Optimizing an Electromechanical Device with Multidimensional Analysis Software

Modern CAE software allows engineers to investigate a multitude of design variations that could not possibly be considered using conventional physical prototypes. In this paper we will first illustrate parametric methods for automatically creating virtual prototypes of electromechanical actuators (in our case simple electromagnetic solenoids) using the AMPERES and MAGNETO programs from Integrated Engineering Software. We will then use a specific case study to show how the Tecplot Chorus program can assist in determining optimal design choices.