SimulationX

SimulationX
	ESIs SimulationX Bowdencable ; SimulationX
Basic data
developer	ESI ITI GmbH
Publishing year	1990
Current version	4.1 ; (December 06, 2019)
operating system	Microsoft Windows
category	Physics , simulation
License	proprietary
German speaking	Yes
	www.simulationx.com

SimulationX is a CAE software for the simulation of physical-technical systems and plants, developed and sold commercially by ESI ITI GmbH from Dresden. SimulationX supports Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Development history

As early as the mid-1980s, VEB Mikromat in Dresden had developed a DOS- operated program for the design of regulated feed systems and for hydraulic calculations. In 1993, ITI GmbH, which was largely founded by former Mikromat employees in 1990, presented to the public a simulation software based on these forerunners and operated under Microsoft Windows for dynamic drive design: ITI-SIM 1. From 1995 the software was released in the ITI- SIM 2 is also used for fluid power simulations. In 2002, the new development SimulationX, based on the object-oriented description language Modelica, was launched . ITI-SIM will be completely replaced by SimulationX in 2007 after version 3.8.

ITI has been part of the ESI Group since the beginning of 2016 and now operates under the name ESI ITI GmbH.

Modeling and functioning

SimulationX 3.9: Dynamic energy consumption simulation of an electric vehicle

The construction of simulation models takes place via the discrete network approach . This means that the system to be simulated is broken down into logical subsystems and networked with each other with specific connections. The subsystems are mapped with previously defined models . These can either be created with a graphical input interface - based on Modelica - or selected from a collection of models organized in thematic libraries . The models of the subsystems are then parameterized and networked with one another with physical connections. A graphical user interface is available for modeling. However, you can also work purely text-based using Modelica.

Libraries

Model libraries can be obtained from the manufacturer as modular packages. Libraries with basic models of their respective physical domains as well as libraries with complex models for specific areas of application and industries are offered. Model elements with one-dimensional , two-dimensional and three-dimensional properties are available depending on the area of application and the scope of modeling, calculation and parameterization required . In addition, self-created libraries based on Modelica as well as those from third-party companies can be integrated into SimulationX.

Interfaces

SimulationX has open, extensive CAx interfaces to external programs for various applications, e.g. B.

CAE (e.g. VehicleSim (CarSim, BikeSim, TruckSim))
CAD (e.g. SolidWorks , Autodesk Inventor , CATIA )
CAM
Sensitivity analysis and optimization (e.g. optiSLang , Isight, modeFRONTIER, OptiY )
FEA / FEM (Abaqus, Ansys , COMSOL Multiphysics , MSC Nastran )
CFD

SimulationX supports the creation and import of functional mockup units . Standardized interfaces enable the platform-independent exchange of simulation models and ensure flexible connection of external simulation tools and components.

The simulator coupling is a generic interface with a predefined structure for connecting SimulationX to other CAE tools, e.g. B. MSC.Adams , SIMPACK , MATLAB / Simulink , Fluent, Cadmould, SCALE-RT. A COM interface enables communication between SimulationX and other Windows applications for user-defined batch processes , embedded simulation, parameter studies or optimization. Tools are available for a holistic structure and system analysis ( equilibrium calculation , natural frequencies , natural vibration forms , transmission behavior).

Use and industries

SimulationX is used in science and industry to analyze the properties of complex mechatronic systems. In the following industries SimulationX is for the design, modeling, simulation, analysis, and dynamic for virtual testing systems Application: automotive industry , rail vehicle - and shipbuilding , construction - and mining equipment , power engineering and energy building systems engineering , aerospace engineering , mechanical engineering , medical technology , as well as the oil and gas industry , appliance and household appliance technology and consumer electronics .

Awards

In 2006, the simulation solution received the SAE Tech Award "Top Product of Powertrain Simulation" for stationary powertrain analysis.

Web links

Individual evidence

↑ Publication in the trade journal Mobile Maschinen in December 2016
↑ ESI Group: Takeover of ITI GmbH, global market leader for realistic simulation of mechatronic and multi-domain systems. In: ESI Group. Retrieved April 11, 2016 .
↑ Modelica Newsletter 02/2014
↑ Publication in the trade journal Konstruktionspraxis in May 2014
↑ Publication in the trade journal Hanser Automotive 10/2013 ( Memento from October 29, 2013 in the Internet Archive )

[1] Publication in the trade journal Mobile Maschinen in December 2016

[2] ESI Group: Takeover of ITI GmbH, global market leader for realistic simulation of mechatronic and multi-domain systems. In: ESI Group. Retrieved April 11, 2016 .

[3] Modelica Newsletter 02/2014

[4] Publication in the trade journal Konstruktionspraxis in May 2014

[5] Publication in the trade journal Hanser Automotive 10/2013 ( Memento from October 29, 2013 in the Internet Archive )