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“I think there’s some great content and I’m sure that everyone will take something away from it. Enjoy the presentations and spend lots of time catching up with old friends and making new friends in the networking area, go and see the exhibitors, go and see the tech team if you’ve got any technical questions, but I hope you will leave today having learned something – that’s the main thing for today.” From the conference floor, here are some key highlights from the day.
Disrupt to win Stephanie Buckner, Altair’s chief operating officer, said that Altair has been focused on applying mathematics and algorithms to drive innovation in connected, safe, and sustainable solutions. “The company has made significant investments in digital enterprise, AI-powered engineering and business, simulation-driven design, and mechanical and electronic system design,” said Ms Buckner. “Altair has also leveraged its expertise in high-
performance computing and scheduling to help customers operationalise their data science and AI initiatives at scale, with a focus on collaboration and investment over the last 15 years.”
Further evolution of product
simulation at Jaguar Land Rover Andrew Foster, chief engineer body at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), said the manufacturer’s product simulation has evolved significantly, with a cultural shift within the company towards organisation and efficiency. “The need to match simulation speed with product development pace is crucial for quick decision-making and optimal designs,” Mr Foster said. “The latest simulation technology advancements include automation and AI-driven predictive analytics to reduce human cost and compute time. Integrating AI and machine learning into engineering design optimisation has the potential to create innovative functions and applications.”
Beyond traditional FEA in the
off-highway equipment sector Dr David Panni, chief engineer, structures and simulations at JCB, discussed the evolution of simulation technology in off-highway construction equipment, highlighting the shift from static FEA to AI-based machine learning tools.
He emphasised the potential of these new tools to enhance productivity, comparing the JCB 370 X to a medium-range jet and a premium brand SUV to illustrate their key attributes and differences in cost, fuel efficiency, power, and speed. He also discussed the importance of collaboration in implementing AI and machine learning in product development and overcoming the ‘valley of death’ in this process.
Rapid charged structural design
for next gen electric vehicles David Weir, senior manager, vehicle structural integration and battery frames at JLR, said that electric vehicles are changing the way we think about structures.
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“It opens the door for more innovation to be introduced early in concept,” Mr Weir said. “We are leveraging Hyper Automation for the creation of very fast-running crash/NVH C123 models. These models enable rapid development and optimisation of multiple structural concepts and deep exploration of the design space.”
Advancing Airbus aircraft ground loads analysis:
Multibody stimulation and future
automation strategies This presentation – from Tom Hunns, specialist for ground loads; and María Muñoz Nicolás, loads and aeroelastics engineer, both Airbus – introduced aircraft ground loads analysis, encompassing static bookcases, dynamic taxi, landing, and braking scenarios.
Multibody Simulation software was compared to traditional methods, showcasing the benefits and drawbacks of both approaches.
Overall, the presentation showcased MBS’s significance in enhancing Airbus’ ground load analysis capability, while also demonstrating its potential incorporation into future aircraft designs.
Live demonstration of a Digital Twin correlation of a small batter module subjected
to a rapid charge The last presentation of the day – with presenters David White, battery engineering leader at Danecca and Richard Boyd, senior technical specialist at Altair, – was a live demonstration of a Digital Twin correlation of a small batter module subjected to a rapid charge.
This presentation used a virtual representation of a physical battery pack subject to a transient duty cycle.
Mr Boyd said: “The Digital Twin mimics the embedded control logic of the hardware to manage system heating and cooling during the event. “Capturing the complex physics and system response with the Digital Twin in timescales commensurate with the physical hardware enhances the role of simulation with the UK battery community – the battery Digital Twin presents new opportunities for rapid, holistic, design exploration and innovation.” For more information on how Altair is driving digital innovation, visit
www.altair.com.
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