Comet Solutions, Inc., a provider of simulation automation technology, recently announced a new distribution agreement with Romax Technology. This partnership combines Comet’s automation platform, which enables organizations to quickly build integrated, robust, multi-tool simulation automation templates (combining CAD, FEA, Romax and other tools), with Romax’s software and award-winning engineering team’s expertise in developing optimized driveline and gearbox systems. For over 25 years, RomaxDESIGNER (Romax’s flagship simulation program) has enabled users to quickly and accurately perform detailed analyses of critical performance attributes for improvements in durability, efficiency and dynamics, including advanced features such as consideration of manufacturing variation and planetary sideband analysis. Comet provides simulation automation and standardization processes by integrating the variety of tools used by gearbox/transmission product engineers, including CAD, finite element meshers, RomaxDESIGNER, structural analysis tools, fatigue life tools, packaging/tolerancing tools, and other detailed gear design tools. By integrating data and tools within a single automation environment that includes optimization capabilities, Comet enhances the system analysis aspects of RomaxDESIGNER, providing product engineers with the capability to explore the complex interactions between flexible structural components, such as housings and planetary carriers, and the resulting gear, bearing and overall system performance. “Romax is widely recognized as a leading global provider of integrated software and services for gearbox, bearings and driveline systems. We are extremely pleased to continue building on the development partnership we started last year," said Steve Brown, vice president global sales at Comet Solutions. "Comet further extends the capabilities of RomaxDESIGNER, creating an integrated and automated design and analysis environment." “Romax and Comet have extended their development partnership, with Romax now securing the rights to supply Comet SimApps to its customers. Our customers want to see the whole stack working, and this new arrangement enables Romax and Comet to work together as closely as needed during an engagement for the design automation flow to be fully captured and validated," said Dan Poon, head of partners at Romax Technology. Romax Technology Phone: +44 115 951 8800 URL: www.romaxtech.com