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Simpleware Volume Mesh Tools

Image-Based Meshing for FEA & CFD

Simpleware software provides a direct route from image data to simulation. Generate volume meshes that are ready to use in leading FE/CFD solvers. Customize models with a wide range of options to meet specific simulation needs, including contact surfaces, boundary conditions, and material properties. Rely on meshing software that generates simulation-ready models, with no need for postprocessing or fixing.

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Why Use Simpleware Software for Volume Meshing?

Automated and fast: From segmented image to solver-ready model in minutes.
Accurate and reliable: Image accuracy maintained during meshing, multi-part models guaranteed without gaps or overlaps.
Flexible: Adapt mesh sizes with user-definable mesh refinement, optimize element qualities against a wide choice of metrics.
Robust: Conforming interfaces and shared nodes remove the need for further processing in other software.
Compatible: Export directly to the FE/CFD solver of your choice, with extensive options for different simulation requirements.
Fully supported: All licenses come with full support from our expert team of application engineers.

From 3D Image to High-Quality Volume Mesh

Multipart Volumetric Meshing

Choice of meshing algorithms
Conforming multi-part volume meshes
Sub-voxel image-based accuracy
Feature-based and user-defined mesh refinement
Define contacts, node sets and shells for FE meshes
Define inlets/outlets and boundary layer meshing for CFD meshes
Optimize element qualities against a choice of multiple metrics (Jacobian, in-out-aspect ratio…)

Conforming multi-part volume mesh in Simpleware FE

Multipart mesh of a human torso in Simpleware FE

Additional Features and Export Options

Background material mapping for FE exports (Hounsfield, porosity, fiber density and orientation…)
Import and remesh standard volume mesh formats (Ansys, Abaqus, Nastran, VTK)
FE/CFD mesh inspection against different metrics
Directly export to all major FE and CFD solvers (Abaqus, Ansys, COMSOL, LS-DYNA, MATLAB, VTK, FLUENT, OpenFOAM…)

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Other Tools and Features in Simpleware Software

Simpleware software provides an extensive selection of 3D image processing, analysis, and model generation tools for working with image data. Check out the all the other features:

MEASUREMENTS

Measurements and Statistics

Robust analysis and quantification tools for masks, models, and centerlines. Interactively measure and quantify data across a wide range of metrics, tailored for both global and local regions of interest. Create custom statistics templates and reports for instant insights.

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3D PRINTING

3D Printing Toolkit

Dedicated tools designed to rapidly convert imaging data into print-ready models. Efficiently prepare, analyze, and inspect models tailored for 3D printing. Export in a range of file formats for a smooth transition from digital to physical part.

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IMAGE PROCESSING

Image Import, Visualization and Processing

Extensive selection of image visualization and processing tools to manage complex 3D and 4D scan data. Seamlessly handle challenges such as poor contrast, artifacts, and low-resolution images to achieve accurate results with ease.

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AUTO SEGMENTATION

AI-Powered Segmentation and Landmarking

Anatomy-specific automated segmentation tools for ankle, CMF, heart, hip, knee, shoulder, and spine data using Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, and automatically identifies common key landmarks.

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SURFACE TOOLS

Working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Import and interactive positioning of surface objects within 3D image data. Create NURBS models for import to CAD packages or pass updates directly between SOLIDWORKS® and Simpleware to speed up iterative product design workflows.

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MEASUREMENTS

Measurements and Statistics

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3D PRINTING

3D Printing Toolkit

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IMAGE PROCESSING

Image Import, Visualization and Processing

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AUTO SEGMENTATION

AI-Powered Segmentation and Landmarking

Anatomy-specific automated segmentation tools for ankle, CMF, heart, hip, knee, shoulder, and spine data using Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, and automatically identifies common key landmarks.

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SURFACE TOOLS

Working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

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MEASUREMENTS

Measurements and Statistics

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3D PRINTING

3D Printing Toolkit

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FAQs

3. Can I control the mesh size?

There are many options to control the size of the type of mesh elements generated in Simpleware software. The meshes can be refined or decimated per part (image-based mask or surface object if included) and/or specific regions of interest can be generated with their own mesh settings.

4. Can I import existing volume meshes?

Yes, you can add them to exiting models, re-mesh them, assign new material properties and more.

1. Can I assign material properties to the mesh?

Yes, using Simpleware software you can assign homogeneous, placeholder, or greyscale-based material definitions to each mask in your model.

2. What mesh formats can be exported?

Software-specific exports are available for: Adina, Ansys, COMSOL, LS-DYNA, Matlab, as well as generic exports including Nastran, Patran, and VTK.

3. Can I control the mesh size?

4. Can I import existing volume meshes?

Yes, you can add them to exiting models, re-mesh them, assign new material properties and more.

1. Can I assign material properties to the mesh?

Yes, using Simpleware software you can assign homogeneous, placeholder, or greyscale-based material definitions to each mask in your model.

2. What mesh formats can be exported?

Software-specific exports are available for: Adina, Ansys, COMSOL, LS-DYNA, Matlab, as well as generic exports including Nastran, Patran, and VTK.

3. Can I control the mesh size?

4. Can I import existing volume meshes?

Yes, you can add them to exiting models, re-mesh them, assign new material properties and more.

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