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	Innovating advanced astrophysical research systems with SolidWorks solutions

Innovating advanced astrophysical research systems with SolidWorks solutions

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)
Applicable Industries	Aerospace
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Digital Twin Predictive Maintenance Remote Asset Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Accelerate scientific research system development and enhance design visualization to improve collaboration with astrophysical scientists and researchers. Read More
About Customer	The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CFA) combines the resources and research facilities of the Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a single director to pursue studies of the physical processes that determine the nature and evolution of the universe. Some 300 Smithsonian and Harvard scientists cooperate in broad programs of astrophysical research. SAO’s Engineering Group collaborates with astrophysicists and scientists on the development of cutting-edge research instruments and systems. Read More
Solution	Implement SolidWorks and SolidWorks Premium design software, SolidWorks Simulation Premium analysis software, and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM product data management software solutions. These tools allow SAO engineers to model and visualize designs, conduct nonlinear buckling, vibration, thermal, and frequency analyses, and optimize project designs. The integration with MasterCAM machining software further streamlines the process, enabling efficient and cost-effective development of research systems. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Applicable Industries

Aerospace

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Digital Twin

Predictive Maintenance

Remote Asset Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Accelerate scientific research system development and enhance design visualization to improve collaboration with astrophysical scientists and researchers.

About Customer

The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CFA) combines the resources and research facilities of the Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a single director to pursue studies of the physical processes that determine the nature and evolution of the universe. Some 300 Smithsonian and Harvard scientists cooperate in broad programs of astrophysical research. SAO’s Engineering Group collaborates with astrophysicists and scientists on the development of cutting-edge research instruments and systems.

Solution

Implement SolidWorks and SolidWorks Premium design software, SolidWorks Simulation Premium analysis software, and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM product data management software solutions. These tools allow SAO engineers to model and visualize designs, conduct nonlinear buckling, vibration, thermal, and frequency analyses, and optimize project designs. The integration with MasterCAM machining software further streamlines the process, enabling efficient and cost-effective development of research systems.

Impact #1	Reduced development and machining time and costs.
Impact #2	Shortened nonlinear analysis time from one week to half-hour.
Impact #3	Cut system weight while ensuring performance.

Impact #1

Reduced development and machining time and costs.

Impact #2

Shortened nonlinear analysis time from one week to half-hour.

Impact #3

Cut system weight while ensuring performance.

Benefit #1	Shortened nonlinear analysis time from one week to half-hour.

Benefit #1

Shortened nonlinear analysis time from one week to half-hour.

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Innovating advanced astrophysical research systems with SolidWorks solutions

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