The impact of CAE on accelerating product development
Computer Aided Engineering in product development cycles
Major changes introduced by the CAE
Here are the benefits of computer-aided engineering for your company:
- Optimisation of materials and costs: structural, thermal, fluid mechanics, dynamics, optimisation and multiphysics simulation studies enable more efficient management of resources.
- Improved time management: rapid design of simulation models thanks to an advanced geometric base (intuitive and direct geometry), speeding up engineering decision-making, particularly in emergency situations.
- Improved performance and reliability: the solver interface and advanced meshing enable any team to study and analyse the best solutions for your project using advanced simulations.
- Collaboration and interconnection: synchronous technology and standardised tools on a unified platform eliminate data transfers, providing a scalable, integrated technology environment and reducing engineering errors. CAE plays an essential role in the design and management of your project, as it allows you to optimise the quality of the simulation and evaluation of your products through assisted research and analysis.
Product development improvement with CAE
Computer-Aided Engineering technologies offer powerful tools to improve productivity and reduce design lead times. Complementing CAD, they enable sustainable design and good resource management. NX CAE facilitates the management of complex assemblies thanks to a hierarchical structure, offering simulation methods based on finite element (FE) models.
Future prospects are encouraging, with potential innovations such as generative AI for even more accurate simulation and increased process automation. Computer Aided Engineering, in collaboration with Computer Aided Design, is redefining the boundaries of what is possible in product development. However, obstacles remain, such as the cost of integration and the need for specialist skills. Overcoming these challenges requires appropriate strategies, such as team training and the gradual adoption of these engineering tools.