Kinematics
Description
Kinematic and system simulation software such as Adams, Romax, Elements and Easy5 are essential tools for engineers and designers across a range of engineering fields. Adams is renowned for its ability to simulate complex multibody dynamics, enabling users to predict the behavior of mechanical systems such as trajectories, loads, etc. Romax specializes in the simulation and analysis of transmissions, offering unmatched accuracy for optimizing the performance of gearboxes and driveline systems. Elements provides a flexible solution for modeling and simulating fluid and thermal systems, while Easy5 excels in dynamic system modeling for aerospace and automotive applications. Together, these software packages enable in-depth analysis and performance optimization of complex systems.
ADAMS
Simulation for mechanical system analysis
Adams is powerful software designed to study the dynamics, forces and stresses of moving parts. It enables visualization of mechanical system motion and analysis of the forces applied to components, helping to design higher-performing prototypes and identify potential issues early in the development process.
The available optional modules enable users to integrate mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic components, as well as control system technologies, to build and test virtual prototypes that accurately account for interactions between subsystems.
Features
- Adams View: the foundation of digital simulation. Adams View is the core of the Adams module suite. It enables the design, solving and analysis of a wide range of mechanical systems.
- Adams Machinery: a plug-in for Adams View, designed to enable the evaluation and optimization of complex mechanical driveline systems. It supports the integration of various components such as gears, belts, chains, bearings, etc.
- Adams Flex: the software now enables the incorporation of flexible bodies to improve the accuracy of your models.
- Adams Car: advanced simulation of subsystems and complete vehicles
Application examples
- Aircraft latch or landing gear
- Vehicle steering system
Romax
Electromechanical driveline systems engineering
The simulation platform for electromechanical driveline systems engineering
Features
- Romax Enduro: durability and structural software that enables simulation of electromechanical powertrain durability
- Romax Spectrum: NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) simulation software for the entire powertrain, covering everything from gear and electric machine design to optimization of vehicle sound quality. This enables faster development of high-quality products while reducing the need for physical prototyping.
- Romax Spin: provides advanced bearing simulation within a complete electromechanical system
- Romax Concept: designed for drivetrain design (transmission models to predict service life, efficiency, vibrations, cost, size, etc.)
- Romax Energy: efficiency and thermal software that predicts the efficiency of electromechanical transmissions
- Romax Evolve: electric machine simulation software that enables the design and analysis of electric machine structures
Application examples
- Powertrain (gears, splines)
Elements
Multi-domain modeling tools to accelerate product development
Elements is a multi-domain modeling and analysis tool that enables rapid model creation to test designs, assess performance and accelerate product development. With its intuitive drag-and-drop libraries, it makes it easy to connect components from various domains. Its multi-physics coverage enables the modeling of complex dynamics, including mechanical, electrical, thermal, hydraulic, pneumatic effects, etc., to solve system-level problems.
Features
- Simplified, rapid modeling: intuitive simulations without the need for advanced knowledge
- Comprehensive multi-domain modeling
- Decision support
- Connection via SmartConnect FMU: Elements is compatible with FMI, an industry standard that enables connection to other software and physical hardware, reducing the need for physical prototypes during testing and validation. The feature enables trusted users to be granted access to the FMU
- Customization freedom: Elements is based on Modelica, a powerful open-source modeling language, ensuring full transparency and complete freedom of customization.
Easy5
Simulation of complex systems: hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, electrical and more
Aircraft, vehicle and other complex systems engineering relies on a systems engineering approach, where components and subsystems are tested first before final assembly. Traditional test methods are time-consuming and costly, and industries must contend with increasingly conflicting requirements between innovation, cost reduction and faster time to market. Easy5 facilitates the construction and analysis of dynamic systems by providing a graphical, schematic application. With its libraries of preconfigured components, it enables rapid and accurate assembly of system models, simplifying simulation through an intuitive, hierarchical interface.
Features
- Thermal hydraulics: actuation systems, transmission systems powershift, anti-lock braking systems, landing gear, fuel injection systems, etc.
- Gas dynamics: pneumatics, propulsion, sterilization, air and steam cycles, high-pressure gases, etc.
- Multiphase fluids: refrigeration, air conditioning, climate control, cryogenic piping networks, etc.
- Control systems evaluation of hardware and software: data acquisition sampling frequency, asynchronous communication, etc.
- Electrical systems: AC/DC machines, power electronics, batteries, etc.
- Detailed and accurate modeling of the installation for flight dynamics and many other physical systems