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📅August Community Roundup +Exciting Announcements 📢
Hi Everyone, Sorry for the delay on our August roundup! Its been a busy month, but we didn't want to miss highlighting all the great activity in our community. 📢Introducing the Altair RISE Program Get ready for something special! Our RISE Program(Recognition for Innovation, Solutions & Expertise) officially launched in…
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Definition of rotor position deg in FMU blocks
Hello, I have exported an FMU block from Flux Motor with rotor angle dependency set. Then when inserting the FMU block into my simulation software I have for example 3 inputs Jd_A_, Jq_A_, and Rotor_position_deg_ This is a common input for a variety of parameters like Torque, QFlux, DDynInductance, etc… The outputs values…
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Hyper study - stuck in task evaluation
hi all, I am working optimizing an IPM motor designed from Fluxmotor. In the process of task evaluation, i get my write, execute and extract to be running succesfully but after a number of runs,- some times after 92% or 20% in the process of evaluation, the system gets stuck and there is no progress in the evaluation hence…
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PSIMとHyperStudyによるeDrive効率マップの高速生成
このセッションでは、Altair PSIMとAltair Fluxのシームレスな連携を活かし、インバータレベルおよびシステムレベルでの効率マップ作成プロセスを、エンドツーエンドでご紹介します。さらに、すべての動作ポイントを確実に網羅するための戦略やヒントも解説します。 PSIMは、パワーエレクトロニクス分野においてその高速性と堅牢性で知られており、複数のe-Drive動作ポイントを定常状態までシミュレーションする際に非常に有効です。しかし、私たちはそれだけでは終わりません。さらに強力なツールも活用可能です。 設計空間探索と最適化ツールであるAltair…
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FluxMotor Student Edition Freezes at Splash Screen (Flux Works Perfectly)
Hello Altair Community, I'm hoping for some help with a launch issue for the Student Edition of FluxMotor 2025.1. When I run FluxMotor, the splash screen appears and stays there. The process is running in the Task Manager with very low CPU/Memory usage, but the main application window never opens. I have to use the Task…
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is there a course on "FluxMotor" and will u add axial flux motor type in the software ?
hi everyone , i am master 1 student in electrical enginnering with specialty in electrical machines , i want to learn "FluxMotor" to design an axial flux motor , i checked in the leaning section i found only live sessions scheduled, there is no embedded course or full course on "FluxMotor" , so i am asking is it only in…
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Generating Efficiency Contour Maps for e-Drives Using PSIM and Python
Introduction PSIM is widely used for generating e-drive efficiency maps due to its speed and reliability in such applications. So far, we have discussed automating such simulations with HyperStudy: Fast-Track eDrive Efficiency Maps in PSIM | Webinar June 2025 While tools like HyperStudy offer code-free automation, Python…
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Generating Valid Torque-Speed Points for PSIM Efficiency Maps with Python
Introduction Efficiency map generation is common with PSIM, with users worldwide leveraging its speed and robustness to automate power electronics simulations and achieve consistent, reliable results. This webinar walks you through the process of generating an efficiency map for a motor drive using PSIM and HyperStudy:…
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Fluxmotor Motor Comparator
Hello there, How can I select the features (design or performance) which I can use to compare the motors in the Comparator? I need to compare more/other things than are the default in the Fluxmotor Motor Comparator
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Magnet segmentation in Fluxmotor
Hi, I would like to segment magnets in a surface mounted permanent magnet machines in Fluxmotor. But I cannot seem to find a 'Magnet type' to do so. I also need flexibility in terms of how many segments I need to make. How can I achieve this in Fluxmotor? Thanks in advance, Faisal
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End winding inductance: analytical equation
Hi, I'm going to work on a parametric model in Flux 2D, and I need to model the end winding inductance. Is it possible to access the equation used in FluxMotor to calculate the end winding inductance? Alternatively, does anyone know an analytical expression to estimate the end winding inductance for lap (embricated) and…
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FluxMotor Part Creation from SimLab Sketcher
In this tutorial, learn how to create motor parts in FluxMotor using sketches directly from SimLab Sketcher. This process is ideal for customizing components like rotor bars, stator slots, end caps, and housings with precision and flexibility—accelerating motor development with multiphysics integration.…
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THERMAL ANALYSIS UNDER FLUXMOTOR
Hi everyone, I've started recently to work under Fluxmotor and particularly on the thermal analysis of pm machines. I've some issues to understand the obtained results. In fact, the machine i studied is a classical in-runner pm machine with a natural convection cooling. i've launched a steady state simulation and i…
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Exciting Update! New Sessions added to the Community Magnetic Chat Series
We added 8 more sessions to our ongoing Community Magnetic Chat Series. 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. Throughout the series attendees will have the opportunity to learn…
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Altair FluxMotor 2023.1license is error
When I opened Altair FluxMotor it appears like this, I found out that the license is expired. So, how can I do. Do I need to contact anyone or When Altair will provide me a new license?
