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Description

The optimization of material usage has emerged as a fundamental aspect of the ongoing transformation within the industry. Manufacturers are in a constant quest for components that are both lightweight and durable, aiming to enhance cost-effectiveness by reducing warranty claims, minimizing recall expenses, and speeding up production timelines. Advanced finite element analysis is essential for conducting design stress calculations effectively. However, many organizations still depend on the outdated method of manually selecting stress points for spreadsheet-based fatigue analysis, which proves to be both inefficient and prone to errors, raising the likelihood of missing critical failure points. In this context, fe-safe stands out as the leading expert in fatigue analysis software tailored for finite element models. Since the early 1990s, fe-safe has consistently set the standard for fatigue analysis solutions, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders. The fe-safe software suite represents a premier technology for durability analysis derived from finite element analysis, seamlessly integrating with all major FEA platforms, thereby enhancing efficiency and reliability in the analysis process. As industries continue to evolve, the need for such advanced tools will only grow more significant.

Description

nCode DesignLife serves as a proactive design tool that pinpoints essential areas and estimates realistic fatigue lifespans based on top finite element (FE) analysis results applicable to both metals and composites. This innovative tool empowers design engineers to enhance their approach beyond basic stress assessments, enabling them to simulate real-world loading scenarios and thereby mitigate the risks of both under-design and over-design in their products, which can lead to expensive modifications later on. Additionally, the software offers features like virtual shaker testing, fatigue analysis for welds, vibration fatigue assessments, crack growth monitoring, fatigue evaluation for composites, and thermo-mechanical fatigue studies. It leverages advanced technologies for analyzing multiaxial stress, weld integrity, short-fiber composites, vibrational impacts, crack propagation, and thermal stress fatigue. With a user-friendly graphical interface, it facilitates comprehensive fatigue analysis using data from leading FEA tools such as ANSYS, Nastran, Abaqus, Altair OptiStruct, LS-Dyna, among others. Moreover, it incorporates multi-threaded and distributed processing capabilities, enabling efficient handling of large finite element models and optimizing overall usage schedules. This powerful combination of features ultimately ensures that engineers can deliver more reliable and efficient designs.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim
Abaqus
Inventor Nastran

Integrations

ANSYS SpaceClaim
Abaqus
Inventor Nastran

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Dassault Systèmes

Founded

1981

Country

France

Website

www.3ds.com/products/simulia/fe-safe

Vendor Details

Company Name

HBK World

Founded

1981

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.hbkworld.com/en/products/software/analysis-simulation/durability/designlife-cae-fatigue-analysis

Product Features

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

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