Midas NFX

Main article: CAD Computer-aided design systems

Midas NFX is a technology for modeling the properties and characteristics of a product during its design.

2014: Scope of application. Features

Applications as of December 2014:

• Simulation modeling of the product;
• Topology optimization;
• Strength calculation;
• Thermal calculation taking into account radiation and optical properties of the model;
• Three-dimensional calculation of hydroaerodinimics (CFD);
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary calculation.

Bullet impact simulation, 2014

Nonlinear analysis of metal basket deformation, 2014

Advantages

Shorten the product development cycle

• Wide range of CAD interfaces
• High-speed and high-quality mesh generator
• Advanced solvers for working with large models
• Automatically pinch assemblies, easily visualize, and manage blends and loads

Efficient automation of the design process

• Two interface options: engineering and simplified
• Fast solver and the ability to modify the product "on the fly" with subsequent recalculation
• Easily create simulation grids
• Extensive material base, including anisotropic
• Taking into account the optical properties of the material when calculating radiation and heat exchange
• Standard Boundary Condition and Load Template Set
• Solution parallelization capability

Simplified innovative product development

• Easily model and solve optimization problems according to different criteria
• Predefined Calculation Templates
• Ability to create adaptive meshes and rebuild the mesh during calculations
• Optimizing Topology (Part Shape) from Static/Dynamic Analysis
• Advanced Depreciation Calculation Functions
• Performance of evaluation tests of equipment components reliability

Single end-to-end solution for a wide range of engineering challenges

• Provision of structural, thermal and gas-dynamic calculations in the space of one model
• Modal Analysis Considering Preload and Relative Part Displacement Conditions
• Stability analysis with allowable mutual movement of parts in the assembly
• Determination of heat flux densities
• Linear Dynamic Analysis
• Calculating Problems with Nonlinear Contacts
• Advanced nonlinear impact load analysis
• Joint calculation of rigid and elastic structures in one model
• Combination of Linear and Nonlinear Analysis in a Single Model

Screenshot of the linear analysis window, 2014