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      <![CDATA[ Accelerating Innovation and Sustainability in Packaging Design ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Discover how a leading company in the food and beverage industry optimizes packaging development with NETVIBES data science solutions on the 3DEXPERIENCE© platform.
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CHALLENGE



Companies in the food and beverage industry must strike a delicate balance. They need to provide sustainable packaging, ensure regulatory compliance and meet ever-changing consumer demands – while making sure they can deliver projects on time and on budget. To achieve that, it is critical to ensure real-time insights into the data and contextual knowledge required to make decisions during the packaging development process.



SOLUTION



To enable those insights, a leading global company needed to unify structured and unstructured data that existed across separate systems. This would create a single set of actionable data perspectives that were tightly integrated into its development platform. It chose NETVIBES data science solutions on the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform to bring that vision to life.



BENEFITS



Innovation is accelerated as packaging developers can search for projects with similar attributes and reuse successful elements, including pallet design and certification. Guidance on next steps, with associated data and documents to hand, helps to optimize project efficiency. This has improved “first time right” packaging decisions and reduced the need for costly re-engineering efforts, delivering a potential 30% increase in packaging development efficiency.







Pioneering Packaging



In the fast-moving, highly competitive food and beverage industry, market leadership is as much about bottles, cans and boxes as the products inside them. Designs are refreshed increasingly often as companies strive to delight consumers – and as well as looking good, they must also be fit for purpose.



For one global leader in this industry, innovative bottle design goes hand in hand with exceptional quality and sustainability. As well as being visually appealing and pleasant to hold, each bottle must also be sustainable, made from recycled and recyclable materials. The lighter the bottle is, the more it will help to reduce carbon emissions, but it also needs to be strong enough to withstand shocks. The way the bottles will fit onto a pallet for transportation is also a critical factor. A competitive edge comes from combining all these elements in a way that is cost-effective and can be produced fast enough to beat competitors to market.



The company knew that it had volumes of data from previous package designs that could provide a rich source of information for new ones. If packaging designers could reuse that information, they would be able to innovate faster, replicate past successes and make sure failures weren’t repeated – while reducing the amount of physical testing needed to get the design to market. However, these valuable resources were scattered across different systems and network drives. Developers would struggle to find the knowledge they needed – if they knew it was there at all.



Digitalizing its development processes held the key for the company to overcome these obstacles. It wanted to bring all its data together in one place and make it easy for packaging engineers to search, access and understand.



“To become even faster, stronger and better, we are constantly looking for ways to improve how we design packaging, and digitization will be a key element of how we achieve this,” said a beverage packaging lead at the food and beverage provider. “My vision is an integrated packaging development system – a digital workflow which automatically guides all packaging developers through the right steps in the process, provides them with the right digital tools and simulations to be able to quickly assess and evaluate packaging, and enables them to mine the huge data history we’ve accumulated over the years.”



The company chose NETVIBES data science solutions, on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform from Dassault Systèmes, to make that vision a reality.




My vision is [&#8230;] a digital workflow which automatically guides all packaging developers through the right steps in the process, provides them with the right digital tools and simulations to be able to quickly assess and evaluate packaging, and enables them to mine the huge data history we’ve accumulated over the years.
Beverage Packaging Lead 







Shifting from Physical to Digital



Packaging design involves a lot of prototyping and testing. Carrying out this work with physical objects takes a lot of time and materials, as well as generating significant waste. By shifting the emphasis away from physical processes towards digital ones, the organization would be able to accelerate innovation and improve its sustainability performance.



To digitalize its packaging development, the company needed to harmonize data across the value chain. This would allow different teams to work on the same virtual model, using past and present design data to develop, simulate and test new bottles. It chose the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to support that shift after a proof-of-value project showed it could deliver a 30% increase in packaging development efficiency.



As well as uniting virtual and real-world digital data, the platform allows the company to create a virtual twin for each packaging design and integrate upstream and downstream tools and systems. This means that users across the value chain can access the virtual model of each design and see how their decisions fit into the bigger picture. Engineers can use it to run predictive simulations early in the design process, so they make the right decisions and reduce the need for line tests.



“It’s important to have a single entry-point to access all the simulation software tools and models,” said the company’s director of data science and analytics. “The 3DEXPERIENCE platform does that and enables businesses to collaborate, connect and scale.”




The 3DEXPERIENCE platform [&#8230;] enables businesses to collaborate, connect and scale.
Director of Data Science and Analytics



A Head-Start on New Designs



Data is only useful if it is searchable, understandable and actionable in the context each user needs. NETVIBES data science solutions make that possible by visualizing data from systems across the organization in the platform. This helps to optimize innovation in several ways.



At the start of a new design project, the solution provides intelligent search capabilities so designers can search using structured data or unstructured data. By viewing the information in context, they are better able to make decisions that will improve product quality while saving time and money.



For example, 3D geometric search allows the packaging design engineer to match their new design with similar shaped bottles that already exist across the company’s brands. They can then select the closest matches and compare specific attributes, to see where close similarities could allow them to reuse existing data – such as the materials used, pallet pattern and certification.



