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lack of synchronization and information sharing. Traditional
simulation tools do not make this any easier. Instead, Simcenter
introduces them to a new era of collaboration through CAD and
PLM integration. With this powerful platform, departments can
work based on a single source of truth, linking components, and
sharing results seamlessly. Regular meetings enable engineers
to discuss design changes, quickly propagate them through the
system, and run simulations continuously. The teams adopting
this way of working experience improved efficiency, more agile
workflows, and faster design iterations.
Don't wait for your prototype to integrate the e-drive
Integrating electric machines, inverters, and transmissions
poses a significant challenge for engineers. Traditionally,
integration occurs only during physical prototyping, leading to
unforeseen problems and costly iterations. Simcenter offers
a different approach, allowing engineers to virtually prototype
each component individually and virtually integrate them. This
virtual integration reveals integration issues early in the design
cycle, enabling engineers to address them proactively. The
more common integration scenario is probably the mechanical
integration where the engineers want to discover how coupled
effects between the e-machine, the housing and the transmission
produce unforeseen NVH issues. Following that, thermal
integration helps engineers complete a detailed assessment of
the overall cooling system performance, which is of increasing
importance with the rising complexity of cooling strategies. It is
also worth mentioning the electronics integration, where putting
together realistic models of the e-machine and the inverter helps
engineers unlock the next level of optimization.
By running numerous virtual prototypes and optimizing designs,
engineers gain confidence in the final physical prototype, reducing
the number of iterations required and delivering the " right
design " to customers sooner.
able solutions in the competitive landscape of electric machine
design.
About the Author
Edgar Matas Hidalgo is the
Head of Product Management
- Electromagnetics Simulation,
for Siemens Digital Industries
Software. After completing
his studies as an aerospace
engineer and his research,
which included identifying and
describing the flow effects that
are the main contributors to
noise, Edgar joined Siemens
as the Product Manager for
acoustics simulation. Since
2017 he has been working as product manager for different
simulation software, including acoustics or manufacturing simulation
tools. Currently he heads the product management team
with responsibility for the Siemens portfolio of low frequency
electromagnetics simulation software.
For more information, see www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/.
Proterial Ltd is a global supplier of castings, cable, steel-related products
and magnetic products including NEOMAX®
Nd-Fe-B and NMF® ferrite
permanent magnets as well as soft magnetic materials including soft
ferrite, Metglas® amorphous metals and FINEMET® nanocrystalline
magnetic materials.
Proterial magnets are used across a wide range of fields, encompassing
automobiles, electronics and home appliances. As pioneers in the field of
magnetic materials, we take on the challenge of new materials and new
production technologies, meeting our customers' diverse needs and
contributing to the creation of a more energy-efficient society.
Transforming engineering with Simcenter
Electric machines have been manufactured for many years in
a variety of industries and applications. Despite this extensive
experience, manufacturers find themselves facing formidable
challenges as they try to meet their customers' needs. The good
news is that simulation tools can mitigate these challenges by
accelerating the design process, capturing the full complexity of
multi-physics problems, streamlining collaboration, and enabling
virtual integration.
www.proterial.com
Proterial America, Ltd
85 W Algonquin Rd. Suite 400
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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