Altair EDEM and MotionSolve Multibody Dynamics

This webinar will show you how simulation tools and state of the art modeling techniques enable users to virtually test next generation blast furnace operation and processes and transform iron & steelmaking processes in line with your decarbonization goals. By applying the presented tools and methods, you can learn how to optimize the different stages of ironmaking processes such as: transportation and raw material handling, mineral processing, blast furnace and sintering.

Lars Fredriksson introduces Altair development support strategies for e-mobility and provides examples to showcase how these strategies help companies develop e-powertrain systems with an increased level of innovation in reduced time.

In this webinar, learn more about Altair EDEM software and how it can help optimize a range of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes including mixing, milling, tableting, and tablet coating.

EDEM accurately simulates and analyzes the behavior of powders, tablets and capsules. It can provide key insight into operations and processes otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain using experiments alone.

Learn how leading pharmaceutical manufacturers including Novo Nordisk and Pfizer are using EDEM to increase process efficiency and capability, improve product quality, reduce prototyping costs, and get products to market quicker.

Webinar contents:
• Context and Challenges
• Introducing Altair EDEM
• Applications examples: storage and conveying, mixing, milling, tableting, and tablet coating
• Q&A

Duration: 57 minutes

In this workshop you will learn how EDEM can be used by engineers in a variety of industries for virtual testing. And, of course, how you can gain critical insights into the interaction of materials and plant during a range of operating and process conditions. The Discrete Element Method (DEM) is a discrete matter simulation method that captures the dual nature of fluid and solid properties of granular material flow. Bulk materials are complex in their behavior and this poses challenges for engineers, as granular materials often have a significant impact on the performance of a device or the efficiency of a process. Simulation-based design earlier in the design cycle can reduce the amount of prototype testing, cost and time, and deliver an improved design.

This presentation focuses on the considerations for modelling particle solids with EDEM, introduces the philosophy and the importance of calibration. Furthermore, the participants will learn the calibration of coarse particulate solids and on the calibration approach for fine materials such as powders. Additional calibration tools, such as the GEMM Database, Calibration Kit and EDEM Cal are also introduced during this session. Goals and Objectives: Modelling approach for coarse particulate solids Modelling approach for powders and soils GEMM Database EDEM Calibration Kit EDEM Cal tool

This webinar session was presented during the 2021 organized in collaboration with Iowa State University on Off-Road Equipment Simulation and Modelling. The presentation covers the use of EDEM in a range of industry applications related to the workshop. In addition to showcasing some of the possible granular materials that can be modelled using EDEM, such as grain, fibers or soils. The EDEM industry examples include crop and soil interaction agricultural machinery, heavy equipment and off-road vehicles.

The EDEM API Introduction presentation gives an overview of the customization of EDEM physics and post-processing capabilities. The presentation introduces EDEMpy, the Python post-processing interface of EDEM and shows how to run and modify the analysis scripts. In addition, the presentation introduces the customization of physics models, custom factories and particle body forces through the CPU and GPU API capabilities.

This presentation introduces the Discrete Element Method and the EDEM Workflow, allowing the attendee to gain experience in the setup of an EDEM simulation. Goals and Objectives: Identify key aspects of the EDEM software Utilize EDEM applications and workflow Describe material models and material calibration Initiate solver settings (CPU and GPU)

The Mining industry faces a lot of challenges and remains under high pressure to control costs, improve operational efficiency as well as meeting stricter environmental regulations. Innovation and the use of technology play a key role in addressing these and in shaping the future of mining. This webinar will explore how simulation and advanced technologies such as digital twins, machine learning and Internet of things (IoT) can help mines increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety. You will hear from industry leaders and technical experts on how Altair’s solutions can be used for efficient development and operation.

The Mining industry faces a lot of challenges and remains under high pressure to control costs, improve operational efficiency as well as meeting stricter environmental regulations. Innovation and the use of technology play a key role in addressing these and in shaping the future of mining. This webinar will explore how simulation and advanced technologies such as digital twins, machine learning and Internet of things (IoT) can help mines increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety. You will hear from industry leaders and technical experts on how Altair’s solutions can be used for efficient development and operation.

