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Description

Subjecting your designs to real-world scenarios can significantly enhance product quality while simultaneously minimizing the costs associated with prototyping and physical testing. The SOLIDWORKS® Simulation suite offers a user-friendly collection of structural analysis tools that employ Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to forecast how a product will behave in actual physical conditions by virtually evaluating CAD models. This comprehensive portfolio is equipped with capabilities for both linear and non-linear static and dynamic analyses. With SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional, you can refine your designs by assessing mechanical resistance, durability, topology, natural frequencies, as well as examining heat transfer and potential buckling issues. Additionally, it facilitates sequential multi-physics simulations to enhance design accuracy. On the other hand, SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium allows for an in-depth assessment of designs concerning nonlinear and dynamic responses, dynamic loading conditions, and composite materials. This advanced tier also features three specialized studies: Non-Linear Static, Non-Linear Dynamic, and Linear Dynamics, ensuring a thorough evaluation of your engineering projects. By leveraging these powerful tools, engineers can achieve greater design confidence and innovation.

Description

The optimization of material usage has emerged as a fundamental aspect of the ongoing transformation within the industry. Manufacturers are in a constant quest for components that are both lightweight and durable, aiming to enhance cost-effectiveness by reducing warranty claims, minimizing recall expenses, and speeding up production timelines. Advanced finite element analysis is essential for conducting design stress calculations effectively. However, many organizations still depend on the outdated method of manually selecting stress points for spreadsheet-based fatigue analysis, which proves to be both inefficient and prone to errors, raising the likelihood of missing critical failure points. In this context, fe-safe stands out as the leading expert in fatigue analysis software tailored for finite element models. Since the early 1990s, fe-safe has consistently set the standard for fatigue analysis solutions, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders. The fe-safe software suite represents a premier technology for durability analysis derived from finite element analysis, seamlessly integrating with all major FEA platforms, thereby enhancing efficiency and reliability in the analysis process. As industries continue to evolve, the need for such advanced tools will only grow more significant.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim No 
Abaqus No 
Inventor Nastran No 

Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim Yes 
Abaqus Yes 
Inventor Nastran Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

SolidWorks

Founded

1993

Country

United States

Website

www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-simulation

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.3ds.com/products/simulia/fe-safe

Product Features

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling Yes 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling Yes 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database Yes 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools Yes 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling Yes 

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