Synopsys and Ansys power the future of innovation—connecting silicon to systems. Ansys Motor-CAD is a dedicated electric machine design tool for fast multiphysics simulation across the full torque-speed operating range. Resources & Events Fast Multiphysics Simulation Across a Full Torque-speed Operating Range Motor-CAD enables design engineers to evaluate motor topologies and concepts across the full operating range, to produce designs that are optimized for performance, efficiency and size. Motor-CAD software’s four integrated modules—EM, Therm, Lab, Mech—enable multiphysics calculations to be performed quickly and iteratively, so users can get from concept to final design in less time. Extensive Range of Parametrized & Customizable Templates Full Operating Range Design Built-in EM, Thermal and Mechanical Solvers Transient & Steady-State Temperature Calculations of Components Ansys Motor-CAD is a dedicated, industry-leading tool for electric motor design and simulation. Motor-CAD’s intuitive, template-based setup simplifies and automates the analysis process while its built-in electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical solvers offer valuable multiphysics insights into a motor design. Ansys Motor-CAD is a dedicated, industry-leading tool for electric motor design and simulation. Motor-CAD’s intuitive, template-based setup simplifies and automates the analysis process while its built-in electromagnetic, thermal and mechanical solvers offer valuable multiphysics insights into a motor design. Fast calculations and streamlined data input processes leave time for Motor-CAD users to explore more motor topologies and fully assess the impact of advanced loss effects in the initial stages of an electromechanical design. Template-based magnetic topologies 2D FEA coupled with analytical solution DXF and scriptable geometries CFD, FEA and empirical correlations Template-based cooling topologies Temperature dependent Duty-Cycle Multi-slice skew Efficiency and loss maps calculations 3D Coupled Thermal-Fluid Network Linear structural 2D FEA Steady-state and transient thermal The 2026 R1 release advances axial flux machine (AFM) solutions by adding Thermal module support and expanding magnetic and NVH capabilities. An improved induction machine performance map approach with Ansys Maxwell, along with an enhanced Multi-Static with Losses analysis, speeds magnetic and loss predictions − enabling faster iteration and earlier design evaluation. The new Thermal module support (Beta) for AFMs includes blown-over and natural convection, water- jacket cooling, and shaft groove cooling. It also supports adaptive rotor templates, demagnetization methods, a hybrid method for AC loss, and Lab module support, including Ansys Maxwell-Lab link (Beta). A unified performance map now supports induction machines with automated Ansys Maxwell–Motor‑CAD integration. Magnetizing and leakage inductance and iron loss Look-Up-Tables (LUTs) improve model accuracy, while automatic steady‑state detection and enhanced Python data‑transfer significantly cut analysis time across all types of electric machines. Deliver faster, more accurate magnetic and loss predictions using Multi-Static with Losses option. It is further improved using model symmetry and automatic symmetry detection which reduces setup time. This increase confidence in early-stage evaluations. The capability boosts design throughput and accuracy, improving decision-making and enabling quicker screening and comparison of electric machine topologies. Free trial of Motor-CAD Free 30-Day Trial MOTOR-CAD CAPABILITIES Integrated Multiphysics Analysis Software for Electric Motor Design With decreasing development cycles, motor designers need to make design decisions quickly, and with certainty that they will not face problems down the line. Fast calculations and streamlined data input processes leave time for Motor-CAD users to explore more motor topologies and fully assess the impact of advanced loss effects in the initial stages of a design. Motor-CAD software’s intuitive, template-based setup and embedded multiphysics expertise simplifies the design process and reduces reliance on multiple teams for specific electromagnetic, thermal or mechanical experience — so motor designers can keep more control over their designs. Motor-CAD delivers high-fidelity, 2D/3D analysis capability enabling users to analyze end-effects, demagnetization, core loss, hysteresis and other advanced electromagnetic phenomena, calculate the thermal envelope for operation and design complete motor cooling systems Template-Based Electromagnetic and Thermal Design Electromagnetic-Thermal-Control Coupling Simulation Design for Field Weakening Temperature Dependent Continuous-Torque and Peak-Torque Simulation Manufacturing Effects and Housing Interfaces. Ratio-Based Optimization Magnetic Force Analysis Rotor Stress Analysis Integrates with Ansys Maxwell and other physics solvers Ansys Motor-CAD connects to Ansys Maxwell for advanced 2D and 3D electromagnetics analysis. For electric machine noise and vibration and (psycho-acoustic) sound prediction, Ansys Motor-CAD integrates with Mechanical and VRXPERIENCE. It also connects with Ansys CFD solvers and leverages air, water and oil based cooling techniques for cooling system design and analysis, as well as provides feedback into the Motor-CAD’s thermal model. Template-Based Electromagnetic and Thermal Design Comprehensive and powerful geometry templates enable the complete electric machine design space to be explored. Templates cover a huge range of electric machine technologies, topologies and cooling systems. Ratio based parameterization options are a new addition which provide unprecedented capabilities for parametric design optimization. Electromagnetic-Thermal-Control coupling simulation Coupled multi-physics analysis from the start of the design process and in-built control algorithms enables virtual testing considering temperature effects over transient drive cycles or at steady state.

