NewSimSolid vs HyperMesh: when you need a mesh

Authorized Siemens & Altair Channel Partner

Engineering Simulation Software From Your Altair & Siemens Partner

TrueInsight helps engineering teams select, license and master CAD, CAE, CFD and PLM software, from structural analysis and electromagnetics to manufacturing and AI-driven design.

Software Solutions
160+
Engineering Domains
10
Core Technologies
39
Lifecycle Coverage
CAD to PLM
HyperWorksHyperMeshSimSolidOptiStructRadiossInspireFekoFluxPSIMSiemens NXNX CAMSolid EdgeTeamcenterSimcenterSTAR-CCM+FloEFDSimcenter 3DEDEM

Altair & Siemens Software

CAD, CAE, CFD and PLM From One Engineering Partner

Two of the world’s most complete engineering portfolios, now under one roof since Siemens acquired Altair in 2025. We help you pick the right tools, license them efficiently and put them to work.

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Why Simulation

Validate Every Design Before You Cut Metal

Simulation lets you evaluate strength, airflow, heat transfer, vibration and electromagnetic behavior digitally, so prototypes confirm your design instead of discovering its problems.

Explained

What Is Engineering Simulation Software?

Engineering simulation software predicts how a product performs in the real world using physics: finite element analysis (FEA) for stress and vibration, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for flow and heat, and electromagnetic and system simulation for motors, antennas and controls.

  • Structural & FEAStress, fatigue, crash and topology optimization with HyperWorks, OptiStruct, SimSolid and Simcenter 3D.
  • CFD & ThermalAerodynamics, cooling and multiphase flow with STAR-CCM+, FloEFD and Altair CFD.
  • Electromagnetics & ElectronicsAntennas, EMC, motors and power electronics with Feko, Flux and PSIM.
  • ManufacturingCasting, molding, additive and CNC machining with Inspire and NX CAM.
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Industries

Engineering Simulation Solutions by Industry

From launch vehicles and implants to EV batteries and substations, engineering teams use simulation to ship safer, lighter and more efficient products.

All Industries

Implementation

Integrating Simulation Into Real Engineering Workflows

Simulation only pays off when it becomes part of how you design. Our implementation framework turns new software into a routine engineering activity.

Assess Your Workflow

We review your product development process, CAD environment and manufacturing constraints to find where simulation creates the most value.

Run a Pilot on Real Parts

A pilot project on one of your components proves value, typically analyzing structural, thermal or flow behavior.

Integrate Into Design

Simulation moves into your existing design process so engineers verify performance during development, not after prototyping.

Train and Scale

Your team is onboarded on real models, with ongoing technical guidance as usage grows across projects and sites.

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Current Purchasing Opportunities

Implementing These Platforms Can Cost Less Than You Expect

Siemens and Altair offer migration programs, startup packages and first-time adoption pricing through authorized partners. If you are considering an upgrade or replacing a CAD or simulation system, review what is available now.

  • Competitive Replacement of an Existing CAD or Simulation Platform
  • Startup and Small-Team Packages, Including Aerospace Startup Programs
  • First-Time Implementation Pricing With Onboarding Included

Engineering Expertise

Engineers Who Have Been in the Simulation Trenches

We don’t just sell world-class tools from Altair and Siemens; we teach you to use them to their full potential. Whether you need help choosing an FEA method, automating repetitive tasks or training your team, we have your back.

From aerospace innovators to EV startups, we help teams streamline simulation and scale smarter, with fast answers from application engineers instead of ticket queues.

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Altair and Siemens software solutions under one partner
160+
Less concept topology optimization model build time at L&L Products
80%
Engineering domains, from FEA and CFD to electromagnetics, manufacturing and PLM
10

Customer Voices

What Engineering Teams Say

Altair Feko’s unique features such as finite array analysis and synthesis combined with lower memory requirements were key to faster and accurate simulations and helped us complete our design in time to deliver a fully validated phased array antenna product to our customer.
Mats LindstromPresident & CEO, RF2B
We went from physical testing and fine tuning on the bench to a more efficient and scientific process.
Jorge ZambadaCo-Founder, ZT Innovations
EDEM enabled us to understand the material behavior and the charging system – and consequently, find an optimal design to improve sinter cooling efficiency.
Edouard IzardResearch Engineer, ArcelorMittal

FAQ

Common Questions About Engineering Simulation

What Is Engineering Simulation Software?

Engineering simulation software uses physics-based models, most commonly finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to predict how a product will behave under real loads, temperatures, flows and electromagnetic fields before it is built.

Platforms such as Altair HyperWorks and Siemens Simcenter combine pre-processing, solvers and optimization so engineers can validate and improve designs digitally.

When Should a Company Start Using Engineering Simulation?

During early design, not after prototypes exist. Running FEA and CFD early lets engineers detect structural or thermal problems and optimize designs before manufacturing, which reduces redesign cycles, shortens timelines and lowers prototype costs.

Do We Need Dedicated CAE Specialists to Use Simulation?

Not necessarily. Modern Siemens and Altair tools are built so design and product engineers can run structural, flow and thermal analyses with proper onboarding. TrueInsight provides the training and workflow setup that makes that practical.

How Do Siemens and Altair Simulation Platforms Differ?

Siemens solutions integrate tightly with NX CAD and Teamcenter PLM, which suits design-centric teams. Altair provides broad CAE coverage, flexible Altair Units licensing, optimization, electromagnetics and data analytics. Altair is now part of Siemens, and most of its simulation tools now carry the Simcenter brand.

How Long Does It Take to Implement Simulation Software?

Most teams run productive simulations within a few weeks when installation, training and workflow setup are guided. Implementation covers model preparation, meshing strategy, validation methods and best practices, not just installing software.

Is TrueInsight an Authorized Altair and Siemens Partner?

Yes. TrueInsight is an Altair channel partner and supports Siemens software as a channel partner, providing licensing, implementation, training and engineering services across the United States. Learn more about TrueInsight.

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Ready to Take the Next Step With Siemens and Altair?

As a Siemens and Altair channel partner, we help engineering teams select the right platform, licensing model and rollout plan, with real technical guidance.

  • Authorized Siemens & Altair Partner
  • Expert Engineering Support
  • Licensing Sized to Your Team