CATIA ICEM AEROEXPERT

Making aerospace design flyBeyond form and function, gooddesign can change the way peoplefeel about the object or space inquestion. Where is this moreevident than in the design ofmodern aircraft?Today, passengers expect a pleasant,comfortable and stylish experiencewhen flying. And the tone isset as soon as they enter the cabin.Soft curves and smooth surfaces oneverything from seats to overheadluggage lockers can help createthe kind of soothing and attractiveenvironment they are looking for.Of course, exterior surfaces arealso crucial in aeronautical design.For example, slight deviationscoulddisrupt the aerodynamics ofa wing or nose cone sufficientlyto affect the operating efficiencyof the aircraft. In the past, thesekinds of imperfections in interiorand exterior surfaces have beenunavoidable, as designers havebeen forced to choose betweenquality and accuracy when creatingthem. However, these limitationsare no longer acceptable inthe modern aerospace industry.In other words, the ability to addresssurface quality and accuracysimultaneously is vital when creatingoptimal surfaces in aeronauticaldesign that really deliveron customer and aircraft ownerrequirements.The demands of today’s competitiveaerospace market also presentdesigners with a wide range ofother challenges. Product replacementcycles are shortening, anddesign precision is increasinglycritical. Together, these pressuresare making the entire designprocess more intensive than ever.In the aerospace field in particular,designers need to create complexaeronautical surfaces as quicklyand as accurately as possibleaccording to stringent industryspecifications. Engineers mustincorporate changes more rapidly.And feasibility analysis has to beincorporated into the developmentof the initial concept.All of theseissues significantly increase theimportance of the ‘virtual’ software-baseddesign environment.In the aerospace industry, there isa clear leader in this field: CATIAICEM AeroExpert.CATIA ICEM AeroExpert is a comprehensiveand intuitive softwaresolution that enables aeronauticaldesigners to create, validate, andmodify complex surfaces, particularlythose that must adhere tocritical aerodynamic specifications.Uniquely, CATIA ICEM AeroExpertallows surface designers to controlthe quality and accuracy of surfacessimultaneously – whereverthey are located on an aircraft.For example, CATIA ICEMAeroExpert enables control overhow surfaces connect togetheracross the outside of an aircraft.Because the smoothness of theseexternal surfaces can influencehow the air flows over them, theability to define them as preciselyas possible helps designersoptimize surface aerodynamics.Thus, flying speed and fuelefficiency are also optimized.Inside the aircraft, aestheticsmatter more. The same controlover surface connections allowsdesigners to create beautiful freeformsurface shapes that captureand reflect the design intent of theinterior style concept. They alsofacilitate the creation of surfacesthat are smooth and complex yetstill accurate. The result is a consistentdesign with a high qualitylook and feel.Key BenefitsFully integrated into CATIA virtual design environmentStreamlined end-to-end aerospace designComprehensive solution to design complex aeronauticalsurfaces quickly and accuratelyImproved collaborative working and productivity,accelerating the design process