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DYNARDO GMBHThe Dynardo GmbH develops software for CAE-based sensitivity analyses, robustness evaluations and Robust Design Optimizations. Additionally Dynardo offers, in cooperation with worldwide distributors, an extensive support and training program. The range of services also includes consulting and simula-tion services in virtual product development.

LEONARDO DA VI NCIWithout reason, no eff ect is produced in nature;

understand the reason and you will not need experience.from Leonardo da Vinci’s „Codice Atlantico“

PhilosophyLeonardo da Vinci was not only a great artist, but also a visionary engineer and scientist. He loved to explore phe-nomena by experimenting in order to understand and to infl uence their appearances. He conducted his research with great precision and comparative systematics and found his way from individual cases to general knowledge. Dynardo sees itself in this way of thinking. In search of optimal solutions, the process of CAE-based Robust Design Optimization (RDO) or a thermal-hydraulic-mechanical analy-sis identifi es and evaluates a variety of input and output vari-ables as well as objective parameters. The resulting informa-

History & ExpertiseThe Dynardo GmbH was founded in 2001 as a company for software development and engineering computing services with three partners and two employees in Weimar. With unique features such as complex non-linear fi nite element computations in geomechanics and civil engineering as well as RDO in virtual product development, Dynardo has suc-cessfully established itself in the CAE-market. The fi rst op-tiSLang version was released in 2002 and has since evolved into a leading CAE software platform. Today, Dynardo runs 3 branches in Weimar, Vienna and San Francisco to help you meet the challenges of virtual product development.

Dynardo’s engineering expertise and software products enable fast and effi cient solutions of your tasks. Through close cooperation with renowned research institutions and international partners, Dynardo has an extensive network of experts to respond fl exibly to worldwide customer re-quirements.

tion enables an appropriate analysis of system properties for the solution of RDO tasks. For this purpose, on the basis of statistical, mathematical and bionic optimization algorithms, the Dynardo GmbH develops effi cient methods and powerful software solutions.

Tasks, Ideas, Solutions

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Since its market launch in 2002, optiSLang has evolved into one of the leading software solutions for CAE-based virtual product optimization. With user-friendly workfl ows and effi cient methods for model calibration, sensitivity analysis and Robust Design Optimization (RDO), optiSLang contributes to shorten development time and optimize products.

ConceptDue to the need to further optimize product performance and resource consumption while reducing development time, RDO is becoming more and more a key component in virtual product development. With automated RDO workfl ows, you can shorten your manufacturing process and achieve optimal product properties according to quality requirements.

ApplicationoptiSLang enables you to automate simulation processes and perform RDO analyses with drag & drop workfl ows and a minimum of user input. Existing simulation processes from any CAE programs or pre- and postprocessors can be inte-grated into optiSLang and made accessible to a parametric sensitivity analysis, optimization or robustness evaluation. In the sensitivity module, relevant input parameters are

automatically fi ltered in order to create optimal correlation models. Such a Metamodel of Optimal Prognosis (MOP) rep-resents the most important correlations between parameter variation and result variables and can be used as a surrogate in CAE calculations for optimizations and robustness evalua-tion or in digital twins. optiSLang’s MOP technology also en-sures the best possible correlation models with a minimum number of CAE calculations for many parameters, as well as non-linear and noisy tasks. Based on the sensitivity analysis, the modules for optimization and robustness and reliability evaluation minimize the necessary user input and suggest effi cient algorithms for further analysis.

Technical features • User-friendly drag & drop modules for process integra-

tion, sensitivity analysis, metamodeling, optimization, robustness and reliability evaluation

• Interfaces to important CAD/CAE solvers (ANSYS, Abaqus, NX and many more)

• Interfaces to Excel, Matlab, system simulation and PLM systems

• Minimal setup effort • Automatic reduction to the most important input pa-

rameters • Automatic generation of Metamodels of Optimal Prognosis • Minimization of solver calls • Best practice defaults for optimization, robustness, and

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Robust Design Optimization

RDO with optiSLang®

RDO means to explore the limits of product performance, which might be associated with risks. What would be your benefi t if you knew to what ex-tent your product development comes close to a reliable economic optimum taking into consideration all of the potentially affecting uncertainties and tolerances? How robust is your design in reality? Dynardo supports your virtual product development with effi cient model calibrations, sensitivity analyses, optimizations and robustness evaluations.

