INDUSTRY

Noran Engineering, Inc., a leading developer and global supplier of Nastran finite element analysis (FEA) software, announced a new simulation product, NEiFusion. The software targets engineers in product design, development, optimization, testing, and quality. The product breaks new ground in the simulation market with the unique and highly advantageous coupling of two highly regarded software technologies from the design and analysis disciplines -- 3D feature-based, parametric CAD for model creation, and high-accuracy, industry-proven Nastran solvers for solution generation. NEiFusion virtually tests parts in the design phase for a wide range of static or dynamic structural and thermal conditions in a CAD environment highly amenable to exploring design alternatives. The combination of parametric CAD and Nastran is a first in the industry and will be a force promoting closer and easier coupling of design and analysis. Moreover, the precedent-setting price point will extend the market for professional-level Nastran analysis and simulation software from its predominant domain in large corporations to the level of individual engineers. Link to a 90-second video demonstration is at www.NENastran.com/NEiFusion. NEiFusion’s geometry technology enables an easier and faster FEA model development process by providing a familiar CAD environment to users. The solid modeling engine is intuitive, powerful, and well proven in industry through extensive use in 3D CAD systems. Nastran Solvers are valued for their accuracy, speed, and long history of reliable solutions in industry. The Nastran foundation ensures acceptance in the FEA community, wide file sharing capabilities, and a direct migration path to higher-end analysis. NEiFusion includes a comprehensive suite of features for results evaluation, presentation, and reporting.