Structural analysis

Perform multidisciplinary structural analysis, fatigue and optimisation to drive product decisions.

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From smart product design to smarter manufacturing, our linear, non-linear and advanced non-linear finite element analysis (FEA) solutions simulate structures from components to full systems in an open environment by leveraging the latest paradigms of data and workflow management, cloud computing and AI.

Overview

Leading structural analysis software

Structural analysis software enables the creation of reliable and accurate digital twins of products and machines so engineers can design and invent next-generation devices. With physics-based engineering data under real-world operating conditions, engineers can dream of building greener planes and electric vehicles to sustain the planet, medical devices to save and improve human lives and next-generation spacecraft to allow exploration of space.

FEA technology provides accurate simulation-based decision support and best practices selection for products. It gives engineers confidence that the final design will meet requirements before the physical product is built.

Hexagon’s structural analysis simulation tools leverage artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), high-performance computing (HPC), cloud and simulation processes and data management (SPDM) to address a variety of smart manufacturing challenges across automotive, aerospace, defence, renewable energy and life sciences.

CAE simulation in MSC Apex showing structural analysis applications in automotive and aerospace

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  • Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software enables designers and engineers to simulate product and process performance.

    • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE software)

      Simulate multi-discipline physics in one interoperable suite.

      • Dytran software on monitor
        Product

        Dytran is an explicit finite element analysis (FEA) solution for simulating short-duration events like impact and crash.

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          Human-Assisted autonomy
          Automated application of physics equations for explicit transient dynamics for crash impact and FSI studies
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      • Marc
        Product

        Marc simulates products accurately with the industry’s leading nonlinear FEA solver technology.

      • MSC Nastran structural analysis application shown on a monitor
        Product

        MSC Nastran is a structural analysis application used by engineers to perform static, dynamic and thermal analysis.

      • Patran software - the complete FEA modeling solution
        Product

        Patran is a complete finite element analysis software offering solid modelling, meshing, analysis setup and post-processing.

      • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE software) > HxGN Multiphysics

        CAEfatigue is a random response and vibration-fatigue solver for the frequency domain, plus a fatigue-solver for the time domain.

        • CAEfatigue frequency package software not on device
          Module

          CAEfatigue Frequency solves for random response results and fatigue in frequency domains.

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            Human-Assisted autonomy
            Automated application of physics equations for random response results and fatigue in frequency domains
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        • CAEfatigue premium package software not on device
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          CAEfatigue Premium solves for advanced random response analysis in both frequency and time domains.

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            Human-Assisted autonomy
            Automated application of physics equations for advanced random response analysis in both frequency and time domains
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        • CAEfatigue random package software not on device
          Module

          CAEfatigue Random solves for random response results and fatigue results from structural loading.

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            Human-Assisted autonomy
            Automated application of physics equations for random response results and fatigue results from structural loading
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        • CAEfatigue time package software not on device
          Module

          CAEfatigue Time solves for fatigue analysis in time domain.

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            Human-Assisted autonomy
            Automated application of physics equations for fatigue analysis in time domain
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      • Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE software) > HxGN Multiphysics

        MSC Apex is a unified CAE environment for virtual product development.

        • MSC Apex Modeler
          Module

          MSC Apex Modeler is a CAE direct modelling and meshing solution that streamlines CAD clean-up and meshing workflows.

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        • An image displaying the MSC Apex Structures module interface on a computer monitor
          Module

          MSC Apex Structures is a fully-integrated and generative structural analysis solution for engineers and analysts.

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            Human-Assisted autonomy
            Automated application of physics equations for fully integrated and generative structural analysis
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    • Nexus
      Platform

      Nexus is a platform to enhance smart manufacturing collaboration, accelerating innovation and time to market.