All this knowledge is accessed in one place so designers can review it, understand how successful the measures were and decide whether to reuse them for the new bottle. If the answer is yes, then they can quickly create a project using all the relevant content from previous projects, including component materials, engineering bill of materials, suppliers and reference documents. Then they can simply modify these elements as part of their new design. This cuts out a lot of research, trial and error early in the design process, helping to get the foundations right and prevent problems later.



Intelligent Project Execution



Innovation may start with a new idea, but its success depends on how efficiently the project can be brought to market. That efficiency gets a significant boost when all the relevant data is available at engineers’ fingertips.



For instance, running deliverables reports on past projects allows users to quickly find and reuse associated data linked to specific tasks. This helps them understand exactly what happened and when, including any issues, risks and budget involved, so they can reuse the successful parts and avoid any pitfalls.



Essentially, the company now has a system that can enhance the project’s efficiency by coaching its users team every step of the way. Everything they need, including deliverables, status and associated documentation, can be accessed from a single dashboard. They can drag and drop tasks from their to-do list to “in process” or “completed” fields. And instead of hunting among directories for the information they need – or assuming it doesn&#8217;t exist – they can instantly access the relevant templates to complete tasks like ship-and-stack tests, quickly and accurately.



Powering the Future of Packaging



For the food and beverage company, NETVIBES has already delivered significant value. It provides a unified view of data from different systems that allows development teams to search, understand and reuse information embedded across the value chain in an intuitive way. Stronger, more informed decisions have resulted, as lessons learned from past designs and physical tests are seamlessly woven into new projects.



With a fully digital, integrated packaging development system to work with, packaging engineers can now focus their time on true innovation work. This is enabling them to bring exciting, customer-centric packaging ideas to market faster, while hitting quality targets and optimizing cost. In fact, the company is looking at design efficiency gains of 30%.



This is also a solution that will power the packaging innovations of the future. By digitally accelerating innovation, the company believes that it will also allow research and development teams to work on larger projects around processing and packaging. Ultimately, it believes the technology has the flexibility, scalability and interoperability to provide an end-to-end platform that connects its R&amp;D to the supply chain.



“We are delighted to have helped our customer achieve its vision of an intuitive and optimized bottle development process, which was not possible with its existing technology,” said Morgan Zimmermann, CEO of Dassault Systèmes NETVIBES. “The company challenged us to be forward thinking, to understand its packaging engineers’ decision-making processes and to prove the value of our solution every step of the way. In response, we provided relevant use cases that accelerated the timeline for solution adoption and delivered immediate value.”




We are delighted to have helped our customer achieve its vision of an intuitive and optimized bottle development process, which was not possible with its existing technology. We provided relevant use cases that accelerated the timeline for solution adoption and delivered immediate value.
Morgan Zimmermann, CEO of Dassault Systèmes NETVIBES



Learn More Here



Download the eBook&nbsp;to discover more NETVIBES data science solutions in action!




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      <![CDATA[ Packaging OEM Magazine Interviews Dassault Systèmes ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Packaging OEM Magazine interviews Ray Wodar from Dassault Systèmes about how CPG brand manufacturers can accelerate sustainable packaging development.
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Packaging OEM magazine recently interviewed Ray Wodar, global director business consulting for the CPG &amp; Retail industry at Dassault Systèmes, about how CPG brand manufacturers can accelerate eco-friendly and sustainable packaging designs.



Here’s a brief Q&amp;A with Ray’s responses to four (of a total of 11) critical questions regarding sustainable packaging efforts in the industry:



1. Beyond materials, what needs to be considered when creating a sustainable package design?



“When creating a sustainable package design, several factors beyond just the choice of materials need to be considered to minimize environmental impact and enhance overall sustainability. The design should be optimized to minimize the size and weight of the package to decrease material usage and excess packaging while still effectively protecting the product. A lighter product will also reduce transportation emissions in the supply chain. A thorough evaluation of the entire supply chain will help understand the environmental impact from production through to transportation and distribution. This includes considering how far materials and finished products need to travel and the associated carbon footprint of that journey. Considerations for end-of-product-life are critical as well. This involves designing for disassembly (if applicable), providing clear recycling or disposal instructions, and considering the lifecycle impact of the packaging once it has been discarded. Using materials that are widely accepted by recycling systems or that can biodegrade in industrial composting facilities is critical. For a brand manufacturer, the cost profile of the package will be very important so that tradeoffs between material cost, weight, and quality can be properly balanced to provide the consumer a great value while managing internal product margins.”











