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Before a good idea is turned into a prototype, CTR visualises and tests it virtually on the computer. The highly developed simulation techniques (e.g. FEM on the video) prove their reliability and worth in product development and process innovations.
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Optimising products and processes
We use computer-aided simulation to model, display and test the CTR processes in different areas, with the aim of gaining a better understanding and improving them.
Diverse simulation in technology
Simulations are very useful for initial testing of feasibility assessments and innovation concepts and subsequently for developing and optimising products and processes on the computer. CTR mainly concentrates on three simulation areas.
- Multi-physics FEM simulation: structural, electromagnetic and thermal simulation
- CFD simulation: flow characteristics of fluid media, such as liquids and gases, and their interaction
- Optical simulation: description of an optical system using such methods as ray tracing or propagation of electromagnetic waves
Simulation for good reason
Although simulation does not take much time or effort, it enables us to predict the success of innovations more accurately and also greatly reduces the time to market, development risk and costs. Furthermore, it can also help us to improve the quality of new and existing products or gain a better understanding of complex connections.
CTR expertise
CTR employs an interdisciplinary team with experts in the fields of CFD, FEM and optical simulation. This know-how in the field is used both in research and for solving CTR customers’ immediate business problems. Together with the customers, our highly specialised CTR employees define the problems, carry out simulations using the latest software (e.g. FEM, Ansys CFD, Fluent, ZEMAX) and provide support in evaluation, interpretation and optimisation.
