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End-to-End Virtual Prototyping for Automotive
Today's fast moving automotive industry demands state-of-the-art technology helping car manufacturers and tier suppliers meet ever-stricter regulations and fierce competition.
ESI, world leader in crash simulation, successfully completed the first car crash simulation in 1985. The automotive industry is an exciting field of play for CAE engineers as it combines some of the most diverse and demanding disciplines. ESI supports all the needs of designers, engineers and analysts by offering integrated simulation solutions that radically speed up development cycles thanks to early analysis and testing. This critical capability enables car manufacturers to quickly identify safety and performance issues and to move innovative designs to market faster than ever before.
As safety requirements keep increasing, car designers are asked to save on weight and costs, while rolling out an increasing number of variants. More than ever, the only solution in this context lies in predictive virtual testing where ESI is well entrenched.
Rapid technological innovation has changed the transport sector over the last century, often enabling it to grow faster than overall economic activity. The globalization of production and changes in management strategies has increased the demand for mobility. Further advancements in information and communication technologies, expanded satellite systems and e-commerce will promote increased integration between different modes of transport across borders and across sectors.
Customer testimonials:
Video Interview
Yasushi Hamada, Manager of Electronics Testing & Research Group
at MAZDA Motor Corporation (Japan)
PSA Peugeot-Citroën
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"The most significant state-of-the-art physical parameters identified by PSA's heming specialists were integrated into PAM-STAMP 2G. Validated through real-life industrial cases, this new tool has quickly become essential to guarantee successful product definition and process reliability.” Mr. Patrice Auger, R&D Manager for Assembly Processes - PSA Peugeot-Citroën |
 Complex Trajectories - Courtesy of PSA PEUGEOT CITROËN |
Dongfeng Motor Corporation
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“We used Virtual Performance Solution for a number of crash and safety simulation analyses with PAM-CRASH to develop the Dongfeng Fengshen S30. We found and solved many problems. PAM-CRASH is a good crash and safety simulation tool, which guarantees finishing the design work in time. We are planning to use it widely in new product developments." Dr. Chen Gan, Deputy Chief Engineer, Dongfeng Motor Corporation |
Frontal Crash Simulation - Courtesy of Dongfeng Motor Corporation |
Renault Group
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"Using PAM-COMFORT, within a short period of time, and with few resources, we were able to deliver a new seat design meeting our objectives.” Mr. Jérôme Makala, Head of Comfort and Safety Research Department, Renault Group |
Finite Element model with PAM-COMFORT - Courtesy of Renault Group |
Nissan Motor Company
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"By using ESI’s vibro-acoustic software we were able to obtain up to 15 dB reduction in the interior sound pressure levels in one of our vehicle platforms. The software is now used in production as part of our standard vehicle design process.” Kazuki Fukui, Nissan Motor Company |
Hybrid FE-SEA structure-borne noise model |
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