R&D projects
At Nexio, we contribute to R&D projects that advance the understanding of electromagnetic phenomena, from design to validation. Our teams are involved in subjects such as EMC, radio, lightning, numerical simulation, near-field and power electronics, working with manufacturers, laboratories and technology partners.
Our Innovation themes
- Investigative measurements (CRBM, Near Field, Uncertainties, etc.)
- Rapid simulation (ACA, Kron, HPC…)
- Design techniques
NEX-UP
A structuring project to develop new expertise in radio, EMC and power electronics.
Launched in 2020, this project has enabled Nexio to accelerate the development of its offering in areas with high technical and industrial stakes.
Project objective
Radio certification
Support the growing need for conformity and qualification of communicating equipment.
Radio performance
Improve analysis and evaluation of wireless system performance.
EMC compatibility and power electronics
Develop expertise in systems integrating more power electronics and electromagnetic constraints.
Key information
Start date: September 2020
Duration: 48 months
Funding: Recovery plan
FELINE
A project dedicated to managing electronic board obsolescence and strengthening EMC investigation methods.
Launched in 2019, the FELINE project has structured new work around the EMC robustness of electronic equipment and component obsolescence.
Project objective
Managing component obsolescence
Better anticipate the impact of obsolescence on equipment and secure the evolution of electronic boards.
Transfer function analysis
Determine the transfer functions :
- between the exterior and interior of a piece of equipment,
- between the input of an electronic board and its components.
Component test procedures
Define test methods to ensure non-regression of equipment EMC robustness.
EMC design and investigation support
Develop methods and tools adapted to complex electronic boards to facilitate design and EMC investigations.
Industrialization of NFSe measurements
Industrialize and validate the use of NFSe measurement for radiated emission investigation and design assistance.
Validation of NFSi measurements
Validate the use of NFSi measurement to investigate radiated immunity on electronic boards.
Key information
Starts: February 2019
Duration: 36 months
Partners
NEXIO, IRT Saint Exupéry, ACTIA, AIRBUS, Continental, IERT, IMS, INSA, LAAS CNRS, LIEBHERR, Serma Technologies, SAFRAN, TECHFORM, THALES ALENIA SPACE, THALES, ZODIAC AEROSPACE
FORTISSIMO
A European project dedicated to cloud-based high-performance simulation for industry.
Launched in 2014, FORTISSIMO aimed to facilitate access for European manufacturers via a commercial HPC cloud. Nexio ledExperiment 513, dedicated to antenna and radar signature simulation in cloud mode.
Project objective
Making high-performance computing more accessible
Enable manufacturers to benefit from advanced simulation tools without having to mobilize a heavy internal computing infrastructure.
Demonstrating the benefits of cloud HPC for industry
Validate the contribution of a cloud platform to accelerate the use of simulation in concrete industrial contexts.
Develop electromagnetic simulation applications
Explore antenna and radar signature simulation via shared HPC resources.
Applying simulation to complex cases
Use HPC cloud simulation to model SER reflectors based on Luneberg lenses and trihedral reflectors.
Key information
Start: October 2014
Duration: 18 months
Partners
Lun’tech, Bull, Genci
CAPITOLE-EM
A project dedicated to the development of new approaches to electromagnetic simulation and modeling.
Launched in 2012, the CAPITOLE-EM project aimed to propose an innovative electromagnetic simulation technology by combining two methods from R&D projects: KRON and ACA.
Supported by NEXIO, the aim of this project was to develop new modeling capabilities applicable to several complex electromagnetic issues.
Project objective
Developing a breakthrough technology
Propose a new approach to electromagnetic simulation and modeling based on a combination of KRON and ACA methods.
Integrate results into a software environment
Exploit the project’s advances in the CAPITOLE-EM software environment to enhance simulation capabilities.
Covering a wide range of electromagnetic applications
Apply these developments to different use cases:
- Indirect effects of lightning on civil buildings and aircraft
- Simulation and measurement of radar equivalent areas
- Antenna radiation and near-field coupling
- Assessment ofthe internal environment of resonant cavities such as aircraft cabins or mode-shuffling reverberation chambers.
Key information
Start: November 2012
Duration: 24 months
Partners
DGA, EADS IW
SIMPLEX
A project dedicated to the development of new simulation methods for complex electromagnetic systems.
Launched in 2019, the SIMPLEXE project aimed to overcome the limitations of current simulation software by proposing innovative approaches for the analysis of complex civil and military systems.
The project explored two complementary avenues for improving the trade-off between accuracy and computing resources in the study of complex electromagnetic systems.
Project objective
Breaking down complex systems
Simplify analysis by breaking down the system into sub-elements that are easier to represent and model.
Adapt the simulation method to each element
Use the most efficient simulation method for each sub-assembly, depending on the level of complexity and computational requirements.
