Explore the Power of Simulation: SIMULIA Update 2024

Dassault Systèmes has once again pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in simulation with the release of the 2024 SIMULIA update, integrated within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. These latest updates bring a wealth of new features and enhancements, designed to refine workflows, enhance performance, and unlock new potential for simulation in design and analysis.

What are the new features in the latest SIMULIA update?

The latest SIMULIA update introduces enhanced meshing capabilities, improved simulation speed, and a new user-friendly interface. Additionally, it includes advanced material models for more accurate simulations and enhanced collaboration tools for seamless teamwork on simulation projects.

3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Portfolio R2024X

The 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Portfolio R2024x offers a comprehensive suite of new capabilities across multiple domains:

• Structural: Engineers will find enhanced tools that improve the accuracy and efficiency of structural analysis, enabling more robust designs and faster iteration cycles.
• Fluid: The latest updates introduce advanced features for fluid dynamics, with improvements in flow and thermal performance simulation, crucial for industries where fluid dynamics play a pivotal role.
• Electromagnetic: The CST Studio Suite R2024x delivers significant upgrades, particularly in high-frequency applications like antenna and RF component design. The addition of multiphysics simulation and Python automation integration further enhances the capability of engineers to model and optimize complex electromagnetic systems.
• Motion: Engineers can now simulate motion more accurately, which is essential for industries such as automotive and robotics, where precise movement prediction can lead to significant performance improvements.
• Plastic Injection: New tools in the portfolio allow for better modeling of plastic injection processes, which are critical in manufacturing industries that rely on plastic components.

CST Studio Suite R2024x: Enhancing High-Frequency Design

The CST Studio Suite R2024x introduces several critical enhancements for those working in high-frequency domains:

• Antenna & RF Component Design: New tools and updates make designing and optimizing antennas and RF components more efficient, ensuring that products meet the increasingly stringent requirements of modern communication systems.
• Communication and Detection System Design: The latest version offers improved capabilities for designing systems that are essential in aerospace, defense, and telecommunications.
• Multiphysics Simulation and Python Automation: Engineers can now harness the power of multiphysics simulations and Python scripting, streamlining workflows and enabling more complex analyses.
• HPC and Cloud Computing: With enhanced support for high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud-based simulations, engineers can tackle larger and more complex problems without compromising on speed or accuracy.

Abaqus R2024x: Pushing the Boundaries of Structural Analysis – Now Compatible with Python 3

Abaqus R2024x continues to set the standard in structural analysis with a host of new features:

• Solver Enhancements: The Abaqus solvers have been upgraded to deliver faster, more accurate results, reducing the time needed for complex simulations.
• User Experience Improvements: The 3DEXPERIENCE platform has been refined to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience, making it easier for analysts to set up and run simulations.
• Scripting Interface Updates: The Abaqus scripting interface now supports Python 3, enabling more advanced automation and customization of simulations, which is particularly beneficial for users with specific, complex requirements.
• Fluid Simulation Enhancements: Unified Modeling for Better Performance

For those working in fluid dynamics, the 2024 updates bring several notable improvements:

• Unified Modeling and Simulation: The integration of modeling and simulation into a unified environment streamlines the process of analyzing flow and thermal performance, making it easier to achieve accurate results.
• High-Fidelity Transient Simulations: The Lattice Boltzmann-based PowerFlow and XFlow products have been updated to enable high-fidelity transient flow and thermal simulations, which are essential for industries like automotive, aerospace, and energy.

Why SIMULIA for Your Simulation Needs?

Whether you are involved in structural analysis, fluid dynamics, electromagnetic design, or any other simulation domain, the latest enhancements in this year’s SIMULIA update offer the power, precision, and efficiency required to meet today’s engineering challenges.

General-Purpose Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

SIMULIA 2024’s portfolio includes robust general-purpose finite element analysis (FEA) software, such as Abaqus, that caters to a wide array of engineering applications. Whether you are simulating structural behavior, thermal performance, or complex multiphysics scenarios, SIMULIA’s FEA tools provide the comprehensive capabilities needed to tackle intricate challenges, including heat transfer. The software’s adaptability across different industries—from aerospace and automotive to consumer goods and energy—ensures that your simulation needs are met with precision and reliability.

With advanced meshing techniques, solver technologies, and result visualization, SIMULIA’s FEA software empowers engineers to explore and optimize designs with unparalleled accuracy.

Nonlinear Simulation Excellence

One of the standout features of the 2024 SIMULIA update is its prowess in nonlinear simulation. Many real-world engineering problems involve nonlinearities such as large deformations, material plasticity, or contact between parts. SIMULIA’s nonlinear solvers are engineered to handle these complexities with ease, delivering accurate results even under extreme conditions. Whether you are analyzing the crashworthiness of a vehicle, the impact resistance of a consumer product, or the fatigue life of critical components, SIMULIA provides the tools to simulate and predict behavior under nonlinear conditions, giving you confidence in your designs before they reach production.

Ease of Use for Complex Problems

Despite the advanced capabilities of SIMULIA 2024, ease of use remains a core focus. The software is designed with an intuitive user interface and streamlined workflows that allow both seasoned experts and newcomers to navigate complex simulations efficiently. Pre-built templates, automated processes, and guided setups simplify the creation of sophisticated models, while the ability to customize and automate tasks ensures that even the most complex problems can be solved without unnecessary hurdles.

With SIMULIA’s emphasis on ease of use, it enables seamless collaboration and sustainable innovation at organizations of every size, making it an invaluable tool for tackling your most challenging engineering problems.

Conclusion

SIMULIA 2024 continues to set the benchmark for simulation software, offering an unparalleled combination of power, precision, and usability. With its comprehensive suite of tools for general-purpose FEA, nonlinear simulations, and user-friendly interfaces, SIMULIA equips engineers across industries to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re optimizing a new product design, ensuring safety and reliability, or exploring innovative engineering solutions, SIMULIA empowers you to achieve your goals with confidence and efficiency. Choose SIMULIA for your simulation needs and take your engineering projects to the next level.