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Structural simulation engineers who need one solver to analyze, optimize, and validate complex mechanical designs across linear, nonlinear, explicit, and multiphysics workflows
About Simcenter Optistruct
Simcenter OptiStruct is a multiphysics and multidisciplinary simulation and optimization workhorse spanning implicit to explicit analysis. Its “One Model, One Solver” approach improves workflow efficiency, provides the analyses engineers need, and reduces time to results without compromising accuracy. True design innovation comes from assessing, refining, and optimizing the entire system within a single, integrated tool, and OptiStruct makes this possible. Engineers can assess multiple physics, including durability, heat transfer, acoustics, fatigue, and more, using one model to integrate structural and multiphysics analysis, streamline workflows, and accelerate time to market. Its open architecture allows teams to work with preferred tools, implement third-party code, and customize the software while maintaining the same model and solver methodology. OptiStruct sets the standard for optimization across lightweighting, structural, multi-model, nonparametric shape, and multi-material.
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Siemens
Founded: 1847
Germany
www.siemens.com/en-us/products/simcenter/mechanical-simulation/optistruct/
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Simcenter Optistruct Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Simcenter Optistruct work with?
Simcenter Optistruct works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Simcenter Optistruct support in their product?
Simcenter Optistruct supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Simcenter Optistruct offer?
Simcenter Optistruct offers support via phone support and online.
Q: What type of training does Simcenter Optistruct provide?
Simcenter Optistruct provides training in the form of documentation, live online, and videos.
