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Altair Community Magnetics Chat
Join us for an exciting technical series where we will showcase the new capabilities of High Frequency and Low Frequency tools in Altair. This monthly series is designed to empower industry experts by providing them with insights into the latest features, workflows, and advancements in Altair’s Electromagnetics solutions.…
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Use a result formula as input for a block
Hi all, I want to use the result of the next formula: As the imput of a Sawtooth block, specifically the period parameter: It's possible?
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Twin Activate Fundamentals: Activation Pulses with Integrators
Creating signals that drive a component’s behavior is a fundamental requirement in systems modeling. Very often, a system’s model requires us to set up timers and delays that are triggered by events and reset by other events. Although Twin Activate allows for many alternatives to create signal profiles for activation of a…
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How to Use a DIAC SPICE Model in PSIM Instead of the Built-in Model?
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a project in PSIM that involves using a DIAC. I know that PSIM has a built-in DIAC model, but I’d like to use a custom SPICE model instead to achieve more precise or specific behavior. Here are my questions: How can I replace or bypass the built-in DIAC model and use a SPICE model…
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What is this Buffer doing in Activate?
I follow this website(Tutorial: Computing a Fast Fourier Transform) to build this model and try understand how to make all answer , but only the buffer block I can't understand what it do? Also I already read the help website(Buffer) all detail,I still can't understand it make here.
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CFD Simulations Made Faster Leveraging AI: A Dive Into Industrial Mixers
This article was co-written by Spiros-Foivos Mallios & Georgios Giannakouros. Abstract In this article, we will discuss how to speed up CFD simulations leveraging AI-Enabled Reduced-Order Modeling. More specifically we will focus on the mixing process of an industrial tank. The goal is to enable fast predictions of the…
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Availability of High-Fidelity PMSM and FOC Model Example for System (1D) Modeling
Hi I am working on system (1D) modeling of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) and drive using high-fidelity motor models from Flux and FluxMotor. Specifically, I aim to implement field-oriented control (FOC) for my motor. I have come across a model that resembles what I need as shown below, but I cannot find this…
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Mechatronics : LatchMechanism DigitalTwin demonstrator
Overview: The LatchMechanism model can be used to demonstrate live some of the most valuable milestones in the implementation of a DigitalTwin: Multi-physics system simulation Multi-discipline systems integration Parametric sensitivity DoE & fit Reduced order modeling Interacting with physical world Download attached…
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機械学習と1Dシミュレーションを活用したパワーエレクトロニクス設計
2024年11月28日から29日に広島で開催された1DCAE・MBDシンポジウム2024において、「機械学習と1Dシミュレーションを活用したパワーエレクトロニクス設計（Power Electronics Design Leveraging Machine Learning and 1D Simulation）」というテーマで講演を行いました。 シンポジウム｜1DCAE…
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Aerospace : LandingGear multi-discipline model, actuation and drop test simulation
Overview: The LandingGear model can be used to demonstrate: OptiStruct flexible bodies in MotionSolve Flexible translational joint in MotionSolve Linear analysis, FRFs and CPSDs in MotionSolve Hydraulics actuation in TwinActivate MotionSolve cosimulation in TwinActivate TwinActivate hydraulics actuation in MotionSolve Tire…
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New MD DigitalTwin Driver feature
Overview: The new MD DigitalTwin Driver feature is part of the new "MD_Tools for Compose" extension. MD DigitalTwin Driver intends to enable NEW users (targeting project managers, system and test engineers) to leverage EXISTING advanced multi-discipline models for parametric simulation and related results investigation…
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New MotionSolve interactive plots feature
Overview: The new MotionSolve interactive plots feature is part of the new "MD_Tools for Compose" extension. MotionSolve interactive plots feature enables to easily compare multiple MotionSolve results in either the time or frequency domain (leveraging either FRFs, FFTs, or CPSDs). Pre-Requisite: MD_Tools for Compose and…
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New MD_Tools extension for Compose, TwinActivate and HyperWorks v2024.x
Overview: The new MD_Tools extension is available for Compose, TwinActivate and HyperWorks (both MotionView and HyperMesh clients) v2024.x. MD_Tools extension enables many useful features in the scope of Multi-Discipline System Integration (combined use of CFD, FEA, MBD, 1D-System, CEM modeling and simulation) for the…
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物理シミュレーションとデータ解析で最適化するデジタルツイン / インダストリアルデジタルツインサミット2024講演資料
