Design & Optimisation

As end customers, we always want more: products must be able to do more, must perform better and become user-friendlier. All these criteria must be taken into consideration when optimising a product (multi-attribute optimisation), both in terms of hardware, software, electronics, etc. (multi-domain optimisation). As we also step up our search for personalised products or for smart products that can adjust to the operating conditions (multi-context usability), their design becomes increasingly complex. Finally, mass customisation also requires us to consider – already in the design phase – the way in which the product must be assembled. In short, product design and product assembly can no longer be regarded separately.

To optimise this process, computer support has become indispensable, even for very experienced developers. They have a clear need for model-based development methods to tackle these complex problems and to come to a manufacturable product faster and at a lower cost. A short time-to-market, good risk management and guaranteed certification are key criteria here.

Tools enabling to validate virtual designs, assess several potential (design) solutions and visualise the impact of certain changes support developers in their design choices.