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CAD-Enabled Finite Element Analysis Software

Access finite element analysis (FEA) tools for engineers and analysts. Autodesk® Nastran® In-CAD software now includes the Autodesk® Nastran® Solver and is available only in the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection.

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NASTRAN Features

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Linear Static

Analyze and display stress, strain, and deformation.

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Normal Modes

Resolve more problems with noise and vibration.

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Advanced Material Models

Simulate composites and hyperelastic materials.

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Manufacturing Blog

The Ultimate Guide on Collaborating with BIM 360 and Plant 3D

March 23, 2020

First, I love superlatives, so that title is fun. However, we have reviewed a lot of articles and workflows on using Plant 3d with BIM 360 and have not seen anything as comprehensive as needed to really implement BIM 360 and Plant 3d together. As a side note, this documentation ...

When Construction Looks Like Manufacturing

February 3, 2020

Collaboration is the cornerstone of any successful construction project, especially a large project. It is the key to ensuring that all parties involved are working toward the same goal with as few setbacks and costly errors as possible. Healthcare and hospital construction are some of the most demanding construction projects ...

How Generative Design Fits Today’s Manufacturing Processes

January 7, 2020

If you work for a manufacturing firm, the term “generative design” may conjure up images of bizarre looking metal-frame specimens with legs that only a machine would think are beautiful or thoughts of multimillion-dollar 3D metal printers. Almost everything about manufacturing automation is already expensive, causing the industry as a ...