What is 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation?
3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation is a portfolio of connected, powerful and collaborative simulation solutions on the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. It empowers you to accelerate design innovation by solving engineering challenges for your SOLIDWORKS® 3D designs with full data associativity.
Cloud-based simulation software
You can perform any structural analysis tasks with confidence, from the simplest linear static analysis to the most complex nonlinear drop test and impact analyses, by leveraging the built-in market-proven Abaqus solver technology.
The intuitive, interactive 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables your teams to share and visualize 3D simulation results and collaborate in real time from anywhere with a web browser. You can also easily create and assign tasks and manage multiple projects to speed up project delivery.
Combined with SOLIDWORKS Simulation, Structural Mechanics Engineer delivers a unique, easy and integrated workflow to solve more advanced problems while allowing customers to reuse their SOLIDWORKS geometry, loads, restraints and materials.
You can run simulations on both your local machine or in the cloud. Leverage the growing suite of apps available on the platform aiming to help you with all facets of creating innovative, successful products.
Capabilities
The intuitive, interactive 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables your teams to share and visualize 3D simulation results and collaborate in real time from anywhere with a web browser.
Industry-leading Abaqus technology
Built on industry-leading Abaqus technology, 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation gives novices and experts alike the power to perform complex linear and non-linear analyses to validate product designs and make better-informed product decisions faster.
Being part of the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS portfolio means any engineer can easily access advanced simulation without the need for expensive hardware. An added benefit is faster product delivery, thanks to real-time collaboration and data sharing capabilities.
Powerful
- Built-in Abaqus technology for linear, nonlinear, static, quasi-static, dynamic, linear and non-linear materials, sliding contact interactions, large deformations, large strain validation.
- Material calibration for accurate material behavior modeling
- Create high quality meshes and solve complex simulations such as drop test and impact
Collaborative
- Share status and results with your team to make design decisions faster
- Access and visualize 3D simulation results from anywhere with a web browser
- Save, manage and iterate on your projects from any browser
3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Scales to Your Needs
Being part of the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio means 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation provides flexibility for you to choose the simulation capabilities that best fit your needs when you need them. Learn about the roles available to you.
3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Product Matrix
| Key Capabilities | SOLIDWORKS Simulation Standard | SOLIDWORKS Simulation Pro | SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium | Structural Designer (SRD) | Structural Engineer (SLL) | Structural Performance Engineer (SFO) | Structural Mechanics Engineer (SSU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | |||||||
| Prerequisites | SOLIDWORKS | SOLIDWORKS | SOLIDWORKS | IFW, CSV | IFW, CSV | IFW, CSV | IFW, CSV |
| CAD Integration Intuitive handling in the familiar CAD-UI for early design decisions | ● | ● | ● | IFW, CSV | IFW, CSV | IFW, CSV | IFW, CSV |
| CAD Associativity Enable efficient what-if scenarios that update your simulation model for any CAD change made | With UES | With UES | With UES | With UES | |||
| Collaboration Collaborate in real time, exchange ideas, and manage tasks across disciplines on the cloud | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| SOLVER & TECHNOLOGY | |||||||
| COSMOS Solver The 'SOLIDWORKS Simulation solver' includeng mainstream functionalities (e.g. basic contact) | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| Abaqus Solver Market-leading structural simulation solver technology | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Abaqus General Contact Automatically set uup component contact deploying market-leading contact algorithms | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Sequential Multi-Step Simulations Set up automatic sequential loading in one simulation | (bolt preload only) | (bolt preload only) | (bolt preload only) | ● | ● | ||
| ANALYSIS TYPES | |||||||
| Linear Analysis Linear static analysis of assemblies | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Extended Linear Analysis Thermal, frequency, and buckling studies | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Advanced Linear Analysis Run modal transient and model harmonic studies | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Nonliner Analysis Run nonlinear static, thermal (transient), visco/creep studies and axisymmetric idealization of 3D models | (limited) | ● | ● | ||||
| Advanced Nonlinear Analysis Study explicit dynamic, post-buckling, random vibration, complex frequencies (with possible preloading effects), piezoelectric response, and unstable collapse of nonlinear structures | ● | ||||||
| Design Exploration / DOE Find the best design based on performance | ● | ● | (limited) | (limited) | ● | ||
| Topology Optimization Find optimial designs while minimizing mass | ● | ● | With Separate Role | With Separate Role | With Separate Role | With Separate Role | |
| Fatigue Analysis Run realistic fatigue loading defined by any number of structural events from elastic or elastic-plastic structural analysis, miltiple load events can be used to replicate entire test schedules, including manufacturing effects | (basic high cycle metal fatigue) | (basic high cycle metal fatigue) | (basic high cycle metal fatigue) | With FGP | With FGM | ||
| MODELING & MESHING | |||||||
| Geometry Preparation & Simplification Remove undesired geometry (holes, fillets, logos), extract mid-surface | ● | ● | ● | With UES | With UES | With UES | ● |
| Connections Define connectors / coupling / virutal bolts/ ... between components in an assembly | (most common) | (most common) | (most common) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Comprehensive Meshing Capabilities Create high-quality meshes for solids, shells, and beams | (most common) | (most common) | (most common) | (limited) | ● | ● | ● |
| MATERIALS | |||||||
| Nonlinear Materal Models Hyper-elasticity, platic or permanent deformation, creep deformation, viscoelasticity, material failure and more | (most common) | ● | ● | ||||
| Material Calibration Use test data to calibrate model behavio | (limited) | ● | |||||
| Material Library | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| COMPUTATION | |||||||
| Local Computing Run simulations no your local computer | ● | ● | ● | 4 cores FOR FREE | 4 cores FOR FREE | 8 cores FOR FREE | 8 cores FOR FREE |
| Cloud Computing Run simulations in the cloud | 4 cores FOR FREE | 4 cores FOR FREE | 8 cores FOR FREE | 8 cores FOR FREE | |||
| High Performance Computing (HPC) Expand the computing capacity of your local computer and on the cloud up to 144 cores | ● | ● | ● | ● |
UES - Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS (connectors to other CAD software available). SOLIDWORKS CAD required.
