Creation UK Deploys the HyperWorks Simulation Platform for a Wide Range of Vehicle Design Programs
Altair’s HyperWorks tools used for design and development of armoured vehicles
Troy, Mich. – June 13, 2012 – Altair, developer of the popular
HyperWorks computer-aided engineering software, today announced that UK-based military vehicle developer Creation UK deployed Altair’s HyperWorks simulation tools for a new design of armoured vehicles to improve the survivability of occupants in the event of a blast impact.
“HyperWorks is my preferred application because it’s efficient, intuitive, easy-to-use and offers great reporting capability,” said Louise Ashby, Chief Design Analyst, Creation UK. “We used the HyperWorks tools extensively for the development of the new Zephyr range of armoured vehicles to ensure adequate strength and durability of the chassis, suspension and cab, and as a result met the strict design criteria set by the defence sector.”
Several tools in the HyperWorks package were used as part of the development process:
HyperMesh generated different types of FEA models – individual components, assemblies and full vehicle models, and these were analysed in
RADIOSS to ensure compliance with automotive and defence design requirements. The results were then post-processed in
HyperView. Designing and developing these vehicles in a virtual environment also enabled Creation UK to reduce the cost of physical prototyping as well as development time.
“HyperWorks has given us a commercial advantage over our competitors,” said Robin Hall, Technical Director, Creation UK. “The HyperWorks simulation suite has significantly reduced the total time and cost in the design, development and testing phases of the vehicle programs that we have been involved with. The use of HyperWorks is now a fully integrated step in our design process because it helps us deliver designs that we are confident are fit for purpose while enabling us to meet the tight deadlines that we must work to.”
“We are very pleased to see the business benefits HyperWorks delivers for Creation UK,” said Hakan Ekman, Managing Director – Northern Europe. “The HyperWorks tools have a strong reputation for delivering results in the defence sector and we are pleased to learn that their functionality and capability make them an attractive tool of choice for Creation UK, which helps them to save development time and costs,” he added.
About Creation UK
Creation UK is a leading independent vehicle design, development and engineering services company. Their reputation is based on proven capability, practical understanding of operational requirements and UOR-style rapid turnaround on turnkey vehicle projects.
Creation serves a wide spectrum of industries, including automotive and commercial – and it has a particular niche specialisation in defence and armoured vehicle design. In addition to its own original designs, it has successfully delivered a number of major concept-up programmes for some of the world’s leading OE manufacturers. For more information please visit:
www.creationteam.co.uk.
About HyperWorks
HyperWorks, a Platform for Innovation, is a comprehensive simulation solution for rapid design exploration and decision-making. HyperWorks provides a tightly integrated suite of best-in-class tools for all facets of the simulation process: modelling, analysis, optimization, visualization, reporting and collaborative knowledge management. Leveraging a revolutionary pay-per-usage licensing model, HyperWorks delivers maximum value and flexibility for customers worldwide. For more information, please visit:
www.altairhyperworks.com.
About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)
Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high performance computing (HPC) and data analytics. Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit
http://www.altair.com.