Finite Element Analysis

ABAQUS
Suite of general-purpose nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA) programs for mechanical, structural, civil, biomedical, and related engineering applications.
http://www.abaqus.com/

ADINA Finite Element System
Provides software program package for linear and nonlinear finite element analysis of structures, CFD, and fluid flows with fluid-structure interactions.
http://www.adina.com/

Algor, Inc.
Finite element analysis and mechanical event simulation software for virtual prototyping.
http://www.algor.com/

Altair Engineering
Developers of the HyperWorks family of products, including Hypermesh, HyperGraph, Radioss and OptiStruct. Also offers consulting. Corporate information, press releases, information about partner companies and software support.
http://www.altair.com

AMaze - 3D Finite-element Software for Electromagnetics
Conformal mesh generator and solution programs for electrostatics, magnetostatics and charged-particle devices. Programme description with examples.
http://www.fieldp.com/amaze/amaze.html

ANSYS, Inc.
Provides Computer-aided engineering technology and engineering design analysis software products.
http://www.ansys.com/

ANSYS Info and Tips
Finite element analysis with ANSYS - information, experience, and tips.
http://www3.sympatico.ca/peter_budgell/home.html

ANSYS Users' Web Resource
Resource for ANSYS Users. Tips and tricks, mailing list, newsletter and a collection of tools and utilities.
http://ansys.net/ansys/

AutoFEA
JL Analyzer - Finite Element and Stress Analysis Software, provides Product optimisation and cost-effective solutions. Analyze all your designs with an easy to use interface.
http://www.autofea.com

AutoMechanics, Inc.
Develops and markets EULER,a mechanical system simulation, kinematics, dynamics and virtual prototyping software.
http://www.euler.ru/default.asp?lang=eng

Blast/FX
Explosive effects analysis software allows security and engineering specialists to model the effects of explosions against facilities and occupants.
http://www.blastfx.com

CAEFEM
A Windows-based finite element analysis system used to perform both linear and nonlinear structural and thermal analyses of design models and assemblies.
http://www.caefem.com/

CalculiX
A free finite element program for three-dimensional linear and nonlinear structural calculations. It includes (an)isotropic linear elastic, hyperelastic and viscoplastic material models for static, frequency, buckling and implicit/explicit dynamic calculations.
http://www.calculix.de

Century Dynamics
Now a subsidiary of Ansys. Provides engineering analysis tools for structural and fluid behavior. Products include AUTODYN, AutoReaGas, ASAS, and AQWA. Sites includes information about programs and services offered.
http://www.centdyn.com

Computer Aided analysis of structures using the Finite Element Method
Free FEA software developed by students of BIST which can be used for analysis of structures like beams, trusses and Plates.
http://members.rediff.com/srk007/html/fea/main.html

Computing Objects
Offer high-performance C++ components for the Finite Elements Analysis (FEA) : mesh generators, solvers, post-processors.
http://www.computing-objects.com/en

Concise Finite Element for 3D structures
Three dimensional finite element program for piping or structural engineer, scientist, technologist. Calculator of moment of inertia of any section composed of straight lines and arcs.
http://www.members.aol.com/jirip/index.html

Cosmos
A subsidiary of Solidworks, which develops the Cosmos range of design analysis software products for the computer aided engineering market. Applicable to mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic systems.
http://www.cosmosm.com

devDept
Resources for CAD/CAM/CAE/TOD developers/power users. Provides a 3D topology optimization software based on genetic algorithms.
http://www.devdept.com/

Electric current distribution analysis system ( EPPS)
CAE software for electrochemical cell analysis. From the analysis, it is possible to determine the primary and secondary current distribution of the electrochemical cells and it is possible to obtain other data such as over potential of reactions, and coating thickness. Targeted for plating engineers and researchers.
http://www.uyemura.co.jp/epps_eng/index.htm

Engineering MechanicsResearch Corporation
Develops and distributes NISA/DISPLAY - a suite of General Purpose Finite Element programs for PCs, Workstations and Supercomputers. Description of company, software downloads and support information. Linux versions available.
http://www.emrc.com

FEA Information
A series of web sites designed with information on software applications that interface with Livermore Software Technologys LS-DYNA, used to analyze the nonlinear dynamic response of three-dimensional inelastic structures.
http://feainformation.com

FEA-Based Optimization
Resources for finite element analysis, finite element method, FEA, FEM, design optimization and engineering optimization.
http://www.fea-optimization.com

