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Overview Preface Altair's MotionSolve is a powerful software tool for simulating and analyzing vehicle dynamics and performance. The Vehicle Tools Extension allows the User to easily assemble common vehicle platforms and simulate a wide range of vehicle events and maneuvers, such as lane changes, hill climbs, handling…
Preface Altair's MotionSolve is a powerful software tool for simulating and analyzing vehicle dynamics and performance. The Vehicle Tools Extension allows the User to easily assemble common vehicle platforms and simulate a wide range of vehicle events and maneuvers, such as lane changes, hill climbs, handling tests, and…
Overview This example script showcases how to set up a structural model and use the OptiStruct solver to perform a linear static analysis. Pre-Requisite Inspire v2024 Usage/Installation Instructions 1. Download the file to a working directory 2. Open script and run within Inspire IPython console (OR) Run from command-line…
Overview CHALLENGE Assessing wheel loader components and their performance under real-world load cases involving a comprehensive model incorporating flexible bodies and hydraulic actuators within a co-simulation framework. PREFACE A standalone model built using a specific simulation tool holds good for understanding the…
Overview PREFACE Physical vehicle testing is expensive and resource intensive. Vehicle modeling and simulation provide an efficient alternative which can be implemented earlier in the design cycle to understand a vehicle’s dynamics. Multibody dynamics software such as Altair MotionSolve allows users to set up and analyze a…
Overview INTRODUCTION Applying multibody dynamics simulation to the design of robotic arms can offer several advantages. MBD can provide a comprehensive understanding of a robotic arm’s kinematics and dynamics. Adjusting link lengths, joint types, or actuator parameters is quick and easy which allows engineers to test and…
Overview INTRODUCTION Increasing payload capacity, reach, and precision are driving businesses to implement robotic arm to increase output and save money. However, as robotic arms by companies like ACROME, FANUC, and KUKA are applied in numerous fields, the risk to human safety increases. Researchers and engineers are…
Overview INTRODUCTION Planetary gearboxes are useful for their compact design, high torque density, and efficiency. They distribute load across multiple gears, enhancing reliability and durability while reducing maintenance. Modular construction allows flexibility in gear ratios, accommodating specific operational needs.…
Overview INTRODUCTION The excavator is a staple of construction equipment seen on construction sites around the world. The simulation of heavy machinery, like the excavator, is crucial for optimizing design and improving performance. Utilizing multibody dynamics (MBD) software, engineers can analyze the mechanical systems…
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