Release Announcement of OPTISHAPE-TS2025
April 28, 2025
We are pleased to announce the release of OPTISHAPE-TS 2025.
The latest version introduces numerous new features and enhancements,
including the new Modulus cost function and the contour view feature for solid and shell thickness.
Details
Cost Function Modulus
A new modulus cost function has been added to OPTISHAPE-TS’s shape optimization. It evaluates the modulus―an index used to prevent shrinkage cavities in castings.
considering modulus
modulus＝5.0
without consideration of modulus
modulus=6.2
The figure below shows a result obtained with the Modulus cost function. The left diagram shows a result constrained so that the modulus does not exceed 5.0, while the right diagram has no such constraint.
hen the cross-section evolves into an H-beam shape, thick regions are minimised, shortening solidification time.
* To use this function, Advanced Restriction of Manufacturing Option License is required.
Thickness Contour View
A new feature generates geometry-based contour data.
OPTISHAPE-TS already lets you constrain solid thickness and vary shell thickness; the contour view makes the results easier to interpret.
The preceding is an example contour view of solid element thickness.
Thickness is calculated as the distance from each node to the nearest surface.
The thickness is displayed as a gradient from red to blue in this diagram,
while the gray areas indicate regions where no surface exists within the measurement range.
The preceding is an example contour view of shell element thickness.
Thickness is calculated as the distance from each node to the nearest surface.
In this case, the shell thickness refers to the value defined in the properties.
In OPTISHAPE-TS, both node positions and thickness values can be varied during shape optimization.
Other Enhancements and Improvements
Approximately 70 additional features have been added or improved, including faster computation and a maximum cross-sectional-area measurement for solid elements; numerous known issues have also been resolved.
About OPTISHAPE-TS
OPTISHAPE-TS is a structure optimization software with the topology optimization,
non-parametric shape optimization and bead optimization.
For 30 years including the predecessor software OPTISHAPE,
this software has been utilized in various fields such as research,
development and design of automobile components, electric devices, construction equipments, sporting goods, etc.
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