Algor, a developer of software for mechanical engineers, announced that its InCAD technology for direct CAD/CAE data exchange now includes full associativity with each design change for Autodesk Inventor, Pro/Engineer, Solid Edge and SolidWorks. Full associativity enables any changes to the CAD geometry to be reflected in the associated FEA model for each design iteration.

This means that when engineers make geometry changes in the CAD solid modeller, a new mesh is created and any surface-based loads or constraints, element types, material properties and analysis parameters are automatically updated with each change. Associating the FEA data directly with the CAD geometry saves engineers time doing multiple design and analysis iterations.

"Full associativity between CAD and our FEA solutions enables engineers to more quickly perform the multiple iterations often needed to optimise product designs," said Algor product manager, Bob Williams.

"Accelerating the design process enables engineers to speed up time to market and make better, safer products at a lower cost."

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