This is a valuable session to see how simulation technologies can be used throughout the design process, adding value and reducing development time at each stage.

They go on to show how we can simulate the manufacturing process itself by looking at filling, packing, cooling and warpage of the plastic housing before concluding with a series of stress analysis and validation studies such as a virtual drop test, 3-point bending simulation and even a study of the effect of the heat transfer of the electric motor. Using a belt sander tool as a demonstration model, our presenters show how Altair’s design and simulation technologies can conduct a concept design analysis and optimization of the sander external housing to improve stiffness and reduce weight. This workshop demonstrates how a simulation-driven design approach to product development can have a drastic impact on the performance, design time, and profitability of a new product. Workshop: The Role of Simulation From Concept Development to Final Design Inspire’s integrated topology optimization solver enabled Urwahn to push the material usage limit, reducing weight and costs while keeping stiffness and other boundary conditions on target. To meet the DIN ISO 4210’s safety requirements, they simulated five load cases on the steel frame structure, studied the behavior of the single 3D-printed parts, and explored the impact of the material distribution on the overall system behavior.

Under the Altair Startup program, Urwahn received access to Altair® Inspire™. For this aim, simulation has always played a key role at Urwahn, a team that strives to maximize functionality and performance by using state-of-the-art tools. While bikes must meet many requirements to pass globally recognized test and load case scenarios according to DIN ISO 4210 safety standards, they must also be light to reduce raw material usage and create the best possible user experience. Urwahn Engineering GmbH is a startup in the biking sector. Just Like Riding a Bike Altair - Startup Program Improves 3D-Printed Structures at Urwahn Bikes

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