Convergent Science recently released CONVERGE 5, a new major version of their CONVERGE CFD software. The new version offers expanded modeling options for a wide range of industries and applications, as well as new solver enhancements and pre-processing capabilities. Available versions: 5.x , 4.x , 3.x ,… Converge Studio 2025 v5.0.1 Tested Picture Speed & Accuracy Improvements Under-Relaxation Steady Solver CONVERGE 5 includes many new models and features targeted to benefit certain application areas. The solver contains a new real-fluid model that can accurately represent fluids in both their gaseous and liquid states using a single equation of state. This capability is crucial for capturing the complex mixing and combustion dynamics within liquid rocket combustors. Version 5 additionally contains a...
PreonLab 6.2 is packed with advanced features and performance improvements to push the boundaries of multi-physics simulations. With each new release we continuously refine PreonLab, adding powerful functionalities and enhancing existing capabilities to make it the ultimate simulation tool. Here’s what this version has in store for you. Available versions: 6.x , 5.x ,… FIFTY2 PeronLab 6.2.8 Tested Picture What’s New in PreonLab 6.2? Full Car Suspension Model: We are taking our existing car suspension model (CSM) to the next level! The new Full Car Suspension Model (FCSM) now computes deflection forces per wheel, considering not just fluid forces but also acceleration, deceleration, and weight shifts. This sophisticated upgrade enables more precise simulations for automotive applications, like fast water wading, enhancing...
Easy5 simplifies the construction and analysis of such systems with a graphical, schematic-based application. A comprehensive set of pre-packaged components, stored in application-specific libraries, simplify the assembly of a representative model and facilitate quick and accurate system simulation. Engineers work within a familiar schematic drawing paradigm to add and specify data connections between components in an intuitive, simple-to-use, multi-level hierarchical modeling environment. Available versions: 2025.x , 2024.x , 2023.x , 2022.x ,… Release Highlights of Easy5 2025.1 New Mass Dynamics (MD) Library A new application library (Mass Dynamics, or MD) has been added. The components in this library supersede similar components in other Easy5 application libraries (Thermal Hydraulics, Gas Dynamics, Multiphase Systems and Electrical Systems). Mass dynamics components formerly in...
Leica CloudWorx for Bentley is the most efficient and popular plug-in software for using as-built point cloud data – captured by laser scanners – directly within Bentley MicroStation, AECOsim Building Designer and OpenBuildings Designer. Available versions: 2025.x , 2024.x , 2023.x ,… Requirement:Microstation CONNECT Edition V10.16-10.v17 , Microstation 2023-2025 Leica CloudWorx 2025.1 for Bentley 2023-2025 Tested Picture Users take advantage of the familiar Bentley interface and tools to shorten the learning curve for working with laser scan data. Leica CloudWorx let Bentley users efficiently visualise and process large point cloud data sets. Users can create accurate 2D and 3D as-builts, check proposed designs against existing conditions, and perform critical construction & fabrication QA, and more… all directly within Bentley. In...
Marc 2025.1 includes full support for units during pre-processing, new temperature-dependent superelements, a new non-linear advanced friction model, enhancements for defining the initial conditions of a simulation from previous analysis, improvements for modelling the temperature dependency of the mechanical behaviour of rubbers or elastomers, and robustness improvements for the hybrid contact algorithm. Available versions: 2025.x , 2024.x , 2023.x , 2022.x ,… MSC Marc and Mentat 2025.1 Tested Picture Release highlights of Marc 2025.1 include: Hybrid contact formulation updates The recommended hybrid node-to-segment contact algorithm introduced in earlier releases is now set as the default for all new models for structural analysis (static or dynamic). This approach activates a double-sided contact formulation that primarily uses penalty-based enforcement, significantly reducing the...
MSC Apex 2025.1 introduces a significant stride in developing comprehensive beam functionality, while also delivering substantial enhancements in post-processing and visualisation, including the long-awaited pre-processing cutting plane and expanded custom tools. You’ll experience notable performance improvements across various operations, such as edge tie generative behaviour, non-structural mass display, and STL file import. Available versions: 2025.x , 2024.x , 2023.x , 2022.x ,… MSC Apex 2025.1 Tested Picture MSC Apex 2025.1 introduces new options for creating scenarios, evolving from the previous manual method that required users to build scenarios from scratch using default MSC Nastran values. The new “automatic” option streamlines scenario setup by automatically creating the necessary MSC Nastran data and incorporating user-provided input. The “User” option provides enhanced flexibility,...
Simufact Welding is designed for modeling and simulation of a wide range of thermal joining processes by means of structural welding simulation including usual arc and beam welding processes as well as brazing. Additionally, Simufact Welding provides possibilities to model heat treatment processes, variations of cooling and unclamping setups as well as mechanical loading of welded structures. Available versions: 2025.x , 2024.x , 2023.x , 2022.x ,… MSC Simulating Welding 2025.1 Tested Picture Simufact Welding benefits in a nutshell: Finite Element Method for highest accuracy One GUI for all simulation tasks – no need to switch between appications Broad field of application and multiple simulation results Flexible scaled simulation approach: Choose the right simulation approach for your individual situation Modular structure: Use what you need...
Simufact Forming is a simulation tool for hands-on professionals working with forming technology. Our goal is to focus the software to the practical needs of the users. Our customers confirm the fact that we have achieved a lot in this field. Available versions: 2025.x , 2024.x , 2023.x , 2022.x ,… MSC Simulating Forming 2025.1 Tested Picture The operation of simulation software very often requires a lot of expert knowledge to build up and program complex models. This is not the case with Simufact Forming: The user can focus on the engineering-related details of the forming process. He does not have to deal with the physics of the forming process, nor with simulation-specific details. Simufact Forming is application-oriented as well as easy and...
MSC Nastran 2025.1. This latest version of MSC Nastran brings revolutionary capabilities for topology optimization workflows with SOL 200, high-performance computing improvements, enhanced non-linear capabilities in SOL 400 NLPERF, new rotordynamics capabilities, and many other features. Key highlights of MSC Nastran 2025.1 include: New capabilities Adams .mnf file support for weakly coupled acoustics enables direct acoustic pressure recovery in Adams for large models and light fluids. RMS Von-Mises stress result outputs are now available in SOL 111 and SOL 200 Random Response analyses. MSC Nastran Modules now support PLOTEL and PLOTSURF elements for clear visualization of intermodular connections and surfaces. Gravity loads are now automatically embedded in external superelement and module files, enabling easy activation in assemblies with a simple...
Adams helps engineers to study the dynamics of moving parts, and how loads and forces are distributed throughout mechanical systems. MSC Adams 2025.1 Tested Picture The Adams 2025.1 release includes the following key features: Adams recover acoustic pressures from ‘un-coupled’ fluid-structure modes from Nastran Extract acoustic pressure at key points in the fluid volume from structure borne noise (via flex bodies) Leaf spring Editor Enhancements(Composite leaf spring) Model detailed leaf springs with variable width, Orthotropic (composite) materials and other improvements Enhanced Bearing Visualization Imported Romax bearings now include visual dimension and rotation indicators. Custom Default Variant Names Set descriptive names for default variants in assembly/subsystem models Consistent ADM Output Control element order in ADM files for easier comparisons and version...
