SolidWorks Engineering Simulation & Technical Animation – AquaSkin Self-Sealing Pipe Wrap

Job ID: 40233285

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

Project Title

SolidWorks Engineering Simulation & Technical Animation – AquaSkin Self-Sealing Pipe Wrap

Project Overview (Important)

We are seeking a freelancer with strong engineering visualization and simulation experience, preferably using SolidWorks, to create a scientifically credible 3D model and animation for a materials-science product concept called AquaSkin.

AquaSkin is a physics-driven, biomaterials-based system that seals pipe leaks using hydrogel / superabsorbent polymer (SAP) beads. This is not a cinematic animation project — the visuals must resemble engineering simulations / technical analysis outputs, similar to SolidWorks Simulation or Flow Simulation presentations.

We have attached reference images demonstrating the style, technical aesthetic, and simulation-like visual language we want to replicate.

Critical Requirement – Software & Technical Approach

Highly Preferred Workflow:

• SolidWorks (strongly preferred)
• SolidWorks Simulation / Flow Simulation (if applicable)

Alternative tools only acceptable if physics realism is preserved:

• Fusion 360 (simulation-capable)
• COMSOL (if available)
• Blender/Maya ONLY with physically believable deformation & expansion simulation

Key expectation:
Animations must reflect simulation-consistent material behavior, not manually keyframed scaling or artistic effects.

Project Objective

Produce engineering-grade visualizations that communicate the underlying materials science and mechanics of AquaSkin:

Multi-layer composite structure
Hydrogel bead swelling mechanics
Constrained expansion & pressure generation
Leak sealing via deformation & jamming behavior

The final result should feel like a technical demonstration / engineering analysis, not marketing artwork.

Technical Concept Summary

AquaSkin is a three-layer composite wrap applied to a leaking pipe.

Layer Structure

1. Outer Layer – Structural Containment
High-tensile, non-permeable layer that resists deformation and contains swelling forces.

2. Middle Layer – Active Sealing Matrix
Porous matrix containing hydrogel / SAP beads (microspheres) that swell when exposed to water.

3. Inner Layer – Semi-Permeable Membrane
Allows water ingress while retaining beads prior to activation.

Mechanism to Visualize

When a pipe leak occurs:

• Water escapes through crack / defect
• Water contacts beads via inner membrane
• Beads hydrate → volumetric expansion
• Outer layer constrains expansion
• Swelling generates inward pressure
• Beads deform / jam into leak path
• Leak becomes sealed by dense gel mass

Physics plausibility is more important than molecular precision.

Required Deliverables
Primary Deliverable – SolidWorks-Style Simulation Animation

Create a technically realistic animation showing:

• Pipe segment with visible crack / leak path
• AquaSkin wrap installed around pipe
• Water flow escaping defect
• Water reaching bead matrix
• Bead swelling behavior
• Constrained expansion mechanics
• Pressure directed toward leak
• Leak sealing / flow reduction

Visual style must resemble engineering simulation outputs.

Preferred camera flow:

External geometry → Section cut → Activation sequence

Length target: ~20–35 seconds

Structural / Analytical Visualization

Produce a simulation-style technical render or short animation showing:

• Cross-section of wrap layers
• Clear layer differentiation
• Dry vs Activated comparison
• Expanded beads in activated state
• Visually intuitive pressure logic

Should resemble technical analysis diagrams, not infographics.

Micro-Scale Physics Animation – Bead Behavior

Zoomed-in simulation-like visualization:

• Dry bead geometry
• Water contact & absorption
• Swelling / soft-material expansion
• Gel-like deformation
• Optional multi-bead interaction

Avoid rigid sphere scaling — deformation should look material-driven.

Output Files

• MP4 rendered animation (1080p minimum)
• High-resolution PNG renders
• Source files (SolidWorks preferred)

Visual Style Direction (Very Important)

We want visuals inspired by engineering / simulation presentations, similar to:

• SolidWorks Simulation outputs
• Flow trajectory visualizations
• Stress / deformation visual language
• Clean white / neutral backgrounds
• Smooth technical camera motion

Attached reference images illustrate the desired tone and realism.

Accuracy Priorities

The animation must convincingly show:

Expansion driven by water absorption
Constrained swelling mechanics
Pressure generation logic
Soft / gel-like material behavior

Avoid unrealistic artistic effects.

When Applying, Please Include

Software you will use (must specify)

Experience with SolidWorks / simulation workflows

Portfolio examples (technical / engineering visuals preferred)

Cost estimate

Timeline