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Software

Variation Analysis

OPTIMIZATION SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

• Stochastic sampling (LHS) for optimized scanning of multi-dimensional parameter spaces

• Quantifi cation of prognosis quality (CoP) of meta-models

• Generation of the Metamodel of Optimal Prognosis (MOP)

ROBUSTN ESS EVALUATION

• Effi cient methods of stochastic analysis for the determination of failure probabilities

• Evaluation of result value variation

• Identifi cation of the relevant scatter input parameter

Optimal Design

Coeffi cient of Prognosis (CoP)The CoP quantifi es the forecast quality of a meta-model (re-gression model) for the prognosis of a result value.

Metamodel of Optimal Prognosis (MOP)The MoP represents the meta-model with the best progno-sis quality of the result value. For the determination of the MOP, different subspaces of important input variables are

evaluated with different meta-models. Thus, a No Run Too Much-strategy will be implemented with with a maximum of prognosis quality regarding the given number of design evaluations.

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• Identifi cation of the relevant input parameters and response values based on sensitivity analysis

• Pre-optimization of the parameter sets with MOP without additional solver runs

• Further optimization of the parameter sets with the most appropriate algorithms (Best-Practice-Management)

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ANSYS OPTISL ANGANSYS optiSLang combines leading simulation technology of ANSYS with optiSLang’s powerful capa-bilities in variation analysis and process automation. By building CAx workfl ows for automatic design variation studies, products can be optimized and developed in less time.

Modes of interoperability with ANSYSThe process integration and workfl ow building capabilities of optiSLang offer a distinguished support of ANSYS simu-lation tools. There are modes to integrate ANSYS tools into optiSLang workfl ows and to use optiSLang modules within the ANSYS Workbench:

• In ANSYS Workbench: the optiSLang Workbench plugin makes optiSLang technology available inside the power-ful simulation platform

• Text-based integration (ANSYS APDL) for combining AN-SYS with other CAE / CAD tools for process automation and workfl ow generation

• ANSYS Workbench node: The direct integration node enables the use of ANSYS Workbench projects in optiS-Lang workfl ows

ANSYS Workbench pluginThe optiSLang plugin toolbox contains modules for process integration, sensitivity analysis, optimization and robust-ness evaluation. An input wizard supports you in defi ning the modules and enables an optimal solution strategy with minimal user input. Therefore, the optiSLang integration can be easily started with drag and drop functionality. The user only needs to set up the variability space, the cons-

traints and the objectives. optiSLang automatically identi-fi es the most important parameter and generates the cor-relation model. Afterwards, a Best-Practice-Management selects the appropriate methods for optimization and ro-bustness evaluation. The options for parallel computing at several cores with ANSYS Remote Solve Manager and the use of ANSYS HPC Pack Parametric Licenses for simultaneous computing of different designs are supported. The plugin also includes a robust handling of design failures within the ANSYS work-bench. All successful designs are stored in optiSLang’s da-tabase and can be used and postprocessed independently from the ANSYS Workbench design table.

General features of the Workbench Plugin • Reduction of the number of CAE solver runs • Automatic identifi cation of important parameters during a

sensitivity analysis • Automatic buildup of best possible correlation models

(MOP) • Multidisciplinary and multiobjective optimization • Robustness evaluation • Insightful and effi cient result post-processing module • Support of non-scalar responses (vectors, curves, signals)

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ANSYS optiSLang

MU LTI PL AS FOR ANSYS multiPlas provides you with the material models for ANSYS to conduct non-linear FE-calculations in civil engineering, geomechanics and structural mechanics.

ConceptmultiPlas allows you to analyze the stability and service-ability of structures regarding, e.g. the formation of cracks and load shifting. Additional load bearing capacities can often be explored by calculating failure states. multiPlas supports material modeling for concrete, steel and fi bre re-inforced concrete, ultra high performance concrete (UHPC), ceramics, steel, masonry, jointed rock, soil, sand, timber, mortar and stone. The constitutive equations of the mate-rial models are based on isotropic and anisotropic elasto-plastic fl ow functions. The associated and non-associated fl ow rules can be optionally defi ned with hardening or soft-ening criteria. The FE-implementation is characterized by an effi cient and high-performance algorithm for processing single and multi-surface plasticity. A special feature of the material models is the easy combination of several fl ow conditions and failure modes along with hardening or softening crite-ria. An adaptive algorithm ensures the consistent integra-tion of multi-surface fl ow and failure conditions and guar-antees convergent solutions as long as possible.

