Driving Innovation With Standard Tools
Auto Components India|August 2022
In an upfront conversation, Rafiq Somani, Area Vice President - India and South Asia Pacific, Ansys, Inc speaks to Deepti Thore about next-gen simulation and engineering tools being preferred for innovation in the automotive industry.
Deepti Thore
Driving Innovation With Standard Tools

Q. Your idea behind introducing the simulation tool?

A. The Automotive industry today demands substantially higher levels of quality, reliability and durability while being cost-effective, and competitive. With the next-generation of simulation and engineering tools, we can exponentially innovate to deliver experiences of the future to the market faster. In the automotive industry as a whole, simulating the digital twin of extremely complex products throughout the product life cycle is what will help in the achievement of 1000x faster innovation while improving safety and performance.

Q. Who are your major clients and what are the milestone projects that you've executed with them?

A. Competition is intense in the automotive systems and components business. Best-in-class simulation capabilities are necessary to thrive in this global race. When it comes to automotive, most of the leading players in the market are our clients.

Q. Is simulation equally prevalent in passenger and commercial vehicles as part of the automotive spectrum?

This story is from the August 2022 edition of Auto Components India.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the August 2022 edition of Auto Components India.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM AUTO COMPONENTS INDIAView All
BUSWORLD SOUTHEAST ASIA: A PREVIEW
Auto Components India

BUSWORLD SOUTHEAST ASIA: A PREVIEW

The third edition of Busworld Southeast Asia 2024 assures a blend of comfort, innovation, and sustainability this year,

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2024
INDIA RUBBER EXPO 2024: THE RUBBER INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
Auto Components India

INDIA RUBBER EXPO 2024: THE RUBBER INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE

In the fast paced metropolis of Mumbai, the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets made for a perfect backdrop to the India Rubber Expo 2024 (IRE 2024). Hosted by the All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA), this biennial spectacle aimed to reshape the rubber industry's landscape, both at home and abroad write Aditya Sharma and Upendra Kasbekar.

time-read
5 mins  |
April 2024
NO SILVER BULLET
Auto Components India

NO SILVER BULLET

In an upfront conversation, Akshay Kashyap, CEO and Managing Director of Greenfuel Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. shares his thoughts on the future transport fuel with Deepti Thore.

time-read
4 mins  |
April 2024
GREEN GAS SYSTEMS AND STORAGE
Auto Components India

GREEN GAS SYSTEMS AND STORAGE

Greenfuel Energy tops the list for reliable clean gas systems and energy storage solutions. Deepti Thore highlights its market acceptance.

time-read
4 mins  |
April 2024
INDIA EVS COST LESS OVER LIFETIME BUT FACE UPTAKE HURDLES
Auto Components India

INDIA EVS COST LESS OVER LIFETIME BUT FACE UPTAKE HURDLES

The lifetime costs of electric vehicles in India are less than those of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) models across most vehicle segments. This facilitates adoption, especially for low-speed two- and three-wheelers as per the findings of BloombergNEF’s latest report, writes Ashish Bhatia.

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2024
WIDE-BODY DUMP SERIES
Auto Components India

WIDE-BODY DUMP SERIES

Allison Transmission has developed the Wide-Body Dump series for Heavy-Duty off-road applications. Ashish Bhatia looks at the advanced attributes that will come into play.

time-read
3 mins  |
April 2024
AUTOMATED COMMAND STEERING FUNCTIONS
Auto Components India

AUTOMATED COMMAND STEERING FUNCTIONS

The Government of India wants a permanent agency to expedite the publication of standards and development of test facilities in parallel,

time-read
5 mins  |
April 2024
CHARGEQ EV ECOSYSTEM
Auto Components India

CHARGEQ EV ECOSYSTEM

ChargeQ is building the EV ecosystem with unique offerings for emergency charging and an emphasis on grid balancing,

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2024
NIPPON MASTERCRAFT FOR THE LUXURY SEGMENT
Auto Components India

NIPPON MASTERCRAFT FOR THE LUXURY SEGMENT

Nippon Paint India, the leading paint and coating company in the Asia Pacific has launched an aftermarket one-stop shop brand Mastercraft.

time-read
4 mins  |
April 2024
ATMA SPOTLIGHTS TYRE INDUSTRY TRENDS
Auto Components India

ATMA SPOTLIGHTS TYRE INDUSTRY TRENDS

At the ATMA Annual Conclave, stakeholders of the tyre industry deliberated on greater sustainability and the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance productivity, writes Richa Tyagi.

time-read
7 mins  |
March 2024