As engineering products become increasingly complex, collaboration between teams such as Simulation Engineering, Design, Project Management, and Research, spread across different locations, becomes essential. But this also introduces challenges. Each simulation iteration requires input from multiple teams and outputs that build upon their previous work. If these processes are made accessible to more team members in a user-friendly way, organizations can transform their development workflows, speeding up time to market, reducing resources used, and gaining deeper insights from their data.

Collaboration lies in the heart of engineering processes

Developing complex engineering products is a team effort. Whether it's finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), structural analysis, computer-aided engineering (CAE) or Research ﹠ Development, each discipline plays a critical role. These teams rely on each other’s outputs to move the project forward. The process requires a continuous flow of information, and without effective collaboration, from the early stages of development cycles can slow down product development process significantly. However, when teams work in synergy, sharing knowledge and leveraging each other's expertise, the process becomes more streamlined, leading to faster, more innovative outcomes.

This is where id8 comes in. Launched in early 2024, id8 is a cloud-native collaborative engineering platform that centralizes and streamlines the engineering process, from automating simulation workflows and enabling data-driven decisions. More importantly, it democratizes the simulation process—allowing both experts and non-experts to collaborate easily by sharing data files, verified workflows, and knowledge in a single cloud platform.

Engineering complexity vs. time

Engineering simulations, while critical, are often complex, requiring specialized knowledge. Teams outside of simulation engineering may not have the expertise to interpret simulation data or run analyses, creating bottlenecks and slowing down decision-making. One of the biggest challenges that organization face is to reduce the complexity that runs across various domains, tools, and infrastructure.

With id8, this complexity is significantly reduced. The platform provides tools that simplify simulation workflows, making them accessible to non-expert users without sacrificing the trustworthiness of the data. Engineers can create SimApps—custom simulation applications based on pre-defined algorithms or models—which allow others in the organization to explore their design space without needing to rely on simulation engineers for every iteration. By decentralizing this process, id8 reduces the number of back-and-forth cycles and streamlines the flow of information between teams.

For example, when starting a new product development cycle, the design team can explore their design space, directly using SimApps. This eliminates the need for repeated consultations with expert simulation engineers, empowering teams to make informed decisions faster. Centralizing knowledge also ensures that all teams are working with the most up-to-date data, minimizing repetitive processes and maximizing efficiency.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Engineering Data

For organizations looking to stay competitive, maximizing the value of engineering data is critical. With id8, companies now have a centralized platform that not only simplifies simulation but makes it accessible to the entire organization. By removing barriers and enhancing collaboration, id8 accelerates decision-making, shortens development cycles, and drives innovation.

The platform’s cloud-native design also allows teams across different locations to work seamlessly together, eliminating silos that often hinder communication and progress. Engineers can focus on what they do best—innovating and building competitive products—while id8 takes care of the technical hurdles.

By making complex tools more accessible and encouraging collaborative workflows, id8 is transforming the way engineering teams approach product development. The platform’s ability to democratize simulation and unlock the value of data allows organizations to be more agile, insight-driven, and ultimately more successful in today’s fast-paced market.

As engineering tools like id8 become more accessible and user-friendly, we expect them to become an integral part of the product development process across industries. We’re constantly evolving our product and services to adapt to market needs, enabling our customers to harness the full potential of digital engineering to gain competitive advantages.

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