Faced with the recent expansion of its model offerings and the launch of new divisions, automotive engineers at Renault recognized the need to consolidate and optimize engineering tools. The use of fragmented software tools underscored the importance of optimizing durability analysis processes and deploying standard processing methods across the organization. Source: HBK

The solution: adoption of a unified approach to durability testing and simulation by deploying nCode GlyphWorks. Implementation of the system supplied by test and measurement specialist Hottinger Brüel & Kjær (HBK) resulted in standardized workflows, stronger team expertise and significant time savings. When combined with DesignLife, the process enabled a unified environment for both test data analysis and computer-aided engineering-based durability simulation across engine, body structure and chassis teams.

According to Renault functional durability expert Jean-Michel Lambert, “The migration to nCode GlyphWorks has provided several gains including overall team skills and optimization of processes. This success was also enabled by a strong support structure: massive training sessions, a GlyphWorks user exchange group, and dedicated HBK technical support for migrating specific scripts. In addition, particular attention was given to developing and delivering standard scripts that met all user requirements, while encapsulating their complexity and protecting them from misuse. These elements were key to making this large-scale migration a success.”