The working environment is built to automate complex tasks, minimize manual operations, and deliver repeatable results, even in multidisciplinary contexts.

Whether you’re addressing a thermal issue in an electronic device, validating the structural strength of a mechanical component, or simulating fluid flow in a complex system, SimLab provides all the necessary tools to do it efficiently and consistently.

Combining an intuitive interface with robust multiphysics capabilities, SimLab is a cross-functional solution, ideal for engineers seeking day-to-day efficiency as well as those tackling high-level industrial challenges.

With support for both local and cloud-based simulation, and seamless integration into existing workflows, SimLab offers exceptional flexibility for organizations of all sizes.

Robust and Repeatable Simulation Workflows

SimLab enables the creation of automated, shareable simulation workflows that dramatically reduce the need for manual input. From mesh generation to post-processing, every step is parameter-driven, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability across the enterprise.

These workflows are ideal for supporting distributed teams and standardized processes, improving result quality and accelerating time-to-solution.

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Automated DOE and Optimization Studies

SimLab’s automation simplifies the setup of convergence criteria, boundary conditions, and complex scenarios. With built-in support for Design of Experiments (DOE) and Parametric Optimization, engineers can explore hundreds of design variants, identify the most efficient solutions, and make data-driven decisions.

This approach is ideal for tackling complex engineering problems with a focus on design exploration and continuous improvement.

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Intuitive Interface for Multidisciplinary Simulation

SimLab’s user environment is designed to be intuitive and accessible—without sacrificing analytical power. Engineers can quickly solve problems involving:

  • Structural mechanics (static and dynamic)

  • Heat transfer
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Electromagnetic fields

All these capabilities are available within a unified interface that shortens the learning curve and boosts productivity, even for occasional users.

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Real-Time Synchronization with Parametric CAD

SimLab integrates seamlessly with leading parametric CAD systems, including CATIA, Pro/E (Creo), Siemens NX, and SolidWorks. Real-time synchronization enables engineers to instantly evaluate the impact of geometry changes while maintaining parametric consistency and minimizing errors during CAD-to-simulation transitions.

This continuous workflow improves design agility and supports fast iteration cycles.

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Broad FEM Solver Support

SimLab provides a unified environment for pre- and post-processing, compatible with a wide range of FEM solvers. Users can set up complex simulations and analyze results within the SimLab ecosystem, even when using heterogeneous solver technologies.

This modular approach offers greater flexibility in numerical solver selection while maintaining centralized data management.

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Integrated Multiphysics and Co-Simulation

SimLab is built for multiphysics simulation, offering dedicated tools for configuring and co-simulating interactions across different engineering domains. Structural, CFD, electromagnetic, and thermal interactions can all be explored accurately and consistently within a single simulation environment.

This enables engineers to gain a deep understanding of the complex physical phenomena that impact real-world product behavior, leading to more realistic and reliable simulations.

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