1. Mission Switch
A direct switch between Apex Generative Design and Apex Structures to further enhance and ease the process of result validation with a comprehensive FE simulation without export/ import of data and without switching the software.
Benefit: Smooth workflow and higher productivity by direct access to both tools.
2. Casting (Advanced User Settings)
Relevant manufacturing constraints for casting are now implemented, allowing to create optimized, castable designs.
Benefit: Highly automated process for creating lightweight designs considering relevant casting constraints.
3. Mass Target (Advanced User Settings)
This feature allows users to define a specific mass goal for their optimized designs, suitable for scenarios with specific weight limitations or objectives related to material usage.
Benefit: Precisely specify an exact mass goal for the part design to meet weight restrictions.
4. RBE2 / RBE3 (Advanced User Settings)
These features facilitate constraint coupling and load distribution in structural models, enabling users to accurately simulate and optimize designs under various operational conditions.
Benefit: More flexibility & precision within optimization and better representation of reality.
5. Rotational Freedom for fixations(Advanced User Settings)
This new functionality allows certain fixations to rotate freely. This addition enhances simulation accuracy in scenarios where specific components need rotational mobility.
Benefit: Added accuracy to design optimization improving the realism of the model.
6. Maximum thickness (Experimental Function)
With this feature the user can set a value for the maximum size of generated structures, both for AM and casting technology. Currently, this is only a tech demo and available via the Advanced User Settings.
Benefit: Avoid too big material accumulation and achieve better manufacturability.