SIMULATION TOOLS FOR THE SOLIDWORKS DESIGN ENVIRONMENT
Innovation starts with someone asking, “What if?” or “Why not?” Answering these questions is often impractical with physical prototypes or hand calculations, not to mention the necessary time and cost.
Hawk Ridge Systems knows that simulation provides the most value in guiding design decisions before metal is cut or wires are installed. That's why we offer complete, CAD-integrated solutions for testing a concept, optimizing a design, or correcting a real-world failure.
SOLIDWORKS SIMULATION
With SOLIDWORKS Simulation analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can employ real-world conditions, explore design changes, predict failures, and reduce prototyping costs.
SOLIDWORKS PLASTICS
SOLIDWORKS Plastics injection molding simulation predicts how melted plastic flows during the injection molding process. Reduce manufacturing defects while saving time, energy and money.
SOLIDWORKS FLOW SIMULATION
The intuitive Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) allows designers and analysts to test real-world environments.
SIMULIA
SIMULIA is the industry-leading FEA solver for advanced multi-physics analysis. SIMULIA Abaqus is the go-to-choice for multifluid structure interaction.
SIMULATION SERVICES
The professional services team at Hawk Ridge Systems can help you solve complex structural, thermal, fluid flow- just about any analysis functionality you need.
3D DESIGN SIMULATION SUITE FEATURES
Engineers from any industry can improve their designs with CAD-integrated simulation tools. From a first-pass design check to forensic analysis, SOLIDWORKS and SIMULIA tools can test for almost any performance requirement.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Validate product performance and safety factors using finite element analysis (FEA) to perform structural simulation.
FATIGUE ANALYSIS
Predict component fatigue failures by examining repeated or random load cycles.
MOTION ANALYSIS
Predict mechanical or free-body motion and determine structural loads.
DESIGN OPTIMIZATION
Parametric or topology optimization automatically finds the best design from dozens of possibilities.
FLUID FLOW ANALYSIS
Simulate aerodynamics or the delivery of liquids to improve product performance.
VIBRATION ANALYSIS
Examine how vibration or shock load can shorten equipment life.
HVAC ANALYSIS
Check heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for comfort and efficiency.
ELECTRONIC COOLING
Optimize heat dissipation and the selection of electronic components.
WHY 3D DESIGN SIMULATION TOOLS?
Simulation and analysis tools deliver actionable results for both the casual designer or engineer as well as the dedicated analyst. They provide a completely integrated design-and analysis strategy, without ever having to leave the familiar SOLIDWORKS environment. Other benefits include:
- Evaluates the performance of multiple variables at a rapid pace.
- Reduces time-to-market by quickly determining optimal design solutions.
- Predicts product performance, Factor of Safety (FOS), and fatigue capabilities early-on in the process.
- Reduces materials cost. Enables design teams to safely remove unnecessary material.
- By virtually testing and refining your designs first, the costly testing and certification process is streamlined reducing your time-to-market.
WHO USES SIMULATION & ANALYSIS TOOLS?
See how Markforged used SOLIDWORKS Simulation to become one of the most well respected, innovative and rapidly growing 3D printing companies in the world.
To quickly develop its breakthrough technology, efficiently design new products, and successfully grow the company, Markforged needed a robust 3D development platform. The company chose SOLIDWORKS, acquiring SOLIDWORKS Simulation and SOLIDWORKS Premium, and more recently implementing the SOLIDWORKS PDM product data management (PDM) system.
HAWK RIDGE SYSTEMS SERVICES PROVIDED
Hawk Ridge Systems is 100% focused on your success with SOLIDWORKS. We support all types of design, engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the US and Canada and we are committed to helping you get the most out of your 3D design software products.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Industry-leading support services, offering exceptional live chat and phone support, comprehensive web-based resources, live remote-access functionality, advanced file-sharing, and even screencasting functionality.
TRAINING CLASSES
Our courses are available in our state of the art training labs, online or onsite at your facility. We offer a comprehensive range of beginning, advanced and design specialty courses.
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES
Receive free upgrades, technical support from Hawk Ridge Systems, and access to a wide variety of resources: Knowledge Base, MySolidWorks, free certifications and tons more!