Suppression of the Gyroscopic Effect in Motor Rotor Dynamics by Viscous Oil Film
Viscous oil film damping in motor rotor-bearing systems: a simulation-based study showing how hydrodynamic lubrication can suppress gyroscopic effects and reduce rotor vibration at high speeds.
Why SaaS Is Becoming the Standard in Engineering Simulation
June 09, 2026 · 7 min read
AVL Simulation Software Release 2026 R1
June 08, 2026 · 34 min read
Military Vehicle Development Is Getting Harder. Digital Engineering Is How Leading Teams Are Responding.
May 19, 2026 · 11 min read
Wind Turbine System Dynamics Simulation With AVL EXCITE™ M
April 22, 2026 · 9 min read
AVL Simulation Software Release 2025 R2
November 03, 2025 · 5 min read
AVL Simulation Software Release 2025 R1
May 07, 2025 · 36 min read
Optimizing Design to Reduce the Impact of Sloshing in a Tanker Truck with PreonLab 6.2
April 02, 2025 · 4 min read
NVH Analysis – A Step-by-Step Guide for Powertrain NVH Basics
February 04, 2025 · 2 min read
Simulation of Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyzers With AVL FIRE™ M
January 08, 2025 · 10 min read
Master Debugging in AVL EXCITE™ M Step by Step
This guide shows how to approach debugging in AVL EXCITE™ M systematically to understand and improve model behavior.
April 07, 2026 · 10 min read
Real-Time Fence-Line Monitoring of Hazardous Air Pollutants Using FTIR Spectroscopy
Discover how real-time fence-line monitoring with FTIR spectroscopy enables precise detection of hazardous air pollutants like ethylene oxide. This expert article explains why traditional methods fall
April 02, 2026 · 9 min read
What's New in ChatSDT?
With the 2025 R2 release, ChatSDT continues to evolve as your AI-powered customer support assistant, making interactions with the AVL Simulation Suite more intuitive and productive.
March 24, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Use the SKF Online Calculation Service For Bearing Lifetime Evaluation with AVL EXCITE™ M
Use the SKF online calculation service directly within AVL EXCITE™ M to evaluate rolling bearing lifetime accurately and seamlessly in your simulation workflow—based on ISO 281, SKF Rating Life, and
March 10, 2026 · 9 min read
Simulink Model – Face-to-Face Co-Simulation With AVL CRUISE™ M
Learn more about the new Simulink model component, which provides an interface for direct integration of Simulink models into AVL CRUISE™ M.
February 17, 2026 · 2 min read
A Complete Modelling Approach for Battery Thermal Runaway Cell Heat Release, Venting and Particle Release
From initial heat release to high-velocity venting and particle ejection, a new multiphysics workflow enables end-to-end simulation of battery thermal runaway inside a single CFD environment.
February 04, 2026 · 2 min read
Accelerate PEM Fuel Cell Development with Model-Based Simulation
Model-based simulation enables faster, more reliable PEM fuel cell development by revealing critical system interactions early and reducing costly late-stage design changes.
January 26, 2026 · 3 min read
E-Motor NVH Simulation: Electromagnetic Excitation Analysis with AVL EXCITE™ M
Discover how electromagnetic excitation integrated in multi-body dynamic simulation enable high-fidelity NVH analysis for electric motors with AVL EXCITE™ M.
January 07, 2026 · 2 min read
ESPR & the Digital Product Passport: A Roadmap to Sustainable Competitiveness
The European Commission’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) marks a decisive step toward a more circular, transparent, and resource-efficient economy. Central to its implementation
December 19, 2025 · 13 min read
3D Simulation of a PEM Fuel Cell Air Start-Up Scenario Including Degradation
How a system handles fuel cell air start-up can make or break efficiency and lifetime. This article explores the underlying physics and the tools that ensure a stable, reliable start every time.
December 17, 2025 · 3 min read
NVH Analysis of an Electric Water Pump
This article explores NVH analysis of electric water pumps in passenger vehicles, revealing noise and vibration mechanisms and presenting new simulation methods.
December 02, 2025 · 2 min read
Simulating Harmonic Current Injection with AVL EXCITE™ M
As electric vehicles enter the mainstream, NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) has become a top quality criterion. A promising solution is Harmonic Current Injection (HCI), which can now be simulated
November 18, 2025 · 2 min read
3D Modeling of Co-Electrolysis in Solid Oxide Electrolyzers: A Pathway to Carbon-Neutral Fuels
How 3D simulation in SOEC systems enables green hydrogen and syngas production.
November 03, 2025 · 2 min read
AVL Simulation Software Release 2025 R2
We are proud to present our latest software release 2025 R2.
November 03, 2025 · 5 min read
Dynamic Roughness Adjustment for Optimizing Main Bearing Designs with AVL EXCITE™ M
Discover how AVL EXCITE™ M’s new dynamic roughness adjustment method enhances the realism of bearing wear simulations, leading to smarter engine designs and longer component life.
