{"id":6109,"date":"2026-08-18T10:47:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T16:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/?p=6109"},"modified":"2026-08-18T11:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T17:00:51","slug":"modsim-for-engineers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/index.php\/modsim-for-engineers\/","title":{"rendered":"MODSIM FOR ENGINEERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;INTRODUCTION&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM FOR ENGINEERS<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTRODUCTION_What_is_MODSIM\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">INTRODUCTION: What is MODSIM?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MODSIM<\/strong> on <a href=\"https:\/\/3ds.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes\u2019<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/index.php\/products\/dassault-systemes\/3dexperience\/\"><strong>3DEXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/a>\u00ae platform is a unique next-generation engineering &amp; design paradigm that completely unifies modeling and simulation. This merging of two traditionally distinct disciplines provides opportunities to significantly accelerate design exploration, optimization, and validation, and can<br \/>also unlock new innovations. Since the design model is also the virtual twin used for simulation, MODSIM returns analysis much earlier in the development cycle, before any physical testing has been done. This unlocks innovation, reduces design risk, cuts development costs, and speeds time-to-market.<\/p>\n<p>Other benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Common model build<\/li>\n<li>Automated modeling<\/li>\n<li>Design in your comfort zone<\/li>\n<li>Automatic simulation set-up<\/li>\n<li>Democratization<\/li>\n<li>Single source of truth<\/li>\n<li>Platform integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In this post, we will explore some of the benefits of MODSIM for engineers. Regardless of what industry you work in, MODSIM empowers designers and analysts to work smarter and unlock their innovation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">A team of engineers has been tasked with developing a new electric drive system for a car (see below). In this ebook, we will show how MODSIM speeds up this process, supports innovation, and reduces risk throughout development.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_6120\" style=\"width: 921px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6120\" class=\"wp-image-6120 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-electric-motor.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM ELECTRIC MOTOR\" width=\"911\" height=\"461\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-electric-motor.webp 911w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-electric-motor-480x243.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 911px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The motor geometry is designed in CATIA and ready for simulation.<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;COMMON MODEL BUILD&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMMON_MODEL_BUILD_CAD-CAE_ASSOCIATIVITY\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">COMMON MODEL BUILD CAD-CAE ASSOCIATIVITY<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Under MODSIM, the model only needs to be built once. The same data can be used for all design and analysis tasks, saving time and development costs and reducing project complexity. <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faster_model_build\"><\/span><strong>Faster model build<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">MODSIM unifies the data model behind the modeling (CAD) and simulation (CAE), so there is full associativity between CAD and CAE.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Model-based_systems_engineering_MBSE\"><\/span><strong>Model-based systems engineering (MBSE)<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Requirements, design intent, analysis, and other comments can be embedded in the model, providing context to the design so all users can understand the purpose of different components and the rationale behind the design.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interoperability\"><\/span><strong>Interoperability<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Users can work seamlessly with all stakeholders, including partners, suppliers, consultants, and others, bringing significant efficiency savings over today\u2019s disconnected legacy systems.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_management\"><\/span><strong>Change management<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Testing, requirement changes, product delivery plans, and milestones are tracked and managed within a single integrated environment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">While developing an electric drive system, a vibration analysis reveals unacceptable noise levels. The motor is<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">redesigned, and the new motor design is automatically sent to other team members so they can update their<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">models and simulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_6131\" style=\"width: 687px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6131\" class=\"wp-image-6131\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vibro-acoustic.webp\" alt=\"vibreo-acoustic\" width=\"677\" height=\"437\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vibro-acoustic.webp 336w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/vibro-acoustic-300x194.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vibro-acoustics simulation of the motor for noise and vibration analysis.<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">When designing a motor, engineers aim to maximize energy efficiency in its expected operating regime. An automated optimization fine-tunes the placement of magnets and air gaps to improve performance, and the changes to the design can even be immediately reflected in the CAD file.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6143  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-automate001-300x169.webp\" alt=\"Modsim Automated Modeling\" width=\"770\" height=\"434\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-automate001-300x169.webp 770w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-automate001-480x271.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 770px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6144  aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-automate002-300x150.webp\" alt=\"Modsim Automated Modeling 2\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-automate002-300x150.webp 768w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/modsim-automate002-480x240.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Automated Modeling&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AUTOMATED_MODELING\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">AUTOMATED MODELING<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Designers can take advantage of simulation even in the earliest phases of development to nutlsc their concept and build their CAD model.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_data_reuse\"><\/span>Easy data reuse:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">With all the design and analysis data stored in one place, it is easy to take an existing design and use it to create a new project for the next iteration of a product line.