FGP - Durability Performance Engineer = SFO plus fatigue capabilities (database of factigue materials with high-quality stress- and strain-based data for over 350 common materials)
FGM - Durability and Mechanics Engineer = SSU plus fatigue capabilities
(database of factigue materials with high-quality stress- and strain-based data for over 350 common materials)
*requires one of the following:
SRU - SimUnit tokens
SUN-1K - SimUnit 1K credits
3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Roles
All 3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Roles offer an integrated workflow with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and use the same user interface making it easier for your engineers to come up to speed with new solutions.
Electromagnetics Engineer
The Electromagnetics Engineer SIMULIA 3DEXPERIENCE Role delivers electromagnetic simulation powered by industry proven CSTStudio Suite technology
Simulation Collaborator
Review, compare and preform trade-offs between design alternatives with the SIMULIA Simulation Collaborator 3DEXPERIENCE Role
Structural Designer
Structural Designer is an intuitive design simulation solution powered by the ABAQUS solver for designers looking for product performance assessment under linear static conditions.
Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer is powered by proven Abaqus Simulation technology in a seamless, intuitive,and modern user interface within the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform.
3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Packages
Limited time discounts available on the following Abaqus packages
Simulation Designer Package
SOFTWARE ROLE
Structural Engineer
SOFTWARE ROLE
Simulation Collaborator
LEARN
Learning experience for 3DEXPERIENCE Works
STORAGE
Platform Extended Storage
OFFER SAVING
44% Discount Available
Simulation Engineer Package
SOFTWARE ROLE
Structural Performance Engineer
SOFTWARE ROLE
Simulation Collaborator
LEARN
Learning experience for 3DEXPERIENCE Works
STORAGE
Platform Extended Storage
OFFER SAVING
47% Discount Available
Simulation Analyst Package
SOFTWARE ROLE
Durability & Mechanics Engineer
SOFTWARE ROLE
Simulation Collaborator
LEARN
Learning experience for 3DEXPERIENCE Works
STORAGE
Platform Extended Storage
OFFER SAVING
45% Discount Available
Simulation Multiphysics Package
SOFTWARE ROLE
Fluid Dynamics Engineer
SOFTWARE ROLE
Durability & Mechanics Engineer
SOFTWARE ROLE
Simulation Collaborator
LEARN
Learning experience for 3DEXPERIENCE Works
STORAGE
Platform Extended Storage
OFFER SAVING
52% Discount Available
3DEXPERIENCE Works Simulation Benefits
Assess structural integrity of products with powerful FEA simulation
Easy to access and easy to use
- Continuity, associativity and traceability with SOLIDWORKS for efficient what-if scenarios during the design process
- Guided simulation setup with a customizable User Assistant panel for fast adoption and reduced learning curve
- Subscription licensing model to match the length of your project (3 months or 1 year)
Collaborative, secure platform in the cloud
- Share simulation results and collaborate on your design projects from anywhere
- Single, centralized, secure location on the cloud for all your engineering data, enabling the right people to access the right information at the right time
- Cloud computing for handling validation of larger models without taxing your local machine
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides a Safe, Social, Connected, Informed and Structured environment for team leaders, project managers and other professionals who want to manage data on the cloud and collaborate without constraints.
Safe: Customer controlled access. Transparent cloud backup. Encrypted communication protocols. Data always safe—no overwrite, no loss of data.
Social: Integrated structured and unstructured collaboration tools enabling social innovation. Collaborate on product design or engage with your stakeholders early in product development.
Connected: Every user always connected to a single, common database. Access data anywhere, anytime, on any device. Review and markup models.
Informed: Choose from the widget library, Create and share Dashboards. Get the latest information about your product development. Always have access to your latest data.
Structured: Zero overhead data management - store and manage data across collaborative spaces, share information in communities. Find indexed data faster by using tags, custom search, etc.
Customer Testimonials
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SOLIDWORKS Services included
Improve your performance and productivity with Javelin services
Technical Support
With SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service, you have access to extensive help from our SOLIDWORKS experts. Which will enhance your software investment and guide you through development challenges.
Benefits
- Live Technical Support from our certified support team.
- Remote Support to solve your technical issue right on your machine.
- Regular Communication of software updates and technical tips and tricks.
Upgrades & Resources
Enjoy the latest version of your software and direct access to a comprehensive library of drawings, parts, assemblies, and features contributed by users around the globe.
Advantages
- Automatic Upgrades to the most Up-to-date Version of your SOLIDWORKS software.
- FREE access to the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal for Macros, Documentation, and the ability to submit Enhancement Requests.
- Full access to the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base for Articles, Tech Tips, and Best Practices.
Online Training & Certification
A SolidProfessor and a MySolidWorks online account is included with your subscription service where you can get answers, stay current, and sharpen your design skills with online training:
Features
- SolidProfessor includes 15K+ online tutorial videos.
- FREE access to SOLIDWORKS testing and certification to help you become a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) or Professional (CSWP).
Working on the Cloud
Learn about the 3DEXPERIENCE Social Collaboration Services