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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 Simcenter Compose?

Simcenter Compose is a Siemens numerical computing platform built to help engineers develop, automate, and perform custom mathematical operations for simulation and analysis workflows. It is especially useful for CAE pre-processing, post-processing, and working with test result data in system simulation environments. The software supports a broad range of engineering math functions, including linear algebra, matrix manipulation, statistics, differential equations, signal processing, control systems, polynomial fitting, and optimization. Engineers can use it to perform one-time calculations or build reusable scripts for recurring tasks and standardized processes. Simcenter Compose helps users make better engineering decisions by allowing them to calculate, visualize, and interpret results from first principles or imported data. Its native CAE and test result readers make it easier to understand complex systems and support model-based development across multi-domain simulations. The platform includes a user-friendly integrated development environment that combines all major capabilities in a single tool without requiring extra toolboxes. Users can rapidly develop algorithms and explore different approaches more efficiently than they might with spreadsheets or lower-level programming languages. Simcenter Compose is based on Open Matrix Language and also offers compatibility with Octave and Python, which helps teams connect it with broader mathematical and engineering workflows. The software includes useful debugging capabilities and automation features that streamline repeated calculations and common processes. Its 2D and 3D plotting tools allow users to visualize data more clearly and gain stronger insight from calculations, simulations, and test results.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Check Point IPS
Check Point Infinity
Onshape
Oracle Big Data Discovery
Simcenter Inspire

Integrations Supported

Check Point IPS
Check Point Infinity
Onshape
Oracle Big Data Discovery
Simcenter Inspire

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

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

Siemens

Date Founded

1847

Company Location

Germany

Company Website

www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/systems-simulation/compose/

Categories and Features

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

Categories and Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility
Finite Element Analysis
Fluid Dynamics
Import / Export Files
Integrated 3D Modeling
Manufacturing Process Simulation
Mechanical Event Simulation
Multibody Dynamics
Thermal Analysis

Data Visualization

Analytics
Content Management
Dashboard Creation
Filtered Views
OLAP
Relational Display
Simulation Models
Visual Discovery

Statistical Analysis

Analytics
Association Discovery
Compliance Tracking
File Management
File Storage
Forecasting
Multivariate Analysis
Regression Analysis
Statistical Process Control
Statistical Simulation
Survival Analysis
Time Series
Visualization

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