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automatic_synthesis\"><\/span>Automatic synthesis:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The user specifies the requirements, and the synthesis tool generates a potential design, using simulation to optimize and fine-tune its behavior.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_optimization\"><\/span>Design optimization:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Two main forms of optimization exist: parametric and non-parametric:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Suppliers use various CAD tools to design the components of the electric drive system, and even within the company, different sites use different software. Multi-CAD means that engineers don\u2018t have to worry about this\u2014they simply receive the geometry they need for their job.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_6148\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6148\" class=\"wp-image-6148 \" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_transmission-300x137.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM transmission\" width=\"458\" height=\"209\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_transmission-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_transmission.webp 359w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exploded view of the motor CAD, showing the different components.<\/p><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;DESIGN IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DESIGN_IN_YOUR_COMFORT_ZONE_MULTI_CAD\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">DESIGN IN YOUR COMFORT ZONE (MULTI CAD)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Multi-CAD is a software-agnostic approach to MODSIM: Geometry from tools such as CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, and PTC Creo can be integrated into a single model.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overcome_vendor_lock-in\"><\/span><strong>Overcome vendor lock-in<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Learning a new tool requires significant time and commitment from the user, which can make it difficult for engineers to join a new company or collaborate with partners using different tools.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_up_to_date\"><\/span><strong>Stay up to date<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Change management tools mean that updates to the geometry in the 3rd party CAD tool can be automatically pushed to the Multi-CAD environment (Single Source of Truth).<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiphysics_simulation\"><\/span><strong>Multiphysics simulation<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">As part of the MODSIM framework, Multi-CAD also provides complete support for physics simulation; regardless of the tool used to build the model, it can be simulated. The best CAD tool for the job: Engineers can use the tool that works best for themselves and their projects.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The motor design arrives as a detailed 3D model, but for electromagnetic analysis, only a 2D cross-section of the coils and magnets is required. With a few clicks, the relevant parts of the motor can be extracted and prepared for simulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #ffffff;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6149 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_magnetism-300x276.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM_magnetism\" width=\"300\" height=\"276\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_magnetism-300x276.webp 300w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_magnetism.webp 368w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6150 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_electric-253x300.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"253\" height=\"300\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_electric-253x300.webp 253w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_electric.webp 274w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 253px) 100vw, 253px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>2D electromagnetic simulation of the motor in motion, extracted from the 3D model.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;AUTOMATED SIMULATION SET-UP&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AUTOMATED_SIMULATION_SET-UP\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">AUTOMATED SIMULATION SET-UP<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MODSIM automates set-up processes, reducing the work needed to generate results. With predefined<\/strong><br \/><strong>templates, users can start their analysis straight away and get the key performance indicators (KPIs) that they need.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Automated processes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_transfer\"><\/span><strong>Data transfer<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Collect the relevant data and gather it together, potentially converting file types and dealing with updates and new versions of old models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assembly\"><\/span><strong>Assembly<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>In a car, for example, the body shell, motors, and interior are designed largely by independent teams; many different components need to be integrated into a single model for a full system analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geometry_clean-up_and_defeaturing\"><\/span><strong>Geometry clean-up and defeaturing<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Detailed CAD models include tiny design elements that do not affect behavior but significantly increase the computing time for simulation; in others, the CAD model may miss relevant details or include faceting errors that distort simulation results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meshing_and_solver_set-up\"><\/span><strong>Meshing and solver set-up<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Most types of simulation discretize the model and the space around it into many small elements; this process is called meshing, and a balance needs to be struck between meshing fine enough to represent the model accurately, but not so fine that the simulation takes too long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 6&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The engineer investigating motor vibro-acoustics identifies a potential change that improves the noise but might affect durability. They are empowered by simulation templates to make an initial analysis of the impact of the change before speaking to the structural engineers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_6158\" style=\"width: 481px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6158\" class=\"wp-image-6158 size-full\" title=\"Durability simulation of the motor.\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_electric2.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM electric2\" width=\"471\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_electric2.webp 471w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_electric2-300x191.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Durability simulation of the motor.