MSC Nastran Optimisation Package

Optimise your designs for performance and efficiency

MSC Nastran Optimisation

Optimise parts in their full assembly

Experience an unprecedented workflow that seamlessly handles complex assemblies even in non-linear environments, ensuring precision and significantly accelerating the topology optimisation process including verified validation 

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Discover seamless workflow integration and optimisation with MSC Nastran SOL 200 neo

Experience a transformation in the realm of optimisation with the unique capabilities of MSC Nastran and SOL 200 neo. Among its cutting- edge advantages, SOL 200 neo offers robust optimisation, taking into account non-linear assembly dynamics. The software rapidly and efficiently optimises a part, factoring in the complete assembly and all relevant FEM elements. 

Uniquely integrating analysis and optimisation within one tool, MSC Nastran's optimisation process benefits significantly from high-speed simulation and extensive automation, resulting in considerable time savings. At the heart of this cohesive process, SOL 200 neo leverages automated adjustments in resolution. It commences with a basic, rough geometry, and incrementally refines the resolution, culminating in a meticulously detailed structural representation. 

Prioritizing component reliability, SOL 200 neo bases its optimisation on critical stress constraints. The stress calculation feature ensures homogeneous stress distribution throughout each part. 

Taking a decisive leap towards manufacturing readiness, SOL 200 neo integrates manufacturing constraints during optimisation. This proactive approach significantly curbs additional rework, enabling a smooth transformation from the design stage to the manufacturing phase, thereby fast-tracking time-to-market and creates designs that are very well castable. 

 

Optimise your designs with powerful features

Increased flexibility: Embracing all essential FEM elements 

Access remarkable flexibility in the ability to utilise all relevant Finite Element Method (FEM) elements when establishing optimisation models. A diverse array of element types can all be incorporated into the optimisation process. 

This diversity and inclusivity of element selection are particularly crucial when dealing with complex assemblies made up of different components. Often, these assemblies have elements interacting in varied ways translating to a diverse and comprehensive topology. SOL 200 neo ensures every intricate detail of these varied elements is taken into account for the optimisation process. 
FEM elements

Streamlined model preparation with BDF file input 

Utilising the legacy BDF file input for the optimisation workflow brings a streamlined, more efficient practice to your model preparation process. This capability allows you to directly build upon already existing BDF files as a starting point when configuring your model. 

One of the standout benefits of this feature is that it eliminates the need for time-consuming, manual conversion of your analysis model to an optimisation model. This not only saves invaluable time but also reduces the risk of potential errors that can occur during manual conversion.
BDF file input

Automated analysis with direct validation 

Streamline the optimisation workflow with a direct validation by industry-leading MSC Nastran platform. 

Subsequent to the optimisation, the new geometry immediately undergoes analysis, significantly accelerating the workflow and reducing the risk of manual errors. This strategy ensures that the optimised designs blend with real-world manufacturing needs, ensuring practicality alongside precision. 

Ensure the designs fully meet the requirements and constraints while enabling faster, more sustainable results. 
Direct validation

One click to CAD: Simplifying optimisation 

With the support of MSC Apex a seamless transition from an optimised geometry to a CAD-based format with just a single click is possible. 

This smooth process not only amplifies the efficiency of design-to-manufacturing workflows but also significantly minimises the manual efforts traditionally associated with transitioning between optimisation and CAD software. 

Further enhancing this seamless transition is the inclusion of parametric interfaces for Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) bridging the gap between theoretical design optimisation and practical manufacturing feasibility. 
Direct output

Mastering non-linear challenges: Advanced approach

Our topology optimisation truly stands out in its capability to execute complex design optimisation, even under challenging non-linear conditions. It tackles non-linearities that emerge from, for example, intricate contact definitions that could significantly influence the design outcome. The solution ensures these factors are dutifully considered and incorporated into the optimisation process, thereby delivering robust and practical solutions. 

Thanks to its robust computational algorithms and flexible data handling, the tool can work with complex geometries and detailed assemblies without sacrificing precision.
Non-linear scenarios

Intricate casting design constraints 

Create designs made for casting by harnessing the optimisation's powerful casting design feature. Explore close-to-production readiness geometries that exhibit production critical constraints such as precise draft angles and varied draw directions, focusing on maintaining lightweight attributes. With the ability to generate designs with such intricate details, this feature significantly reduces the time and effort typically associated with fine-tuning and adjustments in later stages of the design process. 

In essence, the casting design feature elevates the design process. It ensures that optimised designs not only meets performance specifications, but also aligns with manufacturing requirements. 
Modal optimisation

Innovative technology for innovative designs

Use of topology optimisation early in the development cycle helps determine optimal distribution of material in the designs given design space, loads and boundary conditions.

The typical challenge with topology optimisation - a large number of voids and of smaller members, as well as design proposals that are difficult or impossible to manufacture - are overcome with our solution: By providing user control over the complexity of the design including minimum member constraint. And giving features at hand such as multiple manufacturing and symmetry constraints which also help to obtain solutions that ensure manufacturability.

 

Discover seamless workflow integration and optimisation

Embark on a journey through the world of streamlined assembly modelling and improvement with our new optimisation tech. Familiarise yourself with a unique workflow that effortlessly manages intricate assemblies, even in non-linear contexts, guaranteeing precision while greatly hastening the process of topology optimisation, inclusive of verified validation. Join us in discovering this cutting-edge method for design and analysis.

 

At a glance

  • Increase profitability - Our advanced tools reduce the time taken from design to production, increasing return on investment
  • Optimise design efficiency - Best in class validation software coupled with fast and distinct geometry creating optimisation algorithm
  • Fast - Reduce the need for extensive manual adjustments, saving crucial time and resources
  • Easy to use - The workflow is entirely based on BDF file data, eliminating complex manual data processing needs
  • Unmatched Output Quality - Our unique ability to provide high-quality, distinct geometry as direct output minimises the need for manual adjustments post-optimisation

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