ApplicationThe range of application includes nonlinear masonry or concrete/reinforced concrete calculations as well as the simulation of nonlinear construction-ground interactions in land or water foundations. In addition, various stability calculations of structures on or in the ground as well as in rock can be carried out. Using multiPlas and the ANSYS post-processing, besides the plastic strain, you can also process the plastic activities. They represent the fl ow condition being active in the re-spective area of the structure. The type and cause of the load shifting can be derived from this information.

In multiPlas, e.g. the following material models are included: • Tresca (e.g. for steel) • Mohr-Coulomb, isotropic (e.g. for soil, intact rock, natural

stone masonry) • Mohr-Coulomb Joint Modell, anisotropic (e.g. for sepera-

tion planes, joint) • Mises (e.g. for steel, various metal) • Extended Drucker-Prager model (e.g. for soil, sand) • Frederick Armstrong - Voce Model (e.g. for cyclic loading of

material, Bauschinger-Effect)

• Modifi ed Drucker-Prager concrete model (e.g. for con-crete, steel and fi bre reinforced concrete, lime sand brick, ceramics, lightweight concrete, aerated concrete)

• Mentrey-William concrete model (e.g. for concrete, steel reinforced concrete, UHPC)

• Ganz (e.g. for masonry) • Tsai / Wu (e.g. for timber material) • Orthotrophic maximum strain limit (e.g. for timber) • Nominal tensile stress limit • Crack models (e.g. for general brittle materials) • User defi ned material models

Using the material models in multiPlas the following phe-nomena can be analyzed: • Isotropic / anisotropic elasto plasticity • Associated / non associated plasticity, scattering of the

dilation behavior • Hardening and softening, non linear stress and strain

behavior • Residual strength, tearing • Deterioration • Temperature dependence

Analysis of the crack and load bearing capacity of fi ber-reinforced concrete structures

Stability analysis of dams using a 3D model

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Software

SoS – STATISTICS on STRUCTU RESYour software for post-processing spatially distributed statistical data and analysis as well as simulation of random effects on fi nite element structures.

ConceptManufacturing tolerances, material scatter, random loads or other stochastic effects cause scattering properties of components or structures usually with spatial distribution. To ensure product quality, to avoid recalls or to fulfi ll safety requirements, you can consider these random effects by us-ing appropriate statistical models and methods already in the design phase. SoS supports your design process by identifying random fi elds and the visualization of scatter shapes. Thus, you can locate areas with a high probability of failure or variation („hot spots“) and identify the causes of the scatter.

Application

As a post-processor, SoS enables you to: • Visualize statistical parameters and robustness measures

on the fi nite element mesh • Identify and visualize scattering of result values

In combination with optiSLang, you can identify non-linear correlations between input and output variables. The com-patibility of binary fi les ensures a direct integration of SoS into optiSLang. In addition, SoS offers you the possibility to generate spa-tial fi elds from measurement data, e.g. random geometry deviations, scattering shell or layer thicknesses, and subse-quently use them as random fi eld parameters. Thus, spa-tially scattering product properties or loads can be consid-ered as stochastic input variables within the framework of a numerical robustness evaluation.

Technical features • Import and export of FE fi eld data (element data or node

data) of multiple samplings • Visualization of single design and statistical result values • Identifi cation and visualization of scatter shapes and their

amplitudes • Script-based re-evaluation with changed input data • Batch processing on Linux server

• Processing of failed designs, statistical outliers and eroded elements (e.g. during cracking)

Graphical User Interface

Postprocessing Scatter shapes

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ETK – EXTR ACTION TOOL KITThe Extraction Tool Kit allows you a simple and convenient extraction and processing of simulation results for an optimization or stochastic analysis.

Parameter selection

ConceptThe automated processing of simulation results is an impor-tant part of parametric design studies. In the past, an auto-mated and batchable extraction of response variables and their processing to meaningful results was often associated with extensive programming. To minimize your time and ef-fort in setting up a CAE process chain, Dynardo has developed the GUI-based Extraction Tool Kit (ETK).

