NEiWorks, a finite-element analysis tool, runs inside of SolidWorks 3D CAD, letting users perform linear static, nonlinear, and dynamic analysis on parts and assemblies. The tool is based on a Nastran ...

The ability to predict, in the design stage, how a product will perform in its operating environment is not only an invaluable aid but, in an increasingly competitive marketplace, an economic ...

Linear finite-element analysis does not provide enough information about buckling to make correct design decisions, especially when designing lightweight components ...

In advanced engineering circles, the finite element method — or, more commonly, finite element analysis — is a real staple. With the advent of more powerful home computers, though, even your home ...