-time design
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Advanced non-linear solver for higher accuracy and advanced analysis
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Zero torsion automatic analysis
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Calculate the placement and kinematic motion of flexible cables (e.g. brake cable, gearbox cable, fuel loop) using the finite element method (FEM) beam calculation method
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Time/space transient temperature and pressure
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Compatible with Teamcenter for seamless data management
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Quickly design flexible cables
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Detect crushing/buckling conditions before developing the physical prototype
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Increase the accuracy of results
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Avoid assembly/collision issues
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Allow definition of multilayer hoses
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Quickly design flexible cables
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Avoid assembly/collision issues
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Detect crushing/buckling conditions before developing a physical prototype
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Avoid loose connections and leaks by simulating dynamic effects (harmonics and transients)
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Calculate the eigenmodes as well as the harmonic response of positioned tubes
Module benefits:
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Quickly design flexible cables
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Avoid assembly/collision issues
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Detect crushing/buckling conditions before developing a physical prototype
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Avoid loose connections and leaks by simulating dynamic effects (harmonics and transients)
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Calculate non-linear motion (transient response) of positioned tubes
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Compare with kinematic positioning
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Impose accelerations or displacements
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Compatible with Simcenter 3D motion kinematics results
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Sensor monitoring (reaction forces, translation, acceleration)
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Quickly design flexible cables
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Avoid assembly/collision issues
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Use the parametric study to assess design sensitivity
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Use DOE analysis to explore the design space
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Optimize reaction forces, length, clearance
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Create parametric studies and optimize component position and orientation
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Perform a material characterization based on physical measurements
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Simcenter 3D Motion Modeling
Modules
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Simcenter 3D Motion solver
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Simcenter 3D Motion Systems and Controls
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Simcenter 3D Motion Flexible Body
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Simcenter 3D Motion Flexible Body Advanced
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Simcenter 3D Motion Standard Tire
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Simcenter 3D Motion CD Tire
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Simcenter Tire
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Simcenter 3D Motion Drivetrain
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Simcenter 3D Motion TWR
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Simcenter 3D Motion Real-Time solver
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Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Standard Beam
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Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Standard Shell
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Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Linear Dynamic
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Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Nonlinear Dynamic
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Simcenter 3D Flexible Pipe Optimization
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Simcenter 3D Flexible Electric Cables and Wire Harness option
Module benefits:
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Quickly design electrical cables and wire harnesses
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Simplify the development process with
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direct import/export of electrical routing models from NX and direct import of capital harness electrical model
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Define package object (cables enclosed in an outer protective layer)
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Precise positioning and harness slack checks
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Electric flat cable assembly and movements
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Plasticity/hysteresis is captured for single cables and bundles
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Material characterization procedure for experimental load curves
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Material characterization procedure for virtual package measurement
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NX electrical routing solution granularity/scalability for import model (wire, cable, stock)
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contact of several cables
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Overstocks ( taping ) and clips (with relaxation) imported in a single click
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Ideal cross-sectional distribution