Overcoming the Barriers Imposed by Geometry - Introduction of SpaceClaim - Ichiro Kawabata, SpaceClaim Japan K.K.

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1 Overcoming the Barriers Imposed by Geometry - Introduction of SpaceClaim - Ichiro Kawabata, SpaceClaim Japan K.K.

2 About SpaceClaim Multi-Purpose Modeler Create New Models or Import, Repair and Edit files Works with any CAD data Exceptionally easy to learn and inexpensive to deploy SpaceClaim is the best tool for many engineering tasks Lowest TCO in the history of 3D Another Tool in your toolbox Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 2

3 How does SpaceClaim do it? It s all about the user interface Simple and easy-to-understand tools Fast and immediate feedback No need to understand model history Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 3

4 Where are customers using SpaceClaim Design 2D Replacement, Brainstorming, Concept Modeling, Simulation Driven Design CAE Model Preparation, Simplification and Design Optimization Manufacturing Fixtures, Tooling, Process Optimization Bid Modeling Real-Time Collaboration, 3D Specifications, faster quotes Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 4

5 SpaceClaim Corporation Founded in late 2005 by industry leaders Founders at leading CAD companies PTC and SolidWorks Headquartered in the USA, with regional offices in Japan, UK, Germany, France and Denmark >150 OEM and reseller partners around the world Software translated into 13 languages May, 2014 acquired by ANSYS, Inc. Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 5

6 Selected Corporate Customers Toyota Motor Corporation We can create and modify 3D models in SpaceClaim with a speed not achievable in other software tools. Borg Warner Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 6

7 CAE - BorgWarner Tier 1 automotive supplier Analysis team had no access to 3D modeling tools Company uses at least three major CAD systems to work with suppliers CAE users are CAE experts Need to change designs in ways that conflict with modeling intent SpaceClaim lets CAE team make the changes they need, including prep for analysis in ANSYS Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 7

8 CAE - Kranunion Uses SpaceClaim to prepare data for simulation in ANSYS Combines data from SolidWorks and other CAD, CAE, and 2D It used to take us a good two days to prepare a geometry for simulation from the bottom up with key points, lines and surfaces to the final model. Today, it takes around an hour and a half to import the 3D model and prepare it in SpaceClaim. Reimar Herrschuh, Calculation Engineer Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 8

9 CAE - SENZ Umbrellas Make umbrellas that don t invert in heavy wind Outsource detailed design to manufacturing partner in China They design the rough shape Manufacturer sends them prototype of manufactured part They approve and go into production They never see or care about the CAD files! SpaceClaim does the job perfectly for the concept phase. Gerwin Hoogendoorn, CEO Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 9

10 CAE - Engrana Simulation preparation challenge Preparing customer-supplied geometries for analysis Using SpaceClaim for design optimization Incorporating SpaceClaim into the workflow at ENGRANA I especially appreciate the intuitive nature of SpaceClaim. The tool figures out what I want to do before I tell it SpaceClaim almost reads my mind. Bill Wangard, Ph.D. Founder Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 10

11 CAE and Modeling Mesh Data Automotive Global automotive OEM needed to reverse engineer the structural qualities of competitive chassis components Only shell (thin-walled) elements required Previous process took three weeks in Altair Hyperworks Goal: create geometry in one week in SpaceClaim CAD-experienced contractor used SpaceClaim In two weeks, learned SpaceClaim and created the geometry Scan data > STL model > Solid model > Catia Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 11

12 Automotive All engineers train CatiaV5 long time (a few weeks). Type A: Many engineers use CatiaV5. (45%) Type B: Some engineers previously used CatiaV5. (Currently not) (25%) Type C: Some engineers cannot use CatiaV5. Asked another engineers modeling (30%) After 1 day training of SpaceClaim Type A: use CatiaV5, also SpaceClaim Type B: use SpaceClaim Type C: use SpaceClaim Especially, CAE engineers propose their ideas to Designer. Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 12

13 Low TCO, Compelling ROI SpaceClaim advantages: Immediate productivity Reduced training cuts cost > 50% >70% of users report no need for classroom training Typical reported payback period for $4k purchase is approx. 2 months Average reported productivity gain is 5.8x "We've been using SpaceClaim for about 17 months and have more than recouped our investment in time saved, error reduction, and faster time-to-market. SpaceClaim is extremely easy to learn. Even our intern, without training, can be productive in just two weeks. You can't beat that. - Michael Lieblich, FAA Designated Engineering Representative, AeroNautique Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 13

14 SC2014 new features Performance 30% faster model load & multi-threaded import Pinned reference geometry: points, axes, planes that update with model changes to position and shape Dynamic interference UI changes/new tools: Insert tab, Measurement, power selection of curves/std features Excel plugin for equation-linked driving dimensions Pinned points and axes Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 14

15 SC2014 new features (CAE) Surface simplification tool Driving dimensions from mass properties Support for baffle geometry via new Shared Topology merge option Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 15

16 ANSYS 15.0 Support for Non-manifold Surface Topology Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 16

17 Summary Engineer benefit from using the best tool for the job Lead in the application of 3D direct modeling to enable product teams to better innovate and collaborate SpaceClaim demonstrates a measurable return on investment Model preparation for simulation, rapid prototyping, and CAM Concept modeling Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 17

18 Thank You SpaceClaim direct editing is really the way to go for most solid modeling chores. I truly believe it is the future. I say this as SolidWorks s seventh customer (user since 1995). I love the streamlined approach to tools that is based on the notion of moving and push/pull commands - Jeff Sand, Senior Design Officer, BRD MOTORCYCLES Monday, October 06, Automotive Simulation World Congress 18