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Virtual Manufacturing has become very powerful for the industry as it helps prevent and solve critical problems that can occur during production. Indeed, many of the existing Computer-Aided Engineering/Design/Manufacturing systems are dedicated to a specific manufacturing process or testing procedure, which makes them both essential and easy-to-use. These systems, however, are reaching their limits - for the same reasons that have made them strong. Because these are dedicated tools, it is a challenge to move on to the next step: End-to-End Virtual Prototyping, to integrate the entire manufacturing chain. The performance of manufactured parts and components depends on their manufacturing history. A stamped part will have thickness variations, stresses and strains introduced and modified by the welding which will ultimately change the performance of the part. This is why the entire manufacturing chain must be taken into account for accurate End-to-End Virtual Prototyping. The key strength and differentiation of End-to-End Virtual Prototyping is that it enables the concurrent engineering of all manufacturing effects, not only to evaluate manufacturability but also to improve the performance of the simulation models. You will find in this newsletter some latest examples of how End-to-End Virtual Prototyping brings value to our customers worldwide, helping them produce quality results: accurate, for the right cost and at the right time. Enjoy your reading!
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Europea Microfusioni Aerospaziali uses ESI Software for the Optimization of Nozzle Guide Vane Blades
“When you have the right tool in your hands, you can easily get quick and optimal solutions arising from extremely complex problems in superalloy foundry. ESI’s software does have the potential to do this.” Renault Mégane III scored 5 stars at EuroNCAP with the help of Virtual Performance Solution
"Simulation is key to our project development process. PAM-CRASH allows us to identify not only the behavior of standard vehicle definition but also the probability to improve our crash performance and to build virtually every element that has an impact on our decision-making." LETOV composite forming tools produce two components in a single high quality part with PAM-FORM
"PAM-FORM helped us achieve our project goals: lower weight and cost of production while preserving the mechanical properties of the part. Additionally, it provided us with more information on optimizing our production process which can be reapplied to similar projects." Ford uses PAM-CRASH for human modeling to advance automotive safety research
"PAM-CRASH is a tailored simulation tool for advancing researches in biomechanics in replacement of impact tests with human body models." For more Success Stories from ESI customers, click here
ESI was the main sponsor for the parallel conference at JEC 2010, the Composites Simulation Conference, which took place on April 14 in Paris, France. It was moderated by Dr. Patrick De Luca, Composites Solution Manager at ESI Group and addressed how to optimize design and manufacturing processes using simulation.  ESI Global Forum 2010 worldwide users conference featured over 80 presentations on Virtual Prototyping ESI Global Forum 2010, users conference, took place on May 19-20, 2010 in Munich, Germany. This was the opportunity to witness some of the ambitious new projects undertaken by ESI customers worldwide showcasing the growing importance of End-to-End Virtual Prototyping and its already significant benefits. Read more... ESI spoke at the World Automotive Congress FISITA 2010 in Budapest, Hungary FISITA 2010 took place on May 30 to June 04 in Budapest, Hungary. ESI contributed to FISITA 2010’s theme – Automobiles and Sustainable Mobility – with three different presentations providing engineers with knowledge and insights on developing cleaner, safer vehicles while meeting the needs of drivers and society and ensuring profitability Indeed, the presentations covered recent achievements in virtual prototyping, aerodynamic performance and multi-scale modeling. ESI was a golden sponsor of the 2010 IDDRG Conference in Graz, Austria ESI sponsored the 2010 IDDRG Conference, May 31 to June 02, 2010, at a Gold level for the first time. IDDRG is the major event for the Sheet Metal Forming community. ESI contributed to the conference theme – the processing of ultra high strength steels and advanced light weight materials – with a presentation sharing knowledge and insights on how to improve the overall quality of die compensation. ESI spoke at the 6th International Styrian Noise, Vibration and Harshness Congress in Graz, Austria Organized by the Virtual Vehicle Research and Test Center in cooperation with AVL, MAGNA STEYR and the American Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the 6th ISNVH Congress was held June 9-11, 2010 at the University of Technology in Graz, Austria. The congress focused on Sustainable NVH solutions inspired by ecology and economy, to which ESI contributed with a talk on ‘The Effect of Beading on Radiated Noise’. ESI reinforces its Welding Simulation Suite with Visual-WELD Faster and optimized distortion and stress analyses
"Visual-WELD was designed with the objective of allowing our customers to benefit easily from more than 100 men-years of experience in welding simulation".
