# Beating the Brain Eaters: SOLIDWORKS Simulation vs Zombies Can advanced cloud-enabled simulation save the day from the zombie horde? ![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-09/ZombieHeader_New.png.webp) ### Product Simulation of the Living Dead [![](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/bg_large/public/2026-09/zombie-solidworks-simulation_0.png.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXzvMTdpE2Q) **What happens when four intrepid analysts need to protect themselves from a zombie attack?** Or when one of them **thinks** there will be a zombie attack and won’t stop annoying his teammates? To placate their panicking teammate, our analysts use **SOLIDWORKS cloud-enabled Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and electromagnetics simulation tools** to brainstorm and save the day. ##### FEA and SOLIDWORKS Simulation Analyst ![SOLIDWORKS Simulation Analyst screenshot](/sites/default/filesd10/inline-images/SOLIDWORKSSimulationAnalyst_SPH.jpg)How do you test large assemblies and the force of moving fluids against the undead? With **Explicit Solver and Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Analyst**. These advanced cloud-enabled FEA solutions showcase: - Large-scale fluid/structure interactions (FSI) - Complex contact scenarios - Highly dynamic behavior - Cloud computing ##### Electromagnetics and Electromagnetics Engineer ![Electromagnetics Engineer screenshot](/sites/default/filesd10/inline-images/ElectromagneticsEngineer.jpg)**Electromagnetics Engineer** and high-frequency solvers simulate how microwave energy radiates through zombie-laden environments. This electromagnetics simulation highlights: - High-frequency antenna simulation - Focused microwave energy - Bio-EM (electromagnetics) tissue simulation - Electromagnetic-thermal coupling ### So How Will You Protect Yourself? With the advanced cloud-enabled tools in the SOLIDWORKS Simulation portfolio! Anyone can test and validate products to save costs, optimize designs, and protect themselves from the undead. # Why Should Engineers Learn Simulation? ![Top 5 Why Engineers Should Learn Simulation](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-09/Top5EngineersSimulation_banner.png.webp) Whether you are fighting off a zombie horde or creating the next big product, knowing how to properly analyze your designs for strength, stability, and more can separate you from the crowd. - [Learn More](/media/top-five-reasons-why-engineers-should-learn-simulation) ### Learn How to Simulate Without Fear ## Frequently Asked Questions About Simulation and Zombies #### Does SOLIDWORKS have simulation tools? --- Yes, [SOLIDWORKS has a suite of directly embedded and cloud-enabled simulation solutions](/domain/simulation). There are tools for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), plastics injection molding, and electromagnetics simulation. Many of these tools operate inside the native SOLIDWORKS Design CAD environment, so any geometry updates instantly refresh the analysis without manual file transfer. #### What is cloud-enabled FEA simulation? --- Cloud-enabled FEA simulation allows engineers to run FEA using remote high-performance cloud computing servers rather than relying on local hardware. This offloads intensive computations to cloud computing cores, freeing up local workstations and significantly accelerating solution times. SOLIDWORKS cloud-enabled FEA solutions use Abaqus® software on the cloud-based **3D**EXPERIENCE platform for advanced analysis that is directly connected with SOLIDWORKS Design. #### What is SOLIDWORKS Simulation Analyst? --- SOLIDWORKS Simulation Analyst is an advanced cloud-enabled FEA analysis solution from SOLIDWORKS, powered by Abaqus technology. It is designed for simulation experts and analysts performing advanced structural and durability validation. SOLIDWORKS Simulation Analyst includes an explicit solver for advanced dynamic simulations. #### What is smooth particle hydrodynamics (SPH)? --- Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is a computational method used to simulate fluid and material flows. Instead of dividing space into a static grid, SPH represents the medium as a cloud of moving particles. This makes it ideal for capturing extreme deformations, free-surface fluid dynamics, splashes, dynamic fracturing, and high-velocity impacts without grid distortion errors. #### What is electromagnetic simulation? --- Electromagnetic (EM) simulation calculates how low- and high-frequency electromagnetic waves interact with physical components. Integrated tools (such as - [Electromagnetics Engineer](/product/electromagnetics-engineer) from SOLIDWORKS) allow engineers to evaluate EM applications like antenna performance, signal and power integrity, electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC compliance), and motor/actuator performance directly on their 3D CAD models. #### What is Electromagnetics Engineer from SOLIDWORKS? --- [Electromagnetics Engineer](/product/electromagnetics-engineer) is a cloud-enabled advanced simulation solution on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. Powered by industry-proven SIMULIA CST Studio Suite technology, it brings full 3D electromagnetic and multiphysics analysis directly to SOLIDWORKS users. Because it maintains a live link to CAD models and leverages cloud computing, designers can optimize performance and ensure regulatory EMC/EMI compliance early in the design cycle while reducing physical prototypes. #### Are zombies real? --- No, zombies are not real. You don’t need to worry about any looming zombie threat. Please note, this text was definitely not written by a zombie. #### How do I survive a zombie attack? --- You don’t have to because, again, zombies aren’t real. But if zombies were real and you needed to survive an attack, using SOLIDWORKS Design to model your defenses and using SOLIDWORKS simulation solutions to test and validate your designs would be a great way to keep yourself safe. ## How Can We Help You With Zombies and Simulation? ### Talk to a Simulation Survivalist Speak with a SOLIDWORKS simulation expert to discuss your business and simulation needs (and keep you safe from zombies). - [Contact us](/how-to-buy/contact-sales) ### Forage for Simulation Support Survive zombie attacks with technical support for SOLIDWORKS simulation products and explore ways to grow your skills. - [Get help](/support/home) ### Buy SOLIDWORKS Solutions Stay safe from the undead with a license that best suits your needs with flexible purchasing options. - [Buy SOLIDWORKS Simulation](/how-to-buy/solidworks-solutions) # Protect Yourself from the Zombies Today Add cloud-enabled simulation from SOLIDWORKS to your business and take on any challenge, living or undead. ![solidworks-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-001](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2024-12/solidworks-footer-workflow-design-verification-management-3d-cad-001.jpg.webp) - [Request a Demo](/how-to-buy/request-a-demo) - [Call: +1 (781) 810-5011](tel:1-781-810-5011)