Combining engineering insight and efficiency

MapleSim, an advanced system level modelling and simulation tool, enables engineers to take advantage of modern techniques in modelling and simulation. Maple is a maths software tool for computations and explorations. ModelCenter is a vendor neutral software framework for creating and automating multi-tool workflows, optimising product designs, and sharing engineering data and knowledge.

It is used by organisations around the world to reduce development costs, improve engineering efficiency, stimulate innovation and design more competitive products. The new connector makes it easy to bring Maple and MapleSim into ModelCenter so they can be seamlessly incorporated into the ModelCenter-based engineering workflow.

A typical application for this connector is functional verification of a system design by automatically testing MapleSim models against design requirements from Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software tools, such as IBM Rational Rhapsody or No Magic MagicDraw. Engineers can directly connect the parametric design constraints, which are derived by the MBSE tool, to multi-disciplinary system simulations in MapleSim.

When a change is made to the system parameters, ModelCenter calls MapleSim to run a simulation using the new parameter set. ModelCenter then checks the simulated results against the design constraints, and generates a report of the compliance test results. Any constraint failures are flagged, allowing the design team to make the necessary design changes very early in the process.

Other applications include using MapleSim and Maple for design space explorations, optimisation and development projects based on executable requirements, all inside ModelCenter.

“By incorporating Maple and MapleSim in ModelCenter using this new plugin, our customers will be able to reduce manual effort and increase the efficiency of many aspects of their development workflow,” said Paul Goossens, Vice President, Engineering Solutions at Maplesoft.

“Maple and MapleSim make great additions to the collection of engineering tools that can be integrated into ModelCenter,” said Scott Ragon, Director, Technical Business Development, Phoenix Integration. “They offer valuable benefits for modelling, simulation, analysis, and calculation management that customers can now take advantage of inside their standard ModelCenter workflow.”