Management
Core expertise areas:
1. Modeling & Simulation – SCIRE excels in virtual prototyping, system modeling, and multiphysics simulation, enabling precise analysis of complex engineering systems. This expertise is crucial for optimizing designs before physical testing, reducing development costs and time. S.C.I.R.E. specializes in both component and system simulation, with particular reference to:
- a. Thermo-fluidodynamic models: S.C.I.R.E. is able to cope with complex simulations in a multi-physics environment. The expertise gained, over the years through the successful completion of various projects, allows creating thermo-fluid dynamic models in both 3D and 1D for the simulation of complex circuits, such as electric powertrain cooling and thermal management. This includes creating detailed 3D models to capture local flow and heat transfer phenomena, as well as efficient 1D models for system-level analysis and optimization. This expertise, refined through hands-on experience, allows to simulate and analyze the interactions between fluid dynamics and thermal behavior, ensuring accurate predictions and effective design solutions for complex thermal systems.
- b. Energy simulation oriented to efficiency, optimization of heat transfer, minimization of fluid dynamic resistance.
- c. Structural models: Studies aimed at strength maximization, weight minimization, implementation of innovative materials and management of composite structures, studies aimed at optimization of components or structures using genetic algorithms.
2. Prototyping & Testing – SCIRE integrates simulation results into real world prototypes, validating system behavior through experimental testing. This approach enhances the reliability and performance of new technologies, particularly in electric powertrains and energy-efficient systems.
3. Technology Transfer – With a strong connection to academia and industry, SCIRE facilitates the transfer of cutting-edge research into market-ready solutions, ensuring that innovations reach commercialization efficiently.
4. Application in Transport & Energy – SCIRE has contributed to European research projects, where it has worked on optimizing cooling circuits and powertrain integration for next-generation electric vehicles. By combining engineering simulation expertise with real-world prototyping capabilities, SCIRE plays a crucial role in advancing technological innovation in sustainable mobility and smart energy solutions.