Modeling and Analysis
Biomedical Engineering
This PVDF-based, auscultation sensor was modeled to predetermine the optimal configuration given the applied force and desired output signal.
Finite element modeling is not just importing a three-dimensional (3D) model into a computer software package and pressing "GO." Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) understand how to constrain a part or system to reflect its actual environment and usage.
Finite Element Analysis
Not only are we proficient in several third-party software packages, we have also written several custom analysis programs for clients' specific needs.
- Electromagnetism
- Frequency
- Thermal
- Fluids
- Multiphysic
- Structural
- Fatigue
- Hemodynamics
Custom Physical Simulations
SwRI engineers also develop physical simulations to validate models, run experiments, and verify device performance, such as:
- Arterial performance and blood flow
- Wound exudate flow and clotting
- Soft tissue response
- Physical structure using anthropometric data
- Gastrointestinal flow
- Skin performance
- Sweating
Related Terminology
FEA • finite element analysis • biomedical engineering • biomedical technology • medical device • biotechnology • FEM • finite element modeling • failure analysis • fluids analysis • thermal analysis • structural analysis • frequency analysis • electromagnetics • multiphysics • fatigue analysis • hemodynamics • computational methods • medical device consultants • medical rapid prototyping
