Ansys Simulation Challenge – get involved in an exciting new category

This new challenge will run alongside the main competition and there will be regional finalists who will then compete at the national final to be crowned the winner.

The IMechE is pleased to announce that the Design Challenge 2025 has an added element in the form of a Simulation Challenge, organised in conjunction with our event partner Ansys.

It is open to all levels of the IMechE Design Competition and the simulation can be structural, thermal, or fluid. A dynamic simulation (a simulation of parts in motion) is not required.

Submission for this event is as follows:

• 1-2 slide overview of model set up and boundary conditions (with assumptions and estimations
• Maximum 3-minute video (see video example) showing original simulation with results and then redesign with results
• The top submission from each regional heat will go through to the finals. Teams can update their video along with their designs to submit for the finals
• Deadline: 1st April 2025

Teams that reach the National Final will be in with a chance to win free Ansys Simulation Certification and the winning team will be featured in the global Ansys Blog; full details can be found online.

Simply complete the form to enter the Simulation Challenge

If you have any questions about entering a team to compete in the Simulation Challenge, please email designchallenge@imeche.org