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EWI Announces Launch of New E-Weld Predictor Product OfferingOnline Computation Tool Provides Weld Simulations
Currently, experimental welding procedure trials can be cost prohibitive due to the myriad of geometrical, process, and material combinations. By using E-Weld Predictor, engineers can explore a wide range of “what if” combinations and simulations. This results in a decrease in prototype costs and quicker production because E-Weld Predictor manages the “heavy-lifting” associated with analytics. The number of trials will also be reduced since only the most promising welding procedures are sent to the mock-up stage. Resulting from a partnership announced last November, this product integrates EWI’s engineering domain knowledge with the supercomputing power of Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC). EWI worked with OSC staff on the engineering application and collaborated on the user interface design. OSC developed the web layout, the middleware, and is hosting the application on its supercomputers. “We want to help companies build better products, cut production costs, quickly solve problems, and streamline overall efficiency,” said Stan Ahalt, Executive Director of OSC. “Our partnership with EWI has allowed us to work on an innovative application that will bear immediate rewards for its membership.” Henry Cialone, CEO of EWI stated, “For the last two decades, simulation tools of this kind were only accessible to large-scale industries who could afford the expertise, technology, and infrastructure required to take advantage of these simulation tools. However, the launch of this service levels the playing ground for small- and medium-sized companies.” The tool can be accessed through the Virtual Joining Portal section of the EWI website at calculations.ewi.org. About OSC About EWI |
