Introduction to New Features
SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 introduces a set of key features that enable even more realistic and precise simulations while simplifying the design process. These enhancements are particularly valuable for design firms, as they allow for resource savings, improved simulation quality, and increased team productivity. With optimized tools and new functionalities, SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 supports the creation of advanced, accurate analyses that can be easily tailored to various design needs.
New Tools and Key Features in SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025
General Spring Connector
A new feature in SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 is the General Spring Connector, which allows designers to define spring stiffness in multiple directions, including torsional and bending stiffness. This feature enables more accurate simulation of elastic component behavior, which is essential for analyzing flexible connections like springs or dampening elements.
Benefits:
- Improved accuracy – more realistic spring parameters reduce the time needed for complex simulations.
- Flexibility – six adjustable stiffness parameters allow for precise modeling of component behavior in simulations.
Node-to-Surface Binding with Offset
Node-to-Surface Bonding is an enhanced feature in SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025, allowing for more precise modeling of contact with gaps between components. In strength analyses, particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors, accurate surface contact representation is crucial for simulation accuracy.
Benefits:
- Higher precision – essential in dynamic and static analyses for the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Faster simulations – quicker calculations and more consistent results for structural and pressure vessel analyses.
Resource Optimization and Time Savings
Excluding Elements from Analysis
The new feature for excluding elements from analysis allows users to omit non-essential components, significantly optimizing resources, especially in large projects. This enables simulations to run faster by focusing solely on critical components, speeding up the process and reducing resource usage.
Benefits:
- Time savings – excluding less critical elements accelerates the analysis.
- Resource optimization – more efficient management of large projects and reduced simulation time.
Improvements in Flow Simulation and GUI Performance
SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 introduces user interface (GUI) and performance enhancements for Flow Simulation, enabling more intuitive work with large models. Faster processing and optimization for STL geometry, commonly used in external models, help reduce project setup time.
Benefits:
- Faster processing – working with large assemblies and models becomes more intuitive.
- STL geometry optimization – facilitates work with external files and speeds up STL geometry processing.
What's New in SOLIDWORKS Plastics
Distortion Impact Analysis
A new feature in SOLIDWORKS Plastics is the distortion impact analysis, which allows for isolating the causes of deformation in plastic components. This tool enables analysis of cooling, fiber orientation, and uneven material shrinkage, helping to identify and eliminate potential deformation issues and improve production quality.
Benefits:
- Accurate data – addressing deformation issues enhances production quality.
- Reduced design iterations – faster adjustments and time savings in the development process.
SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2025 is a breakthrough in engineering simulations, delivering comprehensive tools that streamline and accelerate design analysis at every level of complexity. Features like the General Spring Connector and optimized resource management greatly simplify work on even the most intricate models. Enhanced data flow and interface improvements further support the intuitive and efficient workflow of design teams.
With these new tools, companies can conduct highly accurate analyses without the need for physical prototypes, reducing costs and speeding up product launches. Advanced control over plastic deformation analysis and options to exclude non-essential elements improve resource management, allowing engineers and designers to focus on innovation and gain a competitive edge.
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