Automated Ansys workflow
01Overview
The Ansys automation behind every econblades simulation. Available inside econblades or as a custom integration.
Solver time is roughly the same whichever way you work. What costs days is the human time around it: building the models, meshing, mapping loads and checking the setup. econblades takes that part over.
02What it does
Reads the specification.
Geometry, layup, load groups and the chosen analysis come straight from econblades.
Builds the model.
The workflow creates the Ansys model, including mesh, contacts and load mapping as well as analysis specific setup.
Runs it remotely.
The calculation runs in the Ansys solver as a remote solution service, as part of using econblades. You don't set up or maintain the solver yourself.
Handles convergence.
When a solver starts to diverge, the workflow adjusts settings such as the relaxation factor and carries on by itself.
Repeats exactly.
The same scripts run every time, so results are consistent and repeatable across designs and iterations.
Built on 20+ years of practice.
The scripts are the ones eCon's engineers built and refined over more than 20 years of blade simulation projects.
Continuous monitoring of solution state.
The workflow in the background continuously communicates with the web application and sends back real-time status information. This provides traceability. This is also true for unsuccessfully run load cases.
Option for alternative FE solvers.
The workflow is written for model run in ANSYS environment (currently ANSYS Workbench 2025 R2 but continuously upgraded for the latest release). However, as a separate service eCon translates the ANSYS model database into other solver input files (e.g. NASTRAN). If you want to know more, get in touch with us!
Standalone workflow able to run on-premises.
The generated automatic workflow (and the blade designer GUI) can be installed and run in local machines and internal networks on demand. For further information related to workflow integration service in local resources please get in touch with us!
03Classical way vs. econblades
Classically, an aerodynamicist and an FEM analyst spend 1 to 1.5 days building and connecting the models for one design. In econblades, the workflow sets them up in about 5 minutes, and does the same again for every iteration.
04Other solvers
The standard workflow runs in Ansys. On request, the input can be translated for other solvers, such as NASTRAN, as a separate service.
05Custom integration
The workflows are built in a modular way. Teams with their own PLM systems and simulation specialists can embed the Ansys automation in the environment they already use, keeping their data in place. Custom integrations are set up as individual engagements.
06Scope
The workflow is not sold as an off-the-shelf plugin, and each integration is scoped with you. Runtimes depend on the model and the analysis.
07FAQ
Do I need my own Ansys licence?
No. Inside econblades, the workflow runs as a remote solution service, so you don't run Ansys yourself.
Can I use a different solver?
The standard workflow runs in Ansys. On request, we can translate the input for other solvers such as NASTRAN.
Can we build the workflow into our own system?
Yes, as a custom engagement. The modular workflows can be integrated into an existing analysis system. Contact us to discuss the options.
Can I build my own customized workflow based on the existing one?
Yes, to some extent the existing workflow can be modified in terms of model setup, mesh, loads, contact setup etc. that better suits individual demands. Other types of assessments can also be included (e.g. buckling, impact etc.) but that is always subject to a separate service that eCon offers and needs separate negotiation. Talk to the eCon Team of Experts!