Autodesk Simulation

Stable release
Autodesk Simulation Mechanical/CFD 2014
Operating systemLinux, Microsoft Windows
TypeFEM software
Websitewww.autodesk.com

Autodesk Simulation is a general-purpose multiphysics finite element analysis software package initially developed by ALGOR Incorporated and acquired by Autodesk in January 2009. [1] It is intended for use with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. It is distributed in a number of different core packages to cater to specific applications, such as mechanical event simulation and computational fluid dynamics.

Under the ALGOR name, the software was used by scientists and engineers worldwide. It has found applications in aerospace.[2]

  1. ^ Autodesk official press release - January 20th 2009, https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-completes-acquisition-algor-inc
  2. ^ Binder, John D. (1995-05-01). "Algor finite element modeling tools aid aerospace". Aerospace America. 33 (5): 16–18. Bibcode:1995AeAm...33...16B. ISSN 0740-722X.