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Simulating massive structures like aircraft wings, nuclear power plants, and large assemblies can quickly turn into a computational nightmare. But what if you could break these down into smaller, more efficient parts while maintaining accuracy?

Watch this video as we explore mesh refinement strategies in Ansys Mechanical, covering the impact of mesh quality on simulation accuracy, the differences between global and local mesh controls and when to refine, conducting mesh dependence studies to ensure reliable and converged results and a hands-on demo of mesh parametric studies and automatic mesh refinement in Ansys.

This technical session covers how to perform ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structures) and FOPS (Falling-Object Protective Structures) analysis using Ansys Mechanical and LS-DYNA in the Ansys Workbench environment, tailored for the mining industry.

Discover how Rocky DEM combined with OptiSLang can be used to optimise the design of vertical mine ore passes. In this technical session, we explore how adjusting the angles of the second and third sections affects ore flow, wear, and overall system efficiency. With advanced simulation and automated optimisation, you’ll see how to find the best geometrical configuration to reduce blockages, cut down on maintenance, and boost productivity in mining operations.

Accelerate your simulations with Ansys Cloud Burst, the secure, on-demand high-performance computing (HPC) solution built directly into Ansys software. With Ansys Cloud Burst, engineers can scale simulations instantly, run larger models, and achieve results faster without any IT setup, hardware investment, or infrastructure constraints.

In this session, we’ll introduce optiSLang Base, explore its new wizards, response surfaces, and evolutionary optimisation features, and demonstrate how easily engineers can apply them within Mechanical.

In this webinar, we’ll show how linking Sherlock with other Ansys simulation tools increases value and accuracy. Integrating Sherlock into your workflow reduces pre-processing time by auto-generating simulation-ready 3D PCB models.

The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) is advancing South Africa’s space ambitions through record-breaking rocket projects and world-class student research. From hybrid sounding rockets to an orbital-class liquid engine, the ASRI team is using advanced simulation to design, test, and manufacture the next generation of aerospace technologies for Africa.

When designing components for the space environment, significant attention must be put into designing for intense vibration, shock, and thermal environments. During the development of a new reaction wheel, NewSpace Systems (NSS) conducted extensive environmental testing to examine the performance and predict the lifetime of the wheel. Special attention was to be given to the electronics and bearings, as these components had the most significant impact on the lifetime of the wheel

The Aquila D01 sun sensor from NewSpace Systems (NSS) is a proven and reliable system with extensive in-orbit heritage. It features a detector housed beneath a metal mask with precision-cut slits. As sunlight passes through these slits, it creates a unique one-dimensional brightness profile on the detector. This pattern is then analysed to determine the sun's position. In 2022, the linear array used in the Aquila D01 was discontinued, prompting an effort to redesign the sun sensor to meet updated component availability.

The Aerospace Systems Research Institute (ASRI) aims to strengthen South Africa’s advanced manufacturing capabilities while inspiring the next generation of aerospace engineers. To support these goals, the ASRI team is actively engaged in multiple award-winning projects.

Targeting sustainability goals can present challenges in some industries, as notable carbon-reduction initiatives like Race to Zero aim to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. This has increased interest in direct air capture (DAC) technology, which removes carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere and enables it to be stored underground or converted into climate-neutral carbon products.