SOLIDWORKS Simulation is an analysis solution that helps engineers test how products may behave under real-world conditions. It allows users to evaluate stress, displacement, strain, vibration, motion and other performance factors directly within the SOLIDWORKS environment.
The software helps teams identify possible design weaknesses earlier, compare design options more clearly and reduce the risk of late-stage changes. By using simulation during the design process, engineers can make better-informed decisions before committing to prototypes, tooling or production.
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps engineering teams understand whether a design is likely to perform as expected before it reaches production. Instead of relying only on assumptions or physical testing, users can evaluate design behaviour earlier and make improvements while changes are still easier to apply.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps users test product behaviour digitally before investing in physical prototypes. This allows teams to identify weak areas, compare design alternatives and refine models earlier in the product development process.
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Structural analysis helps engineers understand how a part or assembly responds to loads, fixtures and operating conditions. SOLIDWORKS Simulation can help identify stress concentrations, displacement behaviour and areas that may need design refinement.
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Simulation results give teams useful insight into how design changes may affect performance. This helps engineers make decisions based on analysis rather than guesswork, supporting stronger product development workflows.
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation includes tools that help engineering teams evaluate product behaviour under different conditions. Depending on the package and study type, users can analyse structural performance, motion, vibration, buckling, fatigue and other engineering factors.
Evaluate how parts and assemblies respond to loads, restraints and operating conditions. SOLIDWORKS Simulation helps identify high-stress areas, displacement behaviour and possible design risks before physical testing.
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Analyse how components interact inside an assembly. Contact analysis helps users understand load transfer, part interaction and how connected components behave under applied conditions.
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Study moving mechanisms and dynamic behaviour to understand how motion, forces and vibration may affect a design. These tools help teams evaluate performance in applications where movement and operating conditions matter.
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Go beyond basic stress analysis by evaluating risks such as repeated loading, instability and advanced performance behaviour. These studies help engineering teams understand how designs may respond over time or under more demanding conditions.
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation is useful for teams that need to understand strength, stiffness, movement or product behaviour before manufacturing. It supports engineering applications where design performance depends on how parts and assemblies respond to forces, constraints, motion or repeated use.
Evaluate structural behaviour, load paths and part interaction in mechanical designs.
Analyse stress, displacement and safety factors in load-bearing components.
Compare design options before finalising geometry, materials or manufacturing decisions.
Study motion, forces and dynamic behaviour in mechanisms or assemblies with moving parts.
Assess designs that may experience repeated loads or long-term operating conditions.
Fully integrated in SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
FEA Modeling
Interactions and Connections
Loads and Constraints
Stress Hot Spot Diagnostics
Communication with Reports and eDrawings
Linear Static Simulation for Assemblies
Time-based Motion
Design Comparison Studies
Fatigue Simulation
Trend Tracker
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Standard Functionality
Automatic Conversion of Toolbox Fasteners to Bolts
Design Optimisation
Load Case Manager
Advanced Interactions and Connections
Topology Optimisation Studies
Event-based Motion Simulation
Frequency Simulation
Bucklin or Collapse Simulation
Thermal Simulation
Drop Test Simulation
Pressure Vessel Design
Sub-modeling Simulation
2D Simplification
SOLIDWORKS Simulation Standard + Professional Functionality
Linear Dynamic Simulation
Nonlinear Simulation
Composites Simulation
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is an analysis tool that helps you test and evaluate your designs virtually.
It uses finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate how parts and assemblies behave under real-world conditions, such as loads, motion, and thermal effects.
This lets you check strength, durability, and performance before making physical prototypes.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation covers a wide range of studies, including static stress, fatigue, motion, thermal effects, buckling, and vibration.
It helps you understand how a design will behave under different conditions so you can improve performance early in the development process.
Yes. SOLIDWORKS Simulation runs as an add-in inside SOLIDWORKS CAD, so you can simulate directly on the same models you design without exporting or converting files.
Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation lets you test products virtually, catch problems before manufacture, optimise performance, reduce physical testing, and make better-informed design decisions.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is designed to be accessible to engineers and designers familiar with SOLIDWORKS.
There is a learning curve, but with structured training and practice, users can quickly start running meaningful simulations.
Yes. SOLIDWORKS Simulation includes motion analysis tools that let you study how assemblies move and respond to forces, speeds, and interactions within mechanical systems.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation itself focuses on structural FEA, but related tools like SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation let you analyse liquid and gas flow, thermal transfer, and CFD scenarios when you need that type of analysis.
Yes. Cadmes offers a range of SOLIDWORKS Simulation training courses to help you build skills in analysis and simulation:
Yes. Cadmes provides local technical support to help with setup, simulation questions, troubleshooting, and workflow issues so you can use SOLIDWORKS Simulation effectively in your development processes.
Yes. Cadmes can help assess your simulation needs and guide you toward the right SOLIDWORKS Simulation packages and training based on your project requirements and team experience.
Using SOLIDWORKS Simulation through Cadmes gives you access to local expertise, structured training, and ongoing support.
This helps ensure you get meaningful insights from your simulations and make impactful design decisions.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation gives engineering teams the tools to test strength, movement and performance earlier in the design process. Cadmes can help you choose the right licence, request pricing and implement the software in a way that supports your workflow.
