# Getting Started with Simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Seminar Series ![alt](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2023-05/solidworks-3dx-sim-platform-seminar-series-hero.jpg.webp) Learn how designers and engineers can collaboratively use modeling and simulation to improve product reliability and safety, reduce the need for costly physical testing, enhance the development experience and improve the bottom line. ## Watch Recorded Sessions Browse recorded sessions below. Each sessions includes links to a demo video and a model file Session 1: Session 2: Session 3: Session 4: Session 5: Session 6: Session 7: Session 8: Session 9: Session 10: ### Session 1: What is **3D**EXPERIENCE WORKS Simulation? The **3D**EXPERIENCE platform provides a clear and unified access to key services and apps. This video describes the key concepts, Simulation Roles & their key capabilities, cloud computing, the MODSIM approach & general capabilities available with the **3D**EXPERIENCE Works portfolio on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_01_data_helmet.zip) - [Watch session 64 minutes](https://youtu.be/Yie2gjdPR7s) - [Watch tutorial 3 minutes](https://youtu.be/TATcOSoGPck) ### Session 2: How to Collaborate Efficiently for Accelerating Innovation This video demonstrates how dashboard, communities, 3DDrive, project planning, collaborative tasks, simulation results review, and a few other apps help in collaborating on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. *SESSION 2 STARTS AT 29:40 IN THE VIDEO* - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_02_data_ebike.zip) - [Watch session 64 minutes](https://youtu.be/Yie2gjdPR7s) - [Watch tutorial 8 minutes](https://youtu.be/9XxaPsmrLwc) ### Session 3: How to Build Models for Multi-Disciplinary Simulations? Simulation Roles on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform provide a full spectrum of solutions that enable you to simulate the behavior of your designs in a multi-disciplinary modeling environment. These apps span a scalable portfolio of simulation solutions. This Tutorial video demonstrates simulation model building for different simulation cases using an eBike geometry. - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_03_data_ebike.zip) - [Watch session 40 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYxKBbnlXBc) - [Watch tutorial 8 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVHsb1_6GoY) ### Session 4: How Strong is the Frame? For the next Getting Started with Simulation session we will demonstrate strength analysis of frame parts designed in SOLIDWORKS. Engineers can get upfront answers to questions such as: Is the frame is strong enough to withstand the load? Is there a scope for material optimization of the frame? - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_04_data_eBIke_frame.zip) - [Watch session 48 minutes](https://youtu.be/2yj880FgqMM) - [Watch tutorial 10 minutes](https://youtu.be/ybOiuXeTPrI) ### Session 5: Is the Plastic Part Strong & Manufacturable? This session demonstrates injection molding simulation workflow for assessing manufacturability and structural strength of plastic parts designed in SOLIDWORKS. Engineers can get upfront answers to questions such as: Is this plastic part going to fill ? Will there be air traps or weld lines on visible surface? Will it satisfy required strength? to identify manufacturing defects and estimate performance even before designing expensive molds and manufacturing plastic parts in large volumes. - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_05_data_eBike_front_fender.zip) - [Watch session 53 minutes](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gauSDHE6Dg) - [Watch tutorial 11 minutes](https://youtu.be/assv2yQCRQc) ### Session 6: Where to Place GPS Tracker on E-bike We will introduce the concepts of electromagnetics, electromagnetic analysis, the CST Studio Suite product and connected Electromagnetics Engineer (EMC-OC) role. We will cover core capabilities, addressable workflows, target workflows (least sales effort), win cases, and the competitive landscape in the electromagnetics space. - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_06_communication_GPS_BT.zip) - [Watch session 50 minutes](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u9VbPnnqQI) - [Watch tutorial 13 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n1eDhuOOLo) ### Seminar 7: How to keep the rider and the battery cool Keeping batteries cool is the most pressing problem for thermal engineers. Designing an e-bike with cool batteries adds to the aerodynamic design challenges. The Fluid Dynamic Engineer role can help design products with various optimizing goals on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. - [First model file download](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_07_eb_battery_assembly_all.zip) - [Second model file download](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_07.zip) - [Watch session 69 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g7m0Md1mBA) - [Watch first tutorial 25 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkz7dvhiWgA) ### Seminar 8: What’s the Life of my E-Bike? Enjoy a brief history of fatigue to set up at the component level, with a review of stress-based then strain-based analysis. - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_08_tube_assembly.zip) - [Watch session 55 minutes](https://youtu.be/TNl5StXMnIg) - [Watch tutorial 11 minutes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UZIumBlnkU) ### Seminar 9: How to Make the Ride Less Bumpy This session demonstrates working of the shock absorber for smooth ride of the e-bike designed in SOLIDWORKS. Engineers can get upfront answers to questions such as: Is the shock absorber working fine? Will there be sufficient absorption of shocks? How to make the ride less bumpy? - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_09_ebike_assembly_motion.zip) - [Watch session 41 minutes](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsXNjiOsud8) - [Watch Tutorial 14 minutes](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPVE64XtSo0) ### Seminar10: How to make the most of your simulation and explore multiple designs A simulation depicts the real product behavior, much cheaper and faster than a real prototype. The video showcases how to set up a parametric design study and to explore and optimize our e-bike (or parts of it) regarding structural or fluids performance. - [Download model file](https://files.solidworks.com/simulation_seminars/session_10_ebike_multiple_designs.zip) - [Watch session 47 minutes](https://youtu.be/qqW8iYiP8pA?si=PGsYUgTsMdNvLfpi) - [Watch tutorial 12 minutes](https://youtu.be/7EUuHnH8cLM?si=Bkfj6tOuK2KqF1eq)