In the aerospace industry, manufacturing excellence is not an option, it is a prerequisite. Producing critical components means mastering complex thermo-mechanical processes, guaranteeing repeatability at scale, and achieving demanding microstructural and mechanical targets, all while controlling costs, lead times, and environmental impact.
At Aubert & Duval, these challenges are part of daily operations. From alloy transformation to final properties, every process step must be fully understood, anticipated, and controlled. Variations in temperature, deformation, or residual stresses can directly impact quality, performance, and certification, making trial-and-error approaches no longer viable.
This is where advanced numerical simulation becomes a strategic enabler. By integrating simulation at the heart of process development, Aubert & Duval secures deeper insight into its manufacturing routes, improves robustness, and accelerates innovation across highly complex aerospace parts.
In this video, David Cardinaux shares how Aubert & Duval leverages thermo-mechanical simulation with FORGE® to better predict process behavior, control metallurgical outcomes, and support both industrial performance and long-term innovation. He also explains how forward-looking topics, such as residual stress management during machining, more accurate furnace heating models, and AI-assisted simulation, are shaping the future of manufacturing.
Aubert & Duval’s experience echoes challenges faced by many industrial players: increasing complexity, higher quality expectations, and the need to do more with fewer physical trials. This testimony offers concrete insight into how simulation can become a key pillar for resilient, efficient, and sustainable production.
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