For decades, advanced simulation technology has been at the core of engineering, revolutionizing how industries everywhere design and produce. As innovation continues to be powered by data, businesses are finding that trusted and precise modeling is more important than ever. In this digital transformation, COMSOL is a clear standout as the best multiphysics software. Through their simulation application development environment, COMSOL provides their customers the tools needed to develop specialized applications that improve decision making, increase productivity and streamline operations.
The demand for the specialized know how that simulation software requires is crucial, as proper implementation can have a tremendous positive effect on a company’s bottom line. It’s time for more organizations to take the plunge into simulation technology. Further, they use it to predict and monitor conditions on the factory floor and optimize conditions in real-time.
The Legacy of Simulation in Engineering
We know from our past experience that simulation has been an especially important part of engineering for the last three decades. By virtually recreating the complexities of the real world, it empowers engineers to test and refine their designs before they ever hit the ground. This process is especially important in fields like manufacturing, where the cost of mistakes can be massive.
COMSOL’s multiphysics simulation software provides the powerful, flexible environment engineers and scientists need to easily create application-specific simulations. The software gives users the ability to bring together complex physical phenomena into one cohesive model for detailed analysis and design validation. Our customers leverage these simulations to accelerate product development. Their work makes sure that our systems work as efficiently as possible in all conditions.
Additionally, the delivery of custom applications via COMSOL’s platform has transformed the way an entire organization engages with simulation technology. By doing so, companies can develop proprietary applications tailored precisely to their day-to-day business needs, simplifying operations and increasing productivity.
The Role of Simulation Apps in Modern Industry
The use of simulation apps has introduced an unprecedented level of sophistication to the manufacturing industry. Factory conditions are influenced by numerous factors. These are external climate conditions, the fleet size in use, and their placement. By accurately modeling these parameters, organizations can develop meaningful and actionable insights to help optimize their production process.
One recent success story comes from a major power transmission and distribution company that launched an employee-targeted simulation app about four years back. This new app has allowed their engineers to visualize grid performance in real time and proactively predict and identify significant problems before they become catastrophic. That kind of foresight goes a long way to avoiding outages and keeping the lights on.
R&D engineers became the real winners from adopting finite element analysis (FEA) software to design key components, such as transformers. By simulating multiple design scenarios, they can rigorously evaluate performance across a wide range of conditions, minimizing risk from physical prototypes.
“The best laid plans of mice and men can still go wrong.” – Author Unknown
We know this old saying to be true in the engineering business. No amount of detailed planning and simulations can prepare you for unexpected challenges that may occur. With strong simulation capabilities, agencies can more effectively predict these complications early and adjust their plans to suit.
Enhancing Decision-Making through Simulation
By taking into consideration the messy realities of the real world, simulation apps help users better understand scenarios and outcomes, enabling them to make more informed decisions. By unifying data across disparate applications, these apps deliver holistic insights that enable businesses to streamline factory operations.
As one case-in-point, one of their own factories was successfully modeled using COMSOL’s powerful simulation capabilities. This hands-on experience provided them with insights into how various factors drive production from the combined effects within their shop floor. This gave them the foundation to really make changes that massively improved efficiency and minimized downtime.
Furthermore, agencies can model various scenarios. This enables them to innovate with new operational strategies without having to pay the price of trial and error in the real world. This predictive capability is quickly becoming the requirement to remain competitive in today’s rapidly changing market.
With the widespread adoption of these innovative technologies by various industries, the industry will need to train a new workforce expert in complex simulation software. Education and training will be key to making sure teams are set up to make the most of these powerful new tools.
