You can leverage the design model in your 3D CAD system by importing the CAD model diretly into Femap and using it as the basis for the simulation model. Femap offers neutral CAD suport that enables analysts and engineers to import CAD data reliably from a wide variety of sources. Femap Leverages the Parasolid modeling kernel and solid modeling, and provides robust advanced geometric tools necessary to access non-Parasolid geomtery. Femap is fully associative with Solid Edge.

CAD models often contain problematic geometry which while are not important for the CAD modelling considerations can hinder simulation model creation. Femap works well with imported CAD data and offers interactive geometry clean up, removal and modification tools to identify and heal potentially problematic geometry with ease. Femap also has the ability to automatically clean up geometry and remove or suppress unwanted small features not required for analysis.

A major strength of Femap is solver neutrality. Femap offers access to all the main commercial analysis solvers with the ability to handle data peculiarities of the individual solver types easily and efficiently within its database, and without having to manually change solver preferences. Full access to all supported solver types is available within the base Femap module precluding the need to purchase any additional add-on modules.

One of the main benefits from using simulation in the design proces comes form the ability to test and validate the design virtually on a computer. Virtual testing can significantly reduce the need to manufacture and test physical protoypes which is time consuming and costly. With faster validation comes a faster deisgn process which helps you get your products to market faster.