Altair – Twin Activate

Simplified Explanation of Converging Multidisciplinary System Simulation with Digital Twins.

Altair® Twin Activate™ is a flexible solution for simulating entire systems at any stage of a product's lifecycle. Using a unique block-diagram modelling environment, teams can model complex systems and predict performance under different conditions. This tool combines simulation with AI, data analytics, and high-performance computing.

Twin Activate’s simulation capabilities allow for focused and efficient modelling, saving time and resources. It enables collaboration across different engineering domains, allowing teams to work on the same models, integrate existing workflows, and gain actionable insights quickly.

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Reasons to choose Twin Activate

Holistic Assessment

Simulate entire product system and system-of-systems performance to better assess overall behavior and interactions between components and subsystems. Incorporate multidisciplinary aspects in your simulations, including coupling 1D and 3D models. 

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Digital Twins

Digital Twins are virtual models connected to real-world physical assets. They use live and simulated data to test different scenarios and guide design decisions from the very beginning. With Twin Activate, organizations can gain deep insights, speed up innovation, and make better engineering decisions at every stage of development.

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Open and Flexible

Twin Activate’s integration platform connects different systems easily by supporting various programming languages like Modelica, Spice, Python, OpenMatrix (OML), and C. It also allows teams to work together using the Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) standard and supports digital twin technology with open protocols like MQTT.

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Key Features of Twin Activate

1D System Simulation
Simulating at the system level is much faster than 3D simulation and allows for a full assessment of how a product will perform. By using simpler models, it is possible to quickly explore different designs and gain a better understanding of performance early in the design process.

Block Diagrams, Control System Design
The easy-to-use block-diagram modeling tool helps create modern smart systems that include sensors, actuators, feedback, and built-in logic.

Combine Signal-Based and Physical Modeling in Diagrams
Use pre-made Modelica libraries to easily model typical mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal parts.

Code Generation
Turn models into executable programs that can simulate dynamic behaviour. You can use these programs for different purposes, such as customising blocks, exporting to other simulation environments, creating standalone applications for Windows and Linux, targeting specific devices like Arduino, and more.

You can easily connect this software with other Altair tools.
This allows you to simulate various systems effectively. For example, you can use Altair MotionSolve for controlling movements, Altair Flux for managing motors, and Altair PSIM for simulating power converters and motor drives.

Import and Export Support for Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI)
This feature lets you easily share or use models with different software that follows the FMI standard.