They envision a systems engineering approach, where the physical design is derived or synthesized from its performance and other requirements.

Leading thinkers focus on the idea that the geometry of a product design should be a result of the design process, not a starting point. Particularly as simulation drives into the early part of the product development process, to help select product concepts and to define product architecture, the tools must be simpler, faster, and more capable to support critical product decisions that cross multiple disciplines. The organic shapes generated with this technology are functional and often aesthetically appealingĪs the revolution in digital product definition continues, strong forces are seeking to democratize the tools that are employed, to make them easier to use and accessible to a wider audience.

SolidThinking Inspire is finding applications in industries beyond automotive and aerospace, including architecture and industrial design SolidThinking Inspire is a purpose-built topology optimization tool that can be used by design engineers up front in the product development processĬustomers report that topology optimization results in first-time capable designs and eliminates iterative redesigns to meet performance requirements Topology optimization generates efficient lightweight structures that meet performance requirements for weight, stiffness, and strengthĪltair, the parent company of solidThinking, pioneered the commercial availability of topology optimization with OptiStruct

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