Directory of Finite Element Analysis Resources

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General or multi-disciplined finite element codes.

If a finite element code is specific to an engineering discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc.) it should be submitted under the appropriate category.

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• Adina R&D, Inc.

  http://www.adina.com/
  Software for linear and nonlinear finite element analysis of structures, CFD, and fluid flows with fluid-structure interactions.

• Altair Engineering

  http://www.altair.com/
  Developers of the HyperWorks family of products, including Hypermesh, HyperGraph, Radioss and OptiStruct. Also offers consulting. Corporate information, press releases, information about partner companies and software support.

• Anaxsoft

  http://www.anaxsoft.com/
  Programming tools and class libraries for finite element analysis on the Microsoft .NET Framework.

• ANSYS Users' Web Resource

  http://ansys.net/ansys/
  Resource for ANSYS Users. Tips and tricks, mailing list, newsletter and a collection of tools and utilities.

• ANSYS, Inc.

  http://www.ansys.com/
  Provides Computer-aided engineering technology and engineering design analysis software products.

• Autodesk Simulation

  http://www.autodesk.com/
  Finite element analysis and mechanical event simulation software for virtual prototyping. This was formerly Algor.

• AutoFEM Analysis

  http://www.autofemsoft.com/
  FEA software which is integrated into AutoCAD 2007-2010, 2012.

• CAEFEM

  http://www.caefem.com/
  A Windows-based finite element analysis system used to perform both linear and nonlinear structural and thermal analyses of design models and assemblies.

• CalculiX

  http://www.calculix.de/
  A free finite element program for three-dimensional linear and nonlinear structural calculations. It includes (an)isotropic linear elastic, hyperelastic and viscoplastic material models for static, frequency, buckling and implicit/explicit dynamic calculations.

• Code Aster

  http://www.code-aster.org/
  An open-source numerical software based on the finite element method for structural thermo-mechanical analysis.

• Computing Objects

  http://www.computing-objects.com/en
  Offer high-performance C++ components for the Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) : mesh generators, solvers, post-processors.

• devDept

  http://www.devdept.com/
  Resources for CAD/CAM/CAE/TOD developers/power users. Provides a 3D topology optimization software based on genetic algorithms.

• FE-DESIGN Ltd.

  http://www.fe-design.com/
  Development of methods and products in the field of FEM based structural optimization

• FEA Information

  http://feainformation.com/
  A series of web sites designed with information on software applications that interface with Livermore Software Technology's LS-DYNA, used to analyze the nonlinear dynamic response of three-dimensional inelastic structures.

• FEA-Based Optimization

  http://www.fea-optimization.com/
  Resources for finite element analysis, finite element method, FEA, FEM, design optimization and engineering optimization.

• FEBiO Software Suite

  http://febio.org/
  A nonlinear finite element solver that is specifically designed for biomechanical applications. It offers modeling scenarios, constitutive models and boundary conditions that are relevant to many research areas in biomechanics.

• Fedem

  http://www.fedem.com/
  Finite element analysis software capable of modeling both structural and dynamic properties simultaneously. Program description with references. Download.

• FELIPE Finite Element Learning Package

  http://www.felipe.co.uk/
  A low-cost f.e.m. package for PCs, providing Fortran source code for a range of 2D engineering applications, plus powerful pre- and post-processors. Screenshots and examples.

• FElt

  http://felt.sourceforge.net/
  A free system for finite-element analysis.

• FEMdesigner

  http://www.femdesigner.com/
  A general purpose 2D/3D finite element solver for Windows, with integrated meshers and results viewer.

• femLego

  http://www.mech.kth.se/~gustava/femLego
  Finite Element simulations using symbolic computing. Presented are a set of Maple procedures and Fortran subroutines that can be used to build complete Fortran simulation codes for partial differential equations, with the entire problem definition done in Maple. Examples and Downloads available.

• FEniCS

  http://www.fenicsproject.org/
  FEniCS is free software for automated solution of differential equations.

• Field Precision

  http://www.fieldp.com/
  Provides advanced finite-element software for electromagnetics. Catalog, company information and educational resources.

• Finite Element Toolbox with Matlab

  http://www.codedevelopment.net/
  Open source static, dynamic, modal analysis, and heat transfer for linear systems. It has a simple GUI with input model visualization.

• FLAMES Simulation Framework

  http://www.ternion.com/
  Behaviorial simulation framework, and a provider of related custom software by Ternion Corp.

• GBW32

  http://www.grapesoftware.mb.ca/
  3D finite element software using truss and beam elements to model mechanical and civil structures.

• Geode Solutions

  http://www.geodesol.com/
  3D finite boundary element engineering software.

• HyperSizer Structural Sizing Software

  http://www.hypersizer.com/
  Composite material analysis software providing stress analysis and preliminary structural design for weight reduction, system level trade studies, and part sizing including sizing stiffened panel cross-sectional dimensions, material selection, and optimum composite layup stacking.

