Electromagnetic add-in to SolidWorks

Image courtesy of National Optical Astronomy Observatory, operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.

Image courtesy of National Optical Astronomy Observatory, operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, under cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation.

Electromagnetic Design Made Easy

Real Solutions

2© 2009 ElectroMagneticWorks, Inc.. emworks.com

About ElectroMagneticWorks

In business since 2000

We KNOW electromagnetics – from DC to light

Specialize in Finite Elements for electromagnetics

Early partnership with COSMOS/M– Developed COSMOS/EMS (electromechanical)– Developed COSMOS/HFWorks (RF & Wireless)

Flagship products: fully embedded in SolidWorks

– EMS

– HFWorks

The Only EM Software Suite for SolidWorks


The Case for FEM Electromagnetic Analysis

Solution from basic principles Highest accuracy

Cut trial and error cycles

Reduce cost

Validate your design

Perform what if scenarios at little to no cost

Leverage SolidWorks power– Work with real product designs– Share design with other engineers (electrical/mechanical)– Perform multiple analyses on the same model

FOCUS ON DESIGN NOT ON CAD


Our FEM Analysis Suite: A Snap Shot

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Solve Maxwell’s Equations @ different frequencies

RF – Microwave – Wireless

Antennas – Waveguides – Radars – Cable Assemblies – Connectors – Filters – printed circuits – MEMS – Metamaterials…

Electric Machines – Power Generation – Power Transmission

Motors – Transformers – Generators – Coils – Starters – Breakers – Cables – Bushings – Resistors – Capacitors…


The SolidWorks Advantage

Shortest learning curve

State of the art solid modeling (parts & assemblies)

Multiconfigurations

Design Tables

Parameterization

Collaborative design and design sharing

From design to fab

Standardized user interface for all add-ins


Electromagnetic Analysis Inside SolidWorks

Study concept – similar to SolidWorks Simulations

Built-in extendable material libraries

Boundary condition inheritance from materials

Advanced meshing and mesh controls

Powerful post-processing

Automatic report generation

Multiple studies (cut & paste)

Batch processing of multiple analyses


EMS: Electric Machines


EMS – Product Snapshot

Five simulation modules in one great package to cover a wide range of applications and industries

Built-in coupled thermal analysis provides an integrated solution for all electro-thermal applications

Solutions for backbone industries working on:


EMS – Overview

SIC Code Industry3677: Electronic Coils, Transformers, and Other Inductors3621: Motors and Generators3678: Electronic Connectors3694: Electrical Equipment for Internal Combustion Engines3612: Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformers3548: Electric and Gas Welding and Soldering Equipment5063: Electrical Apparatus and Equipment Wiring Supplies, and Construction Materials3625: Relays and Industrial Controls3643: Current-Carrying Wiring Devices3825: Instruments for Measuring and Testing of Electricity and Electrical Signals3699: Electrical Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies.3675: Electronic Capacitors3845: Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus3671: Electron Tubes3672: Printed Circuit Boards3676: Electronic Resistors3679: Electronic Components3651: Household Audio and Video Equipment

EMS covers a wide range of applications

SIC: Standard Industrial Classification


EMS – Overview

Industrial

Scientific, Research & Medical

Defense

Consumer

Automotive & Transportation

Aerospace

EMS covers a wide range of industries


EMS – Analysis Capabilities

6 Solvers in one package to cover many applications

Electrostatics

Conduction

Magnetostatics

AC Magnetics

Transient Magnetics

Coupled Thermal Analysis


EMS – Probing Questions

High Voltage & High Power Applications

Are you “frying” any component in your system?

How do you insure that your design does not breakdown?

How do you avoid sparking?

Do you need to create sparking as in a spark plug?

How do you avoid corona?

Do you need to create corona?

Is your design properly grounded?



Electronic and Circuit Boards

How do you shield your device?

Do you have to respect the FCC regulations?

Do you worry about interference?

Do you worry about cross talk and distortion?

How do you reduce the electrostatic discharge?

How do you protect your device from over voltage?

Are you concerned by the heat generated by your design?

Do you want to minimize it?



Transformers

Does your transformer leak?

How much does it leak?

Do you want to minimize the leakage?

Are you concerned about eddy current build up?

How about skin effect?

Is your transformer properly shielded?



Motors, generators, solenoids and actuators

Do you have enough force to pull?

Do you have enough torque to spin?

How about saturation?

Are you accounting for this very important phenomenal?

Is your motor or solenoid operating at optimum efficiency?

Want to reduce weight of your electromechanical device?

Does your motor suffer from ripples, vibration, and noise?



Loudspeakers

Sensors

Do you have echoes in your speaker?

Are you using too much power?

Are you interested in miniaturizing your speakers?

Does your speaker heat up too much?

Examples: NDT/NDE, metal detectors

Do you get good resolution?

How far/deep can you detect?



MEMS

Biomedical & Health

How do you assure a proper actuating force?

Do you have enough power to drive your device?

Do you use electric currents to treat diseases?

What about magnets?

How about FDA/FCC regulations?

Concerned about exposure to electromagnetic radiation?



Heating & Hardening Applications

Do you have enough power to achieve the desired heating?

Are you wasting too much power?

How do you approximate the hardening/heating penetration?

New in EMS 2009


EMS – Simulation Features


HFWorks: RF, Microwave & Wireless


HFWorks – Product Snapshot

Three simulation modules in one great package to cover a wide range of applications and industries

Built-in coupled thermal analysis provides an integrated solution for all electro-thermal applications

Solutions for microwave and radio frequency industries working on:


HFWorks – Simulation Features


EMS & HFWorks: Electromagnetic Simulation

Completing the simulation circle inside SolidWorks!


EMS – Case Study

Highly Nonlinear Lorentz Force Linear Motion Actuator

Ian Hunter, Ph.D. (MIT) & Serge Lafontaine, Ph.D.


EMS – Case Study

18 square bar magnets around a copper coil (shown in silver)

Steel 1018 core (shown in gold)

Copper coil wound on a former (not shown) which slides on bearings (not shown)


EMS – Case Study

Measurements:

Lorentz force acting on the coil

Flux density in the air gap

Analysis:

EMS/SolidWorks


EMS – Case Study

Results – Computed & Measured Force


EMS – Case Study

Results – Computed Flux Density

Measured flux density in the air gap:

0.3 to 0.7T.


In Conclusion

We are deeply committed to:

providing highly accurate electromagnetic analysis software to SolidWorks users!

making electromagnetic design the easiest it can be.


HFWorks – Microwave Heating HFWorks – Microwave Heating

Build it with SolidWorks Analyze it with HFWorks

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HFWorks – Twisted Horn AntennaHFWorks – Twisted Horn Antenna

Build it with SolidWorks Analyze it with HFWorks

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HFWorks – Spoke ResonatorHFWorks – Spoke Resonator

Build it with SolidWorksAnalyze it with HFWorks

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Electromagnetic add-in to SolidWorks

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