SolidWorks Simulation Capabilities

Quickly and easily employ advanced simulation techniques to optimize performance while you design

Easy-to-use CAD-embedded analysis capabilities power SolidWorks Simulation software tools and solutions to enable all designers and engineers to simulate and analyze design performance. You can quickly and easily employ advanced simulation techniques to optimize performance while you design, to cut down on costly prototypes, eliminate rework and delays, and save you time and development costs.

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Featured Capabilities
Linear Stress Analysis Calculate stresses and deformations of parts and assemblies due to internal and external loads to validate product performance and safety while you design.	Nonlinear Analysis Analyze stresses and deformations of geometry under general loading and material conditions.	Plastic and Rubber Part Analysis Optimize material selection for plastic and rubber components, or assemblies containing plastic or rubber parts.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Use finite element analysis (FEA) to calculate stresses and displacements of parts and assemblies under internal and external loads.	Thermal Structural Analysis Calculate temperature distribution within a solid structure using finite element analysis (FEA).	Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Calculate fluid flow and heat transfer forces and investigate the impact of a moving liquid or gas on product performance.
Metal Fatigue Analyze the impact of cyclic loads and the process of component failure on the structural life of your product.	Frequency Analysis Identify boundary conditions and ensure that natural modes of vibration are away from the environmental forcing frequencies.	Dynamic Analysis Determine the impact of time varying loads on structural response for your design.

Additional Capabilities
Analysis of Composite Parts	Thermal Fluid Analysis	SolidWorks Motion	Event-Based Motion
Buckling Analysis	Drop Test Analysis	Thermal Comfort Factors	Electronics Thermal Management
Simulation Visualization – Results and Reports	Environmental Impact Dashboard	GaBi Environmental Database	Automatic Sustainability Report Generation
Material Optimization	Assembly Visualization	Screening-Level Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)