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Predicting Product Quality at TEN TECH AERO with Altair SimLab
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Time Sensitive Networking
- Visual Quality Detection
Services
- Testing & Certification
- Training
The Challenge
TEN TECH AERO, a provider of multi-discipline engineering services, was facing significant challenges with their existing computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools. The company, known for its speed and accuracy, was experiencing consistent crashing and long processing times with their previous tool, with processing sometimes taking up to two weeks. These issues were classified as 'known bugs', and the recommended solution was to recreate the models, a time-consuming and inefficient process. The company, which often works with large designs of more than 200 million elements, needed a more effective solution for every step of their CAE process, from preprocessing to solving and postprocessing. They also needed a tool that could work with their existing legacy data, as they could not afford to lose the models they had created and stored over many years. Additionally, processing time was a significant issue, as TEN TECH AERO does not charge their customers for solving and processing time, meaning that extra time spent on processing was time not spent on billable services.
About The Customer
TEN TECH AEROSPACE & DEFENSE, INC. is a provider of multi-discipline engineering services, including high-end mechanical engineering design, analysis, physical testing support, and hardware prototyping services. Their customer list includes large defense contractors, and they pride themselves on their speed, accuracy, and quality. With decades of industrial experience and high expertise in computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools and methods, TEN TECH AERO is able to predict product performance without the use of costly physical prototypes. They are known for being the most responsive, cost-effective, and highest quality partner in the market, and they do not charge their customers for solving and processing time.
The Solution
TEN TECH AERO found their solution in Altair SimLab, a tool they first heard about two years ago. During their trial of Altair SimLab, they found that it had built-in automation tools and an intuitive interface that allowed them to stay in the same tool for the entire process, from meshing and setup to solving and visualization. They were also able to use their legacy data efficiently, ensuring their customers were fully protected. Altair's licensing model and the availability of training were other factors that set it apart from other tools they were evaluating. The licensing model allowed them to take advantage of other tools within the Altair portfolio at no extra cost, giving them the flexibility to choose the best solution for the problem rather than being forced to use a specific software tool. The self-paced, instructor-led, and online trainings included with the purchase of their Altair Units were also a significant benefit.
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