I need to simulate the force required to grip micro objects using piezo
based microgripper with different object material properties (i.e. soft &
hard objects). I am trying with contact analysis using FEM (ANSYS), is there
any other simulation method which I can use?? Pls give any reference website
or journal paper which can help me.
Also, do I need to perform dynamic analysis to simulate the performance of
microgripper?

                            Thank you
                            G.B. Madhab
                            Research Scholar
                            Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,
                            I.I.T. Kharagpur-721302., India.