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Simpleware FE Module

Background material mapping in Simpleware FE

Image-Based Meshing Software for FEA & CFD

Simpleware FE provides industry-leading software tools for converting image data to Finite Element (FE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) models for simulations. The module offers the broadest range of image-based meshing tools and most robust meshing algorithms, with extensive options for tailoring your models to different simulation requirements. Rely on meshing software that generates simulation-ready models, with no need for postprocessing or fixing. Export directly to all major FE/CFD solver formats.

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Why use Simpleware FE?

Simpleware FE guarantees that meshes will be ready-to-use in your solver of choice, with extensive options available for preparing FE and CFD models.

Close-up of a composite material mesh in Simpleware FE

Easy-to-use: Intuitive meshing tools integrated seamlessly into core Simpleware ScanIP environment.
Automated, robust, 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.
Compatible: Export directly to all leading FE/CFD solvers (Abaqus, ANSYS, COMSOL…)
Fully supported: All licences come with full support from our expert team of application engineers.

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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…)

All the Tools and Features in Simpleware FE

Simpleware FE comes with an impressive collection of functionalities to generate high-quality meshes. Download the Simpleware FE technical datasheet for a list of all features available in the latest release.

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FAQs

1. Can I assign material properties to the mesh?

Yes, using the Simpleware FE module 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?

There are many options to control the size of the type of mesh elements generated in the Simpleware FE module. 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, then you can add them to exiting models, re-mesh them, assign new material properties and more.

Any Questions?

Do you have any questions about Simpleware software or need additional information?