• Impact

  http://impact.sourceforge.net/
  An open source explicit finite time stepping element program suitable for simulation of dynamic events. Impact has several types of elements including shell elements and is easy to extend. Impact works well GID pre- and postprocessor and is programmed in Java.

• Integrated Engineering Software

  http://www.integratedsoft.com/
  Provide CAE simulation software for analysis of electrostatic, magnetostatic, eddy current, particle trajectory, thermal, high frequency, and mechanical application using the boundary element method(BEM).

• Interpaper Research Organization

  http://www.interpaper.org/
  Boundary Elements and Singular Integral Equations Software for Civil/Structural Engineering (solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, structural analysis, hydraulics)and Mechanical Engineering (fluid mechanics, potential flow, aerodynamics).

• INTES

  http://www.intes.de/
  Develops and maintains the general purpose finite element analysis software system PERMAS, and offers services related to FE technology.

• KCR Products

  http://www.kcrproducts.com/
  Thermal analysis, fluid flow, and structural analysis software for applications like for piping and PCB design. Description of programs and purchase information.

• LAPCAD Engineering

  http://www.lapcad.com/
  LapFEA software for linear dynamic analysis of shell structures including fatigue and composites.

• LISA

  http://lisafea.com/
  FEA software for analyses: static, dynamic (eigenvalue), dynamic response, steady and transient thermal, fluid (Including Navier Stokes equations), acoustic, and static electro-magnetic. Software provides partial COM interface.

• LSTC (Livermore Software Technology Corporation)

  http://www.lstc.com/
  Development source for the LS-DYNA non-linear finite element analysis software program.

• LUCID

  http://sites.google.com/site/lucidanalysis/
  Mobile app for solving bar and membrane elements and viewing more complex models.

• LUSAS

  http://www.lusas.com/
  Linear and nonlinear stress, dynamics, composite and thermal engineering analysis for civil, structural, bridge, composites and general engineers.

• M3d Bespoke Engineering Solutions

  http://m3d.org.uk/page3.htm
  Surfacing and modelling software with finite element mesh generation

• Mecway

  http://mecway.com/
  General purpose FEA with integrated modeler, STEP/STL/DXF mesher and solver for static, dynamic, buckling, thermal and acoustic resonance. Includes solid, shell, beam, laminate elements.

• MSC Software

  http://www.mscsoftware.com/
  Provider of Simulation software products for physical phenomena, including MSC.Nastran, MSC.Patran, MSC.MARC, MSC.Dytran and MSC.Working Model.

• nemesis

  http://www.nemesis-project.org/
  An open-source finite element code written in C++ and Python.

• NX Nastran

  http://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/en_us/products/nx/for-simulation/
  The NX version of Nastran, a finite element analysis (FEA) tool that major manufacturers in multiple industries use. Information about the various modules contained within software.

• OOFEM

  http://www.oofem.org/
  An object oriented, parallel, multiphysics finite element library for solving mechanical, transport and fluid mechanics problems.

• PACSYS Ltd

  http://www.vibroacoustics.co.uk/
  Supplies PAFEC VibroAcoustics. This solves acoustic and vibration problems using the finite and boundary element methods. Applications include underwater acoustics, audio, medical ultrasonics and automotive.

• pdnmesh

  http://pdnmesh.sourceforge.net/
  Is a free opensource finite element solver suitable for field problems. It can use DXF files as input and will generate encapsulated postscript and screen output.

• Radioss

  http://www.radioss.com/
  An explicit Finite Element software using lagrangian or Arbitrary Lagrange Euler coordinate modes. The element and material libraries, together with highly efficient contact computations allow the modelization of virtually any mechanical engineering problem.

• Ram Series

  http://www.compassis.com/
  Offer two products, one for structural analysis and one for CFD. Product descriptions and support information.

• Range Software

  http://www.range-software.com/
  Software for finite element analysis of heat-transfer, radiation, stress-strain and ground-water flow

• Simulia

  http://www.simulia.com/
  A division of Dassault Systèmes that provides simulation solutions including the Abaqus, multiphysics solutions, and SIMULIA SLM. Includes products, news, events, and contact information.

• SOLVIA Finite Element System

  http://www.solvia.com/
  A general finite element system for static and dynamic, linear and nonlinear stress and heat transfer analysis. Fluid-structure interaction can be considered. Pressure/temperature in oil film bearings analyzed, also with deformable surfaces.

• Strand7 Finite Element Analysis Software

  http://www.strand7.com/
  General purpose FEA software with good composite material support as well as options for nonlinear analysis and moving loads such as vehicles on bridges.

• ThermoAnalytics, Inc.

  http://www.thermoanalytics.com/
  Thermal modeling and analysis software available for download and evaluation. Performs thermal simulations and infrared signature analysis.

• VisualFEA

  http://www.visualfea.com/
  An integrated software for finite element analysis.

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