Realistic interaction with 3D designs
Interact with your 3D parts
Solutions compatibles with Dassault Systems™
Since 2004 Haption has been a partner of Dassault Systèmes (3ds™) offering the software plugins for Solidworks™, Catia™, Delmia™ and 3D Experience™ to enable users to perform assembly simulation and enable users to interact with 3D parts.
IFS (SolidWorks™)
IFC / RTID (CATIA™ V5 / DELMIA™)
IV6 (3D Experience™)
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All these solutions are based on the realtime-collision engine IPSI™ (Interactive Physics Simulation Interface), a software library for rigid-body physics simulation with force-feedback developed by Haption in collaboration with the CEA LIST. A software technology able to carry out a real-time simulation at near-kHz frame rate with very large, non-convex geometries. Thanks to its use of a voxel-based representation of physical objects, IPSI is very tolerant with respect to “dirty” geometry. IPSI can guarantee the non-interpenetration of objects, and set a strict value for the clearance between objects. IPSI™ is a physics engine and a comprehensive solution to stability problems, model complexity and precision issues in case of industrial applications.
Interact with your 3D simulation
Our devices are used with third party vendors, providing simulation software framework that enables the use of 3D game engines to generate even more realistic immersive experiences.
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LS GROUP (INTERACT)
LS GROUP (INTERACT)
TREE-C (VR4ROBOT)
TOIA Ltd
Assembly Process Planning (APP) in Automotive and in Aerospace
Why interactive simulation? The case of assembly process planning
Assembly Process Planning is crucial in developing new industrial products. If not executed properly, it can lead to significantly higher additional costs due to difficulties integrating components according to the prescribed assembly procedures. Common problems include insufficient space to manoeuvre a component into its intended position, parts that are unreachable, and have inadequate access for the operator to ensure assembly quality.
These challenges also apply to maintenance procedures with higher stakes. To minimize maintenance costs, the maintenance procedure must be checked and optimized. This is often not fully done beacuse of lack of time and ressource. Throughout the product development process, it's essential to verify that the assembly and maintenance procedures align with the current design state of the product. However, in the early phases of development, only the virtual model can be utilized when physical parts are not yet available for manipulation.
The role of haptics in interactive simulation
In many instances, assessing the feasibility of an assembly cannot be determined through simple visual inspection of the 3D model; more complex evaluations are required. Interactive simulation with haptic feedback simulates physical interaction with the 3D model, engaging the user's cognitive abilities and spatial awareness.
Through this physical interaction, users can utilize their manual skills to identify bottlenecks, evaluate clearances, and explore potential improvements. By performing assembly operations in a "hands-on" manner, design engineers and process planners can measure the complexity of tasks and assess their ergonomic dimensions. This approach is really close to the physical experience offered by a real prototype, making it accessible even to those without expertise in CAD, such as ergonomists and senior assembly operators.
To facilitate the implementation of interactive assembly simulation, Haption offers turn-key solutions and plug-ins for existing CAD/PLM platforms. Currently supported platforms include Catia/Delmia V5™, 3DEXPERIENCE™, and Solidworks™ by Dassault Systèmes.
What is the point of view of the users?
David Defianas, Virtual Reality Expert, PSA Peugeot Citroën | Stellantis, France:
“We’re using Haption force-feedback devices at our sites of Velizy and Sochaux. We simulate with them roughly 130 assembly processes a year. The investment has long paid off.”
[Source: Interview @ Laval Virtual Conference, France, 2013]
Michael Torok, VP & Chief Engineer for Marine Corps programs, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, USA:
“We uncovered a handful of fuel lines that required modifications because the parts would not fit into the aircraft as original designed, or would have been damaged upon installation. We’ve estimated savings of about 18 million dollars for this one event alone.”
[Source: Press Release “Sikorsky Today”, January 17, 2011]