The Mining industry faces a lot of challenges and remains under high pressure to control costs, improve operational efficiency as well as meeting stricter environmental regulations. Innovation and the use of technology play a key role in addressing these and in shaping the future of mining. This webinar will explore how simulation and advanced technologies such as digital twins, machine learning and Internet of things (IoT) can help mines increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety. You will hear from industry leaders and technical experts on how Altair’s solutions can be used for efficient development and operation.

In this webinar, we will discuss how Altair EDEM software can help the food manufacturing industry address a range of challenges.

EDEM accurately simulates the behavior of various foods such as grains, coffee beans, spices, fruits, or dairy powders and provides key insight into a range of operations and processes, including material handling and processing such as mixing, milling, drying, coating, and more.

By deploying EDEM software companies are able to ensure a high-quality end product, minimize damage and wastage, improve scale-up procedures, reduce operating costs, and drive product innovation.

Webinar contents:
• Background and industry challenges
• Introducing Altair EDEM
• Material handling applications: sorting, transport, feeding and storing
• Material processing applications:
granulation, mixing, extruding, coating

Duration: 37 minutes

Whether you are looking to understand the dynamic properties of your whole Formula Student vehicle or the mechanism of a small assembly of parts, MotionSolve from Altair is the perfect tool for you, and available for free to all students and Formula Student teams. This presentation will show first-hand how MotionSolve can be used to rapidly optimise your workflows and better understand your designs, so that you can create a dynamically stable chassis that beats the competition.

In this webinar we will introduce EDEM software, explain how it can be used to optimize the performance of bulk material handling and processing equipment, and go through examples of applications in the mining industry. Contents: Challenges faced by mine operators Introducing EDEM simulation technology EDEM applications examples: Transfer chutes Mills Crushers Vibrating screens Live Q&A with our engineer

In this technical webinar hosted in collaboration with the Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (C-SOPS) at Rutgers University, experts will discuss how DEM can be used to better understand powders and optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The focus will be on 3 main questions and areas: - What is the residence time distribution of particle blends? - How to study powder properties changes due to shear? - How to understand API agglomeration in continuous powder flow? Presentations will also cover examples of applications of Altair EDEM software and techniques for calibrating powders.

In this webinar, learn more about EDEM software and how it can be used for the design, performance testing, and optimization of mining and construction equipment.

Dump trucks, excavators, loaders and dozers are all designed to handle bulk materials that can vary in shape and form, from large quarry rocks to cohesive soils or abrasive ores. These materials and their interaction with the machine parts have a strong effect on equipment performance.

EDEM software, powered by the Discrete Element Method (DEM), accurately simulates the behavior of rocks, soils, ores and gravel, etc. It provides engineers with crucial engineering insight into how materials will interact with their equipment during a range of operating conditions and enable them to use realistic loads in Finite Element Analysis and Multi-body Dynamics simulations for optimal designs.

Webinar Contents:
• Challenges of designing heavy equipment
• Introducing EDEM simulation technology: overview, material calibration, and CAE integration
• EDEM applications examples:
dump trucks, excavators, road graders, dozers, loaders, grabs and dragline buckets

Duration:
55 minutes

In this webinar learn more about EDEM software and how it can be used to optimize a range of operations and processes as part of the steelmaking process.

Bulk materials such as iron ore, coal, pellets and sinter are at the core of the steelmaking process. From transporting raw materials from the mines to the plant by wagons, moving materials on conveyor belts to the blast furnace and the actual charging of the furnace, efficient handling and processing of those materials is critical to achieve efficiency.

EDEM software, powered by the Discrete Element Method (DEM), accurately simulates the behavior of rocks, soils, ores, gravel, etc. It provides engineers with crucial insight into how bulk materials will interact with their equipment during a range of operation and process conditions.

Webinar Contents:
• Raw material handling and transportation:
improving performance and reliability of equipment such as transfer chutes, coal wagons, bucket elevators, screw augers and more.
• Processes: optimizing performance of machines such as cone crushers, mills, vibrating screens, dryers and mixers.
• Blast furnace: minimizing segregation in charging process, optimizing material distribution and dispersal, predicting areas of equipment wear.

