Testimonials
MTA and METRA Using Ansys LS-DYNA and Autodyn to Simulate Blast Effects
The Military Technical Academy “Ferdinand I” and the Military Equipment and Technologies Research Agency conducted a comparative study to evaluate the structural response of an armored sled exposed to a blast generated by a C4 explosive charge. The physical experiment involved a steel sled moving on four sliding rails, equipped with a perforated metallic plate designed to mitigate the upward impulse transmitted from the detonation.
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Using Ansys optiSLang for Parametric Optimization of a CO₂ Hose Assembly - Continental Automotive Romania
Continental Automotive Romania investigated the pressure distribution in a CO₂ hose assembly to identify and reduce critical overpressure regions. The goal was to improve the robustness of the design by lowering the peak pressures occurring at hose interfaces and curved regions, without compromising manufacturability or geometrical constraints.
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Using Ansys HFSS and Circuit Design for UWB Antenna Optimization - Continental AG Romania
Continental’s Antenna team set out to design a UWB antenna system for the COSMA platform (Continental Smart Access) that meets strict performance and manufacturing constraints. The main objectives were to achieve low input reflection coefficient across multiple UWB channels (CH5 to CH9), maintain stable radiation efficiency above −2 dB, and ensure robustness to PCB manufacturing tolerances. Passive impedance matching was not viable at these high frequencies, so an integrated electromagnetic and circuit-level design approach was required.
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Using Ansys Optic Studio and SPEOS to Optimize Head-Up Display Design - Continental Romania
The Optical Design team at Continental set out to develop a Head-Up Display (HUD) that delivers high image quality and driver comfort while meeting space and manufacturing constraints inside the car dashboard. Key challenges included avoiding ghost images, back reflections, and sun glare, as well as ensuring image brightness, homogeneity, and alignment with the virtual environment. The team needed a simulation-driven workflow to handle optical validation and early design optimization before physical prototyping.
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Using Ansys CFD to Optimize Thermal Management in Instant Water Heaters - ContiTech OESL Romania
ContiTech OESL aimed to improve the thermal behavior of an instant water heater used in automotive HVAC systems. The unit includes six heating elements (each rated at 1430 W), and operates with both water and water-glycol mixtures. The main objective was to eliminate thermal hotspots that exceeded the 170°C safety limit, ensuring reliable performance across a range of inlet flow rates and temperatures.
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Using Ansys for Seismic Simulation of Large-Scale Nuclear Equipment - RATEN-CITON
RATEN-CITON undertook the seismic assessment of a large nuclear tank (DA98), with over 700 metric tons of total mass, as part of a structural safety evaluation. The challenge was to accurately model complex support conditions—including snubbers, frictional sliding pads, and high-damping rubber bearings—and evaluate the tank’s response under postulated earthquake conditions, following ASME III and Eurocode 8 standards.
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Using Ansys Topology Optimization for Improved NVH Performance - Continental Automotive Romania
Continental Automotive Romania needed to reduce unwanted vibration behavior in a mechanical subassembly exposed to dynamic loads. The goal was to maximize resonant frequencies and improve the component’s dynamic response while meeting strict packaging and mass constraints. The solution had to support fast design iterations during early development phases.
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Using Ansys HFSS for High-Performance Antenna Design in EIRP Measurement Systems - WAVELINK TECHNOLOGY
As part of an internal R&D initiative, Wavelink set out to design and validate a compact EIRP measurement system using dual-polarized Vivaldi antennas integrated into a custom anechoic chamber. The challenge was to achieve high field homogeneity and wideband radiation performance across the 600 MHz – 6 GHz range, while working within the constraints of a reduced physical setup.
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Using Ansys Simulation for Multiphysics Challenges in Axial Flux Motor Development - 4MULTIPHYSICS
As part of the European MAXIMA project, 4MULTIPHYSICS took on the task of designing a high-efficiency axial flux electric motor for the automotive industry. The goal was to create a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable electric machine with reduced reliance on critical raw materials.
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Using Ansys Simulation for High-Speed SerDes Channel Verification - Darknote Engineering
Darknote Engineering was tasked with verifying a high-speed SerDes (Serializer–Deserializer) channel operating at 10.3125 Gbps for a custom electronic module. The project involved a short-reach backplane configuration with selective signal path switching and strict signal integrity requirements.
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Using Ansys Simulation for Hypersonic Cruiser Concept - INCAS
In one of its research projects, the National Institute for Aerospace Research “Elie Carafoli” (INCAS) set out to evaluate experimentally the aerodynamic performance of new concept aircrafts for supersonic civil transportation. The objective was to validate the existing aerodatabase. To accomplish this, INCAS utilized Ansys simulation tools to generate the design suitable for manufacturing the models and to test them in the wind tunnel.
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Using Ansys for Thermal Management of System-on-Chips (SoCs) - Continental Automotive Romania
Continental Automotive, a leading technology company, faced a critical challenge in optimizing the thermal management of their system-on-chips (SoCs). The objective was to highlight that for a Lidless vs. Lidded SoC it is crucial to consider the application boundary conditions (system approach), particularly focusing on liquid and air cooling methods.
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Used Ansys for Optimizing Formula Student Car Design and Performance - UPT Racing Team
The 2023 season was pivotal for the UPT Racing Team as they aimed to compete in three international Formula Student competitions, focusing on both dynamic performance and notable results.
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Using Ansys Advanced Electronic Component Reliability - FEV Romania
FEV faced significant challenges in predicting the lifetime and ensuring the robustness of electronic components used in automotive applications.
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Using Ansys Mechanical to analyze and improve the behavior of Storz coupling - Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galați
At Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galați, the research team focused on advancing the understanding and optimization of mechanical components used in critical applications.
