Thermal Simulation Software Aims to Improve Design of Autonomous Cars
Summary
This week, Siemens AG announced that it is putting a new twist on autonomous electric vehicle design by enabling engineers to do simulation of heat-related problems while they work in a CAD environment.The industrial giant is accomplishing that by rolling out a new software solution that incorporates a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) package that automatically performs thermal analysis of sensors, processors, powertrain components, and even the vehicle cabin.The new solution represents a departure from the status quo because it reduces the need for vehicle engineers to repeatedly call on specialists for advanced analysis throughout the course of a design.Siemens promises that the new solution will reduce the engineering team’s reliance on physical testing and prototyping, while improving the performance and reliability of inverters, motors, and batteries.With four comprehensive tracks, new technical tutorials, and a host of top engineering talent on stage, youll get the specialized training you need to create competitive embedded products.