Duration:
49 minutes

In this webinar, learn more about EDEM software and how it can be used for the design, performance testing, and optimization of agricultural machinery. Tractors, combines and forage harvesters are all designed to work with a range of granular materials such as crops, seeds and soils. These materials can impact the performance of the machine and its durability. EDEM software, powered by the Discrete Element Method (DEM), accurately simulates the behavior of grains, seeds, crops and soils and provides engineers with crucial insight into how materials will interact with a piece of equipment during a range of operation and process conditions. Webinar contents: • Challenges of designing agricultural equipment • Introducing EDEM simulation technology: overview and CAE integration • EDEM applications examples: combine harvesters, tillage tools, fertilizer spreader, grain handling & transport systems, and more • EDEM workflow demo Duration: 44 minutes

Improving the ESL using Complete Vehicle Correlation In the previous webinar, the development of an ESL has been shown based on a complete vehicle simulation. In order to validate this new approach, a comprehensive correlation work has been performed. Using the dynamic distortion in all closure body openings as correlation criteria offer a unique possibility to increase the understanding of the load from both the engine and the wheel suspension. This webinar presents this correlation where a test vehicle is driven on different test tracks both in reality and virtually. Presenter: Jens Weber | CAE Engineer, CEVT

Watch this virtual panel presentation & discussion to hear insights from 4 industry experts on the use of the Discrete Element Method as a modelling tool for optimizing pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Topics covered: • Challenges of understanding powder systems • Typical DEM applications in process and product development: mixing, coating, die filling, etc. • Regulatory framework: using models for regulatory purposes • Digital design / digital twin • How DEM can help fast and efficient drug development and manufacturing in the current context Guest speakers: Dr. Fernando Muzzio Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Rutgers University Dr. Liang Li Process Engineering Scientist The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Dr. Nima Yazdanpanah Principal Procegence Dr. Maitraye Sen Senior Consultant Engineer Eli Lilly and Company

Two and Three Wheeler companies be it existing OEMs, new EV start-ups or others serving this segment want to shorten the product development time and get to market faster. Designing a new two/three wheeled vehicle addressing refined customer expectations requires performance to be at par with established norms when it comes to vehicle ride, handling, and durability. To address this need Altair developed a New Unified solution for simulating two and three wheeled vehicles as a part of the HyperWorks 2020 release. The solution is aimed at companies designing and manufacturing two and three wheeled vehicles with IC or Electric engines. The solution is beneficial to both, leaning and non-leaning vehicles and helps engineers predict vehicle dynamics & control, durability and ride and comfort of two and three wheeled vehicles.

ESL Development Based on Simulation - Application example The body stiffness has a major impact on the Squeak & Rattle performance of a car. Since the body structure of electrical/autonomous cars will differ clearly from traditional bodies, an enhanced requirement is needed to limit the distortion in the closure openings. This webinar presents a new approach of defining a requirement based on closure deformations using an equivalent static load (ESL), which considers both the reduction from a complete vehicle to a BIG and from a dynamic load to a static load. In addition, an example is shown how ESL can be used as input for body optimization. Presenter: Viktor Jonsson | CAE Engineer (Consultant), CEVT

A transformação digital na engenharia de produto tem modificado o mercado e é de extrema importância para que empresas criem e desenvolvam novas máquinas e equipamentos com a mais alta qualidade, em menor tempo e reduzindo custos. Pensando nisso, a Altair apresentará um webinar (workshop online) sobre Como acelerar o lançamento de novos implementos, máquinas agrícolas e equipamentos pesados. Neste encontro, mostramos como a simulação computacional é uma rápida solução de investigação e análise de desempenho, além da possibilidade de simular qualquer situação de operação, seja no campo, rodovia ou canteiro de obras.

The Aero Utility tools available under User Profile>Engineering Tools>Aerospace options enables Aerospace engineers with unique modelling capabilties required in building Aero models. In this Webinar, we will explore a few of those utilities viz Airframe meshing, Composites Material Orientations, Compare FE contents and so on.

Altair's acquisition of DEM Solutions allows customers to design and develop power machinery while simultaneously optimizing how this equipment processes and handles bulk materials. EDEM's Discrete Element Method tool interfaces with Altair's leading physics applications to extend companies ability to simulate complex products as systems-of-systems. With EDEM, users will be able to simulate the interaction between materials such as pellets, tablets, powders, coal, soil, and rocks with machinery. Combining DEM with Altair's applications for model-based development, structural analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and multi-body dynamics gives users unparalleled insight into the performance of their complex products in use.

Learn about the special capabilities available for vehicle simulations (cars & trucks) with Altair MotionSolve™

This short webinar will discuss coupling of aerodynamics loading, structures vibration, mechanisms deployment and hydraulics actuation in the simulation of a high lift device. This session also includes the simulation of structure loads and actuation efficiency during flight maneuvers. A fatigue analysis ensures the longevity of the new design.

