3D Design Capabilities

Structural and Modal Analysis

The near-instant simulation results that appear during the Ansys Discovery simulation process encourage interactive testing of design ideas.

Structural and Modal Analysis

Fluid Analysis

Embrace the speed of Ansys Discovery to discovery meaningful flow, then pair with the embedded Fluent solver without switching your workflow.

Fluid Analysis

Topology Optimization

A first-ever interactive topology optimization tool found in Ansys Discovery uncovers design solutions without making you wait, a solution that’s about more than just speed.

Topology Optimization

Thermal-Fluid Analysis

Real-time modeling and data within your 3D model via Ansys Discovery gives temperature distribution data as you change models, tweak input characteristics or switch out materials.

Thermal-Fluid Analysis

Design and Concept Modeling

Create parts, assemblies and drawings. Open, repair and edit any CAD file. SpaceClaim’s direct modeling technology is faster, easier and more flexible than any other 3D modeling tool.

Design and Concept Modeling

Model Prep for Simulation

Simplify models in minutes instead of hours. Quickly modify, optimize and parameterize any CAD file to reduce mesh complexity and speed up simulation solve time.

Model Prep for Simulation

3D Design Products

Ansys Discovery

Our innovative interface for 3D design engineers combines live physics simulation, high-fidelity results and direct modeling.

  • Features Live physics simulation
  • Delivers fast high-fidelity results
  • Explore multiphysics and multiple physics scenarios 
  • De-feature CAD models, extract fluid domains or simplify models for simulation
  • Topology optimization speeds workflow
  • Works with any CAD file
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Ansys SpaceClaim

This nimble 3D modeling tool quickly preps geometrics models for simulation.

  • De-feature CAD Models, extract fluid domains or simplify models for simulation
  • STL prep for 3D Printing
  • Leverage scan data to reverse-engineer new parts
  • Create sheet metal parts, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing
  • Quickly create geometry from scratch
  • Works with any CAD file
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