Ansys Discovery provides multiple multi-physics functionalities that enable you to investigate structural, fluid, and thermal performance of your products. It allows you to simulate several domains simultaneously, leading to greater insight and product reliability. In addition, the new version features a new user interface, contact review, and automatic intelligent meshing. Additionally, it offers interactive tutorials and contextual help for each tool. Ansys Discovery is the best choice for structural engineers who require multi-physics simulation.
Explore mode
The Explore mode in Ansys Discovery allows users to experiment with a wide variety of design options. They can vary multiple parameters simultaneously, allowing them to explore many design scenarios and refine the results with traditional solvers and workflows. The new user interface provides a ribbon across the top and operations are classified by workflow step and overall function. In this way, users can try different solutions and identify trends.
Ansys Discovery’s interactive topology optimization tool enables engineers to rapidly test design ideas and get immediate feedback. Its high-fidelity simulation enables users to test multiple design options without redrawing the entire model. And the best part is that you can simulate multiple physics using the same solution without worrying about its complexity. This new feature provides immediate insight into the structural performance of complex models.
Refine mode
Ansys Discovery uses GPU acceleration for all aspects of its Live Simulation capabilities, including post-processing, so users can manipulate and investigate results interactively. A high-resolution monitor is always helpful when working with a simulation, and Discovery works reasonably well on a 4k display. There are, however, sizing issues with next-generation monitors that should be addressed. In the meantime, you’ll want to consider running your simulations on a dedicated PC.
In Explore mode, boundaries, materials, and geometry are kept in place, while the mesh will automatically be generated. Refine mode uses a higher-fidelity solver, such as Ansys Fluent. Clicking on the Transfer button will send your model, mesh, and conditions to Fluent. As a result, your results will be more accurate. For better results, refine mode also supports a variety of mesh styles, including polygon meshes.
Contact Review
Discoveries combine real-time physics simulation with direct modeling capabilities. This powerful simulation tool can help engineers explore more design options and get instant results. Designed for engineers and designers of complex products, Discovery can help engineers improve design refinement and productivity. Its new user interface offers a streamlined user experience and enhanced capabilities such as automated intelligent meshing and contact review. The software includes interactive tutorials and contextual help for each tool.
Ansys Discovery offers fast experimentation with real-time solvers, allowing users to validate their results with workflow and traditional solvers. The user interface looks different in Discovery, with a ribbon running across the top of the screen displaying operations categorised by workflow step and overall function. Ansys Discovery also offers topology optimisation for mass reduction, stiffness optimization, and natural frequency.
Topology optimization
In addition to structural optimization, Ansys Discovery Tutorials offers topology optimization capabilities. Traditional design techniques rely on CAD experts and may not consider the entire range of manufacturing and physical testing processes. Topology optimization, also known as generative design, allows engineers to rapidly uncover solutions to complex design problems. Ansys Discovery provides detailed insight into the product’s performance, allowing engineers to make better-informed decisions about design and production.
Topology optimization capabilities account for manufacturing constraints. It can also apply to multiple physics and load cases. Unlike traditional design approaches, topology optimization is an integral part of the Ansys simulation process, enabling designers to explore many different manufacturable designs in a matter of minutes. Using the tool, you can define objectives quickly and apply controls based on your requirements. The tool also enables you to explore the potential benefits of new manufacturing techniques, such as additive manufacturing, where the design constraints are removed, enabling manufacturers to produce lighter parts with less material.