ApplicationETK provides a GUI mode for result defi nition and math-ematical functions for the processing of scalar result vari-ables, vectors or signals. The ETK module is available within optiSLang or ANSYS Workbench as well as a standalone ver-sion. This allows maximum fl exibility in data extraction.

Technical features • Batchable extraction of response parameters • Data export of ASCII, Excel, CSV • Scalar, vector operations and signal processing • Mathematical basic functions • Trigonometric functions • Linear algebra • Signal functions • Macro defi nition • Interface to ADAMS, Abaqus, ANSYS, MADYMO and gen-

eral TEXT-Files • Interface to optiSLang for result export • Boolean operations and conditions

Extraction of Adams result valuesExtraction of ANSYS result values

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CONSULTINGDynardo‘s consulting team provides computational services and customized solutions for your virtual product development and evaluation. With its excellent know-how as a service provider and software developer, Dynardo is your competent and fl exible partner for complex CAE tasks.

References

Automotive Engineering • Stiffness, strength and NVH optimization of lightweight

structures (CFRP, aluminum, etc.) for optimization tasks with many design variables

• Robustness evaluation of forming processes • NVH optimization for driving comfort • Numerical prediction of friction induced vibrations for

noise reduction of brake systems • Robustness evaluation of crashworthiness

Civil Engineering and Geomechanics • Calculation and development services for the verifi cation

of stability and serviceability of structures with the help of FE (Finite Element) analysis

• Development and calibration of effi cient simulation mo-dels for analysis, optimization and robustness evaluation of supporting structures

• Development, calibration and implementation of innova-tive special material models in ANSYS and multiPlas

• Simulation of shock processes within supporting structures • Thermal-hydraulic-mechanical coupled FE analysis for the

simulation of interactions withing rock and soil formations • Virtual product development and optimization of materi-

als and components

Mechanical and Process Engineering • Structural-dynamic FE calculation • Parameter identifi cation • Verifi cation and calibration of fi nite element models • Linear and nonlinear stability analysis • Thermo-mechanical analysis • Calculation of fatigue strength • Prediction of failure evolution

The use of the software products optiSLang, SoS and ETK enables a cost-effective virtual product development and optimization. The consulting team supports you in model generation and simulation with ANSYS or LS-DYNA. With material models in multiPlas, we also offer you specialized expertise for nonlinear calculations in structural mechanics, civil engineering and geomechanics.

Energy Technology • Static and dynamic FE-calculations • Foundation analysis for wind turbines • Calculations to optimize gas production or heat exchang-

ers of geothermal power plants

Consumer Goods Industry • Sensitivity analysis, robustness evaluation, design optimi-

zation and reliability analysis for the virtual development of a variety of products

• Simulation and calculation of drop tests and shock pro-cesses

Aerospace Industry • Non-linear dynamic structural analysis • Simulation of random load cases and stochastic loads • Material simulation of stress, stability and fatigue analysis • Robustness evaluation

Biomechanics • Optimization of material parameters for implants • Simulation and calculation of processes for patient-specifi c

fracture treatment • Optimization of stent systems

Electrical Engineering • Simulation of high-frequency electromagnetism for opti-

mizing the signal transmission • Sensitivity stress analysis of electronic components in the

automotive industry • Simulation of the acoustic behavior of electrical drives

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Consulting

multiPlas / optiSLang® / ANSYS® – THM Simulator With this effi cient simulator, you have the software base for the calculation of coupled Thermal-Hydraulic-Mechanical (THM) tasks in geomechanics.

Combining multiplas, optiSLang and ANSYS, we provide you a highly effi cient modeling approach for the three-di-mensional simulation of hydraulic fracturing or other THM-interactions in geomachanics. Due to high-performance calibration and optimization algorithms, you can use the simulator to optimize the hydraulic crack formation of res-ervoirs for oil and gas production, to ensure the integrity of radioactive material deposits or to generate heat exchang-ers for petro-thermal geothermal power plants.