“Included in the latest version of Visual-Environment, Visual-WELD delivers a great combination of intuitive interface and simulation of the physics of materials in this domain. Our customers are already excited about the possibilities this new Welding Simulation Suite brings to improve their welded products and welding processes”.
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Following the success of the three Casting seminars held in Vitoria, Zaragoza and Madrid in April 2009, several sand foundries have chosen to invest in ESI’s Casting software.
"We feel very confident with the simulation results obtained using ESI’s Casting Solutions. We have even decided to refuse validating new mold designs if a simulation has not been carried out in advance”. ESI North America COO Bloor Speaks at Capitol Hill Innovative Engineering makes Nuclear Power Safe and Efficient
“With the rise in energy requirements and fossil fuel price increases, the demand for nuclear power is greater than ever. Computer-Aided Engineering is poised to help meet this growing demand quickly and cost-effectively. Today, the scope of Computer-Aided Engineering is broad and covers all aspects of nuclear engineering, including product design verification and manufacturing. It works to guarantee the conformity of nuclear power plants with safety and performance standards and regulations, while replacing the need for expensive and time-consuming field testing with physics-based analysis software." ESI North America Fuel Cell Simulation Advancements Presented to Department of Energy (DOE)
"Virtual prototyping using advanced multiphysics simulation to understand the complex interactions of physical phenomenon is a required supporting technology to bring commercially viable fuel cell vehicles to the mass market. The electrochemical reactions, the concentrations of performance degrading pollutants, and their impact on the durability of cell structures cannot be measured directly in a functioning fuel cell. Available simulation options have lacked the ability to represent the precise physics necessary for further advancements in performance. We are proud to be working with our industry and academic partners, with the support of the Department of Energy, to resolve these fundamental issues." Q1 2010/11 Sales
“First-quarter sales, traditionally relatively non-significant, reflect distinct economic influences: a fall in Services activity mirroring the trend observed throughout the sector, but a strong level of repeat business for Licence sales and a significant upturn in new business. At the current time, we are confident that we will record a good global performance this financial year”. Completion of the EC funded PreCarBi project for the simulation of Liquid Resin Infusion of New Composite Materials ESI GmbH successfully coordinates the project
“Composites have become the material of choice for many advanced aircraft structural applications, but research is still required to identify more cost effective manufacturing and simulation tools to optimize their manufacturing and design. The PreCarBi project has made a significant contribution to a new binder composite that will have a significant impact on the composite manufacturing industry and the aircraft manufacturing industry as a whole.”
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ESI sponsored the ‘Composites Simulation Conference’ taking place during the JEC Paris 2010
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Index
Success Stories
Issue 39 - Spring/Summer 10 In this Issue . special report. Rapid Die Face Design: a step towards End-to-End Virtual Prototyping . success stories . Renault Mégane III scores 5 stars at EUroNCAP thanks to Virtual Performance Solution . Letov develops two components in a single high quality part with PAM-FORM ... . partner highlights . ESI is actively involved in the Research & Development of composite materials . product news . Virtual Performance Educational Package initiates students to simulation ... . corporate . VisualDSS features in Oracle Partners Innovation 2009 magazine ... |
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Lean & Six Sigma
Vdot™ - Lean Process Management: our software bridges the gap between Lean Six-Sigma analysis and actually achieving excellence
Watch the video on Virtual Prototyping
TF1 reports on Automotive Crash Simulation
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Events
Afrimold Trainings & User Conferences
Advanced Springback Modeling and Die Compensation in PAM-STAMP 2G
Weld Distortion Engineering (Weld Planner)
Introduction to ProCAST
PAM-FORM for Composite Applications
VA One: Basic SEA Training
Getting Started with
CFD-ACE+ Plasma Training
Occupant Safety Simulation with PAM-SAFE
SYSTUS, Nonlinear Mechanics
Composite Expert Seminar
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