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Predicting Product Quality at TEN TECH AERO with Altair SimLab

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Applicable Industries
  • Aerospace
  • Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Time Sensitive Networking
  • Visual Quality Detection
Services
  • Testing & Certification
  • Training
About The Customer
TEN TECH AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, INC. is a provider of multi-discipline engineering services, including high-end mechanical engineering design, analysis, physical testing support, and hardware prototyping services. Their customer list includes large defense contractors, and they pride themselves on their speed, accuracy, and quality. With decades of industrial experience and high expertise in computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools and methods, TEN TECH AERO is able to predict product performance without the use of costly physical prototypes. They are known for being the most responsive, cost-effective, and highest quality partner in the market, and they do not charge their customers for solving and processing time.
The Challenge
TEN TECH AERO, a provider of multi-discipline engineering services, was facing significant challenges with their existing computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools. The company, known for its speed and accuracy, was experiencing consistent crashing and long processing times with their previous tool, with processing sometimes taking up to two weeks. These issues were classified as 'known bugs', and the recommended solution was to recreate the models, a time-consuming and inefficient process. The company, which often works with large designs of more than 200 million elements, needed a more effective solution for every step of their CAE process, from preprocessing to solving and postprocessing. They also needed a tool that could work with their existing legacy data, as they could not afford to lose the models they had created and stored over many years. Additionally, processing time was a significant issue, as TEN TECH AERO does not charge their customers for solving and processing time, meaning that extra time spent on processing was time not spent on billable services.
The Solution
TEN TECH AERO found their solution in Altair SimLab, a tool they first heard about two years ago. During their trial of Altair SimLab, they found that it had built-in automation tools and an intuitive interface that allowed them to stay in the same tool for the entire process, from meshing and setup to solving and visualization. They were also able to use their legacy data efficiently, ensuring their customers were fully protected. Altair's licensing model and the availability of training were other factors that set it apart from other tools they were evaluating. The licensing model allowed them to take advantage of other tools within the Altair portfolio at no extra cost, giving them the flexibility to choose the best solution for the problem rather than being forced to use a specific software tool. The self-paced, instructor-led, and online trainings included with the purchase of their Altair Units were also a significant benefit.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of Altair SimLab has significantly improved TEN TECH AERO's operational efficiency. The tool's built-in automation features and intuitive interface have streamlined the company's CAE process, allowing them to stay within the same tool for the entire process, from meshing and setup to solving and visualization. This has not only saved time but also improved the accuracy and quality of their work. The ability to use their legacy data efficiently has also ensured that their customers are fully protected. Furthermore, the flexibility offered by Altair's licensing model has allowed them to choose the best solution for each problem, rather than being tied to a specific software tool. The training included with the purchase of their Altair Units has also been a significant benefit, helping them to maximize the potential of the tool.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Models that would take hours with competitive software tools were able to convert in roughly 10-20 minutes with Altair.
  • 2 to 3 times time savings while using Altair Optistruct versus their previous solver for shock response analysis.
  • With large models, analysis used to run for up to 24 hours, with SimLab, that is reduced to 3 hours.

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