OptiNet is an automated design optimization option to MagNet, ElecNet and MagNet-ThermNet coupled together. Using advanced and efficient algorithms, OptiNet can find optimal values for different design variables within the constraints specified.

OptiNet's useful features include:

• Continuous-value and discrete-value variables and optimization
• Evolutionary-based Stochastic search is very efficient, even for a large number of parameters
• Built-in and customizable scripts for objective functions and constraints
• Evaluate the impact of variations in the design parameters

OptiNet offers an integrated Automated Optimal Design environment compatible with the industrial design process by meeting the following requirements:

Robust	Independent of the number of design variables, problem type and objective
Global Search Oriented	Identifies the global minimum of an objective function
Derivative-Free	OptiNet avoids errors by using proper functions and not their derivatives
Fast	Highest possible efficiency with freedom to choose between accuracy and computing time

Design Variables

• Typically performance requirements, component & physical limitations and production-based limitations amongst other factors
• Parameters from models in MagNet, ElecNet or ThermNet are identified as design variables by OptiNet
• Design variables are one of four types
  • Constant
  • Continuous
  • Discrete step
  • Discrete list of values

Constraints

• Weighted constraints including absolute type which must be satisfied
• Model-based and Solution-based constraints
• Common constraint types are pre-defined
• User-defined constraints supported

Optimization Objective

• Supports weighted multiple objectives for a design problem
• Model-based and Solution-based objectives
• Common types of objective functions are included
• User-defined optimization objectives supported

Reporting Features

• All attempted permutations are reported as improved, not improved or failed
• Information reported includes the values of the variables, constraints & objectives
• Create an animation of the metamorphosis from initial to optimized device
• View all solutions computed or only solutions with improved results