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Description

Simcenter OptiStruct serves as a powerful multiphysics and multidisciplinary tool for simulation and optimization, covering both implicit and explicit analysis. By adopting a “One Model, One Solver” philosophy, it enhances workflow effectiveness, delivers necessary engineering analyses, and shortens the time required to achieve results, all while preserving precision. Genuine design advancements are achieved through the evaluation, refinement, and optimization of the entire system using a unified, integrated platform, which is precisely what OptiStruct facilitates. Engineers are empowered to evaluate a range of physics, such as durability, heat transfer, acoustics, and fatigue, all within a single model that combines structural and multiphysics analysis, thereby streamlining processes and hastening market readiness. Its flexible architecture supports collaboration with favored tools, integration of third-party software, and customization of the application, ensuring that the same model and solver approach are upheld throughout. Furthermore, OptiStruct establishes a benchmark for optimization in various areas including lightweighting, structural integrity, multi-model, nonparametric shape optimization, and multi-material applications, making it an essential tool for engineers. Ultimately, the versatility and efficiency offered by OptiStruct not only enhance the design process but also foster innovation across diverse engineering sectors.

Description

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is an advanced multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software that enables the simulation of products in conditions that mimic real-life scenarios. This software stands out by incorporating automated design exploration and optimization into the CFD toolkit accessible to engineers. With a unified platform that encompasses CAD, automated meshing, multiphysics CFD capabilities, and advanced postprocessing, it empowers engineers to thoroughly investigate the entire design landscape, facilitating quicker and more informed design choices. By leveraging the insights offered by Simcenter STAR-CCM+, the design process becomes more strategic, ultimately resulting in innovative products that surpass customer expectations. Enhancing a battery's performance across its complete operating spectrum is a complex endeavor that necessitates the concurrent optimization of various parameters. In this context, Simcenter delivers a comprehensive simulation environment tailored for the analysis and design of electrochemical systems, fostering a deeper understanding of their behavior. This holistic approach allows engineers to tackle intricate challenges with confidence and precision.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Azure Marketplace No 
PhysicsX No 
Simcenter Amesim No 

Integrations

Azure Marketplace Yes 
PhysicsX Yes 
Simcenter Amesim Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens

Founded

1847

Country

Germany

Website

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Siemens Digital Industries

Founded

1997

Country

United States

Website

www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/simcenter/STAR-CCM.html

Product Features

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

CAD/CAM Compatibility No 
Finite Element Analysis No 
Fluid Dynamics No 
Import / Export Files No 
Integrated 3D Modeling No 
Manufacturing Process Simulation No 
Mechanical Event Simulation No 
Multibody Dynamics No 
Thermal Analysis No 

Product Features

CFD

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Simulation

1D Simulation No 
3D Modeling No 
3D Simulation No 
Agent-Based Modeling No 
Continuous Modeling No 
Design Analysis No 
Direct Manipulation No 
Discrete Event Modeling No 
Dynamic Modeling No 
Graphical Modeling No 
Industry Specific Database No 
Monte Carlo Simulation No 
Motion Modeling No 
Presentation Tools No 
Stochastic Modeling No 
Turbulence Modeling No 

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