SimScale and Hexagon Partner to Offer Cloud-Native Access to Advanced Nonlinear Structural Analysis
SimScale and Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division have announced a strategic partnership to deliver advanced structural analysis capabilities through a cloud-native platform. The collaboration integrates Hexagon's Marc nonlinear finite element solver into SimScale's browser-based platform as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This partnership aims to democratize access to advanced simulation tools, enabling engineering teams of all sizes to perform complex structural analyses without requiring extensive technical expertise or specialized IT infrastructure. The platform features live in-product support and has been ranked first in user satisfaction in the Simulation & CAE Software category by G2.
SimScale e la divisione Manufacturing Intelligence di Hexagon hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per offrire capacità avanzate di analisi strutturale tramite una piattaforma basata su cloud. La collaborazione integra il risolutore di elementi finiti non lineari Marc di Hexagon nella piattaforma basata su browser di SimScale come soluzione Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Questo partenariato mira a democratizzare l'accesso a strumenti di simulazione avanzati, consentendo ai team di ingegneria di tutte le dimensioni di eseguire analisi strutturali complesse senza richiedere un'ampia competenza tecnica o infrastrutture IT specializzate. La piattaforma offre supporto in tempo reale e è stata classificata al primo posto nella soddisfazione degli utenti nella categoria Software di Simulazione e CAE da G2.
SimScale y la división de Manufacturing Intelligence de Hexagon han anunciado una asociación estratégica para ofrecer capacidades avanzadas de análisis estructural a través de una plataforma nativa en la nube. La colaboración integra el solucionador no lineal de elementos finitos Marc de Hexagon en la plataforma basada en navegador de SimScale como una solución de Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Esta asociación tiene como objetivo democratizar el acceso a herramientas de simulación avanzadas, permitiendo a equipos de ingeniería de todos los tamaños realizar análisis estructurales complejos sin requerir una amplia experiencia técnica ni infraestructura informática especializada. La plataforma cuenta con soporte en el producto en tiempo real y ha sido clasificada en primer lugar en satisfacción del usuario en la categoría de Software de Simulación y CAE por G2.
SimScale와 Hexagon의 Manufacturing Intelligence 부서가 클라우드 기반 플랫폼을 통해 고급 구조 분석 기능을 제공하는 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 헤사곤의 비선형 유한 요소 해석기 Marc를 SimScale의 브라우저 기반 플랫폼에 Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 솔루션으로 통합합니다. 이 파트너십의 목표는 모든 규모의 엔지니어링 팀이 광범위한 기술 전문 지식이나 전문 IT 인프라 없이 복잡한 구조 분석을 수행할 수 있도록 고급 시뮬레이션 도구에 대한 접근을 민주화하는 것입니다. 이 플랫폼은 실시간 제품 지원을 제공하며, G2에서 시뮬레이션 및 CAE 소프트웨어 카테고리의 사용자 만족도 1위로 평가되었습니다.
SimScale et la division Manufacturing Intelligence de Hexagon ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour offrir des capacités avancées d'analyse structurelle via une plateforme native dans le cloud. La collaboration intègre le solveur d'éléments finis non linéaires Marc d'Hexagon dans la plateforme basée sur navigateur de SimScale en tant que solution Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Ce partenariat vise à démocratiser l'accès aux outils de simulation avancés, permettant aux équipes d'ingénierie de toutes tailles d'effectuer des analyses structurelles complexes sans nécessiter une expertise technique approfondie ni une infrastructure informatique spécialisée. La plateforme offre un support en temps réel dans le produit et a été classée première en satisfaction client dans la catégorie Logiciels de Simulation et CAE par G2.
SimScale und die Manufacturing Intelligence Abteilung von Hexagon haben eine strategische Partnerschaft angekündigt, um fortschrittliche strukturelle Analysefunktionen über eine cloud-native Plattform bereitzustellen. Die Zusammenarbeit integriert Hexagons nichtlinearen Finite-Elemente-Löser Marc in die browserbasierte Plattform von SimScale als Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-Lösung. Diese Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, den Zugang zu fortschrittlichen Simulationswerkzeugen zu demokratisieren und Ingenieurteams jeder Größe zu ermöglichen, komplexe strukturelle Analysen durchzuführen, ohne umfangreiche technische Fachkenntnisse oder spezialisierte IT-Infrastruktur zu benötigen. Die Plattform bietet Unterstützung in Echtzeit und wurde von G2 in der Kategorie Simulations- und CAE-Software mit der höchsten Benutzerzufriedenheit ausgezeichnet.
- Strategic partnership enhances product offering through cloud-based advanced simulation capabilities
- Reduces operational costs by eliminating need for specialized IT infrastructure
- Expands market reach by making advanced simulation tools accessible to organizations of all sizes
- Platform ranked #1 in user satisfaction for Simulation & CAE Software by G2
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This strategic partnership marks a significant shift in the engineering simulation software market. By offering Hexagon's advanced Marc solver through SimScale's cloud platform, they're effectively disrupting the traditional simulation software business model. The SaaS delivery model removes significant barriers to entry, particularly the high upfront costs and IT infrastructure requirements that typically limit adoption.
