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University of Buffalo Fosters Industrial Innovation with Apps
Take a look at how a team from the University of Buffalo designed multiphysics models and simulation apps to spread modeling expertise to a broader range of industries.
Particle Tracing in a Component of a Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
Use multiphysics simulation to analyze the design of quadrupole mass filters (the key component of quadrupole mass spectrometers) and investigate the effect of fringe fields on these devices.
Evaluating an Insulin Micropump Design for Treating Diabetes
Researchers from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology used simulation to develop a MEMS-based micropump that could administer insulin injections in a safe and painless way.
Analyzing the Design of a Thermoelectric Device for Cryotherapy
Researchers at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. turned to simulation to investigate the potential of using a thermoelectric cooler, or Peltier device, to cool a cryogenic probe.
Do Bumblebees Use Their Hairs or Antennae for Electroreception?
A research team at the University of Bristol combined the power of physical experiments and simulation to study how exactly bumblebees use electroreception.
How to Analyze an Induction Motor: A TEAM Benchmark Model
In this blog post, we demonstrate the modeling of the three-phase induction motor described in Testing Electromagnetic Analysis Methods (TEAM) workshop problem 30a.
How to Dynamically Modify Geometries in Simulation Apps
We demonstrate how to use the Method Editor to create an app for: 1.) dynamically creating and modifying geometry parts and 2.) applying appropriate physical specifications and mesh.
Enhance Your Visualization Plots with 6 New Color Tables
We go over 6 new color tables for visualizing modeling results: Twilight, Aurora Australis, Aurora Borealis, Jupiter Aurora Borealis, Heat Camera, and Heat Camera Light.
GTI Streamlines Gas Pipeline Maintenance Procedures with Simulation
Researchers from OTD and GTI teamed up and used simulation to investigate the standard distance requirements for streamlined and safe gas pipeline maintenance.
An Introduction to Gear Modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics
Automobiles, electric motors, wind turbines, and other machines all require gearboxes in order to change speed or torque. Get an intro to modeling gears in COMSOL Multiphysics® in this post.
Efficiently Analyze Civil Engineering Designs Using an App
The Truss Bridge Designer demo app is just one example of what’s possible when you build a simulation app for analyzing civil engineering structures.
Modify the COMSOL Server™ Web Interface to Reflect Your Branding
Did you know that you can customize the web interface of COMSOL Server™ to reflect your organization’s branding? We go over some of the features and functionality here…
How to Implement a Delay in Your Thermostat Simulation
When simulating a thermostat in COMSOL Multiphysics®, you can implement a delay for short-cycling in addition to the on and off setpoints. See how here.
Connecting the Dots Between Theory, Model, and App
We explore how the concepts of theory, model, and simulation app connect and relate to each other, using the example of analyzing buckling in a truss tower design.
Navigating the Intuitive COMSOL Multiphysics® Modeling Environment
Are you new to COMSOL Multiphysics® and want to learn how best to navigate the COMSOL Desktop® modeling environment? Read this blog post with 3 embedded tutorial videos to get up to speed.
How to Make Boundary Conditions Conditional in Your Simulation
In some modeling scenarios, you may want to apply a boundary condition to only part of the geometrical boundary or only under certain conditions. Learn how to do so here.
How to Model Solar Concentrators with the Ray Optics Module
Learn how to predict the concentration ratio for an idealized, parabolic solar reflector using Monte Carlo ray tracing in the Ray Optics Module, an add-on to COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Thermal Modeling of the Air Flow Inside and Around Your House
Learn step by step how to set up a thermal model of the airflow in and around a house, including how to implement tabulated meteorological data from the historical ASHRAE database.
Designing Reliable and Efficient CDRA Systems with Simulation
Read about how a team from NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center used COMSOL Multiphysics® to design a carbon dioxide removal assembly (CDRA).
Using the New Ray Tracing Algorithm in COMSOL Multiphysics® 5.2a
The ability to trace rays in unmeshed domains, and even release and trace rays outside a geometry, has been available in the Ray Optics Module as of COMSOL Multiphysics® version 5.2a. Learn more.
User Feedback Powers COMSOL Multiphysics® Version 5.2a
The release of COMSOL Multiphysics® software and COMSOL Server™ product version 5.2a includes new features and functionality based on feedback from our users. Get an overview.
AltaSim Uses Simulation to Improve Bolometer Sensitivity
Bolometers can be used to detect and measure the power of incident electromagnetic radiation. To efficiently design bolometers with increased sensitivity, AltaSim Technologies used simulation.
Part 2: Model a Linear Electromagnetic Plunger with a Blocker
Learn how to model a linear electromagnetic plunger with an actuator that includes a blocker/stopper to restrict linear motion. Part 2 of a blog series on modeling electromagnetic devices.
Stretchable Electronics Blend Flexibility with High Performance
See how stretchable electronics are successfully blending strength and flexibility to offer new opportunities for technological growth in the wearables and internet of things (IoT) markets.