No Mesh, No Fuss

In the past, software limitations required that design engineer’s layout their machine design and then wait for the analysis. Even in recent years with high speed computing, there was still a time lag between the design and analysis. This is due to the finite element method of analysis on which these programs are based. The article discusses how the finite element process first has the user input the design and then the software places nodes across the model to form a grid or mesh. The nodes are programmed with the constraint factors that influence the model and then the computer analyzes the data for problems. If any issues are found, the model is redesigned and the process is repeated. New software that does not rely on the finite element analysis allows designers to be free of the node grid analysis. That means that design engineers have access to instant analysis which means more time is spent on pure design. This will prove to be a massive savings on time which will allow designers to try a flurry of new ideas without having to worry about waiting to see the results.