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SolidWorks Simulation Overview

What is SolidWorks Simulation?

SOLIDWORKS Simulation is an easy-to-use portfolio of structural analysis tools that use the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method to predict a product's real-world physical behavior by virtually testing CAD models. The portfolio provides linear, non-linear static and dynamic analysis capabilities.

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Product Description

SOLIDWORKS Simulation is an easy-to-use portfolio of structural analysis tools that use the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) method to predict a product's real-world physical behavior by virtually testing CAD models. The portfolio provides linear, non-linear static and dynamic analysis capabilities.


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1993
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Discover how SOLIDWORKS solutions help in maximizing productivity and creating products better, faster, and more cost-effectively.

Recent SolidWorks Simulation Reviews

Maarten G.
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Maarten G.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
1.0 out of 5
"Looks nice, feels unreliable."
Fast learning curve. Intuitive interface allows even a novice user, with the right background, to effectively run a straightforward analysis, by ge...
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frank W.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Solidworks is a great tool to use when using solidworks 3d cad"
Gives us the ability to test out differnet components and assemblies in solid works to see if the will perform as intended and have the ability to ...
Saurabh s.
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Saurabh s.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"Way to simulation"
It's easy to use and understand even for the beginner and has a good interpretation of results. Solidworks does the meshing and contact setting wor...
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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

It is very easy to use this tool. It supports all types of loading conditions. Analysis is very fast, in general, it also depends on the computer you use. I also love the report generation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

Static simulation is available under the basic package but you have to pay for flow, heat and electrical simulation packages as an add-on. Dynamic simulation doesn't necessarily yield accurate results Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

I designed mechanical equipment and tools using Solidworks and validated my design using the Simulation software. It has helped me tremendously as I can quickly change my designs and validate it using this tool saving me lot of time and money Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

As a mechanical engineer working in business, I need to show the features of my components in a way that everyone can understand. SolidWorks is not only helping the ultimate design of mechanical pieces and provides visual renders for massive applications, also for business presentations!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

Under all the commands, there are equations of finite elements and hard mechanical equations. If you want to break into this field and understand what is actually happing behind, you need to study mechanical engineering... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

First, we understand the client's needs, and then we make a roadmap. My role is to sit down with young mechanical engineers who will spend 20 hours designing a little piece of a machine that will meet the needs we identified. SolidWorks is helping us in this process in creating and archiving this masterpiece. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

the accuracy of static simulation that I use is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

There is nothing I dislike about the software so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

I perform static mechanical stress testing on the architectural buildings to verify the designed loading Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

SolidWorks simulation is one of the best options for me to determine the analysis of CAD models. It is user-friendly software and easy to use.

1. it gives a linear and dynamic analysis of objects

2.determination of product resistance,thermal stresses,heatflow

3. i can perform various physics simulation with it.

4. instant report generation.

5. checks product qualities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

i dont get any issue during simulation in solidworks ,but sometimes it shows error in meshing when parts are compeletly mated. but overall performance is excellence Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

SolidWorks simulation helps me to determine the capability of my CAD model to withstand environmental effects, fatigue, loads, etc.

I can test my product whether it is suitable for that region or not.

I can check its durability, mechanical resistance, heat effects and create an automatic report based on it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

Working with data without any visual help sometimes make things hards; that is why I like SolidWorks Simulation is the best because I can visualize the operation of mechanical data when I run simulations. I can check the strenght and verify mechanical faliures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

When I add too many items, it starts to work a bit slow. So I am separating the simulations into different sets of simulations. This also helps me to present my solutions to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks Simulation:

You should start with small mechanical pieces and then move to bigger pieces! You can do it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are designing mechanical pieces for the operation of warehouses. This tool also allows me to build cranes and different working mechanisms. It is a very cool tool. I can recommend it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

It helps you to create and simulate your prototypes 3d model digitally.

It shows you the results very quickly of the operations you did In simulation.

There are many amazing features available that saves your time.

Also by using this you can easily figure out the physical behaviour of the product you created in solidworks.

This software helps you to identify the mistakes you did for creating the model, so that you can easily resolve those mistakes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

There are no downsides of working with solidworks simulation, it the perfect solution for 3d models simulation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks Simulation:

Perfect software for all kind of analysis and testing of the 3d modells. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it in my organization to test new ideas, and it helps me to do that quicky and effectively and provides me the knowledge of innovation of the products.

I use this software to do fatigue analysis, thermal analysis, motion analysis and many more analysis.

One of the best thing about using solidworks simulation is that it is the one place for all the analysis.

It is a user friendly software available with many amazing features which helps me to do my work quickly and easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

It will match 90% with other software like optistruct, ansys Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

Need strong preprocessing, connection, simplification, co simulation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

CAE structural probelm in automotive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

The Solidworks stimulation helps in all types of stimulations, including topology optimization, computational fluid dynamics, electromagnetic, thermal, airflow in a single platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

In Solidworks, stimulation needs to give more concentration of topology optimization for anisotropic material and the dynamic simulation of the lattice structure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolidWorks Simulation:

kindly give stimulations for concrete 3D printing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

The stimulation can be used effectively even in custom material and composite material. The non-linear static test can be performed quickly and more accurately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about SolidWorks Simulation?

SOLIDWORKS simulation easily integrates into your design projects as a plugin to SOLIDWORKS. It allows you to easily run FEA (stress test, strain test, torsion, etc,) on your parts while drafting them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolidWorks Simulation?

It does not come free with SOLIDWORKS basic or professional license. It is an important tool for CAD and users would benefit from access with all licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolidWorks Simulation solving and how is that benefiting you?

Optimize part diameters, material types, bolt patterns, and more. Quickly validate the structural integrity of designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.