Simcenter Madymo (formerly known as MADYMO) is a leading simulation software package developed for occupant safety analysis in the automotive, aerospace, and transportation industries. It specializes in modeling crash scenarios, restraint systems (e.g., seatbelts, airbags), and human body responses using a combination of multibody dynamics (MB), finite element (FE), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technologies. The software enables engineers to predict injury risks, optimize safety designs, and reduce the need for costly physical prototypes. It was originally developed by TNO (Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research) and is now owned and distributed by Siemens Digital Industries Software under the Simcenter brand.
Version 7.8, released in October 2019, represents a significant update focused on performance improvements and enhanced human body modeling. It’s widely used for simulating frontal, side, and pedestrian impacts, and it integrates seamlessly with other CAE tools like LS-DYNA or Abaqus for co-simulations.
Key Features of Madymo 7.8
- Integrated Solver: Combines MB, FE, and CFD in a single engine for efficient simulations. A typical crash analysis takes 15-20 minutes, compared to hours in full FE codes.
- Human and Dummy Models: Extensive library of validated models, including crash dummies (e.g., Hybrid III) and active human models.
- Post-Processing Tools: Includes MADpost for animations and time-history plots, and MADYMO/Exchange for model management.
- Interfaces: Supports co-simulation with explicit FE solvers for vehicle structure modeling.
