SolidWorks modeling
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Nastran Finite Element Analysis and highly accurate simulation results
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Bulk Data File
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NEi Fusion gives designers easy-to-use SolidWorks modeling (1) with Nastran Finite Element Analysis and highly accurate simulation results (2); it is unique and forward-looking in its ability to share this data with the world of Nastran analysts (e.g. NEi, NX, MSC) via the Bulk Data File (3).

Beam model

Beam element enhancements have simplified model creation.

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Why NEi Fusion?

NEi Fusion is the first design, validation, and optimization solution that "fuses" technologies such as:

3D feature-based, parametric CAD for easy model creation
Industry-proven Nastran solvers for precise solution generation
A full range of 1D, 2D, and 3D element types such as: Beams, Bars, Springs (CBUSH), Linear and Parabolic Plates and Shells (Quadrilateral and Triangular), as well as Linear and parabolic tetrahedral elements
File sharing via the Nastran Bulk Data File allowing your product development team to collaborate with analysis departments, customers, vendors, and design partners
Plus NEi Fusion comes at a precedent-setting, affordable price point that will enable wide usage throughout your organization

Easy

NEi Fusion is a breakthrough product fusing easy-to-use, industry-leading SolidWorks 3D solid modeling interface with a comprehensive element library, sophisticated meshing capabilities, and extensive material library. This fusion assures design professionals of lower learning curves that translate into faster design cycles, and ultimately, faster time to market.

Powerful

NEi Fusion’s robust feature set allows users to explore a range of analysis methods including: linear statics, steady state heat transfer, modal, buckling, prestress, dynamics, and nonlinear. Additionally, every NEi Fusion user has our extended capabilities with assembly analysis, composite materials, surface contact, optimization, drop testing, and the ability to output to a Nastran Bulk Data File. This greatly promotes efficient workflow within organizations, and increases opportunities for consultants looking to expand their services into the automotive, aerospace, and maritime industries.

Precise

Nastran is the most widely used FEA software in the world. It has been proven over several decades and has become the established standard in aerospace, automotive and maritime industries. NEi Nastran has achieved industry acceptance because of the fidelity of its precise and accurate results.

Efficient

NEi Fusion is also unique because of its ability to create a collaborative work environment between designers and analysts, ultimately removing the traditional barriers between these groups. Designers can explore “what-if” scenarios easily with full associativity of FEA and CAD data and validate and optimize concepts. Models can be shared or passed off to analysts for more intensive examination using a portfolio of pre-posts if necessary.

The Nastran Bulk Data File provides maximum efficiency in sharing, and administration of software resources. This efficiency is extended to any design partner such as customers or vendors who utilize the Nastran standard.

Awards and Media Coverage

NEi Fusion SolidWorks style CAD with Nastran stress analysis - Winner 2007 Design News Golden Mousetrap Award

Technical Support

Femap & Nastran Support and Training from NEi Software

At NEi Software, technical support is an essential part of providing engineering software. NEi Software pioneered the transition of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to the desktop in the early 1990’s. Since then NEi Software has been at the forefront and committed to developing, supporting, mentoring, and providing professional level training in Femap, Nastran, and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software for mechanical engineering. NEi Software leads the CAE community in technical support and demonstrates this commitment with efforts like unique software features such as context sensitive help and innovative distance e-learning programs. Our in-house technical support team conducts our training classes, provides mentoring services, and consults on FEA projects. Our support is highly regarded in the industry for its responsiveness, quality, and technical proficiency. At NEi Software you do not get transferred to third parties for support questions. Your technical questions are answered directly and quickly by our in-house staff through email, telephone, or web demonstrations. Our customers offer the best endorsement for our support efforts and we invite you to read their testimonials. Any software evaluation you undertake should include an evaluation of the technical support team and the type of interaction you can expect.

Professional Level Technical Support Means:

In-house, degreed engineers working exclusively in FE analysis

Responsive and quick turn-around

Training classes, mentoring and distance learning options

Industry references and testimonials