The market impact extends beyond just accessibility - this partnership positions Hexagon to capture a larger share of the growing cloud-based simulation market while allowing SimScale to offer more sophisticated capabilities. The integration of Marc's nonlinear analysis capabilities with SimScale's user-friendly interface creates a compelling competitive advantage in the $7.1 billion CAE software market.
This partnership addresses a critical market gap by democratizing access to advanced simulation tools. The timing is strategic, as the engineering simulation market is experiencing increased demand for cloud-based solutions, driven by remote work trends and the need for more efficient collaboration. The product-led growth approach with 600,000+ engineers already using SimScale provides a strong foundation for rapid market penetration.
For Hexagon, this represents a smart pivot toward cloud-based revenue streams while maintaining their enterprise market position. The partnership should accelerate their market share growth in the SME segment, which has traditionally been underserved in the simulation software space.
Leading engineering simulation providers announce a strategic partnership to launch an enhanced SaaS platform that revolutionizes accessibility, usability, and deployment of advanced structural analysis tools for engineering teams worldwide.
Advanced nonlinear analysis with Hexagon's Marc™ on SimScale's cloud-native platform (Graphic: Business Wire)
Unlocking Advanced Simulation for Engineering Organizations of all sizes
The joint offering transforms access to advanced design and nonlinear analysis capabilities for engineering organizations that may lack the resources for traditional methods or specialized IT infrastructure. The simulations are delivered through a browser-based platform that makes it easy to integrate advanced simulation into workflows, enabling engineers to innovate without requiring extensive technical expertise.
Empowering Enterprise Design Team Collaboration
Larger, multidisciplinary design teams with existing simulation support will benefit from reduced silos between design and analyst departments, fostering a more collaborative environment. By enabling designers to leverage simulation earlier in the design process, the solution helps teams to streamline their workflows, perform rapid design iterations, reduce physical prototypes and accelerate innovation. This collaborative approach empowers teams to make more informed decisions faster, enhancing overall productivity and design accuracy.
Unrivaled Ease of Use and Scalable Deployment Assured
The joint solution is designed from the ground up for ease of use and deployment speed, requiring no installation or extensive IT support. Engineers can access Hexagon’s proven Marc solver directly through SimScale’s browser-based interface, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience. As an advanced nonlinear structural and multi-physics solver, Marc excels in a wide range of engineering applications, making it an invaluable tool for all industry verticals including automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics and manufacturing. Its robust capabilities enable precise simulations of complex material behaviors—including plasticity, hyper-elasticity, and fatigue—allowing engineers to predict damage and failure in structures and components. From manufacturing processes like sheet metal forming to critical sealing analyses in the oil and gas sector, Marc provides comprehensive solutions for tackling the most challenging engineering problems. This capability, combined with the platform's robust and proven technology, ensures that even the most demanding simulations are managed efficiently and effectively in the cloud. In addition, SimScale’s live in-product support provides a unique safety net for all users, as evidenced by G2's ranking of SimScale as 1st in user satisfaction in the Simulation & CAE Software category.
Accelerated Adoption through Product-Led Growth Journeys
The SimScale platform also features a unique product-led-growth approach, supporting >600k engineers with self-service learning and adoption journeys with transparent user management and real-time support. This enables organizations to quickly onboard and scale their simulation capabilities, driving broad awareness and engagement across teams. In addition, by providing robust simulation templates, the solution simplifies complex analyses via pre-configured setups, enabling non-experts to run accurate simulations easily while ensuring that all simulations adhere to established standards, thus democratizing access and maintaining compliance for the entire team.
“Partnering with SimScale allows us to bring our world-class simulation technology to a wider market,” said Subham Sett, Vice President Multiphysics at Hexagon. “We have found Marc being used very successfully in applications we had never expected from shoe design to 3D printing, and this is a great solution to enable both small businesses and large enterprises to confidently explore challenging nonlinear materials and applications and achieve results faster than ever before.”
“Marc has been an exceptional workhorse for CAE experts for decades. We’ve successfully deployed this technology to manufacturing simulation users through our Virtual Manufacturing Suite. The partnership with SimScale enables us to take a big step forward in fulfilling our vision of democratizing access to all users.”
“This partnership is a major step forward for the engineering community,” said David Heiny, CEO of SimScale. “Our joint solution eliminates the traditional pain points of simulation – from complex installations to heavy local processing – empowering engineers everywhere to harness the full potential of structural analysis.”
Companies interested in understanding how they can access the Marc solver on the SimScale platform can contact SimScale via www.simscale.com/contact-us/
About SimScale
SimScale is the world’s first cloud-native engineering simulation platform, offering powerful and accessible computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), and thermal simulations. With SimScale, every engineer has access to the power of physics and AI simulation without the need for expensive hardware or software. SimScale is trusted by >600k engineers worldwide to make informed decisions, optimize designs, and innovate faster. For more information, visit www.simscale.com.
About Hexagon
Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.
Our technologies are shaping production and people related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that use data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter. For more information, visit hexagon.com/mi.
Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,500 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately
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