With SimScale, engineers can design, analyze and optimize solenoid actuators – from electromagnetic force generation to thermal behavior – using cloud-native simulation. Move from concept to production with confidence in your design’s real-world performance under all conditions using multiple physics in a single platform.
Fast-track your path to high-performance solenoids. Leverage cloud-native multiphysics to simulate electromagnetic forces, thermal loads, and structural stress simultaneously.
Iterate on geometry and materials in seconds – not days – to ensure your design delivers precision and durability in the real world.
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Use AI surrogates and pre-trained foundation models to get performance predictions in seconds. Explore thousands of design variants and identify winning concepts before committing to high-fidelity analysis.
SimScale AI unlocks new ways to innovate. Explore whole design spaces in minutes and make design decisions with confidence, reducing iterations and increasing engineering velocity.
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Analyze magnetic flux density ($B$) and magnetic field strength /$H$/ to visualize saturation and optimize your magnetic circuit. SimScale allows you to accurately calculate the force-stroke curve, ensuring your solenoid delivers the necessary force at every position of the armature, from the initial air gap to the fully latched state.
Efficient heat dissipation for coil longevity. Predict Joule heating (ohmic loss) within the coil windings and visualize temperature distribution across the entire assembly. Identify hot spots that could degrade insulation or affect coil resistance. By simulating conductive and convective cooling strategies, you can ensure your design operates within safe thermal limits, even during high-duty cycles.
High-speed actuation for robotics and motion systems. Design robust actuators capable of handling millions of cycles in assembly lines and robotic arms. Focus on optimizing the mechanical response and durability to ensure precise, repeatable motion control required for high-throughput manufacturing environments.
Reliable valve operation under pressure. Develop solenoid valves that consistently manage fluid flow. Analyze the interaction between the actuator’s mechanical movement and fluid pressure to prevent leakage and ensure smooth opening and closing characteristics, minimizing water hammer and flow instabilities.
Fail-safe mechanisms for critical applications. Engineer locking mechanisms and emergency shut-off devices where failure is not an option. Evaluate structural reliability and latching integrity to guarantee that the solenoid will actuate instantly and hold securely when safety protocols are triggered.
“We have been using SimScale to modify and develop new solenoid valves. SimScale is one of our reliable computational tools to solve our fluid problems to make sure our solenoid-valves fluid performance is reliable.”
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Check out the latest thermal management simulations performed in SimScale and validated against experimental and/or analytical results.
Check out the latest thermal management simulations performed in SimScale and validated against experimental and/or analytical results.
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No. SimScale is 100% cloud-native, meaning all the heavy computational lifting happens on our remote servers. You can run high-fidelity electromagnetic and thermal simulations directly from a standard laptop via your web browser.
Yes. SimScale specializes in multiphysics simulation, allowing you to analyze the interaction between electromagnetic fields and heat transfer. You can predict temperature rise due to Joule heating and assess its impact on the solenoid’s structural integrity and performance in a single study.
SimScale’s low-frequency electromagnetic solvers are rigorously tested and validated against industry-standard benchmarks, including TEAM 20 (Static Mechanical Force) and TEAM 24 (Nonlinear Time-Transient Rotational analysis), ensuring results match experimental data and analytical solutions.
SimScale supports all standard CAD formats, including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL, and native formats from major CAD tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, etc.). You can import your solenoid geometry directly and start simulating immediately.
Yes. SimScale’s API and AI-powered features allow you to explore design spaces efficiently. You can set up parametric studies to test different coil windings, air gaps, or materials automatically to find the optimal configuration without manually setting up each simulation.
SimScale’s integrated post-processor allows you to easily generate magnetic flux streamlines (field lines) directly in the browser. You can visualize the direction and intensity of the magnetic field, helping you identify flux leakage, areas of saturation, and the overall efficiency of your magnetic circuit without needing third-party tools.
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