Asahi Kasei Engineering Launches Cloud-Based CAE Solution Platform
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) has launched a cloud-based CAE solution platform offering precise apps to predict crash and impact behavior of polymers. The platform includes the downloadable 'i-LUPE' polymer material fracture prediction model and an on-demand mapping tool for anisotropic materials like fiber-reinforced resins. These tools aim to enhance product design and reduce costs and time for material development, particularly in the automotive industry where polymer use is increasing. The platform leverages Asahi Kasei's expertise in CAE technical services for engineering plastics and utilizes cloud-based high-performance computing (HPC) for on-demand software access.
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) ha lanciato una piattaforma di soluzioni CAE basata su cloud che offre applicazioni precise per prevedere il comportamento di crash e impatto dei polimeri. La piattaforma include il modello di previsione della frattura del materiale polimerico 'i-LUPE' scaricabile e un strumento di mappatura on-demand per materiali anisotropi come le resine rinforzate con fibra. Questi strumenti mirano a migliorare il design del prodotto e a ridurre costi e tempi nello sviluppo dei materiali, in particolare nell'industria automobilistica dove l'uso dei polimeri è in aumento. La piattaforma sfrutta l'expertise di Asahi Kasei nei servizi tecnici CAE per le materie plastiche ingegneristiche e utilizza il calcolo ad alte prestazioni (HPC) basato su cloud per l'accesso al software su richiesta.
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) ha lanzado una plataforma de soluciones CAE basada en la nube que ofrece aplicaciones precisas para predecir el comportamiento de colisiones e impactos de polímeros. La plataforma incluye el modelo de predicción de fractura de material polimérico 'i-LUPE' descargable y una herramienta de mapeo bajo demanda para materiales anisotrópicos como resinas reforzadas con fibra. Estas herramientas tienen como objetivo mejorar el diseño del producto y reducir costos y tiempos en el desarrollo de materiales, particularmente en la industria automotriz donde el uso de polímeros está en aumento. La plataforma aprovecha la experiencia de Asahi Kasei en servicios técnicos de CAE para plásticos de ingeniería y utiliza computación de alto rendimiento (HPC) basada en la nube para el acceso a software bajo demanda.
아사히 가세이 엔지니어링(Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp., AEC)이 클라우드 기반 CAE 솔루션 플랫폼을 출시했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 폴리머의 충돌 및 충격 거동을 정확하게 예측하는 애플리케이션을 제공합니다. 플랫폼에는 다운로드 가능한 'i-LUPE' 폴리머 재료 파손 예측 모델과 섬유 강화 수지와 같은 비등방성 재료를 위한 주문형 매핑 도구가 포함되어 있습니다. 이러한 도구는 제품 설계를 개선하고 재료 개발의 비용과 시간을 줄이는 것을 목표로 하며, 특히 폴리머 사용이 증가하고 있는 자동차 산업에서 중요합니다. 이 플랫폼은 엔지니어링 플라스틱에 대한 CAE 기술 서비스에서 아사히 가세이의 전문성을 활용하고, 클라우드 기반의 고성능 컴퓨팅(HPC)을 통해 주문형 소프트웨어 접근을 가능하게 합니다.
Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) a lancé une plateforme de solutions CAE basée sur le cloud offrant des applications précises pour prédire le comportement en cas de collision et d'impact des polymères. La plateforme comprend le modèle de prédiction de fracture de matériau polymère 'i-LUPE' téléchargeable ainsi qu'un outil de cartographie à la demande pour des matériaux anisotropes comme les résines renforcées de fibres. Ces outils visent à améliorer la conception des produits et à réduire les coûts et les délais de développement des matériaux, en particulier dans l'industrie automobile où l'utilisation des polymères augmente. La plateforme s'appuie sur l'expertise d'Asahi Kasei dans les services techniques CAE pour les plastiques techniques et utilise des calculs haute performance (HPC) basés sur le cloud pour un accès logiciel à la demande.
