Key Features

Design of Experiments and statistical tools providing a full insight of interaction between design elements Powerful workflow able to set complex processes in a flexible and dynamic way Sophisticated algorithms to tackle multi-objective and multidisciplinary problems and identify the optimal solutions Advanced probability and statistical methods for reliability and uncertainties (Design for Six Sigma and Robust Design) Response surface methodologies for further reduction of computation time and increase of knowledge Graphical post-processing and multivariate analysis tools able to identify the most important parameters for global performance Up-to-date techniques for decision making support allowing orientation and documentation of choices

a complete collection of leading technologies

modeFRONTIER optimization platform is used in a wide spectrum of industrial sectors, from aerospace to materials science, from automotive to chemical, as well as reasearch centers and universities.

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HEADQUARTERS ESTECO SpA

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A Worldwide Network
ESTECOs technology is distributed throughout the world by a network of qualified channel partners who provide modeFRONTIER users with proficient local service and support.

NORTH AMERICA ESTECO North America Inc.

1221 Brickwell Ave. - Suite 900 Miami, FL 33131, USA Phone: +1 305 995 8205 Fax: +1 305 347 6146 na.sales@esteco.com

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The integration platform for multi-objective optimization, multi-disciplinary design process automation, and analytic decision making

modeFRONTIERs graphical user interface is the gateway to a collection of technologies which assist engineers in quickly investigating several design options, understanding the effects of conflicting goals, and finally identifying robust areas of design space.

Are you striving to shape the best possible product or process design, exploiting computer-aided simulation, or working to tackle a wealth of complex datasets? modeFRONTIER is the state-of-the-art technology you need to achieve optimal solutions.
modeFRONTIER is an integration platform for multi-objective optimization, automation of design simulation processes and analytic decision making providing seamless coupling with engineering tools within different disciplines. The powerful workflow allows the execution of complex chains of design optimization; innovative algorithms determine the set of best possible solutions combining opposite objectives and postprocessing tools allow the user to perform sophisticated statistical analysis and data visualization. and designers are required to simultaneously consider different disciplinary perspectives to determine the global optimal solution, thus increasing the problem complexity. With modeFRONTIER engineers are able to streamline the process into one powerful workflow, combining objectives relating to variables of different disciplines.

Process Integration and Automation

The formalization and management of the design process logic is performed by modeFRONTIERs powerful workflow, enhanced by direct and indirect integration with any commercial or in-house CAE software, ranging from CAD to FEM and CFD programs. Distributed and parallel executions of engineering processes with intelligent load balancing allows you to take advantage of clusters and multi-core computing environments.

Experimental data?
Try with modeFRONTIER! Would you like to obtain as much information as possible from your experimental data? modeFRONTIER helps you with advanced DOE techniques, response surface methodologies, data mining tools and sensitivity analysis.

Design enhancement?
Improve it with modeFRONTIER!
Are you exploiting simulation driven design to shape new products and improve existing ones? modeFRONTIER can help cut down the cost of innovation by considering noise factors and manufacturing tolerances through its Multiobjective Robust Design Optimization (MORDO) module.

A Multi-Objective Optimization Solution

Engineering problems often require balancing of multiple objectives: modeFRONTIER determines the set of best possible solutions combining opposite objectives and respecting user-defined constraints. The results are displayed on the tradeoff curve of design, known as Pareto Frontier, where each of the identified points is an optimum.

Decision making?
Boost it with modeFRONTIER!
Ranking between alternatives is a common difficult task while making a choice among all Pareto optimal solutions. modeFRONTIERs Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) tool will make the task much easier.

Optimization Strategies

A Multidisciplinary Design Platform

Nowadays, a multidisciplinary approach is the key for a successful design process. Engineers

modeFRONTIER optimization wizard presents best-of-breed innovative algorithms, empowering the user to outline the appropriate optimization strategy. Single and multi-objective optimization algorithms contribute not only in finding local and global optimum design with little effort but also in improving the search by means of hybrid techniques.

Analytics and Decision Making

Auto correlation on airbags experimental tests from weeks to hours. JAGUAR - LAND ROVER
The classic trial and error approach showed its limits: modeFRONTIER allows to slash development times and to drive solution towards targets.

Drag performance of olympic K1 rudder was improved by % CONI - FERRARI

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Benefits
Improving product performance: increase quality and robustness despite uncertainties.

Advanced Design of Experiments (DOE) methods available in modeFRONTIER help defining and executing a certain number of configurations in order to effectively explore the design space, whereas post-processing tools, such as Sensitivity Analysis, Multi-Variate Analysis, Visual Analysis and Multi-Criteria Decision Making, steer the decision making process.

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Understanding crucial cost/performance factors: implement rational decision process between trade-off solutions. Reducing product development time: exploit CAD/CAE tools already in use together with high quality response surface models using experimental data.

design configurations verified in the same time. PIAGGIO&C.

50.000 vs. 50

Fuel consumption reduction of up to were achieved. EMBRAER

3%

Improved productivity & reduced turn-around time by about % in rear impact test. FORD

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Stefano Di Palma, Innovation Lead Engineer at PIAGGIO

We consider modeFRONTIER to be a best-in-class tool which helps us to design trains with best-in-class aerodynamic performance.
Alexander Orellano Head of Aerodynamics, Bombardier Transportation

We were able to get an optimal and robust EPR configuration in just few weeks.
Ercole Sangregorio, EPR Project Manager, at LANDI RENZO