Advanced nonlinear analysis with Hexagon’s Marc™ on SimScale’s cloud-native platform (Graphic: Business Wire)
The engineering simulation providers are partnering to launch an enhanced SaaS platform that aims to transform accessibility, usability, and deployment of advanced structural analysis tools for engineering teams.
MUNICH—SimScale GmbH, a pioneer in cloud-native engineering simulation and Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division recently entered a strategic partnership to transform how engineering teams deploy advanced structural analysis, according to a release from SimScale.
The collaboration reportedly removes traditional accessibility barriers by delivering the advanced capabilities of Hexagon’s Marc nonlinear finite element solver as software-as-a-service (SaaS) through SimScale’s intuitive cloud native platform, unlocking unprecedented value for engineering teams, the release stated.
Unlocking advanced simulation for engineering organizations of all sizes
The joint offering is said to transform access to advanced design and nonlinear analysis capabilities for engineering organizations that may lack the resources for traditional methods or specialized IT infrastructure. The simulations are delivered through a browser-based platform that makes it easy to integrate advanced simulation into workflows, enabling engineers to innovate without requiring extensive technical expertise, SimScale said in the release.
Empowering enterprise design team collaboration
Larger, multidisciplinary design teams with existing simulation support are expected to benefit from reduced silos between design and analyst departments, fostering a more collaborative environment.
“By enabling designers to leverage simulation earlier in the design process, the solution helps teams to streamline their workflows, perform rapid design iterations, reduce physical prototypes, and accelerate innovation,” the release stated. “This collaborative approach empowers teams to make more informed decisions faster, enhancing overall productivity and design accuracy.”
Ease of use and scalable deployment
The joint solution is designed from the ground up for ease of use and deployment speed, requiring no installation or extensive IT support. Engineers can access Hexagon’s proven Marc solver directly through SimScale’s browser-based interface, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience, according to the release.
As an advanced nonlinear structural and multi-physics solver, Marc is reported to excel in a wide range of engineering applications. As such, it is described as “an invaluable tool for all industry verticals, including automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, and manufacturing.”
“Its robust capabilities enable precise simulations of complex material behaviors—including plasticity, hyper-elasticity, and fatigue—allowing engineers to predict damage and failure in structures and components,” the release said.
From manufacturing processes like sheet metal forming to critical sealing analyses in the oil and gas sector, Marc reportedly provides “comprehensive solutions for tackling the most challenging engineering problems.” This capability, combined with the platform’s robust and proven technology, is said to ensure that even the most demanding simulations are managed efficiently and effectively in the cloud.
SimScale said in the release that its live in-product support provides a unique safety net for users, citing G2’s ranking of SimScale as first in user satisfaction in the Simulation and CAE Software category.
The SimScale platform features a unique product-led-growth approach, supporting more than 600,000 engineers with self-service learning and adoption journeys with transparent user management and real-time support. This enables organizations to quickly onboard and scale their simulation capabilities, driving broad awareness and engagement across teams, the company said.
In addition, by providing robust simulation templates, the platform is said to simplify complex analyses via pre-configured setups. This enables non-experts to run accurate simulations easily while ensuring that all simulations adhere to established standards, thus democratizing access and maintaining compliance for the entire team, the release said.
“Partnering with SimScale allows us to bring our world-class simulation technology to a wider market,” said Hexagon Vice President-Multiphysics Subham Sett, in the release. “We have found Marc being used very successfully in applications we had never expected, from shoe design to 3D printing, and this is a great solution to enable both small businesses and large enterprises to confidently explore challenging nonlinear materials and applications and achieve results faster than ever before.
“Marc has been an exceptional workhorse for CAE experts for decades,” Sett continued. “We’ve successfully deployed this technology to manufacturing simulation users through our Virtual Manufacturing Suite. The partnership with SimScale enables us to take a big step forward in fulfilling our vision of democratizing access to all users.”
“This partnership is a major step forward for the engineering community,” said SimScale CEO David Heiny, in the release. “Our joint solution eliminates the traditional pain points of simulation, from complex installations to heavy local processing, empowering engineers everywhere to harness the full potential of structural analysis.”