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News Release from: Abaqus | Subject: Abaqus Unified FEA software
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 September 2007
FEA software tests motorbike quality
KTM Sportmotorcycle is using Abaqus software to evaluate thermal behaviour, noise and vibration, structural performance of assemblies fatigue on its Superbike RC8.
KTM Sportmotorcycle is using Abaqus Unified finite element analysis (FEA) software from Simulia to evaluate product performance and reliability Gunther Hager, R and D Teamleader Engine Structural Analysis, KTM Sportmotorcycle said "For the launch of our new Superbike RC8, which will be available to the market in the spring of 2008, we are using Abaqus software to evaluate thermal behaviour, noise and vibration, structural performance of assemblies and stress-based fatigue"
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 25 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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KTM Sportmotorcycle is using Abaqus Unified FEA software for all applications in engine and chassis development.
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"The use of our realistic simulation technology to evaluate the full range of physical attributes ensures that our customers get the best performing products to market on time and on budget".
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