Optimizing the resource trade-off
Improve simulation performance by striking a better balance between reliability of results and calculation time.
Key information
Starts: April 2019
Duration: 36 months
Partners
XLIM, ArianeGroup, C. Daveau, Dassault Aviation, Airbus DS
SMART BUS ADAPTATOR
A project dedicated to the integration of current equipment into future embedded digital network architectures.
Launched in 2012 as part of the AEROSAT 2012 program, the SMART BUS ADAPTOR project aimed to design a generic module capable of interfacing existing equipment with future digital networks.
To respond to heterogeneous environments, the module had to recognize different buses, such as AFDX, ARINC and CAN, and adapt to different types of equipment and connections.
Project objective
Designing a generic module
Develop a solution capable of interfacing current equipment with future digital network architectures.
Ensure multi-bus compatibility
Recognize and adapt to different communication protocols, including AFDX, ARINC and CAN.
EMC / lightning expertise for the aeronautical industry
Contribute to the design and validation phases thanks to Nexio’s expertise in electromagnetic and lightning compatibility.
Participate in project management
Participate in the steering committee of a project led by STUDELEC.
Key information
Start: November 2012
Duration: 24 months
Partners
LAAS-CNRS, SEFEE, STUDELEC
EFT-SAFE3A
A project dedicated to the robustness of electronic systems in the face of fast, high-power transients.
Launched in 2014, the EFT-SAFE3A project aimed to develop a methodology for the co-design of systems, from chip to equipment, in order to accelerate the development of more reliable and safer electronic systems for aeronautical and automotive applications.
Nexio was involved as a member of the steering committee, in a project led by LAAS-CNRS.
Project objective
Develop a co-design methodology
Build a global approach to designing robust electronic systems, from the component to the complete system.
Understanding EFT disturbances
Analyze the electrical characteristics of passive and active components, as well as the associated destruction mechanisms, for better control of fast, high-power transients.
Mapping propagation paths
Identify and understand the propagation of EFT disturbances within a microchip.
Reinforcing circuit robustness
Provide guidelines and in-house IC models for designing more robust integrated circuits and developing safer applications.
Developing new characterization methods
Propose measurement, injection and behavioral modeling techniques at component and system levels.
Contribute to standardization
Provide standards committees(ESDA, IEC) with suitable measurement methods and modeling methodology.
Key information
Start: October 2014
Duration: 36 months
Partners
LAAS-CNRS, NXP, VALEO
LOCRAY
A project dedicated to locating radiation sources and developing near-field measurements.
Launched in 2014, LOCRAY aimed to bring near-field investigation measurements closer to standardized qualification measurements.
The project also aimed to make this technology available to support design, disturbance analysis and production control.
Project objective
Linking investigation and qualification
Create a link between near-field measurements used for investigation and standardized qualification measurements.
Facilitating the use of the near field
Develop a more visual and accessible approach that can be used by more than just electromagnetism specialists, to support :
- Technological choices,
- Optimized routing
- Identifying sources of disturbance
- Managing obsolescence
- Production control.
Develop two major areas of innovation
Predict qualification measurements thanks to data post-processing
Perfect near-field measurement to make it more accurate and usable in simulation
Key information
Start: July 2014
Duration: 42 months
Partners
IRSEEM, IMEP, Valeo, NXP, NEXIO (SME), Studelec (SME), Esterline, Aquitaine Electronique
SEISM
A project dedicated to the development of new EMC analysis and virtual prototyping methodologies.
Launched in 2011, SEISME was designed to support EMC analysis when modifying electronic components, boards or equipment.
The project contributed to the development of virtual prototyping to reduce design times, the number of prototypes and requalification costs.
Project objective
Developing virtual prototyping
Help design embedded electronics with more robust virtual test approaches.
Reduce development time and costs
Reduce design cycles, number of prototypes and EMC requalification tests.
Standardizing methods
Define standardized setup models and propose modeling standards for electronic components, boards and equipment.
Structuring model extraction
Develop associated extraction methods to reinforce the validation of electronic modules.
Contribute to project management
Nexio was a member of the steering committee for a project led by EADS IW.
Key information
Start: April 2011
Duration: 36 months
Partners
Airbus Operations, Continental Automotive, CST, EADS IW, ESEO, GERAC, IRSEEM, MEAS, ONERA, Renault, SATIE, STUDELEC, SERMA, VALEO
Our customer projects
We are proud to present here a representative selection of our achievements, testifying to our expertise and commitment to delivering innovative, tailor-made solutions to our customers.Thanks to our in-depth know-how and collaborative approach, we’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of companies and organizations to tackle complex electromagnetic challenges.
Simulation helps reduce the risk of interference between aircraft radio systems
Nexio and its partners win a new technological challenge
