Technical papers

Global Crown Modular Helicopter Flight Dynamics
In recent years, innovative helicopters and rotorcrafts configurations are being developed over the world. We can see 3 important focus of research: (1) improving the speed and range of rotorcrafts, (2) hybrid…
System Modeling
Simulation model of a tailgate latch
The paper presents a simulation model of a tailgate latch. It consists of a drivetrain, lock mechanism, and tailgate dynamics. The model is intended to verify the function of the latch under different environmental…
System Modeling
Quantitative Surface Quality Assessment of Car Outer Panels with a Virtual Light Room
“Quantitative Surface Quality Assessment of Car Outer Panels with a Virtual Light Room” was published by ESI, Autaza & AEA for the International Body Congress in Liviona, in 2019. Abstract.…
Sheet Metal Forming Sheet Metal Forming, Quantitative Surface Quality
Human-Centric Assembly Cell & Line Validation
“Human-Centric Assembly Cell & Line Validation” published as a proceeding of the 6th International Digital Human Modeling Symposium (DHM2020), held in Skövde, Sweden from 31 August to 2 September 2020.…
Virtual Reality Human centric, virtual assembly, operator 4.0, process validation, virtual reality
Assessment of Aircraft Pilot Seat Performances with Digital Human Models and Virtual Prototypes
Abstract. In the aeronautic industry, some research is currently carried out to improve pilot seating and lying comfort, as well as cockpit ergonomics and accessibility. Pilots spend indeed a lot of…
Virtual Seat Aircraft Pilot Seat, Virtual Prototyping, Digital Human Modeling, Static Comfort, Postural Comfort, Vibratory Comfort, Thermal Comfort, ESI’s Virtual Seat Solution for Aero
Simulation-Based System Reliability Analysis of Electrohydraulic Actuator with Dual Modular Redundancy
“Simulation-Based System Reliability Analysis of Electrohydraulic Actuator with Dual Modular Redundancy” published as a paper at the 12th International Fluid Power Conference 2020 in Dresden, Germany.…
System Modeling failure detection system, reliability, digital twin, machine learning
Overcoming Interior Design Challenges to Improve the Comfort of Future Vehicles
Abstract The automotive industry is experiencing a major transformation driven by societal and environmental trends leading to an acceleration of autonomous driving, electrification and new mobility solutions. Therefore…
Virtual Seat
Advanced modeling and simulation of Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) processes
Abstract SMC processes involve a highly concentrated dispersion of chopped fibres into a resin, placed into a preheated mould, that closes rapidly (about 40 mm/s) squeezing the reinforced resin, inducing the mould filling…
Composites SMC, Confined orientation, Friction, Parametric solutions, PGD
Virtual Temperature Controlled Seat Performance Test
The demand for seating comfort is growing – in cars as well as trucks and other commercial vehicles. This is expected as the seat is the largest surface area of the vehicle that is in contact with the occupant. While it…
Virtual Seat Heated, Ventilated, Seat, Life Cycle Performance, Cushion Compression, Thermal Comfort, Virtual Seat Solution
Added Value of Process Modelling in Development of Automotive Die Casting Parts
Porosity in high performance castings can reduce mechanical properties and consequently degrade both component life and durability. Automotive Market increasingly requests High Performance Castings with high structural…
Casting Die Casting, HPDC, part design, die design, casting development loop, digital tuning, die cycling, simulation, Porosity, Workflow, Macros, Automatization, Renault, ESI