MOTORS, DRIVES & CONTROLS
The integration of AMRs is rapidly increasing across numerous industries
MODSIM CAPABILITIES MODSIM unifies modelling and simulation on a common data model within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to allow engineers to consider the entire product development process for an AMR in one place. More than just simulation-driven design, MODSIM enables simulation to drive the entire product development cycle from beginning to end, including requirements, validation, certification, development, programme management, design processes and automation. “We have plugged the largest
database of CO2 emissions calculations into the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, so that engineers can
explore all aspects of the product design process,” Bartissol explains. “Engineers can simulate design and material options, manufacturability, modularity for disassembly later on, and for the calculations there is an LCA capability built into the platform that, when engineers are generating design, material and manufacturing alternatives, the system will tell them immediately what the CO2 impacts will be. Then, from a sustainability perspective, engineers must look at longer life pieces of equipment and future product lines.” This is where designing for retrofit
comes into the conversation, he adds. “Putting together the business case of
retrofitting versus new, engineers need to consider how much value they can increase if they retrofit, and what is the cost. Looking at this like an infinity loop, you would have in the beginning design engineering, manufacturing, service engineering then selling, producing and installing. Then, during the life of the equipment, there will be a value for certain costs. When the value is not enough in operation while using the piece of equipment, engineers have two possibilities: either to retrofit or to buy a new product. So, by working on the after sales of the retrofit possibilities, engineers can extend the life of a machine or product with less of an impact on the environment.”
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