Design, optimize and validate with convergent modeling and topology optimization software

Convergent modeling and topology optimization removes barriers to swift innovation

Innovate with speed while confidently incorporating new materials and manufacturing methods. Scanning an existing part generates a preliminary 3D CAD mesh quickly as a baseline for a new design using the convergent modeling approach. Then, coupled with topology optimization, users can rapidly iterate to explore weight and material reduction without sacrificing the part's integrity, strength, and performance requirements.

One ecosystem to design, test, and build

Optimizing parts does not necessarily make their manufacture more complex, especially when using additive manufacturing. In many cases, creating a single assembly from what would have previously required several parts and components can be game-changing for companies. However, to get the most efficient and effective use of additive manufacturing means remaining in the same ecosystem used to design the product and eliminating translators and other intermediary steps.

Another emerging approach to reducing weight while maintaining structural durability is the use of composites. However, the potential for weight reduction using these blends of materials is far from being maximized. Many companies use manual methods for composite layup and trimming, often leading to significant waste and expensive rework. With Xcelerator's composite-specific capabilities integrated into the CAD and simulation environments, the design and manufacture of composite parts and assemblies are enhanced, optimized, and streamlined.

To see how the end-to-end continuity of working in the open Xcelerator environment enables companies to innovate, validate and build the highest performing products with unsurpassed speed and the flexibility to implement new methods and materials.

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