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PLM Express — Design & Simulation Engineering

Modeling & simulation for smarter engineering. Part of 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Express, these bundles include everything from CATIA Design Engineering plus SIMULIA-powered simulation, so engineers can validate designs earlier, cut costs, and ship products that perform as expected.

Instant access, no IT deployment Onboarding support included Annual subscription
Smart solutions for unified modeling & simulation

Automate, validate, and optimize — in one interface

01

Automate

Streamline repetitive processes to save time and focus on innovation.

02

Validate earlier

Advanced simulation tools deliver accurate, reliable results before you cut metal.

03

Optimize

Streamlined workflows and engineering templates keep designs production-ready.

Design & Simulation Engineering bundles

Per user, billed annually · excl. local tax

Easy to use with guided workflows and a unified interface — adaptable and scalable as your engineering demands grow.

Essential

CATIA & SIMULIA — core productivity.

$11,220/yr
$935/mo · billed annually · per user
  • Easily check most common requirements
  • Create simulations directly on your designs
  • Flexible parametrization & automation
  • Parametric design studies
  • All CATIA Design Engineering Essential features
Buy Essential

Elite

Advanced multiphysics simulation.

$30,960/yr
$2,580/mo · billed annually · per user
  • Real structural behavior in multiphysics scenarios
  • Flow simulation directly from CAD
  • Thermal behavior analysis
  • Plastic injection process optimization
  • All CATIA Design Engineering Elite features
Buy Elite
Design & Simulation Engineering — feature matrix
FeatureEssentialMasterElite
Part & assembly design (concept to detail)✓✓✓
Generative sketch constraints (AI)✓✓✓
Functional, feature-based design✓✓✓
Direct modeling technology✓✓✓
Generative wireframe / surface design✓✓✓
Complex mechanism design & motion——✓
AI-driven generative functional surfaces——✓
Multiphysics flow & thermal simulation——✓
Focused on pure design?

Only need CATIA, without simulation?

If your workflow doesn't need advanced physics validation yet, our standalone CATIA Mechanical Designer covers all the high-performance modeling you need.

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99.5% SLA

ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified, engaged in OWASP globally.

Instant access

Start your projects the moment your subscription activates.

Personalized support

Local certified partners included in your subscription.

15-day money-back

Not the right fit? Get a full refund within 15 days.

PLM Express FAQ

Design & simulation, answered simply

What does a simulation-driven workflow mean for our design team? +
Analysis moves directly into the design process. Designers use pre-configured templates to validate performance and durability as they work, enabling immediate feedback and faster decisions from the earliest stages.
Will our designers need to become simulation experts? +
No. Reusable templates and guided workflows are built by simulation specialists, so designers can apply validated scenarios without mastering advanced simulation theory.
How reliable are results when using these templates? +
Expert analysts develop and validate every simulation template, ensuring precise, actionable results for routine design-space exploration. Advanced studies still benefit from an analyst's review.
What ROI can we expect? +
Significant savings come from minimizing physical prototyping and late-stage rework — problems found virtually are far cheaper to fix than those found in prototyping or production.
Can this scale as our company grows? +
Yes. The platform and its licensing model are designed for scalability, so your library of templates and required resources can grow with your team.
How secure is our data, and what's the uptime guarantee? +
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform runs on a 99.5% SLA, is governed by an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system, and aligns its security posture with OWASP standards.

Validate designs before you build them.

Instant access. Onboarding included. No IT deployment required.