Geothermal energy / oil and gas productionDynardo’s simulator for hydraulically or thermally induced crack formation couples complex nonlinear material mod-els in multiPlas with parametric multiphysical modeling in ANSYS. This enables the simulation of crack evolution and particle transport. For a predictive simulation model, e.g. for the implementation of a geothermal heat exchanger or for oil and gas production, it is crucial that the numerous unknown reservoir parameters can be determined and cali-brated with measurements. This is achieved by coupling the THM simulator with optiSLang. After a successful calibra-tion with all available measurement data, the THM simu-lator can be used for optimizations (e.g. hydraulic stimula-tion) or for ensuring the integrity of deposits. Since several hundred calculations are often required for validation, cali-

bration and optimization, the numerical effi ciency of the calculations is increased by using homogenization methods of continuum mechanics.

THM-coupled FE-analysisA decisive function of the THM simulator is the identifi ca-tion of the most infl uencing parameters for a THM coupled simulation in a geomechanical task. By comparing mea-sured and simulated results, you can identify these param-eters with the help of a THM coupling and gain a better understanding of the correlations. This enables a compre-hensive approach and optimized solutions for complex en-gineering tasks.

Calculation and visualization of the hydraulic conductivity of the stimulated rock body in jointed rock

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Consulting

ANSYS Inc. | www.ansys.comANSYS is the world‘s leading provider of CAE software. Dynardo‘s material models for nonlinear calculations in civil engineering and geotechnics are integrated into ANSYS me-chanical. ANSYS distributes optiSLang worldwide as part of the software portfolio. Our Berkeley offi ce cooperates closely with ANSYS to support our North American customers.

CADFEM GmbH | www.cadfem.deCADFEM GmbH is the leading provider of CAE software in German-speaking countries and is a shareholder and busi-ness partner since Dynardo was founded. CADFEM orga-nizes the distribution of Dynardo’s software products in the European markets as well as in India. This cooperation enabled the successful integration of optiSLang into ANSYS Workbench.

TechNetAlliance | www.technet-alliance.comThe Technology Network Alliance AG, consisting of more than 2,500 experts and 55 companies, is a professional and international network in the fi eld of CAE-based services and software solutions.

NAFEMS | www.nafems.orgNAFEMS is a worldwide network of companies in the fi eld of engineering analysis and simulation. With over 1,000 members, NAFEMS unites well-known manufacturers from all industries, software developers, consultants and aca-demic institutions.

EDR & Medeso AB | www. edrmedeso.comEDRMedeso is a Scandinavian service and software provider in the fi eld of CAE-based product simulation. The company is our software distribution partner for Northern Europe.

inuTech GmbH | www.inutech.deThe inuTech GmbH has extensive expertise in mathematical optimization. The company developed gradient-based meth-ods for the implementation into optiSLang.

Bauhaus-Universität Weimar | www.uni-weimar.deThe Institute of Structural Mechanics at the Bauhaus Uni-versity in Weimar is our renowned partner in the develop-ment of innovative methods for stochastic analysis and FE calculations. There is also a close cooperation with the Institute of Computer Science and Media at the Weimar Bauhaus-Uni-versity. Especially with the Department of Virtual Reality and Visualization Research of Prof. Dr. Bernd Fröhlich, in-novative visualizations for the geo-postprocessing of optiS-Lang are created.

Dortmund University | www.fh-dortmund.deTogether with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences, methods of robust design optimization are developed in turboma-chinery and are practically applied.

Niederrhein University | www.hs-niederrhein.deIn cooperation with the Institute of Mechanical and Process Engineering at the Niederrhein University, further methods of the application of robust design optimization are developed.

N ETWORK & PARTN ERAn international network of experts supports our innovative software development and customer-oriented consulting service. Together, we are your competent partner for complex analysis and optimization tasks in the CAE-fi eld.

REFERENCES Companies such as Daimler, Bosch, Siemens, Shell and many more use our software products and cus-tomized solutions in CAE-based product development.

In the uncomplicated and fl exible cooperation with Dynardo, it is a great advantage that the company is not only a soft-ware developer but also an engineering service provider. Di-rect communication with the programers and individual li-cense agreements ensure a rapid adaptation and extension of the software optiSLang to specifi c technical requirements of Robert Bosch GmbH.Roland Schirrmacher (Robert Bosch GmbH)Corporate Sector Research and Advance EngineeringFuture Mechanical and Fluid Components (CR/ARF1)

In the framework of the virtual product development process of the Daimler AG, parametric CAE-models are employed for the evaluation and optimization of different functional re-quirements like driving comfort or crashworthiness behavior. Robust dimensioning means to design a vehicle which is as insensitive as possible in regard to existing scatter in mate-rial or production properties. In order to ensure robustness within the virtual prototyping, in 2002, Daimler started im-plementing optiSLang for NVH analysis of driving comfort. Since then, applications have been extended to crashworthi-ness, brake squeal load cases as well as forming simulation.