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;DEMOCRATIZATION&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEMOCRATIZATION\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">DEMOCRATIZATION<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MODSIM democratizes engineering teams. All members of the team can have input on the design<\/strong><br \/><strong>and analysis, meaning that no one\u2019s perspective is missed. This can help to highlight unexpected<\/strong><br \/><strong>problems or to provide an innovative idea that gives a competitive advantage.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Break_down_silos\"><\/span><strong>Break down silos:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Slow communication, risk of misunderstandings, version control issues, and inefficient designs are some of the results of engineers working in isolation from each other.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlock_skills\"><\/span><strong>Unlock skills<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">CAD and CAE skills are often seen as separate specialisms, and designers and analysts are treated as very different roles; in reality, however, engineering often requires design and analysis, and being able to make use of both can accelerate product development as well as boost the user\u2018s personal career development. With MODSIM, the tight integration and automation of modeling and simulation mean that designers can also be analysts and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 7&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Midway through the project, the requirements change. Everyone on the team is notified and sees the new<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">requirements, and they now work to update their designs. Because everyone is collaborating with a single source of truth, the model remains consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_SSOT.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH\" width=\"699\" height=\"557\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_SSOT.webp 699w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_SSOT-480x382.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 699px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SINGLE_SOURCE_OF_TRUTH\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>As the project progresses, new versions of files are created, and the changes need to be propagated<\/strong><br \/><strong> through the entire team to ensure that everyone is working with the latest data. The solution to<\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/><strong> this problem is to store all project data in a single source of truth. This means a centralized storage<\/strong><br \/><strong> on the cloud or an internal server.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reliable_archives\"><\/span><strong>Reliable archives<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 80px;\">Different types of files need to be managed during product development\u2014each may come from a different source and have several authors; the files are kept up to date, and older versions are archived.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Confidentiality_and_trade_secrets\"><\/span><strong>Confidentiality and trade secrets<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Even if all data is stored in one place, access controls ensure that sensitive files can be protected from unauthorized access.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_development_risk\"><\/span><strong>Reduced development risk<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Building a MODSIM workflow on a single source of truth platform means that users know they are working with the latest model files and do not accidentally integrate older versions into the model.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #114791;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"15\" cellpadding=\"20\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MODSIM IN PRACTICE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The motor has to meet the strict standards of OEMs and regulators, which means there are numerous design<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">requirements. Everyone on the team has access to these and has an overview of the status of each one because requirements tracking and project planning are on the same platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_3DX.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM 3DEXPERIENCE\" width=\"732\" height=\"732\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_3DX.webp 732w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_3DX-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 732px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;PLATFORM INTEGRATION&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PLATFORM_INTEGRATION\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">PLATFORM INTEGRATION<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several different software tools can be involved in a MODSIM process beyond the modeling and simulation tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Automation<\/li>\n<li>Requirements tracking<\/li>\n<li>Project planning<\/li>\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Report generation<\/li>\n<li>Manufacturing process design<\/li>\n<li>Visualization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Integrating these tools on a single platform can accelerate the development process and reduce the risk of bottlenecks and communication issues.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;MODSIM IN PRACTICE 9&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6168 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_EXECITUVE-SUMMARY.webp\" alt=\"MODSIM_EXECITUVE-SUMMARY\" width=\"803\" height=\"1277\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_EXECITUVE-SUMMARY.webp 803w, https:\/\/kimeca.com.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MODSIM_EXECITUVE-SUMMARY-480x763.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 803px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;EXECUTIVE SUMMARY&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 26px;\">EXECUTIVE SUMMARY<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>MODSIM integrates modeling and simulation into a single seamless process in which all stakeholders can participate in the engineering digital transformation. MODSIM reduces the effort and resources needed to design a new product and analyze and optimize its performance. Engineers can use MODSIM to build a Virtual Twin of the product, which accurately represents the real product and replicates its performance in simulation\u2014this enables virtual testing that accelerates development, cuts risk, and reduces reliance on physical prototypes.<\/p>\n<p>Automation speeds up both model building and simulation set-up, allowing engineers to avoid tedious tasks such as geometry healing and meshing and concentrate on the important tasks. MODSIM is multi-CAD\u2014many leading CAD tools can be integrated into the MODSIM process\u2014each stakeholder can use the software that best<br \/>suits their needs without compatibility issues.<\/p>\n<p>With all users collaborating on a common platform and all data stored in a single source of truth, the risk of miscommunication and version control problems is greatly reduced. If simulation reveals an issue with the design, the model can be quickly changed and the updated geometry automatically distributed to all users.<\/p>\n<p>Dassault Syst\u00e8mes offers a powerful MODSIM solution suitable for engineers across all industries. 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