TRACE Simulation

TRACE Simulation, a division of Triton Systems, specializes in secure, high-precision multiphysics modeling using the COMSOL Multiphysics^® software. With deep integration into product development ecosystems, TRACE brings unique expertise in applying simulation to real-world design, testing, and transition challenges. Its team focuses on reducing risk, accelerating development timelines, and optimizing designs by using the capabilities of COMSOL^® to narrow design spaces and test matrices — saving significant time and resources before committing to costly experiments or prototypes.

Backed by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-compliant and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)-safe facilities and procedures, TRACE is trusted by government and commercial partners to handle sensitive projects securely. Supported by a team of 95 engineers and scientists, TRACE delivers high-precision simulations that make its clients' products better, faster, and more cost effective.

Areas of Expertise

Industries Served

• Aerospace and Defense
• Manufacturing and Additive Manufacturing
• Consumer Electronics
• Medical Devices
• Advanced Materials
• Acoustics and Hearing Protection
• Energy & HVACR
• Ocean Systems and Marine Engineering
• Health and Human Performance
• Composite Materials
• Robotics and Anti-Tamper
• Transportation

TRACE Simulation's Expert Services

Across these areas, TRACE Simulation is supported by a team of experts with deep experience in each market-based focus area. This wide range of knowledge ensures that their simulations are developed with a strong understanding of the relevant physics, enabling the accurate development of models customized to the specific needs of each industry.

Physics Expertise

Solid mechanics: Static and dynamic Linear and nonlinear effects Multibody dynamics Contact analysis Vibration Wear and fatigue Heat transfer Fluid dynamics: Laminar and turbulent Microfluidics High Mach number flow Internal and external flow Fluid mixing Composite materials Acoustics Electromagnetics Chemical species transport

Magnetic field strength surrounding an alternating magnetic braking assembly, modeled by the TRACE Simulation team.

Multiphysics Expertise

• Thermal expansion
• Fluid–structure interaction
• Nonisothermal flow
• Conjugate heat transfer
• Joule heating
• Electronic power loss
• Microwave heating
• Acoustic–structure interaction
• Piezoelectric interactions

Temperature and pressure gradients in a heat exchange manifold, modeled by the TRACE Simulation team.

Consulting Services

• Multiphysics modeling and simulation services
• Proof-of-concept feasibility demonstrations
• Performance predictions
• Design insights
• Informed next development steps
• Validation study recommendations & planning
• New product design optimization cycle
• Custom app creation and delivery
• Standalone simulation apps customized to recurring analysis needs
• User-friendly tools for in-house use without requiring advanced expertise
• Model creation support
• Debugging: troubleshooting and resolving issues in existing models
• Performance enhancements: optimizing model speed and efficiency

Why Choose TRACE Simulation?

Unmatched Security and Compliance

TRACE Simulation Services operates within an ITAR-compliant and CUI-safe facility, ensuring the secure handling of export-controlled and sensitive information. With a strong foundation in defense and aerospace, the company is uniquely positioned to support projects requiring the highest levels of data security and regulatory compliance.

Deep Expertise Across Physics Disciplines

TRACE’s simulation team is backed by 95 engineers and scientists, including 29 PhDs, bringing unparalleled expertise across a wide array of industries and disciplines. This depth of knowledge ensures the development of simulations that enable the delivery of accurate, reliable, and actionable results customized to clients' specific needs.

Practical, Product-Focused Approach

TRACE goes beyond modeling, focusing on practical applications that drive meaningful improvements in product performance. As part of Triton Systems, TRACE has extensive experience developing and delivering real-world products. Their team understands how expensive and time-consuming experimentation and product development can be and therefore utilizes simulation as a powerful tool to optimize designs, reduce costs, and accelerate timelines. They also recognize the importance of validation and use simulations in a practical, realistic way to ensure meaningful improvements in their clients’ product performance.

Consultant Contributions

COMSOL Conference Proceedings

Over the past several years, the TRACE Simulation team has showcased their work via a variety of poster presentations at the COMSOL Conference. Learn more about this work below:

• Selectively Permeable Membrane Gas Separation System – Modeling and dNN Tool Development (this poster won a Best Poster award at the COMSOL Conference Boston 2024)
• Predicting Fatigue Life of Cold-Sprayed Multi-Materials and Functionally Graded Materials
• The Effect of Microchannel Geometry on Dispersing Solute Asymmetries
• A Continuous-State Modeling Framework for Phase Change Materials in COMSOL Multiphysics

COMSOL Blog Features

The TRACE team's work is also featured in the following blog posts on the COMSOL Blog:

• Highlights from the COMSOL Conference 2024 Boston (under the "Best Poster Awards" section)
• 3 Real-World Uses of Simulation in the Manufacturing Industry (under the "3. Increasing Stainless Steel Longevity with Cold-Spray Coatings" section)