Modelon Impact for systems simulations released.
Today Modelon, the system modeling and simulation software company, announced the release of Modelon Impact for the public Cloud. The goal of the new cloud offering, a part of their 2022.2 release cycle, is to improve the productivity and scalability of systems simulations without the added hassle of additional IT resources. A version of the software is also available for private and on-premise Clouds.
Modelon Impact is a systems simulation platform for the modeling and optimization of complex and industrial systems. The new release has a browser-based interface which means that it can run on almost anything with an internet connection without the need of installations.
It also enables teams to better share and collaborate on the software from one location. The goal here is to increase the decision-making process as everyone works from a single source of truth.
Engineers can model their systems from scratch or start from a library of templates within the software. From there, the team customizes the model so the final simulations are representative of their design, development, digital twin and other system simulation needs.
Another added tool in the release is App Mode, using this tool engineers can share locked models with customizable parameters, visualizations, widgets and plots. With these simulation apps, others can evaluate and experiment on the systems without worrying about breaking anything—as the simulation expert has already set up all the limitations on the simulation inputs. This is a very interesting direction that rings similar to many of the simulation app decisions recently made by the 3D simulation company COMSOL.
Other improvements to Modelon’s technology include:
- The automatic deletion of old, unused data to clean up data resources
- Manual re-compilations for previously compiled models using SHIFT+ buttons.
The release also offers new library updates which includes clean aircraft tutorials, for the modeling and experimentation of aircraft that aim to reduce fuel consumption, increase range or consider the electrification of its power systems.
Other library updates include:
- The introduction of Airbus A300 and F16 geometries for aircraft dynamics
- Improved aircraft aerodynamics simulations for added speed and accuracy
- Lead acid 12V battery example models
- NiMH, LFP, NCA and LIP battery core model examples
- Documentation to assist the selecting, configuring, parameterizing, validating and resizing of battery models
- Improved heat transfer simulations between individual cells in battery packs
- A gas-gas discretized humidifier model
- New JT9D and Geared Turbofan and propeller models
- Improved modeling of compressors using aerodynamics and thermodynamics
- Defrost controller for the compressor, evaporator fan motor and condenser fan motor
- New industry refrigeration compressor models
- Capillary suction line heat exchanger model improvements
- Improved flow coefficient and valve selection options
- Driver-in-loop and Vehicle-in-loop model improvements for the development of automated and ADAS systems
What Else Engineers Need to Know
Tools like Modelon Impact have become an important part of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). Once an MBSE model is completed it could function as an introduction towards the digital twin, just link the model to available data in PLM and IoT systems.
By democratizing these tools on the cloud, engineers equipped to optimize current and future products based on the information coming from systems that are already in the field. As such, Modelon Impact could function as an initial digital transformation tool for those looking to dip their toes into modern product development workflows for complex systems. Since products are becoming ever more complex, thanks to the smart everything movement, this could be a tempting offer.
