{"id":3088,"date":"2025-10-27T14:09:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/?p=3088"},"modified":"2025-12-18T23:09:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:09:30","slug":"virtual-modelling-and-cae-analyses-accelerate-development-and-reduce-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/en\/virtual-modelling-and-cae-analyses-accelerate-development-and-reduce-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual modelling and CAE analyses accelerate development and reduce costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster development, fewer prototypes, lower costs \u2013 this is what CAE analyses (Computer-Aided Engineering) enable automotive manufacturers to achieve today. Virtual modelling provides accurate simulations of vehicle and component behaviour even before production begins. It allows engineers to identify design weaknesses, optimise concepts, and significantly accelerate the entire development process. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AUREL has more than 30 years of experience in CAE analyses and was among the pioneers of this discipline in the Czech Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual testing instead of physical prototypes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/en\/services\/virtual-modelling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAE simulations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the creation of a <\/span><b>virtual model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on the real geometry of a vehicle. Material properties are assigned to individual components and their behaviour is then simulated under various conditions \u2013 from normal operation to <\/span><b>crash scenarios<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unlike physical testing, virtual simulations do not destroy any components. The model can be repeatedly examined in detail, disassembled, and modified as needed. Engineers and technicians gain in-depth insight into structural behaviour, including areas that cannot be instrumented during real tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2683 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lenam-simulace-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lenam-simulace-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lenam-simulace-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 767px, (max-width:1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of simulations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to powerful computational tools, it is possible to simulate the behaviour of individual components as well as entire systems under various operating conditions. Modern <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/en\/services\/virtual-modelling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual modelling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes a wide range of simulation methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structural simulations (FEM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 show how structures behave under loads such as impacts, vibrations, or temperature changes. They help identify weak points, increase durability, and reduce development and testing costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multibody simulations (MBS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 model the dynamic behaviour of interconnected moving bodies. They are widely used for simulating engines, transmissions, vehicle chassis, as well as robotic arms or production lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CFD simulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 provide detailed analysis of fluid flow and heat transfer. At AUREL, these calculations are used to solve complex tasks involving coupled flow, thermal effects, and mechanical loads. Typical applications include fluid flow in lubrication channels and piping systems, brake cooling in vehicles, or the design of turbomachinery such as wind turbines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiphysics simulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 combine multiple physical domains, including mechanics, heat transfer, fluid flow, electromagnetism, and control logic. They enable realistic modelling of systems where these phenomena interact with one another.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed, confidence, and efficiency in development<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to virtual testing, engineers can identify problems before they occur. <\/span><b>Weak points become visible early, designs can be optimised, and risks are minimised<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before production begins. Most issues are resolved prior to physical testing, which then serves primarily as validation. Using <\/span><b>topological optimisation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example, engineers can reduce component weight, improve stiffness, or distribute material more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAE analyses <\/span><b>significantly accelerate development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reduce the number of physical prototypes, and deliver <\/span><b>better results at lower cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A key factor is <\/span><b>the quality of material models<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 their measurement and calibration are among the main strengths of the AUREL team. With more than twenty CAE specialists, AUREL performs analyses for automotive manufacturers worldwide. \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a simple rule: the quality of analysis results depends on the quality of your material models. This is exactly where we are strong \u2013 and why our customers keep coming back,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says Milo\u0161 M\u00fcller, Head of CAE Analyses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The future of CAE: faster through machine learning and AI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simulations increasingly leverage <\/span><b>artificial intelligence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where <\/span><b>machine learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>neural networks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> significantly speed up both computation and result evaluation. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMachine learning and artificial intelligence are developing at an unprecedented pace, bringing new possibilities to simulations. Those who fall behind will quickly lose competitiveness and may have little chance of success in this field within just a few years,\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> M\u00fcller warns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The strength of 30 years of experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual modelling is a key tool for efficient, safe, and sustainable vehicle development. <\/span><b>AUREL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applies CAE simulations not only in <\/span><b>the automotive industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but also in other sectors \u2013 such as <\/span><b>aerospace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>thermal analyses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for various industrial applications. Thanks to strong theoretical expertise, AUREL <\/span><b>is able to solve non-standard customer challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where success often begins with correctly defining the problem itself. The team also tackles <\/span><b>unconventional simulations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for which no standard procedures exist \u2013 areas that many companies avoid. Moreover, they can explain complex results in clear, understandable terms. This is one of the reasons why AUREL is regarded as a key player in this field within the Czech Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Looking for confidence in your development process? With virtual modelling by <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aurelcz.eu\/en\/services\/virtual-modelling\/\"><b>our experts<\/b><\/a><b>, you can identify issues before they arise \u2013 and gain the competitive edge that truly matters.<\/b><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Faster development, fewer prototypes, lower costs \u2013 this is what CAE analyses (Computer-Aided Engineering) enable automotive manufacturers to achieve today. 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