The latest session in SimScale’s Engineering Leaders Webinar Series on Revolutionizing Advanced Non-linear Simulation was one of our most engaging yet, with the audience asking insightful questions and engaging actively with our presenters. Hosted by SimScale’s Content Manager, Samir Jaber, the webinar featured expert insights from Richard Szöke-Schuller, Product Manager at SimScale, Jean-Daniel Lecuyer, Product Manager for Marc™ at Hexagon, and Joanna Li-Mayer, Business Enablement Manager at Hexagon.
The focus was the groundbreaking integration of Hexagon’s Marc™ nonlinear solver into SimScale’s cloud-native simulation platform, making advanced nonlinear FEA more accessible than ever. Here are the top five takeaways from this insightful discussion.
On-Demand Webinar
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1. The Power of Nonlinear Simulation in Modern Engineering
Real-world engineering challenges often involve nonlinear behavior, from material plasticity to large deformations and complex contact interactions. Traditional linear solvers fall short in these scenarios, which is where Marc’s advanced nonlinear capabilities shine. Industries like automotive, industrial machinery, consumer products, and electronics require highly accurate predictions of structural performance, and the Marc solver is designed to tackle these challenges head-on.
2. Why Bringing Marc to the Cloud is a Game-Changer
SimScale’s cloud-native platform already democratizes simulation by removing the need for expensive hardware and complex software setups. By integrating Marc’s industry-leading nonlinear solver, engineers can now run highly sophisticated simulations directly in their browsers with unlimited scalability and instant collaboration. This means faster results, lower costs, and improved design decision-making at any stage of development.
3. Faster, More Robust Simulation Workflows
Nonlinear simulations can be computationally demanding, often requiring extensive fine-tuning. One of the standout benefits of using Marc on SimScale is its robust contact handling and efficiency. During the webinar, Richard Szöke-Schuller highlighted a benchmark study comparing a plastic push pin simulation:
- With traditional solvers, the simulation took almost 2 hours on 8 cores.
- With Marc on SimScale, the same simulation ran in just 13 minutes: an 80%+ reduction in runtime!
This performance boost means engineers can iterate designs faster than ever, enabling more frequent testing and optimization without sacrificing accuracy.
4. Key Applications: From Automotive to Electronics
With Marc’s nonlinear capabilities now available in the cloud, engineering teams can tackle a broad range of real-world applications scalably and more accessibly, including:
- Automotive fasteners & seals: Optimize plastic rivets and push pins with hyperelastic material models.
- Consumer product drop tests: Simulate impact scenarios to improve durability and safety.
- Electronics & PCB design: Evaluate the structural integrity of connectors, casings, and assembled components under varying loads.
- Industrial machinery: Analyze gasket sealing, elastomer components, and high-load assemblies for long-term reliability.
5. How to Get Early Access to Marc on SimScale
This powerful integration is launching soon, and engineers looking to leverage advanced nonlinear simulation in the cloud can apply for our Early Access Program.
By joining, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Marc on SimScale and help shape the future of cloud-based nonlinear analysis.
Learn more about how you can apply for early access here.
Looking Ahead: The Future of Nonlinear Simulation
As the industry moves toward more complex, high-fidelity simulations, integrating powerful solvers like Marc with cloud-native accessibility will redefine how engineers approach structural analysis. SimScale remains committed to providing cutting-edge simulation tools that are fast, flexible, and accessible without the traditional barriers of desktop-based software.
Stay tuned for more updates, and if you missed the live session, be sure to check out the full webinar recording here!
