To complement the FEA and CFD simulation software from ANSYS, Inc, SimuTech Group also provides sales, support, training and consulting services for TOSCA Structure from FE Design.

TOSCA Structure is a modular system for non-parametric structural optimization. Topology, shape and bead optimization of FE models with an arbitrary number of load cases and boundary conditions can be performed with TOSCA Structure. A parameterization of the model is not needed, which reduces the modeling effort and allows greater flexibility in the optimized structure. The optimization algorithms are based upon mechanical optimality criteria, which makes the optimization fast and robust.

TOSCA Structure is the right tool for fast and reliable design of lightweight, rigid and durable components and systems. With its capabilities for process integration TOSCA Structure is an important resource for the development of innovative products and gives a fast return-on-investment.

Structural optimization with TOSCA Structure  is an iterative process. The structural response of the component is calculated in each iteration with an external FE solver such as ANSYS. The user can work with his favorite solver in his favorite pre- and postprocessing environment and does not need additional training for a new solver. Already existing FE models can be used directly in the optimization.

A closed development process can be achieved by the interaction of the components of TOSCA Structure  from the first concept to the optimized geometry in the CAD system.

• Solver interfaces: ANSYS, ABAQUS, MSC.Marc, MSC.Nastran, NX Nastran and PERMAS.
• Postprocessor-Interfaces: ANSYS, ABAQUS/Viewer, FEMAP, I-DEAS, MEDINA, MSC.Patran.
• Interactive graphical user interface TOSCA Structure.gui for definition, start and post processing of the optimization.
• Parameterization of the model is not necessary.
• Stable and fast optimization algorithms.
• Efficient handling of very large models.
• Optimization with an unlimited number of load cases and boundary conditions.
• Export of VTF files for the free 3D-viewer TOSCA Structure.view.
• Optimization possible with a non-linear analysis (contact, non-linear material, large deformation).
• Shape optimization based on a durability analysis.
• Smoothing, data reduction and CAD-export of the optimization results with TOSCA Structure.smooth.

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