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In recent years, the compression of vehicle development cycles in the automotive industry has driven the usage of computer aided engineering analysis methods which provides vital information on product performance during the design phase. Computer aided engineering simulations of the structural response of an air bag deployment, the thermal response of sun load exposure, as well as the material response of the manufacturing method provide the required feedback to the platform development team in a timely manner. A specific method of computer aided engineering which has experienced innovative growth and development is the manufacturing process analysis. In an effort to provide cost and schedule effective solutions for the manufacturing development of a molded part, injection molding process simulation has evolved into new levels of functionality and complexity. Historically, injection molding process simulation was restricted to providing material balance within the cavity.