2. What are the regulatory pressures associated with sustainable packaging?



“Regulatory pressures related to sustainable packaging are increasingly influencing how companies design, produce, and manage packaging. These pressures come from various levels of government and regulatory bodies and can vary by region. Many regions are implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs that require producers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their packaging, including end-of-life disposal and recycling. Companies may need to manage or contribute to the costs of collection, recycling, or disposal. Several countries and states have introduced bans or restrictions on single-use plastics and certain types of packaging. Regulations might limit or prohibit the use of plastic bags, straws, or other single-use plastic items, pushing companies to seek alternative materials or packaging solutions. Governments are starting to set targets for waste reduction, recycling rates, or the reduction of packaging waste. Companies are often required to meet these targets or face penalties. For companies operating globally, international regulations and agreements, such as the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, can affect packaging design and sustainability practices.”











3. How can 3D modeling software help?



“3D modeling software enhances the design process by providing a detailed, interactive platform to explore and optimize sustainable packaging solutions, leading to more effective and efficient design outcomes. 3D modeling software allows designers to create detailed visual representations of packaging designs. This helps in visualizing how sustainable materials and design choices will look and function in the real world before physical prototypes are made. Before creating physical prototypes, 3D models can be used to simulate how the packaging will behave under various conditions. This includes testing durability, functionality, and fit, which helps in optimizing the design for better performance with sustainable materials. More advanced 3D modeling tools can also integrate with lifecycle assessment (LCA) software to evaluate the environmental impact of packaging designs. This helps in understanding the potential environmental footprint of different design choices and materials.”











4. In a circular economy, does recycling of the package come into the design process?



“Yes, in a circular economy, the design process is significantly influenced by how the package will be recycled. The principles of a circular economy aim to minimize waste and make the most of resources. This requires considering the entire lifecycle of a product, including its end-of-life stage. Key considerations in the design process for packaging in a circular economy include choosing materials that are recyclable and can be separated easily from other components. Biodegradable or compostable materials might also be considered.”











Read the full interview from Packaging OEM magazine HERE



Also, explore deeper on the MODSIM topic for packaging and download a free ebook on our website.




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      <![CDATA[ Using MODSIM for CPG Packaging ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Modeling & Simulation (MODSIM) can lightweight packaging while optimizing for time, cost, quality and sustainability.
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In the lightning fast world of consumer goods, packaging development is not just about aesthetics—it&#8217;s a crucial element that affects functionality, sustainability, and brand perception. To comply with upcoming regulatory deadlines across the globe, brand manufacturers must accelerate their sustainable packaging development.&nbsp; As companies move fast to innovate and streamline their packaging processes, tools that enhance collaboration, simulation, and optimization have become essential. &nbsp;One of these tools is MODSIM, integrated within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.



What is MODSIM?



MODSIM, short for Model-Based Simulation, is a powerful tool that allows designers and engineers to create detailed virtual models of packaging designs. It enables the simulation of various parameters, such as material behavior, structural integrity, and environmental impact, before any costly physical prototypes are made. By integrating MODSIM within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, organizations can drive collaboration while driving down costs.











Creating a Streamlined Design Process



Traditional packaging development often involves numerous iterations and prototypes, which can be time-consuming and expensive. MODSIM accelerates this process by allowing teams to test and validate designs in a virtual environment. Benefits include:




Rapid Prototyping: By simulating packaging performance under various conditions, teams can identify design flaws and optimize before physical production.



Cost Efficiency: Reducing the number of physical prototypes saves both time and resources, allowing for more budget allocation toward innovation and quality improvement.



Faster Time-to-Market: Streamlined processes mean quicker launches, giving brands a competitive edge in a crowded market.




The Deadlines for Sustainability are Coming Fast



Across the globe, particularly in the EU, sustainability in packaging is now a critical imperative.&nbsp; Companies scrambling to accelerate their action plans are looking for faster solutions. MODSIM can help. MODSIM aids in developing environmentally friendly packaging solutions by:




Material Optimization: Designers can simulate different materials and their impacts, leading to smarter choices that minimize waste and enhance recyclability.



Life Cycle Analysis: The platform supports comprehensive assessments of a packaging product’s life cycle, helping companies comply with regulations and sustainability goals.



Consumer Insights: By simulating consumer interactions with packaging, teams can ensure that their designs meet customer expectations for usability and eco-friendliness.




Closeup View of Innovative Packaging in Consumer Retail







Protecting Quality



Quality assurance is critical in packaging development. MODSIM provides tools for rigorous testing and validation, ensuring that designs meet the highest standards. Key advantages include:




Predictive Analytics: By analyzing potential failure points in packaging design, companies can proactively address issues before they arise in production.



Performance Metrics: The platform allows for the monitoring of various performance indicators, ensuring that the final product meets both functional and aesthetic requirements.



Continuous Improvement: Insights gathered from simulations can inform future projects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and enhancement.




In a world where packaging is often the first point of contact with consumers, leveraging the power of MODSIM can make all the difference.







Check out our webinars on the subject here:



Sustainable Packaging Development – Driven by MODSIM – Part 1



Sustainable Packaging Development – Driven by MODSIM – Part 2



And visit our website for more information about the topic, including the types of materials and simulations that qualify.  While you&#8217;re there, download our EBOOK and understand how some of the largest CPG manufacturers and Packaging Suppliers are leveraging the solution.



