3D Dynamic Motion Simulation with Advanced Features

The 3D dynamic motion simulation capabilities include the ability to model complex interactions such as 3D contact, gears, actuators, and connections between parts. When integrated with Solid Edge, the software automatically converts relations into motion joints, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition between the two platforms.

These advanced features enable engineers and designers to accurately simulate the real-world behavior of their creations, accounting for intricate mechanical interactions and providing valuable insights into product performance. The comprehensive simulation environment helps users identify potential issues early in the development process, optimize designs, and ensure that their products function effectively and reliably in real-world conditions.

SimWise offers an extensive suite of simulation capabilities, enabling users to analyze and optimize their designs effectively:

1. 3D Dynamic Motion Simulation: SimWise allows users to model complex interactions such as 3D contact, gears, actuators, and connections between parts. SOLIDWORKS mates are automatically converted to motion joints, ensuring seamless integration.

2. Finite Element Analysis (FEA): SimWise supports various FEA types, including static, normal modes, buckling, steady state and transient thermal, and combined structural thermal analyses. This comprehensive approach enables users to analyze their designs under various conditions.

3. Combined Motion and FEA Simulation: This feature combines dynamic forces from motion simulations with other loading conditions, providing a complete stress profile of the design throughout its range of motion. This holistic view helps users optimize their designs for real-world applications.

4. Optimization: SimWise allows users to utilize SOLIDWORKS dimensions, variables, and simulation-specific quantities as optimization parameters and constraints. By running multiple motion, FEA, or combined simulations, users can achieve design objectives such as minimum weight or maximum speed.

5. Co-Simulation with MATLAB/Simulink: SimWise models can be used as plant models in Simulink, enabling control systems modeled in Simulink to control SimWise motion models. This integration allows users to validate their control systems against mechanical models that incorporate real-world physical effects.

6. Fatigue Life Calculations: With the optional SimWise Durability module, users can determine the fatigue life of any part in the assembly. The stress time history calculated by a combined Motion + FEA simulation is used to assess the longevity of components.

By offering a wide range of simulation capabilities, SimWise empowers engineers and designers to thoroughly analyze their creations, identify potential issues, and optimize their designs for performance, reliability, and durability.