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Rocky DEM is an ideal tool for the analysis of many mechanical process engineering applications. It allows accurate predictions of particle behavior, taking into account the dynamic interaction between particles and also between particles and machine components. You will understand the basics of the discrete element method, learn how to use Rocky DEM, and discover how to carry out qualified assessments of your Rocky simulation results. For quick and efficient handling, you will receive an introduction to the operating concept including helpful practical tips. This includes the issue of obtaining material properties, the required physical trials and the methodology of comparing simulation and trial. Backgrounds and exercises on advanced tasks such as the definition of particle shapes enable you to develop meaningful and high-performance solutions. Solution setup tips, such as using GPUs, ensure that you achieve the best possible computational performance. Do you work in the field of process or production engineering, or would you like to design and optimize machines for processing bulk and piece goods? Do you want to understand and improve running processes? By simulating your process, you can gain valuable insights and optimize your processes in a targeted manner.

In order to minimise losses due to breakage during rice processing, machine manufacturer Bühler AG relies on particle simulations with Ansys Rocky software. Milling the grains is a critical process in rice processing. The less breakage, the better. In a detailed interview with CADFEM, Clément Zémerli, Senior Simulation Engineer at Bühler AG, explained how the engineers at Bühler use Ansys Rocky software to analyse and better understand the process dynamics and thus optimise the machine design and processing conditions for the millions of grains of rice. In the interview, he describes how large simulation projects are carried out with Ansys Rocky and how the results are implemented.

Sustainability currently only plays a central role in product development for around a quarter of companies. This is the result of a survey of participants at the Blueprint Talk on the topic of green engineering on 12 November. The fact that sustainability is not yet more important is also due to the challenges associated with it. Blueprint moderator Sarah Yvonne Elsser’s panellists largely agreed on this. Bernd Vojanec from drive manufacturer Wittenstein emphasised that sustainability is made up of many facets. ‘These include the reparability of a product, a longer service life and an optimised design, which in turn can lead to compromises in terms of reparability.’ Experts and participants agreed that another facet is energy consumption during production. Sustainability in product development is also a challenge because it requires expertise and rethinking, said Therese Seiringer from Thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology. ‘Where processes have been established for years, you have to retrain and build up knowledge internally, and that also means high investment costs.’ Sustainability is also a very complex issue: ‘When we talk about sustainability, there are always social aspects

Resource consumption, CO2 emissions, recycling: the environmental impact of a new product, from planning through production and use to disposal, is primarily decided in the early phase of product development. The Blueprint Live Talk is aimed at cross-industry decision-makers and employees who are responsible for digitalisation or digital engineering in companies. The aim is to give all participants impetus for their own implementation. The audience and their projects and questions are also included. More than 1,000 interested parties from business and technology registered for the last round of talks on the topic of AI in companies. The event will be broadcast live from the CADFEM headquarters in Grafing near Munich on 12 November from 11.00 am. The recording will be available online afterwards. Participation is free of charge. The live talk will be in German.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a key to enormous leaps in efficiency; numerical simulations and engineering processes are ready to be put to use. Simulation specialist CADFEM has brought PI Probaligence on board as a partner with outstanding solutions and expertise to provide customers with targeted support as they move into the world of AI. The megatrend of artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s tongue these days. Huge amounts of information are processed in artificial neural networks using high-performance computers and cloud computing in order to interpret or generate texts and images. Other AI approaches have specialized in design optimization, experimental planning, or the disclosure of important correlations. These include machine learning (ML), which is an AI approach that learns by training on experiments, simulations, and other engineering data. As a result, ML offers enormous potential for using an existing data pool to massively accelerate and improve development and decision-making processes. Machine Learning (ML): AI for Engineering CADFEM, the specialist for simulation and digital

From April 1, 2022, the new CADFEM company building on the Schammacher Feld in Grafing replaced the long-standing headquarters at the Marktplatz. Much space has been created - for fresh ideas, for pleasant working and for healthy growth. Everything under one roof Energy efficiency, solid wood construction and clear structures characterize the building. Moreover, the extraordinary floor plan, with its unique corners and edges, adds a great deal of individuality. The building is used by CADFEM International GmbH, CADFEM Medical GmbH and CADFEM Germany GmbH. The new company building of CADFEM Germany GmbH was designed and implemented by nbundm* Architekten CADFEM Germany GmbH The formerly named CADFEM GmbH took the move as an opportunity to change its name. CADFEM in Germany follows the naming convention of all national companies within the CADFEM Group. Pay us a visit Sometimes a handshake is much better than an email. Customers, business partners and friends

Analyse complex problems from a new perspective Rocky DEM and Ansys Rocky DEM is fully integrated with the Ansys Workbench suite of products, allowing engineers to perform various coupled analyses of particle simulation together with other physics such as structural, fluids, and thermal modeling. Making use of this integration enables you to reduce the costs associated with design iteration. By linking together Rocky with other Ansys software, Workbench saves you time by automatically transferring data between the programs and automatically updating linked projects based upon the results calculated. Being fully integrated within Ansys Workbench allows Rocky to: - Maximize the design of your geometry components by using Ansys SpaceClaim. - Parameterize simulation and setup components by using Ansys DesignXplorer. - Conduct FEA analysis of particle forces acting upon geometry components by using Ansys Mechanical. - Study how fluid forces and convective heat exchange affect particle flow and temperature by using Ansys