Name: SimScale's Managing Director About Cloud-Based Simulation
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Description: SimScale's Managing Director talking about Cloud-based Simulation

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Users consistently applaud SimScale's learning resources and tutorials for their comprehensive nature and user-friendly approach. The abundance of tutorials, case studies, and community support contribute significantly to users' positive learning experiences. While some users mention a slight learning curve, the majority find the resources provided by SimScale to be instrumental in mastering CFD and FEA simulations effectively. The platform's commitment to offering a wide range of tutorials and quick, helpful support further solidifies its reputation as a valuable learning tool for engineers and students alike.

### Community and Support
Users generally praise SimScale's community and support team for their exceptional assistance and resources. The consensus among reviewers is that the community provides a valuable platform for knowledge sharing and learning. Many users appreciate the prompt and knowledgeable responses from the support team, highlighting their expertise and willingness to go the extra mile to resolve issues. The active community engagement and user-friendly support channels contribute significantly to the positive user experience with SimScale. Additionally, the availability of tutorials, articles, and public projects further enrich the support ecosystem, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize the platform effectively.

### Meshing Techniques
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Users generally praise SimScale for its CAD integration capabilities. They appreciate the ease of linking their CAD models to SimScale for simulation purposes. Some users find the integration straightforward and intuitive, allowing for efficient workflow and quick setup. However, there are also some concerns raised, such as the need for better compatibility with certain CAD software and the time-consuming process of converting models for optimal performance. Despite these drawbacks, the overall consensus leans towards positive feedback regarding SimScale's CAD integration features.

### Cloud-Based Simulation
Users generally praise SimScale for its robust cloud-based simulation capabilities. The platform's cloud-based setup allows for easy access without the need for high-end hardware, making it convenient for users with varying computing resources. While some users have noted occasional delays in loading models on the web-based post-processing page, overall, the cloud solution offers fast calculations and efficient simulations. The ability to start immediately without the hassle of installation or licensing adds to the platform's appeal. Additionally, the online support provided by SimScale is highly regarded, with users appreciating the real-time assistance and expert guidance available.

### Online and Web-Based Tools
Users consistently highlight SimScale's online and web-based tools as a standout feature, praising its user-friendly interface and the ease of learning the platform. The ability to access the software online without the need for extensive hardware or software resources is a significant advantage for users, particularly those in non-profit organizations. While some users note occasional delays in loading models on the web-based post-processing page, overall, the platform's accuracy and efficiency in running simulations online are well-received. Additionally, the availability of direct chat support on the web enhances the user experience, providing quick assistance and guidance when needed.

### Simulation Analysis and Results
User consensus seems to be that SimScale's simulation analysis and results capabilities receive mixed reviews. While some users appreciate the intuitive interface and quick simulation times, others express concerns about the post-processing capabilities and the limitations in certain analysis types. The ability to validate designs, understand complex phenomena, and optimize designs efficiently are highlighted as key benefits by users. However, there are mentions of challenges such as slow loading times for certain stages of the workflow and the need for improvements in post-processing and meshing features. Despite these mixed opinions, users generally acknowledge the value of SimScale in aiding them with CFD and thermal analysis tasks.

### Post-Processing and Visualization
Users express mixed opinions regarding SimScale's post-processing and visualization capabilities. While some appreciate the tool for enabling visualization of flow patterns and design performance, others highlight limitations such as slow processing for large simulations and the need for more advanced features like FSI solvers. The consensus seems to be that while SimScale offers a good starting point for CFD beginners, there is room for improvement in enhancing post-processing functionalities to cater to more complex simulations and user needs.

Users commonly recommend using SimScale for beginners or those working on a thesis due to its easy UI. They suggest starting with the Community license of SimScale for a painless software trial. Users also encourage creating a free account on SimScale to solve engineering simulation problems with the help of courses and support.

Another common recommendation is to try SimScale, as it runs smoothly even with a poor internet connection and provides a SimScale Academy for learning. Users suggest taking advantage of SimScale's tutorials and resources for easier learning. They also recommend exploring SimScale's videos, workshops, and community for learning and support.

Users also highlight SimScale as an excellent platform for advanced computing and thermal simulation, with affordable pricing. They think SimScale offers great usage plans and is affordable compared to other software options. The benefit of storing simulation data in the cloud with SimScale is also emphasized, saving overhead for IT infrastructure and human resources.

Overall, users recommend trying SimScale, particularly for beginners or those working on a thesis, utilizing the Community license for a painless trial, and taking advantage of the tutorials, resources, and supportive community available on the platform.

Most User-Friendly Option: Users found SimScale to be the most user-friendly option compared to other programs they researched. They appreciated the intuitive GUI, simplified workflow, default mesher, and scalable computational power that allowed them to obtain quick results.

Convenient Cloud-Based Software: Users liked that SimScale is a cloud-based software, as it allowed them to access their work from anywhere and eliminated the need for expensive workstations or PCs. They also mentioned that the meshing and simulation could run even if the internet or computer was turned off.