MotionSolve - Altair's multi-body solution is an integrated solution to analyze and improve mechanical system performance. In the truck and bus industries, MotionSolve is used to assess system durability, evaluate and improve new suspension systems, optimize the ride and handling characteristics of vehicles, evaluate and optimize subsystem performance and validate mechatronics components.

Simulation is used in nearly every industry and the Truck and Bus industries are no exception. Within this domain, application of Multi-body Dynamics is common for improving designs for vehicle dynamics, suspension behavior, packaging and many other motion related applications. Altair has recently implemented major enhancements in MotionSolve specific to this domain. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the solution now available from Altair.

This webinar discusses the contact modeling capabilities of MotionSolve. What are the different contact modeling approaches and when is one more capable than another? The webinar will also talk about the modeling environment and the tools that permit useful post processing.

Altair’s MotionSolve is a powerful multi-body solution to help simulate mechatronic systems. Integration with solidThinking Activate allows a user to model control systems, actuators and sensors in a convenient block diagram environment while coupled with MotionSolve via co-simulation. Models in MotionSolve can be linearized for classic control system design, and its powerful non-linear capabilities helps you model critical effects, ranging from friction, to component flexibility, to contact between colliding bodies. Additional capabilities for integration with Fortran/C/Python, and support for Modelica and Functional Mock-up Interface standards allows different domains and third-party tools to be used as needed. Finally, integration with other HyperWorks tools allow you to drive your simulations with a model-based design approach.

he automotive industry constitutes one of the largest components of the global economy and contains numerous manufacturers and suppliers who compete for market share. Performance of their products is key in providing differentiation to win customers and simulation plays a critical role in creating this differentiation. This webinar will demonstrate an array of applications using MotionSolve for simulation and optimization in various automotive applications including vehicle dynamics, durability and closures.

Tony Norton - Executive Vice President Product Design at Altair Engineering - talks about MBD being an essential tool in finding accurate loads for a subsequent optimization. He also introduces Inspire Motion and explains the Sub-Space Response Surface MDO Solution developed by his Product Development team.

First out of 6 multi-body dynamics webinars presented by Rajiv Rampalli. He is giving an overview over Altairs solutions and provides many examples and talks about how customers are using Altair solutions for their MBD needs.

This video summarizes the latest features of OptiStruct 14.0.120 which are very relevant for aerospace engineers. The topics discussed are new stress constraints for topology optimization, a 'fast contact' algorithm, tape laying manufacturing for composites, fail safe topology optimization, and resultant forces and moments as design criteria. The webinar also touches on MotionSolve and RADIOSS as solvers for the Aerospace industry.

The 14.0 release of Altair’s Multi-body solution contains three major capabilities that span across modeling, analysis, post-processing and optimization: - 3D contact - Geometric and material nonlinear finite elements - Advanced Driver and Road For Vehicle Simulation Additionally, the ability to create complex, nonlinear systems to evaluate the dynamic behavior of systems, study vibration isolation, and design control systems, has now been expanded. The next generation of model-based development products (solidThinking Compose, Activate and Embed) will be previewed in this session, explaining how to lead product design with system modeling.

Learn more about how you can leverage two of our leading multi-body simulation partners: cosin scientific software and ChassisSim Technologies for accurately performing vehicle simulations.

Many engineers and designers in the automotive industry would like to determine a reasonable powertrain mounting system which meets a list of static and dynamic performance requirements, the design of which is limited by many factors. One of the approaches is to adopt a decoupling arrangement between powertrain rigid-body modes and to control frequencies in the main vibration directions of the powertrain so they fall within a desirable range. This is done by optimising stiffness, location and orientation of mounts.

You will learn how to use multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulation tools from the Altair HyperWorks CAE suite to improve the design and performance of your student race car. By using Altair’s academic vehicle library, you can adapt suspension models to represent your existing half or full vehicle and make virtual changes to the design in order to improve stability and manoeuvrability.

The Altair Bushing Model is a high level concept solution that can be used for all your vehicle applications. It has a library of sophisticated, frequency- and amplitude- dependent bushing models that you can use for accurate vehicle dynamics, durability and NVH simulations. The tool has been validated by BMW and Honda for robustly fitting measured data to analytical models and accurately simulating models.