October 15, 2025 · 9 min read
Simulation-Driven Design for Mobile Hydrogen Refueling: Increased Efficiency Through System Understanding
How simulation reveals the physics of mobile hydrogen refueling and helps optimize efficiency, safety, and speed.
September 30, 2025 · 12 min read
Particle-Based Fluid Simulation: Cooling Down with Virtual Water Applications
This short article displays series of fun, water-inspired simulations that bring fluid motion to life. From crystal-clear pool ripples, cascading fountains, and waves, to energetic splashes and sprays
September 15, 2025 · 6 min read
What Are the Limits of Battery Fast Charging?
This blog explores the delicate balance between charging speed, heat buildup and battery life, and shows how system simulation helps you design smarter and safer fast-charging strategies.
August 25, 2025 · 11 min read
Scenario-Based Testing and Safety Argumentation with AVL SCENIUS™
Traditional road testing for ADAS and automated driving is giving way to a smarter, scenario-based approach focused on critical traffic situations. Learn how AVL SCENIUS™ enables targeted
August 05, 2025 · 3 min read
Discover Particle Behaviors With the New Pathlines Feature in AVL IMPRESS™ M
We are excited to introduce the new pathlines feature in the 2025 R1 release.
July 22, 2025 · 7 min read
PEM Electrolyzer Development Supported by Multiphysics System Simulation
As the demand for clean hydrogen grows, PEM electrolysers are gaining traction in global markets. This blog explores how multiphysics system simulation is accelerating their development and helping
July 15, 2025 · 17 min read
Commercial Hydrogen Engine with HPDI – Roadmap to High Efficiency, Zero CO₂ and Zero Pollutants
Explore the potential of hydrogen engines with high-pressure direct injection (HPDI) showcased at the 2025 Vienna Motor Symposium. Learn how AVL, Scania AB, and Cespira are pioneering zero CO₂
June 17, 2025 · 3 min read
Credible Sensor Simulation – How to Build Trust in Simulation Results
Simulation is no longer just a development shortcut, it’s a critical pillar of autonomous vehicle safety. But as simulation becomes more central to validation and certification, one question looms
June 11, 2025 · 10 min read
Water Spilling Cases in PreonLab: Protecting Electrical Components Inside the Cockpit
This blog explores how PreonLab enables engineers to virtually simulate real-world water spill scenarios, helping protect sensitive electronics inside the vehicle.
May 27, 2025 · 6 min read
Ride the Wave(let) and Get EXCITEd
This article is about a technique called Time-Frequency Analysis, which originates from signal processing. In simple words: it provides the frequency content of a signal (or a simulation result) given
May 13, 2025 · 2 min read
AVL Simulation Software Release 2025 R1
We are proud to present our latest software release 2025 R1.
May 07, 2025 · 36 min read
How to Design Transmissions That Are Built to Last
When designing gears, engineers generally rely on existing industry standards. However, these standards can only consider what is currently known. Innovative designs that go beyond that require
April 30, 2025 · 1 min read
Optimizing Design to Reduce the Impact of Sloshing in a Tanker Truck with PreonLab 6.2
Tank sloshing occurs when liquid moves inside a container because of the interaction between the liquid’s free surface and the container walls due to external forces acting on the container. In the
April 02, 2025 · 4 min read
Virtual Design and Optimization of Alkaline Electrolyzers With AVL FIRE™ M
The alkaline electrolyzer is the most mature technology for water electrolyzers with a history of more than 200 years. As a reaction to the significance of that technology in the market, AVL FIRE™ M
March 25, 2025 · 10 min read
Loss of Active Material Simulation with the Electrochemical Battery Model in AVL CRUISE™ M
Electrochemical energy storage devices, particularly lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), have become indispensable in modern society.
March 11, 2025 · 9 min read
How to Improve the Quality of Results in Off-Road Testing
New technologies in vehicle electrification (electric and hybrid) not only meet energy consumption and emissions targets but also enable improvements in other key attributes. With the growing demand
February 24, 2025 · 9 min read
NVH Analysis – A Step-by-Step Guide for Powertrain NVH Basics
NVH analysis is typically performed after a problem has been identified that needs to be addressed. In the case of a simulation model used, it is advisable to proactively look for increased vibration
February 04, 2025 · 2 min read
High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell Model in AVL CRUISE™ M
Once upon a time, in a world of fuel cells and electrolyzers, a beautiful technology emerged.
January 14, 2025 · 9 min read
Simulation of Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Electrolyzers With AVL FIRE™ M
Triggered by the huge demand for green hydrogen in the near future, there will be a substantial need for the optimization of design and operation for all types of water electrolyzers
January 08, 2025 · 10 min read
More Flexibility for Creating Complex Grids – Loose Contact Interfaces for Multiphase Flow Models
The loose contact interface is a simple and easy-to-use mesh interface between solid and fluid or solid and solid material domains for thermal CFD simulations. It can be also located within a solid
December 17, 2024 · 9 min read
Meet ChatSDT – An Overview
We are excited to introduce ChatSDT, our new AI customer support assistant for our Simulation Desktop.
December 03, 2024 · 6 min read
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