Physical Systems Simulation (CAE)

CAE vs CAD vs FEA: Comparing Simulation Methods and When to Use Each

2026-08-18T15:30:00Z

Understand the differences between CAE, CAD, FEA, and physical testing. Learn when to use each method and how Cadence’s platform unifies structural, CFD, thermal, and dynamic simulation. (read more)

SimManager 2026.1: Streamlining Simulation Data Management for Engineering Teams

2026-08-18T12:07:00Z

Engineering organizations generate and manage vast amounts of simulation data every day. As projects grow in complexity, teams need efficient ways to organize information, collaborate across disciplines, and turn simulation results into actionable in...(read more)

Adams 2026.1: Modernizing the Simulation Experience for Rapid Innovation

2026-08-13T04:15:00Z

As Adams continues to evolve as a trusted solution for multibody dynamics, helping engineers manage complexity, sharpen productivity, and solve demanding problems with confidence, Adams 2026.1 refines the simulation experience end to end, with...(read more)

What Is CAE Software? Computer-Aided Engineering from Simulation to Signoff

2026-08-11T15:30:00Z

Discover what CAE software is, how computer-aided engineering integrates FEA, CFD, and thermal simulation, and how Cadence's platform—including MSC Nastran and Fidelity—delivers end-to-end multiphysics.(read more)

Speed Up External Superelement Reduction by 30x with AMSR in MSC Nastran

2026-08-06T00:00:00Z

MSC Nastran pioneered superelements almost four decades ago and, still today, continues to push the limits of what's possible. Automatic Multilevel Static Reduction (AMSR) is a step in this evolution. What's a Superelement? If you are already an MSC ...(read more)

Breaking the Memory Bottleneck with scFAST Solver in Cradle CFD

2026-08-03T08:02:00Z

In large-scale computational fluid dynamics (CFD), speed is often framed around faster processors, more cores, and higher floating-point throughput. Modern CPUs and GPUs have certainly transformed what engineers can simulate within practical design t...(read more)

New Software Version Release Announcement for BETA CAE Systems Suite 2026.1

2026-07-29T07:47:00Z

BETA CAE Systems is thrilled to announce the release of the major version 2026.1 of its product line for ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, FATIQ, KOMVOS, SPDRM and ANSERS. The brand-new version marks a new era with an upgraded license file, reflecting the game-changing manner of the newly introduced, groundbreaking functionality in all BETA products. As a user, you will come across brand-new solvers, an increased number of new tools and features, high-level interaction with 3rd-party software, along with elevated performance, enhanced user experience and noteworthy key features that add value to your daily tasks and processes.(read more)

The Sound of Silence as AI Rewrites EV NVH Engineering

2026-07-21T08:59:00Z

Step into a modern electric vehicle, and one thing becomes immediately clear: the absence of engine noise changes what passengers hear. Sounds that were once masked by combustion engines, tire roar on coarse asphalt, wind rush around mirrors, HVAC f...(read more)

The Top Five Reasons to Use Cradle CFD 2026.1

2026-07-15T14:22:00Z

If you’ve been weighing whether it’s time to upgrade your CFD software, Cradle CFD 2026.1 makes a very strong case for taking the time and effort to update. This release introduces new physics, new hardware pathways, and new workflow effi...(read more)

Everything to Look Forward to in Actran 2026.1

2026-07-10T23:00:00Z

Cadence has released Actran 2026.1, and this version adds more capabilities to two key areas: high-frequency radiosity modeling and turbomachinery duct acoustics. It also makes it noticeably easier to bring real-world measurement data into your simul...(read more)

Everything You Need to Know About MSC Nastran 2026.1

2026-06-25T21:00:00Z

If you want your engineering team to get the most out of your simulation tools, MSC Nastran 2026.1 is a release worth paying close attention to. Whether your team is working through complex nonlinear contact problems, pushing topology optimization to...(read more)

Increasing Passenger Safety with Crash Dummy Test Simulations

2026-06-12T03:30:00Z

The development of automotive safety has come a long way, from the rudimentary use of crash test dummies to the advent of mandatory seat belt laws and now to the innovative application of finite element analysis (FEA) simulations for crash testing. (read more)

BETA CAE 2025.2HF2 Software Release Available

2026-06-11T19:00:00Z

About this Release The 2025.2 HF2 release strengthens the reliability and performance of the BETA CAE software suite, bringing important fixes and enhancements across ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, FATIQ, SPDRM, and KOMVOS. By addressing issues affecting mod...(read more)

Fewer FEA Frustrations: A Smarter Way to Debug MSC Nastran Models

2026-05-18T20:50:00Z

If you've spent hours hunting down a mysterious solver error or scratching your head over perplexing results that don't quite match your expectations, you're not alone. Debugging FEA models is one of the most time-consuming parts of any simulation wo...(read more)

BETA CAE 2025.1HF2 Software Release Available

2026-04-06T21:41:00Z

Cadence BETA CAE released its 2nd Hot Fix of 2025.1 for ANSA, EPILYSIS, META, FATIQ and KOMVOS with critical bug fixes and selected implementations. Known Issues Resolved in ANSA CAD to ANSA Translators CAD to ANSA might fail for parts that contai...(read more)