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SimScale

AI-native cloud platform for CFD, FEA, thermal, and electromagnetics simulation.

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SimScale is a cloud-based simulation platform that runs in the browser, combining multiphysics solvers with AI capabilities so engineers can evaluate design options without installing software or managing local hardware. It addresses the need to run simulations broadly and in parallel across teams, covering fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetics in a single environment.

The platform includes multiphysics coupling across fluid, thermal, structural, and electromagnetic domains, Physics AI surrogate models trained on simulation data for rapid predictions, and Engineering AI agents that handle setup, meshing, validation, post-processing, and documentation as orchestrated workflows. It supports parallel runs on elastic cloud compute, real-time collaboration with shared projects and versioning, browser-based CAD editing, and an open API for integrating third-party solvers, AI methods, and external data sources. Security features include encryption in transit and at rest, with SOC 2 Type II compliance.

SimScale is aimed at engineering teams across automotive, industrial equipment, electronics, and energy sectors, supporting both specialists and design engineers. A Community Plan is available for public projects, and the platform is otherwise accessed through its cloud service.

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