XLDyn's Real-Time Management Visibility in Early Vehicle Requirements Development
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Robots - Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
- Automotive
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
- Vehicle Performance Monitoring
About The Customer
The customer in this case study is a company operating in the automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace industries. They are involved in the development of vehicles and need to verify vehicle requirements, develop design parameters, and provide real-time project status to management. They have specific targets for fuel economy and body bending and torsional mode natural frequencies that need to be met. They also use a coarse geometry model for dynamic finite element analysis and work closely with a CAE Team to achieve their objectives.
The Challenge
The automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace industries face a significant challenge in verifying vehicle requirements, developing design parameters, and providing real-time project status to management. The traditional method of capturing requirements in a Word document is time-consuming and inefficient. Furthermore, the process of verifying these requirements using corporate fuel economy prediction software and cell equations is complex and requires a high level of expertise. Additionally, setting body bending and torsional mode natural frequency targets to meet program objectives is a critical task that requires precision and accuracy. The challenge also extends to the use of a coarse geometry model for dynamic finite element analysis, which requires the transmission of requirements and work requests to the CAE Team. Once completed, the results need to be returned and the status automatically updated, a process that can be prone to delays and inaccuracies.
The Solution
XLDyn's MBSE models with integrated verification methods provide a solution to these challenges. The requirements, initially captured in a Word document, can be imported into XLDyn and converted into a SysML Diagram in a matter of minutes. This not only saves time but also enhances the accuracy and efficiency of the process. The requirements are then verified using the corporate fuel economy prediction software along with cell equations, ensuring that the vehicle meets the Combined City/Highway Fuel Economy target of 26 MPG. Furthermore, body bending and torsional mode natural frequency targets are set to meet program objectives. A coarse geometry model is used for dynamic finite element analysis, with the requirements and work request transmitted to the CAE Team. Once completed, the results are returned and the status automatically updated, providing real-time updates to project status. This allows the Chief Engineer to view the overall status of the vehicle program.
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