Ansys Mechanical

Finite element analysis software for structural, thermal, and dynamics simulation.

Pricing: custom
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): fea, structural-analysis, simulation, cae, finite-elementVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): customVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Best-in-class finite element solver with structural, thermal, acoustics, transient and nonlinear capabilities, CAD integration and automated meshing, Linear and nonlinear contact with crack and fracture modeling, Structural optimization and fatigue life analysis, Fast parallel solvers with GPU acceleration resource prediction, Built-in access to Ansys Sherlock for electronics reliabilityVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): AnsysGPT AI-powered support (24/7, multilingual, commercial customers), Customer Center support, Contact sales (+1.844.462.6797 US and Canada)Verification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Structural engineers running advanced FEA for statics, dynamics, thermal and nonlinear problemsVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Finite element analysis for structural engineering, Design analysis across automotive, aerospace, energy and healthcareVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2026 R1Verified

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1970Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerified

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Software

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