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Simulation built for electric drivetrains
Most of our customers are automotive. We help e-drive and powertrain teams predict lubrication, churning losses, sloshing and thermal behaviour, validated against experiment, long before hardware exists.
Where we help
Automotive applications we solve
Splash and spray lubrication
Predict where oil actually reaches windings and bearings inside high-speed e-motors and gearboxes.
Churning losses
Quantify drag from oil interaction with rotating gears to optimise efficiency and oil level.
EDU thermal management
Couple oil-flow heat-transfer coefficients into thermal networks to predict component temperatures over the drive cycle.
Tank and fuel sloshing
Evaluate baffle designs and dynamic forces under braking, cornering and curb strikes.
Water wading and ingress
Validate sealing, sensor placement and camera/LIDAR visibility in wet and flooded conditions.
Digital twins and virtual sensors
Replace physical temperature sensors with physics-based or AI predictions for hard-to-reach spots.
Trusted in automotive
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An engineer guides you through installation and your first setup. We typically respond within 24 hours.
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- Windows and Linux, single workstation
- Start from a working example case
Automotive case studies
Proven on real drivetrain problems
Automotive
Car wading with shonDy
In the context of the automotive industry, wading or fording refers to a car moving through relatively deep water at a low velocity, such as crossing rivers or flooded roads. The…
Automotive
Truck Tank Sloshing During Emergency Braking
Liquid sloshing in partially filled tank trucks is a critical safety concern in the transportation industry. During braking, the liquid cargo shifts forward, generating dynamic…
Automotive
Race Track Tank Sloshing
Fuel-tank sloshing is the oscillation of the free fuel surface in a partially filled tank caused by rapid acceleration, braking, cornering, and curb strikes. On a race track these…
Automotive
Floating car simulation with shonDy
Coastal storms and floods can send sudden surges of water across roads, parking areas, and evacuation routes in low-lying shoreline communities. Rising water can lift cars from the…
Automotive
Preventing Thermal Failure in EDU Design
Electric Drive Units (EDUs) are sophisticated systems that combine electric motors and transmissions, operating under demanding thermal conditions. Beyond effective lubrication,…
Automotive
Electric Drive Unit - Part III: Transmission
Electric Drive Units (EDUs) are at the heart of modern electric vehicles, combining the electric motor and transmission into a single, compact system. These units are crucial for…
Automotive
Electric Drive Unit - Part II: E-Engine
Electric Drive Units (EDUs) are at the heart of modern electric vehicles, combining the electric motor and transmission into a single, compact system. These units are crucial for…
Automotive
Electric Drive Unit - Part I: Simulating Lubricant Flow in the Rotor
Electric Drive Units (EDUs) are at the heart of modern electric vehicles, combining the electric motor and transmission into a single, compact system. These units are crucial for…
Automotive
Navigating Puddles with shonDy
This case study demonstrates the capabilities of shonDy and shonMesh in simulating complex automotive scenarios, specifically a car navigating through a channel with speed bumps…
Automotive
Gear box lubrication at low temperature with shonDy
Gear lubrication is crucial for maintaining efficient and durable gear systems by reducing friction, dissipating heat, and preventing wear and corrosion. Proper lubrication ensures…
Automotive
Gear box lubrication with shonDy
Gear lubrication is a critical aspect of maintaining efficient and durable gear systems. It involves the application of lubricants to reduce friction, dissipate heat, and prevent…