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PREH Romania Using Ansys in Optimizing the Design and Reliability of Automotive Components
Preh, a leading automotive supplier specializing in HMI products and e-mobility solutions, needed a reliable partner with advanced simulation capabilities to enhance their R&D processes and ensure the excellence of their complex automotive components.
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Thermal-electric simulation of a EMR4 HV Inverter - Vitesco
The purpose of this simulation is to evaluate the thermal behavior of the HV Inverter, especially the DC Side. Some parameter variations will be studied, especially regarding the convection outside the inverter.
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VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES Romania using of Ansys Granta Selector and Eco Package
The objective of the user case was to evaluate Granta Selector and Eco Package as tools for selecting a housing plastic material, according to CO2 footprint and energy usage.
In the analysis, were included 3 components:
- Housing: 3 different thermoplastic materials
- Screws: carbon steel
- Sealing: EPDM material
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Team Ford Celeritas use Ansys
Great modern car designers by the likes of Pagani, Koenigsegg, Rimac and Hennessey started off by crafting a small-sized model of their visionary hypercars. This entire process, as well as the unique aerodynamics concepts employed, have led to the final product. Similarly, students all around the world use a set of regulations to build their own miniature race car powered by compressed air for the F1 in Schools competition. The pinnacle of their efforts are the World Finals, a thrilling event where top teams come together to race their cars, while simultaneously showcasing their remarkable engineering and enterprise skills.
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HARMAN România uses Ansys
The HARMAN Automotive SI/PI/EM Simulation team is capable to perform all the electrical simulations needed for complex power delivery networks, high speed interfaces and RF/EM design using Ansys tools.
The main simulation activities in Infotainment Systems are described below:
- Power Integrity Simulations (PI):
- Power delivery network impedance analysis and bypass capacitors optimization
- Power Plane DCR (DC-Resistance) analysis and optimization (i.e., DC-Voltage drop, DC-Current density bottleneck analysis)
- Signal Integrity Simulations (SI):
- PCB TDR (Time-Domain-Reflectometry) simulations for identifying PCB routing issues and characteristic impedance discontinuities.
- High-Speed Interfaces eye diagrams and signals TOF (time-of-flight) optimization
- Complex Multi-board Signal Integrity simulations considering connectors and cables effects.
- Electromagnetic and advanced 3D simulations:
- EMC simulations
- RF simulations
- Full-3D simulations on PCB and coupled structures (i.e., 3D connectors, 3D electric and magnetic fields analysis)
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FEM.BIO uses Ansys
We, a small group of veteran simulation engineers are now helping researchers in biomechanics domains: orthopaedics, dentistry, haematology, surgery etc. We bring our long-earned simulation experience to work alongside bioengineers and medics, thus further new and top-notch models, ideas and apparatuses (e.g.: prosthesis). Stay tuned for the newest simulation scenarios meant to help those in need, to easily get rid of ailments and greatly improve patients' lives.
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VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES Romania uses Ansys for automotive applications
The BMS is the brain of any electric vehicle’s battery pack. Its purpose is to evaluate the overall functionality and safety of the battery. The general functions are data acquisition; storage and processing; electrical and thermal management; voltage & current protection; safety management and cell balancing & communication.
The primary module (BMS) requires a communication link from each battery module. The last, are monitored via a Cell Supervising Circuit (CSC), individually mounted for each module. Vitesco Technologies Battery Management Systems can be used for a wide range of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) as well as for battery electric vehicles (BEV).
In order to evaluate the possibility of migrating from a physical wired communication link between the BMS-CSC, to a wireless solution based on Inverted F-type Antennas (IFAs), a thorough 3-D electromagnetic (EM) simulation needs to be performed. This is done by using the ANSYS HFSS simulation software. In our analysis the complex environment of a generic battery is used, in order to evaluate the efficiency of the transmitted RF power.
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Continental Automotive Romania uses OptiSLang to Determine PCB Effective Material Properties
High-performance computers for assisted and automated driving perform tasks required for perception, human vision, driving, and parking functions. Self-driving vehicle systems include some of the world's highest-performance electronic components. The insertion of new, cutting-edge technology in the automotive industry increases the demands for virtual prototyping and reliability prediction to yield highquality and high-reliability products and systems.
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PREH Romania uses Ansys for simulations in automotive industry
Preh's development and manufacturing capabilities include, in particular, HMI systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, infotainment, and connectivity solutions, as well as e-mobility control units, which include: booster units (800V), DC/DC converters (400V/48V/12V), On-Board Chargers (OBC) and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
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VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES Romania uses Ansys for automotive applications
Vitesco Technologies integrates innovative and efficient powertrain system solutions for vehicles, such as battery electric (EV), hybrid (HEV), and fuel cell electric (FCEV). Subject to all the possible stress caused by thermal and dynamic loads, the High Voltage (HV) inverters must be able to handle high power and currents. At the same time, the team must also account for the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) challenges as well as provide fail-safe operation to ensure dependability and safety for the driver and passengers.
The thermo-electric simulation model of the inverter is very important since it allows Vitesco to easily track the impact of any changes that might be brought to the product in the development process. The thermal map of the assembly shows us the areas that we can further optimize to achieve a better thermal performance of our products in the R&D phase.
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Romanian company FLEXIBIL, from Baia Mare, uses Ansys to simulate a primary conical spring
The primary conical spring is a rubberized metal part, capable of withstanding large deformations and which is usually required for both compression and shear.
Such parts have many advantages, such as that they do not require maintenance, they are compact, versatile, they have wide applicability, both in terms of possible design variants for the metal component and for the rubber one.
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