Check out a recent interview with our Sustainability expert, Stan Piper, in Fortune magazine.




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      <![CDATA[ Measuring Sustainability at the ‘Green’ Moment of Truth ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Lifecycle analysis (LCA) tools from the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform help designers make sustainable material, design and manufacturing decisions
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The green moment of truth



Packaging designers can create innovative designs that create impact in a retail environment and drive consumer purchase.  The success of many products can be tied to bold packaging decisions which communicate value at what P&amp;G calls the ‘First Moment of Truth’, the store shelf.  But with sustainability at the forefront of many CPG companies’ priorities, are designers armed with the information needed to make sustainability decisions at the ‘green’ moment of truth? 



The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has determine that 80% of a product&#8217;s environmental impact is influenced by decisions made at the design stage. In order to manage the environmental profile of a product, the designer needs access to information that can help inform design decisions.  



The Dassault Systèmes solution



Introducing the Dassault Systèmes &#8216;360 Sustainable Innovation&#8217; solution, providing lifecycle assessment (LCA) capabilities in an easy to use and easy to understand format. When integrated with virtual twin technology from the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, designers have full visibility to the environmental profile of the product, from materials to manufacturing processes to end-of-life.  This makes decisions in materials and design at the ‘green’ moment of truth much simpler.  Companies can now revisit their product portfolios to accurately measure the environmental footprint of a consumer product from raw materials to end of life.  Designers can make informed decisions to increase the sustainability profile of the products they create.  







How will you understand the environmental impact of using an aluminum cap vs. a plastic cap? Do you want to understand how much the blow molding process is affecting CO2 emissions? Would you like to understand exactly how much you&#8217;ve improved your product design from a sustainability objective in order to report the improvement? The 360 Sustainable Innovation LCA tool provides CO2, water toxicity, total environmental footprint and more than a dozen other metrics so you can evaluate the environmental impact and make tradeoffs before you decide which action to take.  



Key Benefits of the solution:




Use Lifecycle assessment with the packaging virtual twin



Accelerate design decisions with environmental guidance



Address hotspots across the portfolio quickly



Leverage innate 3DEXPERIENCE platform capability



Make sustainability assessment available enterprise-wide




Visit our website to learn more and see a demo of the solution in action.




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      <![CDATA[ Driving Profits in the Food Trading Industry ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Manage the complex nature of your value chain to optimize operations and maximize trade margins
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Moving food around the world



Grains, sugar, canola, oilseed, cotton and other ingredients don’t just magically appear on grocery shelves or in the products you consume.&nbsp; There is a massive industry moving those commodities around the world in trucks, ships and trains so food manufacturers and countries alike can provide high quality products to consumers.&nbsp; The companies operating in this $225 billion food commodity trading industry are the backbone of the world’s food supply they have to be masters at planning, managing disruptions and taking advantage of pricing opportunities to make the operation run smoothly and profitably.&nbsp;



The key challenge is to get these commodities from the farm to the end consumer as efficiently as possible.&nbsp; Industry players face complex tactical planning decisions every single day.&nbsp; For example, from which port will you ship a vessel of oilseed to the UK?&nbsp; How much food-grade grain will be made available at the port of Odessa next month?&nbsp; What changes will you make due to geopolitical instability in a region that provides large amounts of sugar?











Finding the right planning solution



To unlock opportunities that increase margin, food commodity traders need a solution with the following capabilities:



1. End-to-end visibility



By capturing a real-time view of the global supply chain position, your organization’s trading function will have full visibility on a global scale of all open orders and currently booked shipments. Based on that information, the trading function can best determine where in the world to source each order, and operations can put the best plan into action.



2. Transport asset planning



The most advantageous use of assets occurs when all data are working in parallel to optimize the movement of freight for the lowest cost per ton. This is particularly vital when moving perishables, as there is simply no room for error. With the right solution, your local planning teams can understand the harvest and crop expectations and plan the usage of owned and third party fixed and mobile assets, including silos, transport resources and port terminals.







3. Supply option benchmarking



Companies know that every decision made comes with a cost and an impact. The better you understand those details, the better you can compare plans against one another to select the best one. The right solution can provide an overview of the quality of all the options based on their impact on your margin, cost drivers and other business areas. You can benchmark your choices against one another to arrive at the best option.



4. Real-time KPI monitoring



The proper mapping of the supply chain in a digital logistics model buys you precious time and provides critical decision support. When the quality of every scenario, adjustment or disruption to a plan is visualized against your KPI’s in real time, you can understand the impact of decisions and drive best in class operations. It moves you away from solving problems based on gut feeling.




When you have got technology that gives you the right information at the right time, and more than that, enables you to manage your resources extremely efficiently… that’s a magic formula.&#8221;



&#8211; Executive &amp; CEO, Dassault Systèmes customer




5. Advanced scenario planning with the virtual twin



When supply chain information is available in real-time and all resources are properly mapped in a virtual supply chain twin, you’re in a much better position to respond to disruptions. The virtual twin enables earlier detection of issues and helps you understand more options for response. If a vessel is delayed, for example, the system can understand all the downstream permutations the delay will cause. With this knowledge, your operations team can assess the potential delays in orders and how to best address them.



