As automotive systems become more advanced, the demand for efficient, high-performance components continues to grow. Working with a manufacturer in the automotive glazing sector, we’ve supported the development of a more integrated approach to designing the silver print heating circuits used in windscreens, helping improve both performance and reliability.
The project modernised the customer’s existing design process by transforming an Excel-based hot line calculation tool into a Python application and developing automated meshing and finite element modelling capabilities using the MOOSE framework. Running on high performance computing (HPC), the new workflow enables engineers to evaluate designs more efficiently and iterate with greater confidence.
Operating from a shared input file, the integrated workflow streamlines the design process, reduces manual intervention and enables faster design iteration. The prototype was successfully validated against existing simulation models before being delivered with supporting documentation and example test cases for evaluation.
The result is a more flexible and scalable workflow that supports future development while reducing reliance on expensive software licences through the use of open-source tools.
“This fantastic collaboration demonstrates that HPC tools are no longer just for researchers. With easier access to modern simulation tools and compute, placed in the hands of engineers, a whole new set of possibilities is unlocked.” Guy Johns – Chief Technologist, CFMS