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Issues with Salient Pole SM Model
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FluxMotor export LUD file to PSIM
Hello Recently I export LUD file from FluxMotor.(Export format: MAT-PSIM-Activate) I use this file in PSIM (PMSMFluxMotor) units and get this wrong message "Can not find GRAPH_output axis : LOSS_IRON in Graph file". If anyone know how to solve this, please kindly tell me. Regards.
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Issue with 6-Phase, 12-Slot Motor in Motor Factory – Cannot Proceed Due to Bundle Error
I'm facing an issue with Motor Factory in Altair Flux Motor. I am trying to configure a 6-phase (2x3), 12-slot machine with concentrated windings (which I’ve already designed and verified experimentally and in simulation), but Motor Factory does not allow me to proceed beyond a certain point. As soon as I select this…
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Excessive Torque Ripple While Using a Flux/FluxMotor PMSM Model in PSIM
Are you using PSIM v2025.0 or earlier and face this strange torque ripple effect from the Flux or FluxMotor model? This is attributed to the fact that the .mat file contains a non zero initial angle. The .mat uses the mechanical rotor angle and you can be found the rotor angle if you open it. However, PSIM v2025 or earlier…
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Difference between Altair Flux & Flux Motor?
Hi all, I recently came across Altair’s suite of products related to motor design and development, specifically Altair Flux and FluxMotor. I would like to understand the key differences between these two tools, and in what scenarios each one is best suited for use. Are there any specific criteria or guidelines for choosing…
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AI-Driven Electric Motor Design: Reduced Order Modeling & Geometry Optimization
https://us.v-cdn.net/6038102/uploads/YENM59AEB4C5/ai-tutorial-pdf.pdf 🧭 Overview As electrification accelerates, the need for fast, accurate, and scalable electric motor design becomes critical. Traditional modeling methods like Finite Element Analysis (FEA), while accurate, are time-consuming and computationally…
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Fast-Track eDrive Efficiency Maps in PSIM | Webinar June 2025
Fast Track eDrive Efficiency Maps in PSIM This webinar walks through an end-to-end process for generating efficiency maps in PSIM - both at the inverter level and system level - by leveraging its seamless connection with Altair Flux. We'll also cover strategies and tips for making sure all operating points are hit…
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Motor Duty Cycle and Temperature Limit for the Efficiency Map test of PMSM
In this tutorial, we walk you through how to define the motor duty cycle and apply temperature limits for generating the efficiency map of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (PMSM) using Altair FluxMotor.You’ll learn how to set up realistic operating conditions to get accurate and meaningful efficiency results across…
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SMPM Polyphase Machine Modeling in Altair Flux and FluxMotor
In this video, we demonstrate how to model and analyze a Synchronous Machine Permanent Magnet (SMPM) polyphase machine using Altair Flux and FluxMotor. Learn how to seamlessly combine motor design and high-fidelity multiphysics simulation to evaluate performance, efficiency, and electromagnetic behavior.…
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Winding Modeling and Efficient Computation Methods to Compute Stator AC Joule Losses in FluxMotor
In this video, we demonstrate how refined a motor model can be and how to model losses both quickly and accurately using Altair FluxMotor. Learn the best practices for achieving precise motor simulations and optimizing loss calculations to enhance the performance and efficiency of your designs.…
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Wound Field Synchronous Machine in Altair FluxMotor
In this video, we demonstrate how to model a Wound Field Synchronous Motor and run efficiency maps. Learn how to model both motor and generator modes and export your motor to other Altair tools for comprehensive analysis. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ffDua5x4O08?si=Bb3mjze7tolsfaCO
