Simulation
The simulation of any mechanical phenomenon is our specialty and passion at Virtualitica. We provide highly sophisticated FEM simulations ranging from simple mesh generation and defining static problems, to stochastic dynamic response testing and thermomechanical fatigue evaluation. Our goal is to solve the toughest mechanical issues while effectively reducing costs; meeting time-to-market and product quality targets.
Why do we simulate?
Save time and money
Prototyping in the virtual world is faster, more flexible, and significantly cheaper than physical testing. In past projects, our virtual analyses have proven to be up to 90% more cost-effective than real-world tests. While simulation also has its costs which are not included in the statistics, in most cases simulation prices remain far more economical than physical measurement or repeated trial-and-error testing.
Measure the immeasurable
Have you ever faced a situation where your product underperformed under certain conditions, even though the root cause was known – yet measurements couldn’t explain the failure? Using simulation, you can visualize and quantify internal processes that physical instruments simply cannot capture. For example, virtual simulation allows you to determine plastic deformation or thermal distresses inside a component – allowing you to get to know your product better and revealing what’s really going on inside.
Find the optimum
Simulation-based optimization makes it possible to design structures that fully meet functional requirements while minimizing weight, material use, or unit cost. By exploring infinite design variations in a virtual environment, you can create lighter, stronger, and way cheaper structures – outperforming your competitors. In the virtual world, there are no physical constraints; and this freedom empowers engineers to explore, innovate, and achieve the best-in-class designs through simulation-driven optimization.
When do we simulate?
During the design phase
Component design without simulation is like running a marathon without running shoes – it’s possible, but slower and far more painful. Through engineering simulation, we can predict the behavior and durability of a product under expected loads throughout its entire lifecycle – without the need for costly prototypes. By identifying design flaws early and optimizing parts’ structure from the start, simulations help engineers avoid costly dead ends. When applied from the earliest, even conceptual stages, simulation-driven design can significantly reduce development costs and accelerate innovation.
Replacing Physical Tests
To ensure quality and safety, every prototype or production component must undergo extensive testing – vibration tests, crash tests, heat load tests, pressure tests, cyclic fatigue tests, etc. Conducting these experiments in reality is time-consuming, expensive, and resource-intensive. Virtualitica provides state-of-the-art virtual testing technologies that replicate physical experiments in a digital environment — saving your business both time and money. Not only does virtual testing make expensive prototypes redundant, but also, in many cases, it is more predictive than physical testing; revealing not only where and when a failure will occur, but also why. By leveraging CAD models and digital prototypes, we can evaluate real-world behavior long before production begins – eliminating the need for costly trials.
Exploring root causes
Some engineering problems may seem utterly inexplicable. With simulations, we can uncover the underlying mechanisms behind technical phenomena and pinpoint the root cause of abnormal behavior—paving the way to effective solutions. Unexplained manufacturing defects, leaks, operational anomalies? Simulation reveals the why behind the problem – and provides a clear path to resolution.