Back to basics

MSC Software was acquired by Hexagon - What does that mean for our customers?

Simplicity = Develop a Blue Train bogie with limited lifespan. Complexity = No time for a classic product development engineering cycle

Presenting the challenges in obtaining components characteristics (springs, damper, tyres, inertia properties) as well as boundary conditions (road profiles, handling inputs etc.) of a full vehicle model and what the analysis results actually mean.

Developing a helicopter bucket seat, optimizing the geometry and composite layups using linear static analyses, non-linear static simulations as well crash simulations and tests.

Investigation into the flow around a Prandtl-D flying wing configuration, with emphasis on drag performance, span load distribution and upwash at the wing tips.

MSC Apex is the new modern CAE foundation developed from the the ground up for all current and future MSC technologies. Stefan will show a few highlights and and provide us a glimpse into the future of MSC Apex.

The latest updates about the MSC One product portfolio and where to from here.

Implementing optimization methodologies changes the design Engineers mind-set from asking the question "Is the design good enough?", to asking the better question "What design is just good enough?". The presentation will show case examples of how optimization drives the design process.

Automation of the analysis workflow from CAE load case generation, analysis, load extraction to detail stress analysis and stress report generation significantly reduces the time and effort spend to achieve a final design.

Using topology optimization to re-design a mounting bracket from a sheet metal design to a 3D printable design, having half the original weight

Conventional threaded joint design uses established engineering principles that imply linear behavior. As a joint approaches failure, the behavior becomes non-linear.
Such instances occurs on high performance missiles. As a result, it is analysed non-linearly and combined with VDI code 2230. This takes joint stiffness into account.

The aim of this project is to improve ride comfort of vehicles over rough terrains. A ride comfort controller will monitor the passenger(s) ride comfort. When a vehicle changes from driving on a smooth road to a rough road the passenger(s) will feel uncomfortable. The ride comfort controller then decreases the tyre pressure to improve the passenger(s) comfort. When the vehicle returns to a smooth road the ride comfort controller will increase the tyre pressure to the normal driving tyre pressure.

During the day you have the oppertunity to complete a test and submit your results. The closest correct answer wins.

Please join us for snacks and drinks to end of the day