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Structural Optimization of Thermal Turbine Blade Roots Using the Biological Growth Method

The thesis Structural Shape Optimization Using BGM at the Root of Thermal Turbine Blades, presented by Simone Putzu at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, offers a rigorous exploration of innovative methodologies for structural optimization. This research focuses on axial turbine blade roots, a critical component in thermal turbines, and integrates advanced computational tools to enhance their mechanical performance.

New Publication: Aerodynamic Optimization of Time-Trial Helmets Using Reduced-Order Modeling and Mesh Morphing

The study “Reduced-Order Model of a Time-Trial Cyclist Helmet for Aerodynamic Optimization Through Mesh Morphing and Enhanced with Real-Time Interactive Visualization,” authored by E. Di Meo, A. Lopez, C. Groth, M. E. Biancolini, and P. P. Valentini, has been published in MDPI. This research presents a methodical approach to optimizing the aerodynamics of time-trial cycling helmets through the integration of advanced computational tools.

Join Us for a Piaggio Seminar on Digital Engineering

The University of Rome Tor Vergata will host a seminar featuring Riccardo Testi, CAE Analyst at Piaggio Group, who will delve into the field of digital engineering. This seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical development of numerical simulations and address the challenges faced by modern engineers, offering insights that will be particularly valuable for students preparing to enter the professional world.

Announcing the December Issue of FEA-CAE Not to Miss & More

We are pleased to share that RBF Morph’s founder, Marco Evangelos Biancolini, has contributed a detailed article on the application of digital twin technology for advanced design in the aerospace industry. This work was recently presented at the Tech Transfer Day at the University of Rome Tor Vergata.

We are featured in Automazione Oggi

This month, Marco Evangelos Biancolini, founder of RBF Morph, has contributed a comprehensive article to Automazione Oggi, a distinguished publication in the realm of industrial software and engineering innovation.

DigiPAD: Advancing Aircraft Design, a Collaborative Showcase at Tech Transfer Day

On November 14, the Tech Transfer Day will be held at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where RBF Morph will present a dedicated booth focused on the DigiPAD project.

Optimization of a Rear Camera Using CFD and Mesh Morphing

Lorenzo D’Anastasio’s thesis, titled “Optimization of a Rear Camera Using CFD and Mesh Morphing,” presents a comprehensive exploration of aerodynamic optimization through advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis and mesh morphing techniques. Conducted in collaboration with Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, ENGYS, Volvo, and RBF Morph, this study underscores the contributions of RBF Morph software in achieving refined geometric modifications that enhance aerodynamic performance.

AVIO Workshop in Tor Vergata

We are happy to invite you on May the 10TH to the Workshop entitled “Vega C launcher aerodynamic design methodologies and wind tunnel test activities” hosted at the Tor Vergata University of Rome. The invited speakers from AVIO are:

Digital Twin for Aerospace - Call for contribution

December 14th, 2022 the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” guested the workshop titled “Digital Twin for Aerospace”. The event was an occasion for researchers and engineers, from both academia and industry, to present the status of research on numerical analysis and design methodologies in the aerospace field. The topics focused on methods suitable to improve the design process of aircraft, rockets and satellites but it also offered the opportunity to highlight how other fields of engineering can benefit from the availability of numerical tools able to efficiently model the physics involved in complex mechanical systems.

Digital Twins 4 Aerospace presentations

The University of Rome “Tor Vergata” guested, December 14th, the workshop titled Digital Twins 4 Aerospace: CAE modelling of future mobility. The event was an occasion for researchers and engineers, from both academia and industry, to present the status of research in numerical analysis and design methodologies in the aerospace field. The topics focused on tools suitable to improve the design process of aircraft, rockets and satellites but it also offered the opportunity to highlighted how other field of engineering can benefit from the availability of numerical tools able to efficiently model the physics involved in complex mechanical systems. The workshop was organized by Marco Evangelos Biancolini and Ubaldo Cella, respectively Professor of Machine Design and researcher at the Enterprise Engineering department “Mario Lucertini”.

Digital Twins 4 Aerospace

The University of Rome “Tor Vergata” will guest the workshop titled Digital Twins 4 aerospace: CAE modelling of future mobility.

32nd Symposium on Fusion Technology

We are happy to announce Our participation to the 32nd Symposium on Fusion Technology (SOFT 2022), held in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

DemoFly, sea tests of the sail prototype made by rbfLAB

It is many years that the world of sailing has become popular, mainly thanks to the “Amerca’s Cup”, a competition that arouses media interest also because at each edition there are technological innovations that increasingly capture the attention and curiosity of even non-enthusiasts. .

Welcome to Our brand new site

Welcome to Our brand new website!

Advanced simulation of an operating room: from the virtual model to the digital twin

Our phd student Giovanna Gargiulo explains in detail the objectives of EXCELLERAT project. The goal of my research is the DT(Digital Twin) of an OT (Operating Theater): from CFD(Computer Fluid Dynamics)to DT. The design of an OT is a complex task and requires a multidisciplinary approach, that includes techniques from engineering and medical sciences. In this scenario the Digital Twin could be a helpful in design, in control and manutention operations. OT problems are related with environmental control and with the design of an appropriate HVAC(Heating ventilating Air Conditional) system to prevent the riskof infections during surgical operations maintain ing a comfort condition for the patient and the surgical staffinthe same time.

The 9th International Conference on Bioinspired Optimisation Methods and Their Applications

BIOMA is a key conference specifically focusing on bioinspired optimisation methods and their applications. This international conference provides an opportunity to the global research community in bioinspired optimisation to discuss recent research results and develop new ideas and collaborations in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Fast and cost efficient CFD optimization of a Dallara Formula 3 car by means of adjoint and RBF mesh morphing

Simulation had a major impact in Our life, changing the way we think and design new products. From aerospace, to civil and biomedical, to name a few, all the fields of engineering have been interested by this ongoing revolution. We can safely say that the engineer of the 21ST century can inspect, study, design and improve like never before.

Papers

New paper: Advanced RBF Methods for Mapping Aerodynamic Loads onto Structures in High-Fidelity FSI Simulations

We are happy to share with you Our new work on mapping methods for Fluid Structure Interaction.

New paper: The magnet feeders for the European DEMO fusion reactor: Conceptual design and recent advances

It was just published Our latest work about the recent advances and the conceptual design of DEMO feeders.

New paper: A two-scale RBF meshless method for the interface stress retrieval in simply bended and torqued long-fibres laminates

We have just released Our new work focused on the meshless interface stress retrieval for long fiber composites.

New paper: A Post-Processing Method Based on Radial Basis Functions for the Fast Retrieval of the Strain Field in Digital Image Correlation Methods

Our latest work, on the meshless strain computation from Digital Image correlation (DIC) data characterised by large dispolacements, was published in Materials.

New paper: An RBF Meshless Approach to Evaluate Strain Due to Large Displacements in Flexible Printed Circuit Boards

Our new work, focused on the meshless computation of strains for large displacements in flexible circuit boards, was published in Micromachines.