Design for Field Weakening Design of modern electric machines requires performance analysis over the full torque/speed operating range. Motor-CAD enables designers to easily and quickly analyze the performance of their designs over the operating envelope, including field weakening behavior. Temperature Dependent Continuous-Torque and Peak-Torque Simulation Rapidly evaluate designs against the complete multi-physics performance requirements such as peak and continuous torque/speed characteristics. Manufacturing effects and housing interface Any electric machine simulation requires understanding of the manufacturing effects and the impact of variation in the manufacturing process on performance. Motor-CAD has built in knowledge to guide engineers in configuring the manufacturing effects appropriately and enables straightforward sensitivity analysis to understand the impact of manufacturing variation on performance. Ratio-based optimization Motor-CAD is the ideal tool to use for optimization of electric machine designs. Powerful ratio-based optimization enables the design space to be explored easily while the coupled multi-physics analysis enables evaluation of each candidate design against the complete performance specification. Magnetic force analysis Automatically extract and visualize magnetic forces as a function of time and space, over the full operating range. Enabling NVH analysis of a design. Rotor stress analysis Rapid, automatic FEA based rotor stress analysis enables engineers to easily optimize rotor designs and trade-off between electromagnetic performance and mechanical constraints. MOTOR-CAD RESOURCES & EVENTS Featured Webinars Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) are essential aspects that must be considered when designing and optimizing a motor. Using Ansys Motor-CAD with Ansys optiSLang, we show how to optimize the motor’s noise alongside the motor’s electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical requirements. As the design matures, structural information from Ansys Mechanical can improve the rapid analytical structural model, increasing the fidelity of the solution while maintaining the speedy solution times that allow fast design optimization. Learn how Ansys Motor-CAD can rapidly evaluate a candidate induction machine design using multiphysics analysis against the complete specification, including continuous torque/speed characteristics and drive cycle efficiency. This webinar series showcases solutions spanning all aspects of electric machine design - be it concept design and development, cooling system development, noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), or system-level optimization. White Papers & Articles Performance Analysis of Electric Motors for EV Powertrains Learn how Ansys Motor-CAD simulations can help you determine whether an interior permanent magnet (IPM), an induction magnet (IM) or a wound field synchronous magnet (WFSM) is the best motor design for an EV. Learn how Ansys Motor-CAD simulations can help you determine whether an interior permanent magnet (IPM), an induction magnet (IM) or a wound field synchronous magnet (WFSM) is the best motor design for an EV. Democratization of Simulation Advances Electrification Democratization of Simulation Advances Electrification Performance Analysis of Electric Motors for EV Powertrains Performance Analysis of Electric Motors for EV Powertrains Ansys 2024 R2 What's New for Electric Machines Watch an overview of the complete Ansys motor design flow. Watch an overview of the complete Ansys motor design flow. Ansys Motor Design Flow (Overview) This is part one of a two-part video series designed with FSAE Electric & Solar teams in mind. In this video, you will learn the basic electromagnetic analysis of a motor using Ansys Motor-CAD. This is part one of a two-part video series designed with FSAE Electric & Solar teams in mind. In this video, you will learn the basic electromagnetic analysis of a motor using Ansys Motor-CAD. Electric Motor Design Using Ansys Motor-CAD - Part 1 This is part two of two-part video designed with FSAE Electric & Solar vehicles in mind. In this video, the process of calculating quantities such as torque, winding current, voltage plots, efficiency maps & torque speed curves will be demonstrated using Ansys Motor-CAD. This is part two of two-part video designed with FSAE Electric & Solar vehicles in mind. In this video, the process of calculating quantities such as torque, winding current, voltage plots, efficiency maps & torque speed curves will be demonstrated using Ansys Motor-CAD. Electric Motor Design Using Ansys Motor-CAD - Part 2 How Simulation Drives the Top Automotive Trends: Electrification How to Test an Electric Motor How to Efficiently Optimize Electric Motor Design How to Efficiently Optimize Electric Motor Design Powering Up Electric Machine Design and Simulation Powering Up Electric Machine Design and Simulation How Simulation Helps You Overcome Electric Machine NVH Challenges How Simulation Helps You Overcome Electric Machine NVH Challenges Hairpin Winding - the Solution to New Electric Machine Design Hairpin Winding - the Solution to New Electric Machine Design Ansys software is accessible It's vital to Ansys that all users, including those with disabilities, can access our products. 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