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What is Simcenter Simsolid?

Simcenter Simsolid is a Siemens mechanical simulation tool that enables fast structural analysis of fully featured CAD assemblies without requiring geometry simplification or meshing. Traditional finite element analysis often requires significant preparation time before results can be generated, but Simcenter Simsolid removes those steps so engineers can focus more directly on evaluating design performance. The software is useful for designers and analysts who need quick feedback on complex parts, large assemblies, and production-level CAD models. It can efficiently handle assemblies with challenging geometry conditions, including gaps, overlaps, rough contact surfaces, and detailed connection features. Simcenter Simsolid delivers accurate simulation results in seconds to minutes on a standard PC, allowing teams to compare more design alternatives in less time. The platform supports a broad set of analysis types, including linear and nonlinear statics, thermal analysis, modal analysis, fatigue analysis, stress linearization, buckling, dynamic response, thermal stress, composites, and squeak and rattle studies. It also includes support for time, frequency, global-local, and random response simulations, giving engineers a comprehensive environment for structural evaluation. Users can define realistic connections and materials with support for bonded, sliding, and separating contacts, as well as bolts, welds, rivets, adhesives, joints, bushings, isotropic materials, orthotropic materials, elasto-plastic materials, rigid materials, gases, and liquid bodies. Simcenter Simsolid also provides many boundary condition options, including force, pressure, gravity, thermal loads, bolt tightening, inertia relief, hydrostatic loads, bearing loads, volumetric expansion, distributed mass, and remote loads. It works with major CAD and PLM formats and integrates with tools such as Onshape and Teamcenter, making it easier to fit into established engineering workflows.

What is CAESES?

CAESES® is a dynamic and powerful parametric 3D modeling software that aims to simplify variable geometry using a compact set of parameters. Its main goal is to enable the creation of clean and resilient parametric geometries that are optimized for automated meshing and comprehensive analysis. Users can easily integrate, initiate, and manage their simulation workflows, benefiting from an outstanding graphical user interface that supports process automation, along with 3D post-processing capabilities. The software includes built-in methods for automated design exploration and shape optimization, which enhance imported geometries through CAESES' sophisticated shape deformation and morphing features. As a platform driven entirely by commands, CAESES® offers extensive scripting options to customize it for unique project needs, and it accommodates batch mode operations as well. By directly applying results from adjoint flow analyses to geometry parameters, you can significantly accelerate your shape optimization process. Within a few days, you can have a flexible CAESES model set up according to your requirements and designed for user-friendliness, so prior experience with CAESES is not necessary. The platform's user-friendly design makes it accessible, ensuring that even those new to the software can effectively leverage its powerful functionalities for their projects. This accessibility opens up opportunities for innovation and efficiency in various design processes.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Onshape
Simcenter Inspire

Integrations Supported

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Siemens

Date Founded

1847

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/mechanical-simulation/simsolid/

Company Facts

Organization Name

FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS AG

Date Founded

2003

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.caeses.com

Categories and Features

Architecture

Not specified

CAD

2D Drawing
Civil
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Structural Engineering

Engineering

2D Drawing
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering

Welding Management

Not specified

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Manufacturers
Simulation

CAD

Database Connectivity

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Design Export
Mechanical Engineering
Presentation Tools

Marine

Not specified

Simulation

Not specified

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