Verify before you build, simulation and analysis for electrical engineering
Reduce risk, cut cost and accelerate certification by validating designs computationally before prototype or test. Our simulation team works from MSS's Technical Excellence Centre in Nottingham, UK, supporting both full design projects and standalone verification work for clients with existing products.
EnquiryThree core analysis disciplines
Our simulation work is built around three core disciplines, performed in-house against industry-standard platforms.
FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
CFD (Thermal)
Electromagnetic and electric field Analysis
Industry-standard platforms, structured outputs
We work in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys Maxwell and Simscale, with each tool selected for the analysis type it handles best.
Simulation outputs are issued to clients as structured reports, typically in presentation format, covering inputs, methodology, results and recommendations. Where simulation is part of a wider design project, results feed directly into the next design iteration. Where it's run as a standalone service, outputs are designed to give the client's own engineering team everything needed to act on the findings.
Simulation supports certification by reducing the risk of failure during physical testing, but it isn't a substitute for it. Products are tested against their relevant standards in physical certification.
Independent verification for clients with existing designs
Simulation is available as a standalone service, separate from a full design engagement. It's a useful option for clients who have their own design teams but want a second opinion on a critical product, or who need analysis against a specific operating scenario their internal tools don't cover.
Standalone projects need a few inputs from the client to get going:
- 3D models or 2D drawings of the product to be analysed
- Operating data including current, voltage, temperature and airflow as relevant to the analysis
- clear definition of the question the simulation is being asked to answer
Project scope and timescales vary considerably depending on model complexity, input data and the level of analysis required. We scope each engagement individually rather than working from a fixed package.
01 / Frequently asked questions
At what stage of design is simulation typically used?
Most often post-concept and pre-finalisation, once layout and specifications are agreed. Occasionally earlier for rough concept sizing, though our team's experience means many components don't need simulation at concept stage.
Does simulation replace physical testing for certification?
No. Simulation reduces the risk of failure during physical testing and supports faster, more confident certification, but products are tested against their relevant standards in physical certification.
Is simulation available without a full design engagement?
Yes. Simulation can be commissioned as a standalone service for clients with their own design teams. We need 3D models or 2D drawings, operating data, and a clear definition of the analysis required.
What types of simulation does the team perform?
Three core disciplines: finite element analysis (FEA) for structural work, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for thermal analysis, and electromagnetic and electric field analysis. All performed in-house at our Technical Excellence Centre in Nottingham, UK.
Which software does the team use?
We use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Ansys Maxwell and Simscale according to the analysis that needs to be performed.
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