What is Simulia?
Simulia is a suite of engineering simulation software used for predictive performance analysis across multiple engineering disciplines. It is developed by Dassault Systèmes for use in industries like automotive, aerospace, construction, consumer goods, energy, and shipbuilding.
Some of the key capabilities and applications of Simulia include:
- Structural mechanics simulation using Abaqus for analyzing stress, strain, vibration, and impact on components and assemblies
- Computational fluid dynamics with Simulia PowerFLOW to analyze airflow, combustion, heat transfer, and fluid structure interaction
- Multiphysics modeling for complex simulations involving multiple coupled physical phenomena
- Optimization tools to determine optimal performance factors under design constraints
- Process automation and customization to create industry or application specific simulation workflows
- Virtual testing for predicting product performance under real-world operating conditions, reducing the need for physical prototypes
Some benefits of using Simulia include fewer physical tests and prototypes, faster design cycles, increased product quality through simulation-driven design, and optimization of product performance early in the design phase. It is used across industries like automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, consumer goods, life sciences, energy, and marine.
FreeCAD, Shapr3D, Autodesk AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS, Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, pCon.planner, Designspark Mechanical, nanoCAD, Onshape, BricsCAD, CAD Builder, SolidFace, ANSYS AIM are some alternatives to Simulia.