Magneto-Mechanical Topology Optimization

SimLab now offers advanced topology optimization tools specifically designed for electric motors. This innovation empowers electromagnetic designers to fully leverage the state-of-the-art structural optimization capabilities provided by the Flux-OptiStruct coupling.

Building upon SimLab's existing Topology Optimization environment, this new feature extends its capabilities to optimize electrical machines, considering both their magnetic and structural properties. It seamlessly integrates into the established optimization workflow, ensuring a familiar and efficient user experience.

Note: The reader can also take benefit of these links to other existing pages on Topology Optimization: Optimization and Optimization.

At its core, topological optimization involves the strategic addition or removal of material from the parts being optimized. This iterative process, guided by the evolution of a material density function, often uncovers innovative and unconventional designs that might not be conceived through traditional methods.

This powerful feature is specifically tailored for the optimization of electric motors. Its use is outlined in the next sections, which cover the following topics.