Que: How does the company's Virtual Twin technology contribute to accelerating the energy transition and decarbonisation efforts?

Ans: Energy is a crucial industry, and it is a key focus for us. Recently, we have placed significant emphasis on working with various companies in the energy sector, particularly in helping them create Virtual Twins of everything they do. This approach aids in formalising the validation of assets, as well as the twin of the process and operations & maintenance.

Creating a twin of the Asset & process enables simulation and validation well in advance, ultimately leading to the development of Virtual Twins for operations and maintenance. Virtual Twin technology, powered by our 3DEXPERIENCE platform, is making a significant impact in the energy sector.

Que: How does the company's model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach help EV manufacturers address complex challenges such as battery efficiency, weight reduction, and regulatory compliance?

Ans: You have touched on a very important aspect of the EV market. The primary challenge is how to develop EVs within a shorter timeframe while simultaneously analysing the dependencies of various systems.

Compared to traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, EVs rely heavily on a systems-of-systems approach. Understanding these interdependencies is critical, as they contribute to reducing the overall development time. This is where our MBSE approach proves invaluable.

MBSE, or Model-Based Systems Engineering, provides solutions that facilitate the creation of a complete model, covering everything from requirements to functional, logical, and physical models. By leveraging 1D simulation, we can analyse logical structures before progressing to the physical model.

In summary, MBSE helps to study system dependencies, simulate various scenarios well in advance, and ultimately shorten the development cycle.

Que: Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are becoming a key focus in the automotive industry. How does the company's SDV capability support EV manufacturers in optimising battery performance?

Ans: We offer solutions to assess and analyse battery performance. Our MODSIM (Modelling and Simulation) approach enables unified modelling and simulation environment for quick design iterations and also helps to assess the multi physics and Multi scale battery trade-offs. The streamlined MODSIM process accelerates the development of battery pack design across different platforms, regions and cell types using a parametrized system model and advanced apps which further facilitates detailed validation of specific parameters related to battery performance. Additionally, our solutions, enable the analysis of various battery performance aspects, such as heat generation, usability, and efficiency optimisation.

As you rightly pointed out, there is a growing focus on SDVs, and significant advancements are taking place in this area within the automotive industry. Our 3DEXPERIENCE platform helps automakers develop SDVs by integrating systems across disciplines. This helps automakers break down silos across systems and departments to speed up vehicle introduction.

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) approach to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), helps automakers design and develop SDVs more efficiently. Given that SDVs are intrinsically linked to battery performance and EV technology, we are actively assisting the industry in transitioning towards this future.

Que: The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is known for streamlining the EV development process. Can you share specific examples of how it has helped automakers accelerate design and production?

Ans: The fundamental objective of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform is to provide a unified approach that facilitates efficient collaboration across all stages of product development, from design and validation to manufacturing and aftermarket support.

By integrating all these capabilities into a single platform, designers can seamlessly collaborate with manufacturing teams and those responsible for virtual validation. This significantly reduces the time required to identify and address design gaps, enabling quicker implementation of necessary changes.

The platform's key advantage is its ability to bring together different domains of product development, ensuring smooth collaboration and minimising delays caused by design changes. This is a core strength of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Que: How does Virtual Twin technology support the design, simulation, and optimisation of solar energy systems?

Ans: As mentioned earlier, energy is a key focus segment for Dassault Systèmes, and within renewable energy, we are heavily invested in both wind and solar solutions. Our solutions enable the creation of Virtual Twins for entire solar farms, providing valuable insights into asset performance and optimisation.

We offer solutions that assist in the analysis and optimisation of land parcels, determining the most efficient deployment of solar farms. Our Virtual Twin technology supports three critical aspects:

1. Asset Virtual Twins – Helping analyse and optimise the entire solar farm setup, including Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) processes.
2. Process Virtual Twins – Establishing a virtual representation of the process and to optimise operations.
3. Operations and Maintenance Virtual Twins – Enhancing efficiency in maintenance and long-term operational planning.

Additionally, the manufacturing of solar panels is a key aspect of the renewable energy ecosystem. We collaborate with companies worldwide to support solar panel manufacturing, integrating our solutions across the entire green energy value chain, from manufacturing to EPC and operations.

Que: How do events like IEW contribute to the growth and collaboration between India and other sectors?

Ans: The India Energy Week (IEW) provides an excellent platform to showcase innovations and gain insights into advancements in the energy industry. With the Indian government placing significant focus on the energy sector, there is a growing need to increase energy production to meet rising consumption demands over the next four to five years.

In this context, IEW serves as a valuable forum for understanding industry advancements, fostering collaboration among companies, and exploring potential partnerships. For Dassault Systèmes, this event provides an opportunity to connect with prospects, showcase our contributions to the energy sector, and demonstrate how our solutions are driving innovation and efficiency in this space.