Dr Celia Butler (Application Engineer)
14th March 2017
3D Image Visualisation,
Analysis and Model Generation
with Simpleware
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Introduction to Simpleware
• Application Engineer at Simpleware
– Email, phone, on site support for customers.
– Contractual project work.
– Creation of marketing case studies.
• Simpleware - part of the Synopsys family
– Simpleware was founded in the UK in 2000,
and acquired by Synopsys in 2016
– Simpleware developed image-to-mesh
techniques to generate simulation ready
models of highly complex structures.
– The continuous innovative development is
complemented by a global sales channel.
– Offer software and services to academia and
industry.
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Image-based Modelling &
Simulation Trends
• Fast adoption of 3D imaging technology
– Captures external and internal features,
– Industrial and medical settings.
• Driven by the demand for more realistic
simulation
– Expanding capability of FEA/CFD codes,
– Ever increasing access to high specification
hardware,
– Allow the study of true topology, structures and
materials.
• Leading to a growth in image based
inspection and simulation
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Core Technology
Convert 3D image data into 3D surface and
volume meshes for visualisation, measurement
and multi-part simulation
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Convert 3D image data into 3D surface and
volume meshes for visualisation, measurement
and multi-part simulation
Core Technology
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Image-based Modelling Workflow
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1. Import volume image data
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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1. Import volume image data
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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2. Voxel grid formed
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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3. Segmentation of regions of interest
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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4. Extract segmented voxels
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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5. Create volume/surface mesh
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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5. Create volume/surface mesh
Image-based Meshing Workflow
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Application Overview
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Applications Overview
Industrial Engineering Life SciencesMaterials & Energy
Applications:• Composites / Metals
• Foams / Filters
• Digital Rock Physics
• Asphalt / Concrete
• Microstructures
Applications:• Inspection
• Non-destructive
evaluation
• As-built parts
• 3D printing
Applications:• Medical devices
• Anatomical Simulation
• Human Body Models
• Consumer Products
• Food Science
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Materials & Energy
• Material Characterisation: composites, metals…
• Civil Engineering: asphalt, concrete…
• Oil & Gas: digital rock physics…
• Porous Structures: foams, filters…
• Microstructures: fuel cells…
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Example: Rock Core
http://www.youtube.com/user/simplewareuk
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Industrial Engineering
• Industrial Reverse Engineering: as-built parts, legacy parts…
• Non-destructive Evaluation/Testing (NDE/NDT): damage inspection,
manufacturing defects…
• Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM), 3D Printing
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Example: Engine Manifold
http://www.youtube.com/user/simplewareuk
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Life Sciences
• Medical Devices: implants, stents, brain stimulation…
• Anatomical Simulation: musculoskeletal modelling, physiological
flows, patient-specific models…
• Human Body & Consumer Product Interaction: clothing, hearing aids,
contact lenses…
• Food Sciences, Palaeontology…
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Example: Human Head Model
http://www.youtube.com/user/simplewareuk
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Why GEMS?
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Why GEMS?
• Interested in representing materials in new ways…
• Aim to
– reduce computational overheads
– maintaining accuracy in models
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How can we help?
• Experience of our customer base
• Trends in industries
• …??
Thank You
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