Innovating advanced astrophysical research systems with SolidWorks solutions
公司规模
Large Corporate
地区
- America
国家
- United States
产品
- SolidWorks
- SolidWorks Premium
- SolidWorks Simulation Premium
- SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
- MasterCAM
技术栈
- 3D Development Platform
- CAD Tools
- Nonlinear Simulation
- Integrated Analysis Tools
实施规模
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
影响指标
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Innovation Output
技术
- 功能应用 - 产品生命周期管理系统 (PLM)
- 分析与建模 - 预测分析
- 应用基础设施与中间件 - 数据可视化
适用行业
- 航天
适用功能
- 产品研发
- 质量保证
用例
- 预测性维护
- 数字孪生
- 远程资产管理
服务
- 软件设计与工程服务
- 系统集成
关于客户
The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CFA) combines the resources and research facilities of the Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a single director to pursue studies of the physical processes that determine the nature and evolution of the universe. Some 300 Smithsonian and Harvard scientists cooperate in broad programs of astrophysical research. SAO’s Engineering Group collaborates with astrophysicists and scientists on the development of cutting-edge research instruments and systems.
挑战
Accelerate scientific research system development and enhance design visualization to improve collaboration with astrophysical scientists and researchers.
解决方案
Implement SolidWorks and SolidWorks Premium design software, SolidWorks Simulation Premium analysis software, and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM product data management software solutions. These tools allow SAO engineers to model and visualize designs, conduct nonlinear buckling, vibration, thermal, and frequency analyses, and optimize project designs. The integration with MasterCAM machining software further streamlines the process, enabling efficient and cost-effective development of research systems.
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