Introduction We are often asked by engineers, product designers and researchers how AltaSim Technologies can guide them on the path to solving challenges using COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software. As we shared in the first two parts of this three-part series, our team of experts will work with your engineering department to develop a scope of …
Multiphysics simulation is a complex, powerful computational technique that lets you explore all the real-world physical interactions that a complex product may encounter during use including fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, acoustics, and optics. When you’re designing and testing a product with a low to no error margin, Multiphysics simulation is extremely accurate. Take for example the …
How Not to Miss the Boat with Multiphysics Simulation Read More »
Here at AltaSim Technologies, we are more than a collection of highly skilled engineers solving problems associated with complex analyses and advanced Multiphysics computational simulations. We are also a team that is drawn together by a common sense of purpose, and we pride ourselves in the relationships we build with our clients–relationships built on trust. …
Introduction We are often asked by engineers, product designers and researchers how AltaSim Technologies can guide them on the path to solving challenges using COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software. As we shared in the first of this three-part series, our team of experts will work with your engineering department to develop a scope of work that …
Introduction Engineers, product designers and researchers often find our website and then reach out to us with questions about how AltaSim Technologies could be a guide on their path to solving challenges using COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software. I thought I would share some of the key components of these conversations to help you understand how …
Every vehicle operates in a constant state of flux. Not only must a car’s engine produce the necessary energy to propel the vehicle forward; its battery must also provide power to operate various electronic devices (sensors, radio, touch-screens, etc.) within the vehicle. These components, in turn, operate at different frequencies requiring constant DC to AC conversion. Electronic components must also withstand incredible temperature variation within a vehicle’s interior, from subfreezing to well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Medical device designers are responsible for many of the life-saving and life-enhancing therapies relied on by patients worldwide. From pacemakers to ablation tools to imaging devices, much of our current medical treatment would be impossible without the dedication of these engineers. But with the push to innovate comes a consistent pressure to develop new therapies …
In Silico: The Role of Simulation in Medical Device Design Read More »
The increasing miniaturization and sophistication of electronic products–ranging from consumer media devices, to medical diagnostic tools, to defense-related sonar applications–presents a bounty of utility and ease for consumers, and an ongoing challenge for design engineers. These seemingly disparate products (audio/mobile device speakers, certain non-invasive medical devices and sonar arrays) share in common a reliance on …
In Part 1, we provided a basic introduction to Piezoelectric materials. In this blog, we will take a look at specific products that present a challenge for design engineers due to the need for increased output within smaller devices. Mics and Speakers Piezoelectric materials are used extensively in acoustics. Microphones contain piezoelectric crystals that convert …
As discussed in Part 1, engineers are tasked with designing electrical components that can withstand the increased thermal and mechanical loads required of today’s ever-more-powerful electronics. Sometimes these are entirely new designs built from the ground up, and subjected to holistic testing and prototyping during the R&D phase. But often, manufacturers seek to merely tweak …
Cracks in the System – Thermomechanical Fatigue of Electronics Components, Part 2 Read More »