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VCollab adds simulation review tools for engineers

VCollab adds simulation review tools for engineers

Key Takeaways

  • VCollab's Rapid Results Review (RRR) platform enhances digital engineering workflows with simulation review tools
  • The platform supports engineering teams in interpreting simulation results, identifying risks, and making informed decisions
  • VCollab RRR integrates with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and supports CAE and native CAE-to-OpenUSD plug-ins
  • The platform structures simulation data for review, standardizes review processes, and captures engineering knowledge

Introduction to VCollab RRR

VCollab is revolutionizing digital engineering workflows by introducing engineering intelligence capabilities through its Rapid Results Review (RRR) platform. By combining CAX and native CAE-to-OpenUSD plug-ins, VCollab RRR enables engineers to interpret simulation results, identify potential risks, and compare iterations. This platform produces engineering review outputs that seamlessly integrate with applications built on NVIDIA Omniverse libraries, facilitating a more streamlined and efficient workflow.

Addressing Key Questions in Simulation Review

Traditional CAE workflows often focus on simulation and visualization, but engineering organizations require additional context for review, decision-making, collaboration, digital twins, and AI-enabled workflows. VCollab RRR addresses critical questions that engineering teams need to resolve, including:

  • Which simulation failed, and which load case is critical?
  • What changed from the last iteration?
  • Which hotspot should engineering focus on?
  • What should the release team approve, and which risks should management review?

From Simulation Output to Engineering Review

Simulation can generate vast amounts of data, and engineering teams often spend significant time reviewing results, building reports, comparing load cases, identifying risks, and communicating findings. VCollab RRR streamlines this process by structuring simulation data for review, identifying engineering context, standardizing review processes, creating decision-support outputs, and capturing engineering knowledge.

The Engineering Intelligence Stack

VCollab RRR sits between simulation solvers and digital engineering platforms as a layer for simulation review and decision support. The engineering intelligence stack consists of:

Layer Description
Layer 3 Digital engineering platform: Digital twins, enterprise collaboration, visualization, manufacturing integration, and industrial AI
Layer 2 VCollab Rapid Results Review: Result review, risk identification, knowledge capture, decision support, and AI-ready engineering context
Layer 1 Simulation solvers: FEA and CFD tools used across engineering workflows

Extending Access to Simulation Insights

VCollab RRR distributes findings as lightweight HTML Digital Slides that can be opened in a browser, providing easy access to simulation insights for stakeholders across the organization.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, VCollab's Rapid Results Review platform is a game-changer for digital engineering workflows, providing a comprehensive solution for simulation review, risk identification, and decision support. By integrating with NVIDIA Omniverse libraries and supporting CAE and native CAE-to-OpenUSD plug-ins, VCollab RRR enables engineering teams to make informed decisions, streamline workflows, and capture valuable engineering knowledge. With its ability to structure simulation data, standardize review processes, and distribute findings in a user-friendly format, VCollab RRR is poised to revolutionize the field of digital engineering.

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