Since 2010, Shell has been cooperating with Dynardo to deve-lop and to implement successfully a simulation based work-fl ow for the optimization of oil and gas production at uncon-ventional reservoirs. Key factor for success is the excellent and reliable consulting service of Dynardo as well as the company’s powerful software tools. The FEM based hydraulic stimulation simulator as well as the software optiSLang are sophisticated workfl ow environments to calibrate simulation models and to generate metamodels for connecting hydraulic fracturing simulations with related production costs and risk manage-ment. The workfl ow has been effectively applied worldwide at major unconventional oil and gas assets of Shell. Taixu Bai (Shell Exploration & Production Company USA)Completion & Technology Effectiveness TeamIn the framework of the virtual product development process

of the Daimler AG, parametric CAE-models are employed for the evaluation and optimization of different functional re-quirements like driving comfort or crashworthiness behavior. Robust dimensioning means to design a vehicle which is as insensitive as possible in regard to existing scatter in mate-rial or production properties. In order to ensure robustness within the virtual prototyping, in 2002, Daimler started im-plementing optiSLang for NVH analysis of driving comfort. Since then, applications have been extended to crashworthi-ness, brake squeal load cases as well as forming simulation.

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ANNUAL WEIMAR OPTIMIZATION AND STOCHASTIC DAYSYour conference for CAE-based parametric optimization, stochastic analysis and Robust Design Optimization in virtual product development.

Take the opportunity to obtain and exchange knowledge with recognized experts from science and industry.

You will fi nd more information and current dates at: www.dynardo.de/en/wosd.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the next Weimar Optimization and Stochastic Days.

The annual conference aims at promoting successful appli-cations of parametric optimization and CAE-based stochas-tic analysis in virtual product design. The conference offers focused information and training in practical seminars and interdisciplinary lectures. Users can talk about their experi-ences in parametric optimization, service providers present their new developments and scientifi c research institutions inform about state-of-the-art RDO methodology.

W E L C O M E T O

Technology Implementation ProjectsEspecially for the introduction of CAE-based Robust Design Optimization in product development processes, a pilot project based on the customer‘s product knowledge and Dynardo’s consulting experience would be an adequate initial cooperation. Dynardo offers expertise in various in-dustrial fi elds helping you to conduct a realistic safety and reliability analysis. We will further support you in proper assessments of material behavior, the prediction of failure evolution, design optimization or simulation of FEM based limit load analysis.

CustomizationYou want to economize your virtual product development? Dynardo provides you with customized solutions based on our software optiSLang and Statistics on Structures (SoS). We integrate your in-house software into optiSLang or im-plement optiSLang as part of your company SPDM (Simula-tion Process & Data Management) solution. Even fully au-tomatized workfl ows to optimize your products regarding specifi c customer requirements can be generated. We help you to establish a company-wide standard workfl ow and make your products benefi t from consistent and effi cient CAE processes.

RDO Consulting ServiceIf customers have not yet implemented a CAE-based deve-lopment process but would like to benefi t from the potenti-als for their product lines, we offer the generation and veri-fi cation of virtual product models as well as the conduction of a CAE-based optimization as a consulting service. The metamodeling methodology will show you possible opti-mized product confi gurations and will explain how input variation affects the design responses.

Getting Started and Advanced TrainingFor a competent and customized introduction to our software products, visit our basic or expert training clearly explaining theory and application of a sensitivity analysis, multidiscip-linary optimization and robustness evaluation. The training addresses all engineers and decision makers involved in the development process and product life cycle. Furthermore, our internet library is the perfect source for your research on CAE-topics and applications of CAE-based RDO. There you will fi nd practical references and state-of-the-art case studies matched to the different fi elds of methods and industrial applications.

For detailed information please visit our website: www.dynardo.de.

SERVICE & TR AI N I NGDynardo provides simulation services and customized solutions for your FE analyses and CAE optimization in virtual product development. Due to the combination of being a CAE consulting company and software developer, Dynardo is your competent and fl exible partner for complex tasks in the CAE fi eld.

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