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 The Accelerated Concept to Product (ACP) Process is a proprietary, performance-driven, holistic product design development method which is based on CAE. ACP incorporates the use of multiple CAE tools to generate an optimal design solution. This process relies heavily on simulations to meet timing and budget targets, whereas the traditional processes have been built around a build-test philosophy.
Contrary to conventional methods where just one or a few design concepts are evaluated, with the ACP process hundreds of design concepts under multiple load conditions are evaluated simultaneously. Only those concepts which meet all of the design targets and manufacturing constraints are initiated. The resulting concept(s) is designed, analyzed and optimized using loading, manufacturing, material and cost constraints. Upon completion, the resulting CAD data is generated for an ideal production-ready design. Using this system, the resulting product meets all performance, mass and cost constraints.
Applied at the component, sub-system or full-system level, significant efficiencies and product improvement are achievable using the ACP Process. In this practice, ETA’s expert team revisits process requirements and uses the most advanced technology, tools and materials to give the client the most lightweight structure possible.
The ACP Process can be applied in a variety of industries including automotive, bus, train, aerospace, appliance, medical product, consumer electronic, military, civil structure and renewable energy.
ACP can significantly reduce costs, improve manufacturing efficiencies, reduce system/component mass, improve product performance and improve fuel efficiency.
Traditional Design Process
Make one or more initial concept design--select one design. Perform a DOE optimization study for the chosen design. Perform simulations (formability analysis). Re-design new components based on final results.
ACP Process
Phase I- Perform topology optimization and sensitivity load path optimization--study hundreds of concepts.
Phase II- Detail design optimization of shape/material/gage--study hundreds of potential designs.
Perform simulations (formability analysis)
Re-Design new components based on final results
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