Click here to learn more about the Dassault Systèmes solution and enjoy our free ebook.




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      <![CDATA[ Designing Layered Products Just Got Easier ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ New design capabilities from the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform include those specifically built to accelerate layered product development.
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Layers upon layers upon layers&#8230;



Diapers, bandages, feminine hygiene products, paper towels.  What do all these things have in common?  Yes, they are all consumer products, but more accurately, they are all layered products.  A layered product is developed by adding layers of material on top of each other in the manufacturing process.  It’s particularly tricky as many of the layers needs to adhere to one another via glue or stitching or other means of adhesion.  The product designers behind these products?  Their job is particularly tricky as well. 



Manufacturers know all too well the complexities of working with soft layered product stacking.  The pace of products in these massive categories is high, putting pressure on designers to accelerate the innovation process.  Their goals are to deliver multi-discipline engineered products with high-quality product designs at a low cost. 



It&#8217;s all about the weight



When dealing with different layers of material that will go into a product, it’s critical the each material is used efficiently.  This means utilizing the material to minimize the amount that is ‘trimmed’ off and disposed of during the manufacturing process.  This is called ‘trim weight’.  Trim weight is important because it is a cost….the material is an expense and some of it ends up being discarded through the cutting and production process.   Minimizing the trim weight keeps costs down.



It’s important to have design tools that accurately measure area and weight values associated with:




Net area and net weight



Gross area and gross weight



Trim area and trim weight




The good news is that with the right digital design solution, managing all this complexity and weight doesn’t have to be so daunting.











Optimizing layered product design



New design capabilities from Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE® platform can accelerate layered product development.  The solution, called ‘Layered Product Designer’, enables designers to create the complex soft layered product stacking with ad-hoc representations and accurate weight monitoring.   Designers using the solution can create their innovative designs with an immediate assessment of the weight computations based on net, trim and gross formulas.  The solution is powered by CATIA, providing a powerful and easy-to-use set of capabilities to design models assembled by several layers and materials.  The solution addresses the products manufactured through production lines by capturing different transformations such as fold, cut perforation and bonding actions. 











Traditionally, these products are made with an extensive amount of manual file transfers between designers and simulation specialists.  With up to hundreds of simulations per product, this manual process is time consuming and costly.   By using a collaborative platform, this data transfer is seamless, enabling swift action between all stakeholders involved. Unifying modeling and simulation enables faster optimization of products, and swifter time-to-market.



Cost is critical in categories of this size



Layered products help give the ‘fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)’ industry its name.  The diapers market is expected to grow from $63.2 billion in 2023 to $110.0 billion in 2033, a 5.7% compound annual growth rate over that time.  The global feminine hygiene products market is anticipated from grow from $43.2 billion in 2024 to $73.1 billion in 2032, a 7.8% CAGR.   This means that even a small reduction in material for a product can translate into enormous cost savings. 











Moving forward with the right solution for your needs



The exacting nature of layered product development and the critical importance of product quality and weight efficiency makes choosing a specialized design solution vital to the future growth of beauty companies.&nbsp;



Please visit our site&nbsp;where we detail the solution being used by leaders in the layered product categories and watch a demo on how the solution works.&nbsp;&nbsp; While you’re at it, feel free to download our ebook and solution brochure.




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      <![CDATA[ Revolutionizing Sportswear: ASICS Personalization Studio ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ A deep dive into ASICS’ innovative approach to personalized footwear using cutting-edge technology from design to additive manufacturing
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A deep dive into ASICS&#8217; innovative approach to personalized footwear using cutting-edge technology from design to additive manufacturing








The Dynamic Evolution of Sportswear



The sportswear industry is a booming market, with revenues expected to surpass $164 billion in 2023. Catering to this vast market is a complex task, involving mass production and the ability to address individual needs. ASICS, a leader in athletic footwear, is pioneering a new approach to meet these diverse requirements by introducing a personalization studio at Dassault Systèmes&#8217; campus. This initiative aims to combine advanced technologies like 3D printing and custom modeling to offer unique products tailored to individual consumers.




&#8220;We dream of providing our personalization product to all consumers.&#8221;Shingo TAKASHIMA, Manager, Virtual Twin Research Team, Future Creation Dept., ASICS








The Concept of ASICS Personalization Studio



ASICS has a long-standing commitment to delivering functional shoes tailored to athletes&#8217; needs. The company&#8217;s latest venture takes this commitment a step further by aiming to provide personalized products to every consumer. This requires innovative technologies and fresh ideas, which is why ASICS has collaborated with Dassault Systèmes to bring their vision to life.



The studio leverages additive manufacturing, cutting-edge production technologies, and advanced 3D modeling. This collaboration has been in the works for over five years, focusing on achieving a seamless transition from mass production to personalized manufacturing.











