For this overview, Tony Abbey, director of FETraining and a consulting analyst at Digital Engineering, was able to explore design configurations rapidly. This prompted further exploration into alternative configurations, such as an integral fitting.

When it comes to simulation, large assemblies cause some serious headaches for those looking to perform efficient analyses. Al Dean, co-founder and editor-in-chief of DEVELOP3D, explores SimSolid's unique solution to an age-old problem.

Engineering.com explores what sets SimSolid apart from other "mesh-free" software - it's accuracy in comparison to traditional FEA tools. They also cover SimSolid features like modeling of welds, complex assemblies, and thin-walled structures.

The "SimSolid Real-World Validation Manual for Stress Analysis" takes a series of simple and complex SolidWorks models through static simulation studies in SimSolid. In all cases, stress results between the two analysis tools was within 10%.