Model-Based Design
The intuitive graphical description of complex systems enables fast and robust software development in cross-functional teams. Simulating and testing the software leads to early error detection, minimizing costly hardware iterations. Continuous integration and code generation increase functional safety and the software can be quickly uploaded to the hardware to minimize costly hardware iterations. For example for HiL-tests or production. This means that the model Based design approach can reduce both costs and time to market.
Our modelBased Design team offers support in MATLAB® Simulink® software development from the initial requirements to the finished software:
- Structured management of complex systems
- Support with root-level design, model development, software testing and continuous integration
- Predictive error detection and correction with MATLAB® Simulink®
- Automatic code generation for various target architectures such as microprocessors, ARM microcontrollers, FPGAs or MPSoCs
- Individually developed targets in Simulink® in the absence of out-of-the-box support
- Fast, agile development and flexible response to new functions and restructuring
- We are an official MathWorks® partner and have expertise in various MathWorks toolboxes
Process optimization and reduced downtime
Test and optimize your processes and parameters such as energy requirements before commissioning and during operation with the help of process simulation and digital twins. twins, to reduce test runs and unnecessary downtimes.
More efficient cross-team workflows
Use models as a basis for communication and documentation and simplify knowledge retention and transfer, as well as the efficient exchange of information between all stakeholders.
Reduced costs, time and effort during development
Minimize costs, time and effort by automatically generating high-quality code and reusing models.
Simplified compliance with safety requirements and standards
Simulations enable traceability and evidence for test scenarios and simplify compliance with validation, traceability and safety requirements needed for certifications.
Higher test coverage and complex condition monitoring
Test error states, emergency shutdowns or anomalies without failures or hazards with simulations. Even characteristic values that cannot be measured directly can be simulated and monitored using digital twins. This ensures a low susceptibility to errors during operation.
Greater implementation and failure safety thanks to early error correction
Benefit from early, intensive simulation tests for early error identification and avoid high costs and delays due to error corrections in late development stages.
Electrical energy supply
The rapid growth in renewable energies is increasing the requirements and complexity of control technology. This affects the constantly growing number of generators, consumers and energy storage systems, which cannot be considered in isolation from each other.
The model-based development approach we pursue enables this increasing complexity to be managed efficiently and offers a high level of functional, implementation and failure safety for critical infrastructure systems.
We create digital twins for the higher-level power grid as well as for the connected energy storage systems and power generators – including modern wind power and photovoltaic systems. We use the models to develop and optimize the control technology for the process and operational management level.
- Wind turbines and wind farm control
- Photovoltaic systems
- Network simulation
- Battery management systems
- Car charging stations
Drive and power inverters
In the transition to an all-electric society, the conversion of electrical energy is becoming increasingly important. On the one hand, a large proportion of the energy generated from renewable sources is fed into the power grid via so-called power or frequency converters. At the same time, the number of electric drives that are controlled via drive inverters is also growing.
In today’s world, every electrical inverter must meet increasingly stringent requirements in terms of efficiency, service life and power quality. We implement functions such as mains and machine-side PWM, power control and inverter main controls for you.
- Energy converters and current regulation
- Motion Control
- PWM
- SIRIUS OS
The Sokratel SIRIUS OS platform offers you an ideal control platform for your drive or power inverter.
Would you like to find out more?
You can find more information about our services in our service flyer. If you have any questions, please contact our team of experts. We will be happy to help you and find individual solutions for you.
Energy, chemical, process and chemical engineering
Fluids and gases
We simulate complex industrial plants for you from the energy, chemical, process and process engineering sectors with a focus on fluids and gases. This includes all components such as pipes, compressors, expanders, turbines, chemical reactors and electrolyzers.
We create a digital twin of your system even before you start with the design. This enables you to evaluate operating behaviour at an early stage, optimize process parameters and safeguard development projects – efficiently, precisely and practically.
- Energy technology and environmental solutions
- Carbon capture
- Heat pumps
- Thermal energy generation
- Production of synthetic fuels
- Fluid technology and transportation
- Liquid transport
- Fuel tanks
- Supply networks
- Lubrication systems
- Energy storage
- Batteries
- Heat accumulator
From simulation to product
Model-Based Design enables you to take an integrated and consistent development approach from simulation to the finished product. Our workflows simplify the day-to-day work of developers and model development runs smoothly even in large development teams.
The models are validated fully automatically in several steps from Model-In-The-Loop (MiL) to Software-In-The-Loop (SiL) and Hardware-In-The-Loop. This means that the models can withstand all industrial requirements and can be used unchanged for the real-time control and regulation of your system.
Customer-specific hardware or software can also be easily integrated into the workflows.
- Optimized workflows
- HiL / SiL / MiL Testing
- Model-based design for industrial applications
- Code generation for use on ECUs and PLCs
- Integration of customized hardware and software
Would you like to find out more?
You can find more information about our services in our service flyer. If you have any questions, please contact our team of experts. We will be happy to help you and find individual solutions for you.