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Using Mimics to Understand Fluid-Structure Interaction at Small Scale in Complex Geometries
The reseachers in this case wanted to investigate the interaction between felt and water to optimize the wet pressing process used when manufacturing paper . They used Mimics to construct a 3D model of felt and prepare this complex geometry for FE analysis.Winner of MIA 2009 - Category 2
Taking your vibration analysis correlation to the maximum
In this case, researchers compare the physical vibration results with simulation results based on (1) a CAD model and (2) a geometrically scanned model of a lantern housing. The results were remarkable.
Optimizing stent design with the use of Mimics and numerical simulations
Virtual tests are increasingly important for the design and development of new medical devices, like stents. Mimics is a great tool to get accurate device and anatomical geometry ready for virtual testing through e.g. computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA).
Mimics Reveals the Secrets of Stradivari String Instruments
In the world of musical instruments, the name Stradivari is universally associated with the world’s greatest, most famous violin makers. The researchers in this case wondered what makes Stradivari instruments so unique. To find out, they decided to investigate the engineering features of 47 violins. They relied on Mimics and 3-matic to provide them with accurate distance, volume, density and thickness measurements. Winner op MIA 2009 - Category 3.
Mechanical Growth Modulation for Scoliosis Correction
In this study, Dr. Diana Glaser and Dr. Peter Newton propose a new idea for scoliosis treatment. Instead of using the standard solution, namely a surgery that sacrifices motion and further spinal growth, they want to use a mechanical tether. The present study combines clinical and engineering knowhow and clarifies that the third dimension is critical to understand these deformities and to provide guidance for appropriate treatment.
Innovative methods for testing aortic aneurysm devices
Medtronic Endovascular uses the Mimics Innovation Suite to turn patient-specific data into bench-top models for accurate and realistic testing.
Breaking new grounds in ecological architecture
Nowadays the search is on for construction methods which are light on energy consumption and sparing in the use of materials. Help might come from an unexpected corner: the African termite. With the help of Mimics, researchers try to unravel their innovative construction method.
Mimics Assists in Understanding Cement – Bone Interface Micromechanics
The researchers in this case were seeking a closer look at the micromechanical behavior in the human femur mantle of bone cement, the adhesive used by orthopaedic surgeons in joint replacement surgery. Their question was whether an FE analysis would yield the same information on the interface’s properties as previously discovered by conducting direct experiments. They turned to Mimics as the perfect partner for the preparation of scanner data for FEA.
CFD simulation of water flow through sandstone using micro-CT
For years, researchers around the globe have had a hard time examining very small-scale objects--say, micrometer level. Such research requires the use of very accurate tools: micro-CT scanners that can retrieve structural information down to micrometer level and state-of-the-art software that has the ability to process and analyze small scale images without any compromise. In the following case study researchers were looking for a way to understand water flow through Belgian sandstone. The insights they obtained will be used to study the extraction of fossil fuels from porous rock formations. Thanks to the joint expertise of inCT, Materialise and TotalSim, this analysis was completed effortlessly.
