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Enabling GPU for PhysicsAI 2025.1 version on a Linux machine Hello PhysicsAI users, When using PhysicsAI 2025.1 version on a Linux machine, cuDNN 8.9.7 version needs to be installed on the machine. CUDA Toolkit 11.8 version remains the same. If cuDNN 8.7 version is used along with CUDA Toolkit 11.8 on a Linux machine for…
This post presents an Altair Radioss solution to simulating hypervelocity impacts on composite laminate. It is based on Meso-scale modeling of hypervelocity impact damage in composite laminates from Aleksandr Cherniaev & Igor Telichev, published in Composites Part B: Engineering, volume 74 (June 2015) [1]. Figure 1: Bullet…
Plastic gears are widely used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications due to their cost-effectiveness, low weight, corrosion resistance, and quiet operation. In the automotive industry, plastic gears can be found in critical subsystems such as windshield wiper mechanisms, seat adjusters, electric window…
The goal of this article is to demonstrate how to use Altair OptiStruct explicit capabilities to perform a rollover protective structure (ROPS) analysis. In the attached presentation, users can find the model details and results. This article includes: A ready-to-use Altair OptiStruct model Altair HyperMesh v2025.1 Altair…
We recently released a new eLearning course, Feasibility Analysis and Nesting with Inspire Form. Explore feasibility analysis for forming with automated blank fit and nesting processes. Build the skills needed to apply Inspire Form effectively and enhance your forming simulations. Learn about Feasibility Analysis and…
We recently released a new eLearning course, Polymer Extrusion Analysis with Inspire. Explore the core processes used in the polymer extrusion industry. Learn how to use Inspire Extrude to perform polymer extrusion simulations, including tool deflection and calibration. Learn about Polymer Extrusion Analysis, at your own…
Authors: Ambrish Singh and Spyridon Mallios 1.0 Introduction A Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulation can provide critical insights into the behavior of granular media subjected to various environmental, process, and operating conditions. However, prior to modeling process of interest, ensuring that the DEM simulation…
PSIM is a powerful simulation tool for power electronics, known for its fast performance. However, when simulating systems with lots of power converters, the overall simulation time can become significantly long. To address this, we are exploring methods to simulate multiple converters more efficiently, including AI…
This article summarizes the updates introduced in Altair Radioss versions 2025 and 2025.1. For complete details, please refer to the attached presentations and the official Altair documentation. Version 2025.1 Altair Radioss v2025.1 Documentation - What's New /DAMP/FREQUENCY_RANGE is a new option that defines constant…
We recently released a new eLearning course, Metal Forming Analysis with Inspire Form. Explore the fundamentals of sheet metal forming simulation using Inspire Form. Learn about different metal forming processes, common failure modes encountered in production, and how to interact with the stamping simulation environment.…
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