Helpful Customer Support: Users praised the prompt response from the technical support team and found them helpful in troubleshooting simulations to find bugs. They also mentioned the knowledgeable and responsive assistance they received from the SimScale application engineers, highlighting specific instances where they received solutions with video tutorials made on weekends.

Difficult User Interface for Beginners: Some users have found the user interface of SimScale to be slightly challenging, especially for beginners. They have mentioned that it takes time to navigate and understand the various features and functions.

Limited Functionality for Certain Simulation Types: Several users have expressed that SimScale has limited functionality when it comes to certain simulation types and boundary conditions. While they acknowledge the continuous updates and expected improvements, they feel that there are still areas where the software falls short in meeting their specific needs.

Dependence on Internet Connection: A downside mentioned by some users is the high dependence on a good internet connection while using SimScale. They have highlighted occasional slowness due to internet connection as an annoyance, which can affect their workflow and overall experience with the software.

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SimScale's Managing Director talking about Cloud-based Simulation

SimScale's Managing Director About Cloud-Based Simulation

In this video, SimScale's (https://www.simscale.com) Managing Director — David Heiny — explains how we are aiming to empower engineers, designers and scientists around the world to design the best products they possibly can with the SimScale simulation platform.

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At Raycore we design and manufacture heavy-duty LED work lights for the construction and mining industry. The lights are designed to be bright and robust. When we started using SimScale it was in an effort to validate current thermal designs and to hone in on the most efficient solution. With SimScale I was able to validate empirical data and then apply those models to other products. We were able to improve the thermal efficiency of the light housing and reduce weight.

User interface is intuitive and straightforward.
It is easy to copy design scenarios and iterate through different design approaches.
SimScale was fantastic at providing support throughout the design process. At one point they even ran a couple of simulations for me to verify the proper setup before running a series of large runs.
They make it affordable to get access to high-end analysis software via subscription that would otherwise be out of reach for a small company.

In certain scenarios, setup information can be dropped from the models. They were working to improve the workflow and once you know the setup routine it was not a big deal but could cause confusion for new users.

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Cloud based computing.

I was able to reduce material required on two different products while improving thermal transfer.
I was able to digitally prototype a new product without the expense of physical prototyping several physical models.

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Product design.
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With the cloud-based software I was able to run a series of simulations simultaneously.

If I were in the same circumstances I think the evaluation and selection process would be the same.

We use SimScale to extend our FEA capability to include non-linear analysis. When we were evaluating different software what set SimScale apart was the lower capital cost of a subscription cloud-based software. It eliminated the upfront cost of purchasing a more conventional FEA software as well as the hardware to properly run it. We use SimScale for product failure analysis. The products are pushed to the limit and we need to know how the products will act when they are pushed past the elastic region.

Material non-linear analysis.
Geometric non-linear analysis.
Meshing.

Contact non-linear analysis.
Cylindrical based boundary conditions.
Automatically generated reporting.

Non-linear FEA.
Cloud based.
Great support.

It has allowed us to increase our service offering which has lead to additional work.

SimScale is used within our Mechanical Engineering group. We don't use CFD that often, so it was not possible to justify the expensive software packages that exist. SimScale has been a perfect fit for our company. We are able to resolve design iterations in the software to minimize our physical prototypes.

It's an online software so you can use any PC with an internet connection.
Select up to 96 cores (this number keeps increasing) to run simulations.
Superior collaboration with simulation experts at SimScale.

Learning from tutorials is great, but limiting. The online help is a must.
Some simulations take a lot of time, but at least it's not on your PC.
Sometimes the software times out due to the server.

We saved approximately $30k using this SaaS.
Running on the cloud saved us from buying expensive workstations.
Easy to use. We didn't need a CFD expert in-house for training. We now have outsourced the training to SimScale for just the membership cost.

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We are primarily using the CFD functions in SimScale in order to test out several new designs for wind energy generation. It has been critical in formulating several new early design concepts.

Amazing support team to help with modeling and troubleshooting
Database of example projects is great for gaining ideas on how different scenarios can be modeled within the tool
Affordable CFD tool - with computing done in the cloud it allows for complicated modeling to be done without expensive equipment!
The browser interface is much more intuitive and faster to learn and use than many other CFD tools. Significantly easier than OpenFOAM, which is its backend.
Great training for new users

The computing functionality tops out at 32 cores, which is typically more than enough but has caused some limitations in the most complicated CFD scenarios that I wanted to model.
There have been a few pieces of open FOAM functionality (which is SimScale's CFD backend) that haven't yet been migrated into SimScale, so flexibility in modeling is slightly reduced from open FOAM. But this appears to be changing and evolving quickly.
The viewer for final analysis is somewhat limited. This is ok because the results can be downloaded and analyzed in full in Paraview, which is fully functional but takes more time than viewing in the browser window.

We've been able to iterate through a large number of designs more quickly than we would have without a CFD simulation, and also compared to the time it would have taken to prepare most other CFD simulations.
Affordable price, and it prevented us from needing to invest in expensive computing equipment.
Help from the support team also sped up the process of modeling different scenarios!