Advanced Collaboration with CATIA



Personalization presents unique challenges, particularly in automation and collaboration. To create custom insoles, ASICS uses our 3D modeling software CATIA. The journey involves several intricate steps, from the foot scan to the finished insole.








&#8220;We need a very robust and fast automatic process on the platform.&#8221;Genki HATANO, Lead Researcher, Green Manufacturing Research Team, Future Creation Dept., ASICS








The Technology Behind Personalization



The process begins with capturing the foot shape using a custom-developed mobile phone application. This data is then input into CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, where it undergoes a series of transformations to convert the foot shape from a deformed, standing shape to an undeformed, neutral shape, using a design parametric application with algorithm, called Visual Scripting in CATIA. This approach allows ASICS to design insoles with more flexibility and alternative patterns that support the foot during movement, rather than merely replicating its shape.











The final insole design is created using CATIA Lattice Design, based on a highly sensitive lattice structure that requires precise control over thickness. Even a 0.1-millimeter change can significantly impact the insole&#8217;s function and feel. This level of detail is achieved through CATIA&#8217;s Visual Scripting capabilities, which, on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.



















Each step of Manufacturing process is meticulously monitored and controlled using DELMIA Apriso, ensuring a consistent and high-quality output.



Sustainability and Future Goals



ASICS is not only focused on personalization but also on sustainability. The company aims to create personalized products in an environmentally friendly manner. To foster sustainable innovation by automating lifecycle assessment studies at early design stage, Eco Designer role provides a precise and live representation of the material composition of any configured virtual twin and calculates the environmental footprint for each product. This commitment to sustainability aligns with ASICS&#8217; broader vision of promoting a sound mind, body, and environment.




&#8220;Personalization and sustainability are a very important combination.&#8221;Genki HATANO, Lead Researcher, Green Manufacturing Research Team, Future Creation Dept., ASICS








ASICS plans to expand this technology beyond insoles to create entire shoes for each individual. By collecting data and feedback from users, ASICS and Dassault Systèmes aim to continually improve their methods and accelerate the project.



The Road Ahead



The ASICS Personalization Studio is just the beginning. The collaboration with Dassault Systèmes will continue to evolve, incorporating virtual twin technology to further refine and enhance the personalization process. This partnership holds the promise of transforming the future of sportswear, making personalized, sustainable products accessible to all.




&#8220;We would like to collect the data and get the feedback from users to improve our method to the next level.&#8221;Genki HATANO, Lead Researcher, Green Manufacturing Research Team, Future Creation Dept., ASICS








ASICS&#8217; innovative approach to personalized footwear is set to revolutionize the sportswear industry. By leveraging advanced 3D modeling, printing technologies, and a commitment to sustainability, ASICS aims to offer unique, high-quality products tailored to individual needs. This initiative not only addresses the complexities of mass production but also paves the way for a more sustainable future in sportswear.



Discover the future of personalized sportswear with ASICS and CATIA. Explore the innovative technologies behind the ASICS Personalization Studio and experience the perfect fit tailored just for you.















Want to know more about Visual Scripting and Lattice Design? Check out our introductions and webinars on the topic below:




Visual Scripting introduction



Visual Scripting webinar



Lattice Design introduction



Lattice Design webinar




And continue the discussion by joining our CATIA Creative Design &amp; Styling community, to access tutorials, best practices, and exchange with experts and peers!
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      <![CDATA[ We talked to Mattias Robertsson, Industry Process Senior Consultant, to walk us through a soccer simulation workflow using the Structural Mechanics Engineer role and Abaqus/Explicit solver.
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Why does this workflow need to be analyzed? 



As part of my learning process I thought it would be a fun video to show some simulation capabilities with a football and my test dummy Bruce. Timing was also with World Cup 2022. The new feature that I wanted to test was fluid cavity feature, basically you fill a balloon with air. The effect can also be shown here. Filling up a football is not very dramatic but I thought, what fun could we have with a football? Let’s do an impact simulation with Bruce and see the effect of the football!















Describe the workflow (subject matter/parts being analyzed, applicable industries, etc.).



Filling up the football is done with a fluid cavity feature, which is just a fluid-filled structure to simulate its mechanical response. You define the fluid cavity to set the volume. 











Here I used the mesh. 











To set the fluid cavity there is a feature for that as a load so the inside of the ball have pressure.



Then the impact simulation was made with the Abaqus/Explicit solver using a Dynamic Explicit scenario. The explicit solver takes small time steps depending on element size and does not wait for the solver to converge each time step. It is very effective/fast solver for dynamic events and includes time, energy, inertia and damping.















The football had an initial velocity. (Rotation can also be added).



Impact/collision simulation can be used in a lot of industries.



For an example Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) is a typical impact test. There are several standards for impact tests depending on the industry, for example: ISO 3449:2005, ISO8084:2003, ANSI/SAE J231.



Now, instead of testing an industrial equipment it was more fun to use a human model:&nbsp; (Bruce) + using the football.



What are the key simulation goals?&nbsp; What are you trying to learn from the simulation?



