🇺🇸 USAPlatinum Partner · Dassault Systèmes
SIMULIA Structural · Thermal · Fluid Scoped by an Engineer

Simulation — validate before you build.

Standalone SIMULIA licensing for teams that already have CAD and just need physics-based validation: structural, thermal, and fluid simulation to catch problems while they're still cheap to fix.

Works alongside any CAD you already use Guided, template-driven workflows Custom-scoped licensing
Why simulate before you build

Cheaper to fix on screen than on the shop floor

Problems identified virtually are exponentially cheaper to correct than those caught in prototyping or production — simulation-driven validation shortens development cycles and cuts physical prototyping costs.

01

Structural validation

Check common structural requirements and run real structural behavior analysis directly on your designs.

02

Thermal & fluid analysis

Investigate flow, pressure, and thermal behavior before committing to a physical build.

03

Guided, not expert-only

Governed, reusable templates built by simulation specialists mean designers don't need to master simulation theory to get reliable answers.

How deep do you need to go?

Simulation depth, by scenario

Simulation capability by validation need
Validation needCore ProductivityHigh-Performance StructuralAdvanced Multiphysics
Linear static checks✓✓✓
Real structural behavior & test simulation—✓✓
Geometry idealization for advanced studies—✓✓
Flow simulation directly from CAD——✓
Thermal analysis——✓
Plastic injection process optimization——✓

Already need CATIA design tools too? See the bundled option on the PLM Express — Design & Simulation page, which includes self-serve pricing.

Standalone simulation is scoped to your workflow

Because standalone SIMULIA licensing depends on which CAD you're already using and which physics you need to validate, VIAS3D scopes this directly rather than selling it through self-checkout.

Talk to a VIAS3D simulation engineer

Tell us what you're validating — structural loads, thermal behavior, fluid flow — and whether you need it standalone or bundled with CAD, and we'll recommend the right SIMULIA configuration.

  • Free scoping call with a certified engineer
  • Custom quote based on physics & seat count
  • Guidance on standalone vs. bundled licensing
Get started
Request a simulation consultation
Visit vias3d.com →
Simulation FAQ

Common questions

Do I need CATIA or SOLIDWORKS to use SIMULIA? +
Not necessarily — standalone SIMULIA can integrate with common PLM, ERP, and CAD platforms via standard connectors. If you'd prefer design and simulation in one bundle, see PLM Express — Design & Simulation instead.
Will our designers need to become simulation experts? +
No. Reusable templates and guided workflows are built by simulation specialists, so your team can apply validated scenarios without mastering advanced simulation theory.
Why isn't this sold through the online store like SOLIDWORKS? +
Standalone simulation scope varies too much by CAD platform, physics needed, and integration requirements to price as a fixed self-checkout plan — a short scoping call gets you a much more accurate quote.
What's the ROI on simulation-driven validation? +
The main savings come from minimizing physical prototyping and late-stage rework — problems caught virtually are far cheaper to fix than those found in prototyping or production.

Catch problems before you build them.

Talk to a VIAS3D simulation engineer — free scoping call, no obligation.