ICON performs hundreds of simulations every year with varying designs, boundary conditions and solvers. It became clear early-on that a system that could manage, store and allow easy access to simulations and knowledge would prove very useful. Consequently, in 1998 ICON started developing the web-based data management tool called Workflow. Although originally intended for internal data management within ICON, customers quickly showed interest and as a result, Workflow has been further customised and extended.

Technology Summary:

• Web-based CAE simulation data management, archiving and access tool
• Intranet/Internet/DVD-ROM based access
• Linux, UNIX or Windows based
• Fully-customisable to suit any legacy file-system or database (Oracle, SQL, MySQL, Access etc)
• Enables storage of images, animation, presentations, simulations data etc
• Publish feature to export images to DVD or CD-ROM presentations
• Suitable for those performing Multi-Disciplinary Optimisation (CFD, FEA, Test, Crash, NVH Analysis, Occupant Safety etc)
• Secure access

Benefits:

• Cost-effective solution
• Fully customisable
• CAE-engineers can build upon existing experience
• Process management and recording
• Knowledge management
• Auto-reporting
• Reduces repetitive work-tasks
• Enables increased focus on results analysis/decision making
• Stores best practise for consistency of methods and process

Current developments:

• Backing-up feature
• Auto-archiving feature