Software combines Nastran FEA solvers and a 3D modeler powered by SolidWorks

    March 5, 2010
    NEi Fusion 2.1 combines Nastran FEA solvers and a 3D modeler powered by SolidWorks. NEi Fusion 2.1 includes automatic bolt element generation for simulating bolted connections; spatial load variability for defining hydrostatic pressure, and nonlinear transient analysis for nonlinear time-varying events. NEi Software Inc., 5555 Garden Grove Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683, (714) 899-1220, NEiSoftware.com
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