SOLIDWORKS Simulation Software
For evaluating performance and behavior inside the product design environment.
What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
SOLIDWORKS Simulation provides analysis tools integrated within the SOLIDWORKS CAD environment. It enables engineers and designers to perform a wide range of simulations, including structural, thermal, fluid dynamics, and motion analysis.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation users can validate and optimize their designs, ensuring they meet performance requirements and industry standards, before physical prototyping.
Most popular uses for SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Aerospace engineering
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is used to perform critical analyses such as aerodynamic simulations, structural integrity assessments, and thermal analysis of aircraft components. This ensures that designs are both efficient and safe for operation under extreme conditions.
Automotive design
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is instrumental in the automotive industry, enabling engineers to analyze and optimize vehicle components for performance, safety, and durability. From crash simulations to thermal management of engine components, SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps automotive engineers ensure their designs meet stringent industry standards.
Industrial equipment
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is used to analyze the performance and reliability of machinery and components. This includes stress analysis, vibration analysis, and thermal management, ensuring that equipment operates efficiently and safely.
Consumer packaged goods
SOLIDWORKS Simulation allows designers to test the durability and performance of products under various conditions. This helps in identifying potential issues early in the design process, reducing the need for costly physical prototypes.
Why use SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
SOLIDWORKS Simulation offers numerous benefits that enhance engineering capabilities and streamline processes for organizations.
Integrate design, engineering, and analysis within a single platform. This holistic approach streamlines product development by providing a unified environment for collaboration and data management across disciplines, ensuring consistency at every stage of the product lifecycle.
Perform comprehensive analyses to validate designs against real-world conditions. This reduces the need for physical prototypes, saving time and costs while ensuring product reliability and performance.
The intuitive interface and robust tools of SOLIDWORKS Simulation enable engineers to quickly set up and run simulations, accelerating the design validation process. This efficiency allows for more iterations and optimizations, leading to better-performing products.
Identify potential issues early in the design process to prevent costly design changes and rework. This results in significant cost savings and a faster time-to-market for new products.
What can you do with SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
SOLIDWORKS Simulation provides a comprehensive suite of features and capabilities designed to meet the diverse needs of engineers and designers.
Structural analysis
For evaluating the strength and durability of components and assemblies under various loading conditions. The software’s robust tools ensure precision and efficiency in creating complex parts.
Thermal analysis
For analyzing the thermal performance of designs, including heat transfer and thermal stress. This helps in optimizing thermal management and ensuring product reliability.
Fluid Dynamics
For simulating fluid flow and heat transfer in and around components. This capability is essential for optimizing designs involving fluid interactions, such as cooling systems and aerodynamic components.
Motion analysis
For analyzing the kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms. This helps in understanding the motion behavior of assemblies and optimizing their performance.
How to choose your modeling and simulation software
When weighing up an integrated approach to modeling and simulation, it’s important to evaluate the compatibility of new software with your existing CAD tools and workflows.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation’s seamless integration with SOLIDWORKS CAD ensures that design and analysis can work in tandem, increasing the quality of early prototypes through to end products.
You’ll also want to consider the specific simulation capabilities you need. SOLIDWORKS Simulation offers a comprehensive range of analysis types, from linear static to complex nonlinear and dynamic simulations. Assess whether these capabilities align with your project requires and whether the software can handle the complexity of your designs.
Finally, take into account the availability of support and training resources. TECHNIA provides extensive training programs and technical support to help you maximize the potential of SOLIDWORKS Simulation.
How to buy SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Looking to purchase SOLIDWORKS Simulation licenses? Want to see a demo to understand what SOLIDWORKS Simulation can do? Or do you need to speak to an expert before you can make your decision?
SOLIDWORKS Simulation comes in all shapes and sizes. We’re here to make sure that you’re getting the right software package for your team.
Need help with SOLIDWORKS Simulation?
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