Die Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp. (AEC) hat eine cloud-basierte CAE-Lösungsplattform lanciert, die präzise Apps zur Vorhersage des Crash- und Impact-Verhaltens von Polymeren anbietet. Die Plattform umfasst das herunterladbare 'i-LUPE' Modell zur Vorhersage von Materialbrüchen sowie ein On-Demand-Kartierungstool für anisotrope Materialien wie faserverstärkte Harze. Diese Werkzeuge zielen darauf ab, das Produktdesign zu verbessern und Kosten sowie Zeit bei der Materialentwicklung zu reduzieren, insbesondere in der Automobilindustrie, wo der Einsatz von Polymeren zunimmt. Die Plattform nutzt die Expertise von Asahi Kasei in CAE-Technikdiensten für technische Kunststoffe und verwendet cloud-basiertes Hochleistungsrechnen (HPC) für den Zugriff auf Software nach Bedarf.
- Launch of a cloud-based CAE solution platform for polymer behavior prediction
- Offering of 'i-LUPE' highly accurate polymer material fracture prediction model
- Introduction of an on-demand mapping tool for anisotropic materials
- Potential for reduced costs and time in material and application development
- Expansion of CAE-related services to a global customer base
- None.
Downloadable and on-demand apps for accurate prediction of material behavior
Conceptual diagram of the CAE solution platform (Graphic: Business Wire)
As the adoption of polymer materials in automobiles and other products increases, precise simulation of material behavior will contribute to enhanced product design and to significantly reduced costs and time for material and application development. In recent years, cloud-based high-performance computing (HPC) is being increasingly used throughout various industries. As a result, the on-demand use of computer aided engineering (CAE) software installed in cloud HPC as software as a service is also becoming more common in the material development process.
As a manufacturer of technical polymers, Asahi Kasei has provided comprehensive, high precision support for its customers’ product design and development through CAE technical service focused on engineering plastics. Leveraging this expertise, AEC, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei, further extends its CAE-related service by launching the cloud-based “CAE Solution Platform,” offering various apps that can be easily downloaded and used by customers worldwide.
Highly accurate fracture prediction application
The apps offered on the platform include the downloadable and highly accurate polymer material fracture prediction model “i-LUPE.” Microscopically, amorphous polymer materials have a structure in which molecular chains are intricately entangled. When an impact or other force is applied to this material causing significant deformation, the molecular chains are stretched, resulting in the formation of voids and fibrils (bundles of molecular chains). When these so-called crazes grow, the polymer material fractures.
By focusing on crazes, “i-LUPE” accurately predicts and reproduces possible fractures in the polymer.
Supporting mapping tool
As a supporting app to “i-LUPE,” the CAE solution platform offers an on-demand mapping tool specifically focused on anisotropic materials such as fiber-reinforced resins. This tool converts fiber orientation data into “i-LUPE” material property lists, which are used as reference for selecting the optimal material for specific applications, enabling an accurate visual representation of deformation behavior of fiber-reinforced resins.
To register for Asahi Kasei Engineering’s CAE solution platform, please visit: caesolution.asahi-kasei.co.jp/public/en/
About Asahi Kasei
The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its founding in 1922 with ammonia and cellulose fiber businesses, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 49,000 employees worldwide, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world's challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. Its Material sector, comprised of Environmental Solutions, Mobility & Industrial, and Life Innovation, includes a wide array of products from battery separators and biodegradable textiles to engineering plastics and sound solutions. For more information, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/.
Asahi Kasei is also dedicated to sustainability initiatives and is contributing to reaching a carbon-neutral society by 2050. To learn more, visit https://www.asahi-kasei.com/sustainability/.
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Europe Contact:
Asahi Kasei Europe GmbH
Sebastian Schmidt
sebastian.schmidt@asahi-kasei.eu
North America Contact:
Asahi Kasei America Inc.
Christian OKeefe
christian.okeefe@ak-america.com
Source: Asahi Kasei Engineering Corp.
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