Mechanical Simulation International, Inc.

Defense Transportation Technology


 

 

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT and VISUALIZATION

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MechSim uses computer graphic animation to help its clients visualize, market and refine their engineering concepts.  We listen carefully to the customer’s ideas and needs, formulate a storyboard, build geometry and environments, and create a video depicting their invention in use.  The product is a very effective marketing tool.  But even more important, these videos very rapidly and effectively explain the concept so that key personnel can evaluate and critique the subject more effectively.  Below are some sample images from our concept development projects.  Unfortunately, we cannot show many of our best projects due to their proprietary nature.


Boeing Pulse Ejector Thrust Augmenter VTOL

Boeing is developing a new type of Vertical Take-off and Landing concept and is utilizing our concept visualization services to help secure R&D funding from DARPA.  Check out a sample from the technical marketing video MECHSIM produced for Boeing by clicking on the image below.

CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW Pulse- Jet VIDEO CLIP

 

ARMY THEATER SUPPORT VESSEL (TSV)

MechSim developed a video for the Boeing Company depicting the advantages and use of a logistics floor system to be installed on the Army TSV vessels.  The video illustrates the system components and functionality as well as shows typical use in a deployment scenario.  MechSim also provided structural analysis and design refinement for the various restraint components (welds, rollers, rails, locks).

 

ITL-T/Maersk CONTRAIL

CONTRAIL is a platform that enables shipping of oversize vehicles on standard containerships underdeck.  MECHSIM has developed concept demonstration videos, training videos and user manuals for ITL-T and Maersk.   To view a sample of the CONTRAIL video in low resolution, click on the image below. 

CLICK IMAGE BELOW TO VIEW CONTRAIL VIDEO CLIP

 

JMIDS, JMIP, JMIC Program - TACOM-ARDEC, Ammunition Logistics

MechSim has been assisting Picatinny Arsenal with engineering services for several years.  We have developed concept demonstration videos for the JMIC-container, several JMIP platforms and support systems, and other innovative ammunition-transportation and logistics devices developed by TACOM-ARDEC.  We have also conducted numerous engineering studies and analyses (FEA, Dynamics) in support of these systems.


Stryker MGS Airdrop Visualization

Visualization for packaging, planning and marketing.  Successful live airdrop tests were conducted afterwards




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Close Quarters Combat Training Facility

MechSim developed a concept visualization of future training facility at Aberdeen Test Center, including mission scenario rehearsals



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US Army Topographical Engineering Center

DTSS - Light
Virtual Prototyping
(Visualization, Kinematics, Dynamics)
System Integration, Engineering Support

 

 

DTSS is a topographical data processing and printing system built into a shelter and mounted on a HMMWV truck. MechSim used solid modeling and kinematics to evaluate component placement and maintenance procedures. The images below show the improved plotter mounting and removal configuration. Also shown is the plotter shock mounting configuration. MechSim can provide full motion simulation to support Army specific test requirements such as Rail Impact Testing, Road, Shock and Vibration Testing, Physical Characteristics (weight and CG), and High Temperature, Radiation Testing. Simulating these tests facilitates successful design, reduces risks, and reduces live test requirements. These capabilities are backed by substantial verification and validation experience.