An impact is a very short dynamic event and is often hard to capture in a real test. You need a high speed camera to capture it in slow motion. &nbsp;The impact is often the fraction of a second, down to milliseconds.











The goal of the simulation was to show an impact in slow motion. Using a lot of “output” frames – We can see a rapid event with a lot of details.



I want to see the result of 0.07s study with 100 frames.



Which SIMULIA solutions (products, roles, etc.) did you use?



I used the Structural Mechanics Engineer role on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform for the impact simulation.



Bruce was done with the Human Experience Designer. It can create a lot of people with different outfits.&nbsp; There were no football characters so I needed to model the clothes by myself and defined them as surfaces/shell mesh.&nbsp; Bruce is a solid and some work was made to simplify the model since it came very detailed with teeth and eye lashes.&nbsp; (stuff not needed for the simulation)











What were the advantages (benefits) of using simulation?



Test real physics in a virtual environment is much cheaper and faster than real physical tests. Now you need to do physical tests to pass regulation and standards, but in the virtual world you can test and change your design easy fast and cheap. That is the value of simulation. Also is it a great communication tool to inform other stakeholders or customers. Not to forget this is a very sustainable way of product development using virtual testing.The Abaqus Explicit solver is really powerful to capture rapid dynamic events so behavior can studied in slow motion. The calculation can also be run on the cloud so you can close the computer as soon you have launched it.











Interested in the latest in simulation? Looking for advice and best practices? Want to discuss simulation with fellow users and Dassault Systèmes experts?&nbsp;The&nbsp;SIMULIA Community&nbsp;is the place to find the latest resources for SIMULIA software and to collaborate with other users. The key that unlocks the door of innovative thinking and knowledge building, the SIMULIA Community provides you with the tools you need to expand your knowledge, whenever and wherever.
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      <![CDATA[ Game, Set, Match! Simulation of the Magnus Effect in Tennis? ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ The Magnus effect is a well-known effect that impacts the motion of a spinning object through a fluid. One of the most common ways to experience the impact of this principle is through the motion of balls in sports. Indeed, this physics principal is used by amateurs and professional athletes in sports such as tennis, soccer, cricket, baseball etc. In the below example, we ask Nicolas Fougere, SIMULIA Fluids, Industry Process Consultant Manger, to walk us through a tennis ball simulation workflow. 
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Why does this workflow need to be analyzed? 



In tennis, to minimize unforced errors, players try to get some margin above the net and use top spin to help the ball to fall back inside the lines of the court. Due to the rotation of the ball, the air below the ball is accelerated while the air above the ball is slowed down, resulting in a pressure gradient (Bernoulli&#8217;s equation) and an upward shift of the wake from earlier flow separation at the top of the ball, which creates a downward force that will work along gravity to keep the ball inside the court.



When keeping the ball low, the net becomes more of an obstacle and it can become challenging to keep the ball deep to neutralize the opponent. Players then use the opposite effect (high pressure below the ball and low pressure above the ball) with backspin, which will create an upward force that will keep the ball flight longer and give the “floating” behavior to the ball to get some depth to the shot despite playing close to the net.



Describe the workflow.



Tennis players use the advantages of different spins they can provide to the ball. When the ball spins, aerodynamic forces created by the airflow (so-called Magnus effect) help players control the ball in specific plays during rallies. Note that there has been attempts to use such an effect in planes in the early 20th century and, there are ships that use Flettner rotors or stabilizers based on the Magnus principle.  



SIMULIA Fluids solutions allow us to simulate such a phenomenon to better visualize the effect of the rotation of the ball on the fluids and, subsequently, how the aerodynamics forces will impact the trajectory of the ball.







A rotating sphere modeling a tennis ball is being analyzed. Here, we use headwind (i.e. no angle of the incoming flow vs the ball motion), but that is something that could be studied through a Design Of Experiment.



Applicable industries are CPG through sporting goods, but as mentioned in the previous answer, there are other industries (such as ships) that use the same physics principal so MDO could also benefit from it.



What are the key simulation goals?  What are you trying to learn from the simulation?



The simulation is trying to get us information regarding how the rotation of the ball affects the airflow around the ball and how the aerodynamic forces will impact the trajectory of the ball.







Which SIMULIA solutions (products, roles, etc.) did you use?



This simulation was done with SIMULIA PowerFLOW on the SIMULIA Cloud. Customers can access PowerFLOW on the SIMULIA Cloud with SUT-1K-OC/SUT-100K-OC. PowerFLOW is also available on premise and on the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud.



What were the advantages (benefits) of using simulation?



Simulation allows us to see the flow and directly get an understanding of the impact of the ball rotation on the flow. We can see the separation/wake shifting and the pressure changing around the ball. Simulation gives us an accurate way to compute the aerodynamics forces on the ball and how these change with rotation (top spin, back spin etc.) that tennis players would use. Such changes will affect the trajectory of the ball and one could imagine a manufacturer to use such an approach to change the mechanical characteristics of their product.











