Advanced FEA Simulation for complex systems
Eliminate the need for physical prototypes
Develop innovative, high-quality products
with Femap
- 01 Utilize an Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tool
Femap serves as both the pre-processor and post-processor in the simulation process, while NX Nastran functions as the solver. This setup allows users to prepare models for analysis and interpret results with Femap, while NX Nastran efficiently handles the computational aspects and solves the complex mathematical equations that describe the physical behavior of the model under various conditions.
- 02 Increase prediction accuracy
Femap and NX Nastran provide highly-accurate predictions of how a product or structure will behave under various conditions, including stress, heat and vibration. It enables engineers to identify potential issues early in the design phase and make informed decisions to improve performance and reliability.
- 03 Optimize designs
Femap and NX Nastran enable simulation engineers to optimize designs by identifying areas of excessive stress, deformation or other undesirable behaviors. By iteratively refining the design based on simulation results, engineers will create products that are lighter, more durable and more cost-effective—faster.
- 04 Reduce design risks
Assess the performance of a design in diverse operating conditions and identify potential failure points before production begins. Mitigate the risk of costly design flaws and ensure a product meets performance requirements and regulatory standards.
Iterate quickly toward an agile design
Gain comprehensive
modeling tools
Analyze with vast capabilities
Improve post-processing
Flexibly integrate with tools
FEA modeling drives real results for clients
Extensive capabilities for simulation
and analysis
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Support several analyses
Support linear statics, normal modes analysis, buckling calculations, steady-state and transient heat transfer, nonlinear simulations, design sensitivity and optimization and dynamic response.
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Robust meshing
Utilize a variety of element types, as well as geometry handling capabilities to import, modify and prepare models for analysis.
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Seamless integrations
Femap integrates seamlessly with CAD systems for direct import of geometry. It’s compatible with other Siemens PLM software and enhances all stages of product development.
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Intuitive user-interface
An intuitive, dashboard-style user interface creates easier navigation and operation. Its task-oriented environment is tailored for efficient pre-processing and post-processing activities.
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Performance and scalability
Femap is capable of handling large-scale simulation issues with algorithms and support for high-performance computing environments. Its distributed memory parallel (DMP) processes support.
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Vast support community
Comprehensive documentation is available, including online resources, tutorials and user communities.
Client success is our success
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It’s time to unleash your potential
Femap FAQ
- What are the licensing options for Femap? Femap can be utilized with several licensing options designed for all user types—from individual consultants to large enterprises. Licenses include perpetual, subscription, network, educational, trial and lease. We will help you determine which is best for your company.
- What types of analysis can you run with Femap? With Femap you can run structural, thermal, composites, buckling and collapse, optimization, fluid-structure interaction, electromagnetic, heat transfer, acoustic and multiphysics analysis.
- Does Femap provide support for dynamics and vibration analysis? Femap provides robust support for dynamics and vibration analysis, making it a powerful tool for engineers who need to perform these simulations. Some types of analysis are natural frequencies and modes, transient response, random response and rotor dynamics.
- How does Femap handle large models and complex simulations? Some technical features and capabilities that make handling effective are efficient meshing, advanced visualization, parallel processing, solver compatibility and optimizations, load and boundary condition management, submodeling and dynamic memory allocation.