現代のモノづくりにおける主な課題には、製品の複雑化や、開発および実環境でのテスト期間と予算の制約がある。また、脱炭素社会の実現に向けて、製品の運用条件を最適化することも急務である。アルテアは、これらの課題を解決するために、物理シミュレーション（CAE）とデータ駆動の統計・機械学習を融合させたデジタルツインプラットフォームを提供している。本講演では、ネットワンシステムズ株式会社との協業によるデジタルツインの実践と、同社のInnovation Showcaseで展示されるロボットアームへの適用事例を取り上げ、その成果と可能性について紹介する。 インダストリアルデジタルツインサミット 2024 2024年8月2日（金）9:30～18:00…
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Adding a control system to a mechanical model
I have this Linkage: I would like the linkage pointed out to act as a cylinder. In the position it currently is, the cylinder should be fully compressed, and it should push outwords: Currently, I have it as a prismatic joint but I need a cylinder to move it back and forth, I tried using the hydraulic blocks with a simple…
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Automate Iterative Altair Twin Activate Simulations
When running system simulations in Altair Twin Activate, it’s often useful to run multiple simulations, whether it’s for validating a system’s response to different phenomena, to perform statistical analysis or just to get a better grasp of how a parameter affects the overall response of a system. This small demo shows the…
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Making a Simple Mechanical Model on Altair Activate with Joints & Body Parts
Hello Everyone, I am trying to make a simple mechanical Model of the following diagram with the joints and body feature in Altair Activate. I am very new to this and am struggling alot. Here is what I would like to create: Here is what I have so far: I am having trouble figuring out the cylinder actuation. If someone can…
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Crankshaft and Connecting Rod Validation for a V6 Hybrid Power Unit in MotionSolve and Twin Activate
Overview Introduction Hybrid vehicles serve as a bridge between the long-range, reliable internal combustion engine and the efficient, environmentally friendly electric motor. While adopting many strengths of both, hybrid vehicles also create new challenges. These hybrid power units must be validated to ensure performance…
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Pump Characteristic Graph
Good morning All, I wanted to consult with you my way of my simplified thinking and if it is somehow correct- in terms of analyzing hydraulic system characteristics in Activate 2024. First of all- the main goal of the model is to be able to test quickly some different pump types and their configuration, together with…
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Wheel Loader Simulation using MotionSolve and Activate
Overview This is a co-simulation example of a wheel loader model using MotionView / MotionSolve along with Activate. The simulation: * Models the dynamic effect on the wheel loader during operation * Connects a hydraulics model in Activate with mechanical model in MotionSolve * Predicts the stress in Boom, Connecting Rod…
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System Modelling Troubles
Hi all, I am trying to use altair activate to model a system that takes in a signal to control hydraulic valves. The valves aren't the problem but actually building the system is causing me troubles. The system must take the signal and give two different outputs in a sequence that ideally is done using gains. I can figure…
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Wheel Loader Simulation with romAI
Overview System simulation can support the design process by estimating the loads and stresses on critical components ensuring the desired performance. Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) help us to speed-up the study by replacing the DEM system with a more time efficient but still accurate Reduced-Order Model? In this demo…
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ATCx Digital Twin - October 17, 2024
Altair's ATCx Digital Twin on October 17, 2024, is a virtual global event focused on exploring the latest advancements in digital twin technology. Attendees will learn how to harness simulation, AI, and data analytics to optimize product design, development, and operations across industries like manufacturing, heavy…
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Optimizing Washing Machine Control with Power Electronics and Multi-Body Dynamics Integration
Holistic System Level Approach We've all experienced a washing machine vibrating, sometimes even "walking" across the floor as if it was a living thing. In this blog, we'll explore how you can identify and possibly mitigate these annoying vibrations when designing such systems with Altair tools. [click play to watch] This…
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State space model not converging
Hi, What are the common reasons that a state space model doesn't get solved or take too long to solve? Attached is a state space model using oml function.
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Modelling Valves That Aren't in the Software
I am trying to model a system that contains a complex valve system and I cannot find a valve that looks like the one in my schematic (shown below). I was wondering how much it would matter using a similar valve rather than the identical one. In addition to this, I am looking to control the flow of this valve using a…