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MSC Apex Diamond Python Smart Midsurface™ Speeds Modeling to Validation up to 10X
MSC
Software Corporation today announced a new release of MSC
Apex, the company's 'award
winning' next generation Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) platform.
The MSC
Apex Diamond Python release introduces:
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The fourth release of MSC (News - Alert) Apex Modeler - a CAE Specific direct
modeling and meshing solution that streamlines CAD clean-up,
simplification, and meshing workflow. New in this release is Smart
Midsurface™ technology - a new workflow to expedite the creation of
finite element models for thin structures composed of metals,
plastics, and composites
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The second release of MSC Apex (News - Alert) Structures - an add-on to MSC
Apex Modeler which expands MSC Apex to a fully integrated and
generative structural analysis solution
MSC Apex was recently recognized as a 2015
R&D 100 Award Finalist. The new release shortens the time to
create and update Finite Element analyis models, enabling engineers to
rapidly optimize strength and improve the performance of product designs
within an easy to use, and easy to learn simulation environment.
New in MSC Apex Modeler:
The new Smart Midsurface™ technology in MSC Apex Modeler includes:
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Incremental Midsurface Workflow
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New semi-automatic, incremental workflow to create midsurface
geometry and capable of expediting the process up to 10x. The
incremental midsurface workflow involves the creation and
pre-configuration of pairs that act as guides for subsequent
midsurface extraction and creation.
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Midsurface Extraction Methods
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New midsurface extraction methods are available for a larger range
of thin structures composed of injection molded plastics, metals,
and composite materials. Midsurfaces may now be extracted for
variable thickness sections, whether they are tapered, curved,
symmetric or asymmetric.
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Rapid Development of Simulation Model Definitions
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The process of meshing midsurface geometry and defining material
and section properties was a key focus of this release. New
features enable analysts to rapidly construct surface and solid
element meshes, now supporting hex meshing and mesh seed point
constraints. MSC Apex can also automatically map hundreds of 3D
geometry thickness and offset onto shell element properties in
seconds and has been documented to be up to 24x faster than manual
methods. This capability has been expanded to support thin
sections that are non-uniform and further expands the scope of
designs that can be modeled.
New in MSC Apex Structures:
MSC Apex Structures offers users a fully integrated simulation
environment for structural analysis.
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Regenerative Analysis Readiness has been enhanced so that analysis
readiness checks are now done automatically as users work on their
model. Any change in the mesh, the loads, boundary conditions, or
thickness properties will automatically regenerate analysis readiness
results. This reduces trial and error and speeds up the 'modeling to
validation' process so that users can make faster decisions during
virtual testing.
To learn more about MSC Apex Diamond Python, please watch the new
release webinar at http://bit.ly/1McZnff
Request a free trial of MSC Apex at www.mscapex.com
About MSC Software
MSC Software is one of the ten original software companies and a global
leader in helping product manufacturers to advance their engineering
methods with simulation software and services. As a trusted partner, MSC
Software helps companies improve quality, save time, and reduce
costs associated with design and test of manufactured products. Academic
institutions, researchers, and students employ MSC's technology to
expand individual knowledge as well as expand the horizon of simulation.
MSC Software employs 1,100 professionals in 20 countries. For additional
information about MSC Software's products and services, please visit: www.mscsoftware.com
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