We were honored to have Prasad Mandava from Visual Collaboration Technologies Inc. present at the 2026 SIMULIA Americas Users Conference in Novi, Michigan, May 13-14, 2026.
Abstract:
Abaqus delivers high-fidelity structural and multiphysics simulation results that enable engineers to predict complex product behavior with confidence. However, despite advances in solver capability, many organizations still communicate these rich results through static 2D slide decks during design reviews. This traditional reporting model limits agility. When unexpected technical questions arise—such as alternate load cases, nonlinear contact behavior, hotspot validation, or iteration comparisons—analysts must reopen large ODB files in full post-processors or defer discussion to prepare additional slides, slowing decision cycles.
This presentation explores a modernized review methodology designed specifically for Abaqus-centric workflows. The approach focuses on automated extraction of key response quantities from ODB files—such as stress, strain, displacement, contact pressure, and failure indices—into lightweight, structured 3D review artifacts that preserve full simulation context while remaining accessible in a browser-based environment.
Unlike static reports, interactive 3D review workflows enable engineers to:
- Probe field output values in real time
- Dynamically switch between steps, increments, and load cases
- Navigate assembly structures and element sets
- Compare design iterations interactively
- Add contextual annotations during live review sessions
By decoupling result communication from heavy post-processing environments, teams can answer technical questions during the meeting itself rather than postponing decisions.
Drawing from industrial implementation examples, the session demonstrates how structured automation and interactive review workflows reduce post-processing effort, improve cross-functional collaboration, and accelerate engineering decision-making. The methodology remains fully compatible with existing Abaqus solver processes and broader SIMULIA-driven SPDM initiatives.
Attendees will gain practical guidance for transforming traditional simulation reporting into an agile, decision-ready review architecture.
Presenter:
Prasad Mandava
CEO - Visual Collaboration Technologies Inc.
Prasad Mandava is an engineering technology leader with over two decades of experience in simulation workflows, digital engineering transformation, and enterprise-scale post-processing automation. He has worked closely with global manufacturing organizations to modernize how high-fidelity simulation results are structured, reviewed, and communicated across multidisciplinary teams.
His work focuses on bridging the gap between solver outputs and engineering decision-making by introducing scalable, automation-driven review methodologies. Prasad has collaborated with simulation, SPDM, and digital engineering teams to improve review agility, reduce post-processing effort, and enable interactive, data-driven design discussions.
He regularly speaks on advancing simulation environments from computation-centric processes toward structured, decision-ready engineering workflows.
