Simulation technologies have become indispensable in the 21st century. From molecular design and weather research to crash simulation, they permeate almost all fields (of) science, industry and everyday life.
Simulation and visualization technologies have established themselves as central tools, particularly in Product Development and Production.
Simulation in Development and Design
In modern construction, for example
- The crash behavior of vehicles is analyzed,
- surface shapes and material structures are tested for functionality, durability, stability and deformability,
- processes are simulated that are invisible or difficult to access in reality.
For example, forming processes of a sheet metal in a closed tool can be represented virtually and made comprehensible. Dynamic, fast or hidden processes become "visible" through Simulation.
Traditional "trial-and-error" processes, procedures can thus increasingly be replaced by realistic computer simulations and visualizations.
What does simulation mean?
Simulation means that all relevant product properties are digitally mapped in the computer.
The behaviour of individual components and assemblies is calculated, analyzed and optimized - even before physical prototypes are created.
