Introduction to Sustainable Design using Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Simulation

In today’s world, there is a need to optimize a product or system to reduce the overall production costs as well as to increase the productivity rate in manufacturing sectors. Companies are making their way towards producing parts or components easily with minimal costs with the aid of computer simulation so that any additional cost can be used for quality checks and new product development. Computer-aided engineering (CAE) involves creating computer models defined by geometrical parameters and boundary conditions to put to test in different simulation environments. These defined models are then evaluated by a series of engineering equations and techniques that can simulate real-life testing conditions. Relevant parameters, initial conditions, meshing definitions, as well as advanced settings can be manipulated easily by using a toolbar that has all the controls at the fingertips. Computer-aided engineering is an important industry within the technological world. It involves utilizing computers to help with engineering and design for a wide range of projects. Common types of computer-aided designs including metal fabrication, carpentry, 3D printing, as well as others that have impacted modern manufacturing and other business processes.