How Electromagnetic Simulation Drives Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction
Computational electromagnetics (CEM) helps engineers understand how invisible electromagnetic fields affect energy efficiency, heat generation and interference in electrical systems. The PDSVISION blog explores how simulation tools such as Ansys HFSS, SIwave, Maxwell and EMIT allow these effects to be studied before physical prototypes are built.
It discusses applications ranging from motors and power electronics to antennas and circuit boards, including how electromagnetic analysis can be combined with thermal and structural simulations. The article also highlights Sanden Manufacturing Europe, where Ansys Maxwell was used to reduce copper wire weight in an electromagnetic clutch, with the revised design adopted in production. It examines how virtual prototyping can reduce material use and repeated testing, while noting that simulation consumes computing energy and physical validation remains necessary. Overall, the blog presents CEM as a way to support efficiency and reduce waste.
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