Interested in the latest in simulation? Looking for advice and best practices? Want to discuss simulation with fellow users and Dassault Systèmes experts?&nbsp;The&nbsp;SIMULIA Community&nbsp;is the place to find the latest resources for SIMULIA software and to collaborate with other users. The key that unlocks the door of innovative thinking and knowledge building, the SIMULIA Community provides you with the tools you need to expand your knowledge, whenever and wherever.
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      <![CDATA[ Revolutionizing Footwear with Advanced Composite Materials ]]>
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      <![CDATA[ Advanced composite materials are changing how we design, manufacture, and experience shoes.
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The world of footwear is undergoing a major evolution. Advanced composite materials are changing how we design, manufacture, and experience shoes. For scientists working in material science and engineering, understanding the potential of these innovative materials is essential.



The Rise of Composite Materials in Footwear



Composite materials combine two or more distinct materials to create a new material with enhanced properties. These materials have gained significant attention in recent years for their potential to transform various industries, including footwear. By leveraging the strengths of different components, composites offer unmatched versatility and performance.



Benefits of Composite Materials



Composite materials offer numerous advantages over traditional materials. They are lightweight, durable, and capable of providing superior strength and flexibility. This makes them ideal for applications where performance and comfort are paramount, such as in shoe design.



The use of composite materials in footwear isn&#8217;t entirely new. Early examples include the integration of rubber and canvas in sneakers. However, recent advancements in material science have opened up new possibilities for creating even better composite materials.



The potential applications of advanced composite materials in footwear are vast, helping create more comfortable, durable shoes that are tailored to specific activities.



Key Components of Advanced Composites



Understanding the key components of advanced composites is crucial for scientists aiming to innovate in this field. These materials typically consist of a matrix and reinforcement, each playing a critical role in the overall performance.




Matrix MaterialsThe matrix is the primary material that holds the composite together. It can be made from various substances, including polymers, metals, and ceramics. In footwear, polymers are commonly used due to their lightweight and flexible nature.



Reinforcement MaterialsReinforcement materials are embedded within the matrix to enhance its properties. These can include fibers, nanoparticles, or other materials that provide added strength, stiffness, and durability. Carbon fibers and Kevlar are popular choices in high-performance footwear.



Synergistic EffectsThe synergy between the matrix and reinforcement materials is what sets advanced composites apart. By carefully selecting and combining these components, scientists can engineer materials with tailored properties for specific applications.




Innovations in Composite Material Design



The design of composite materials for footwear is an area of active research and innovation. Scientists are exploring new ways to optimize these materials for maximum performance and comfort.




Computational ModelingComputational modeling plays a crucial role in the design of advanced composites. By simulating the behavior of different materials under various conditions, researchers can predict how they will perform in real-world applications. This allows for more efficient and effective material development.



Experimental TechniquesAlongside computational modeling, experimental techniques are essential for validating and refining composite designs. Techniques such as mechanical testing and microscopy provide valuable insights into the structure and performance of new materials.



Material OptimizationOptimization is a key aspect of composite material design. By fine-tuning the composition and processing methods, scientists can create materials that meet specific performance criteria. This includes optimizing factors such as weight, strength, flexibility, and durability.




Applications in Footwear



The applications of advanced composite materials in footwear are diverse and exciting. These materials can be used in various parts of a shoe to enhance its overall performance and functionality.




UppersThe upper part of a shoe is crucial for comfort and support. Advanced composites can provide lightweight yet durable materials that offer excellent breathability and flexibility. This results in shoes that are comfortable to wear for extended periods.



MidsolesMidsoles play a vital role in cushioning and shock absorption. Composite materials can be engineered to provide optimal energy return and impact resistance. This is particularly important for athletic and performance footwear.



OutsolesOutsoles need to be both durable and flexible to provide traction and stability. Advanced composites can offer superior abrasion resistance and grip, making them ideal for various surfaces and conditions.




Environmental Considerations



Sustainability is a growing concern in the footwear industry. The development of eco-friendly composite materials is an important area of research.




Biodegradable CompositesScientists are exploring biodegradable composites made from natural materials such as plant fibers and biopolymers. These materials can reduce the environmental impact of footwear production and disposal.



Recycling and ReuseRecycling and reuse of composite materials are also crucial for sustainability. Developing processes to efficiently recycle and repurpose these materials can help minimize waste and conserve resources.



Lifecycle AnalysisLifecycle analysis is a valuable tool for assessing the environmental impact of composite materials. By evaluating the entire lifecycle of a product, from raw material extraction to disposal, scientists can identify opportunities for reducing its ecological footprint.




Advanced composite materials have the potential to revolutionize the footwear industry. By leveraging the unique properties of these materials, scientists can create more comfortable, durable, and sustainable shoes. While there are challenges to overcome, the future of footwear looks promising with continued innovation and collaboration.



Ready to explore the possibilities of advanced composites in footwear? Learn more about BIOVIA Materials Studio, a comprehensive materials modeling and simulation software that can help accelerate your research and development efforts. Let&#8217;s take the first step towards the future of footwear together.
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