Start screen of Abaqus 2023 with updated interface and new feature access. The Abaqus 2023 release brings a wide set of usability, performance, and modeling  improvements, particularly for coupled multiphysics, nonlinear materials, and dynamic analyses. Many of the enhancements originally introduced via 2022 Fix Packs are now part of the core release.   This post summarizes the most relevant changes for engineering workflows across CAE, materials, solvers, substructures, and

Reduce file size using Compress MDB in Abaqus/CAE Sharing finite element models with colleagues or clients often involves sending large Abaqus/CAE (.cae) files. These files can grow substantially during model development, especially as geometry, mesh, and output data accumulate. Fortunately, Abaqus includes a built-in tool that allows you to compress CAE files without losing essential data, making them easier to store and transfer.  The Challenge: Large CAE Files in Collabora

What’s New in Abaqus 2025? Highlights in Modeling, Performance, and Multiphysics   The Abaqus 2025 general availability (GA) release, along with the first five Fix Pack (FD) updates of Abaqus 2024, introduces powerful new capabilities across modeling, solver performance, material behavior, and co-simulation. These enhancements offer analysts and engineers increased modeling flexibility, faster simulation runtimes, and new physics-driven features for advanced applications in f

This blog highlights part of the PhD work of our colleague Elmer, conducted at Eindhoven University of Technology , where simulation met mechanobiology to explore one of the most ambitious applications of engineering tools: living heart valve replacements.  Heart valve disease often requires surgical intervention. While current prosthetic valves can restore blood flow, they are non-living and cannot grow or adapt, posing a major limitation, especially for younger patients. Th

When a vehicle decelerates in wet conditions, visibility through the side windows often deteriorates due to the accumulation of rain, mist, and road grime. This effect, known as compliant soiling, poses a safety risk for drivers and presents a complex challenge for automotive design teams. With SIMULIA PowerFLOW, engineers can simulate this phenomenon under realistic braking conditions and develop effective strategies to reduce visibility loss.  Understanding the Customer Cha

The DS License Server is a central licensing solution developed by Dassault Systèmes for managing product licenses such as SIMULIA Abaqus, CATIA, DELMIA, and ENOVIA. The licensing setup relies on generating a Computer ID from the target system using the DSLicTarget tool. This guide explains how to use DSLicTarget effectively, with details on command options and typical usage.   Download DSLicTarget.exe here!  Command Options and Descriptions  1. Display the Computer ID (-T)  

Problem   When using Abaqus/CAE for job submissions, engineers occasionally face a confusing situation: a job appears stuck at the “submitted” state in the model tree, even though it is running perfectly well in the background. This disconnection between the CAE interface and the job execution process can disrupt workflows and make it difficult to track simulation progress.  This issue is frequently accompanied by a warning in the job's log file:  * **WARNING: Interactive mes

Model created by Dassault Systemes I ntroduction: From Renaissance Ingenuity to Modern Engineering   Leonardo da Vinci’s 15th-century paddleboat was a marvel of its time, combining elegant biomimicry and mechanical innovation. Innovation is a concept that transcends time and technological boundaries. Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath of the Renaissance period, embodied this very spirit through his contributions to art, science, and engineering. His use of cogwheels to boost rowin

What's New in Abaqus 2024: Targeted Improvements for Advanced Simulation Workflows  The Abaqus 2024 General Availability (GA) release introduces a curated set of enhancements across structural mechanics, materials, battery modeling, contact behavior, design sensitivity, and automation. Many of these features were developed in Fix Packs throughout the Abaqus 2023 cycle and are now consolidated for full release.  This post outlines the most impactful updates with relevance to e