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May 19, 2025

Novus Nexus participation at NAFEMS World Congress in Austria

Together with technology partner VCollab, team members from Novus Nexus will host a booth during this year's World Congress. <div class="text-justify">The company's co-founder and CEO will also present in the Simulation Democratization circuit referencing Novus Nexus' recently accepted paper, "Democratization of Engineering Simulation: Enabling Technologies and Organizational Shift". The authors, comprising experts from Novus Nexus, emphasize the growing importance of simulation throughout all phases of product life cycles for manufacturers to remain competitive. They argue that democratization involves broadening the use of simulation to include non-CAE specialists, enabling them to conduct reliable simulations and gain product performance insights when necessary. Key Technologies for Democratization The paper discusses two pivotal technologies essential for the effective democratization of engineering simulation: CAD-embedded simulation and Abstract Modeling. CAD-embedded simulation enables CAD users to set up simulations within their CAD user environment, while Abstract Modeling automates CAE processes by defining simulations in geometry-independent, re-usable data models associated with abstract geometric objects. Workflow Restructuring The authors propose a restructured workflow in which CAD engineers create simulation-ready CAD models (SimCAD) as part of their design process, further enhanced by SimAgents—automation tools that streamline the processing of simulation data. This approach ensures that simulations adhere to best practices, generate comparable results, and are readily available for decision-making throughout the product lifecycle. The document likens this transformation to the rise of E-Commerce, establishing an internal S-Commerce (Simulation Product Performance Marketplace) where CAD engineers serve as producers of simulation data for enterprise decision-makers. Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness The paper highlights the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of utilizing SimCAD and SimAgent technologies compared to traditional CAE workflows. It presents a detailed analysis of the time and resources required to produce simulation data, demonstrating significant reductions in both billable hours and calendar time. The necessary organizational shifts include transitioning geometry cleanup tasks to CAD engineers and refining New Product Introduction (NPI) workflows, ultimately minimizing costs and improving the availability of quality simulation data. Comparative Analysis The authors provide a comparative analysis between current CAE preprocessing methods and a democratized CAD-based approach. They emphasize that the adoption of SimCAD and SimAgents enables organizations to streamline their simulation processes, allowing CAD engineers to become the primary publishers of simulation data without compromising quality. This shift not only enhances the democratization of engineering simulation but also supports a broader range of users in making informed design decisions. Future Implications Looking ahead, the document suggests that the integration of AI and Large Language Model (LLM) technologies will further enhance the capabilities of SimCAD and SimAgents, creating a synergistic effect that optimizes New Product Introductions. The conclusion highlights that the transition to configurable CAE modeling is comparable to the evolution of parametric CAD modeling in the 1990s, positioning it as a crucial component of best-in-class product development practices. Novus Nexus team members invite you to visit our booth anytime during the conference, and please <a href="https://novusnexus.com/contact"> contact us</a> to learn more or let us know you are coming. <img src="https://novusnexus.com/media/services/nafems-2025.webp" style="vertical-align: top;display: inline-block;width: 600px;float: left;margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-top: 20px;">