Fedem
Finite element analysis software capable of modeling both structural and dynamic properties simultaneously. Program description with references. Download.
http://www.fedem.com

FE-DESIGN Ltd.
Development of methods and products in the field of FEM based structural optimization
http://www.fe-design.com/

FELIPE Finite Element Learning Package
A low-cost f.e.m. package for PC's, providing Fortran source code for a range of 2D engineering applications, plus powerful pre- and post-processors.Screenshots and examples.
http://www.felipe.co.uk/

FElt
A free system for finite-element analysis.
http://felt.sourceforge.net/

FEMdesigner
A general purpose 2D/3D finite element solver for Windows, with integrated meshers and results viewer.
http://cyberlogic.org/FEMdesigner.html

Fem2K
General purpose, low cost, interactive graphic finite element program for structural, thermal, fluid and electrical problem.
http://geocities.com/kenwoodardpe/fem2k

femLego
Finite Element simulations using symbolic computing. Presented are a set of Maple procedures and Fortran subroutines that can be used to build complete Fortran simulation codes for partial differential equations, with the entire problem definition done in Maple. Examples and Downloads available.
http://www.mech.kth.se/~gustava/femLego

Finite Element Method for Gear Tooth Analysis
Provides algorithm information and source code.
http://members.aol.com/gearLab/FEM.html

FLAMES Simulation Framework
Behaviorial simulation framework, and a provider of related custom software by Ternion Corp.
http://www.ternion.com/

Geode Solutions
3D finite boundary element engineering software.
http://www.geodesol.com

Impact
An open source explicit finite time stepping element program suitable for simulation of dynamic events. Impact has several types of elements including shell elements and is easy to extend. Impact works well GID pre- and postprocessor and is programmed in Java.
http://impact.sourceforge.net

Integrated Engineering Software
Provide CAE simulation software for analysis of electrostatic, magnetostatic, eddy current, particle trajectory, thermal, high frequency, and mechanical application using the boundary element method(BEM).
http://www.integratedsoft.com/

Interpaper Research Organization
Boundary Elements and Singular Integral Equations Software for Civil/Structural Engineering (solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, structural analysis, hydraulics)and Mechanical Engineering (fluid mechanics, potential flow, aerodynamics).
http://www.interpaper.org

INTES
Develops and maintains the general purpose finite element analysis software system PERMAS, and offers services related to FE technology.
http://www.intes.de

IntuitionSoftware
Offers IntuitiveFEM, an integrated FEA package for Windows and Macintosh systems.
http://www.intuitivefem.com

KCR Products
Thermal analysis, fluid flow, and structural analysis software for applications like for piping and PCB design. Description of programs and purchase information.
http://www.kcrproducts.com

KFEM and FreeFEM
Provide a KDE2 graphical interface for Finite Element Codes.
http://kfem.sourceforge.net

Linux for Servers
Information about Linux for servers that are massively parallel machines, and their use in running Dyna3D software. Includes results from benchmark simulations, participating companies, and pre and post processing information.
http://www.linuxforservers.com

LISA
Multi-Physics FEA software for analyses: Static, Dynamic (Eigenvalue), Dynamic Response, Steady and Transient Thermal, Fluid (Including Navier Stokes Equations), Seepage, Acoustic, and Electro-magnetic. Software provides Active-X Port for individual use.
http://www.lisa-fet.com

LSTC (Livermore Software Technology Corporation)
Development source for the LS-DYNA non-linear finite element analysis software program.
http://www.lstc.com

LUSAS
Linear and nonlinear stress, dynamics, composite and thermal engineering analysis for civil, structural, bridge, composites and general engineers.
http://www.lusas.com

MSC Software
Provider of Simulation software products for physical phenomena, including MSC.Nastran, MSC.Patran, MSC.MARC, MSC.Dytran and MSC.Working Model.
http://www.mscsoftware.com/

Netherlands National Aerospace Laboratory
Information about a modular finite element code used as a testbed for advances in computational mechanics.
http://www.nlr.nl/public/en/index.php?pid=9920

Noran Engineering, Inc.
Provides the FEMAP pre and post processor, badged as NEiModeler, NEiFusion and NEiWorks, NENastran, and virtual prototyping products.
http://www.nenastran.com

PACSYS Ltd
Supplies PAFEC VibroAcoustics. This solves acoustic and vibration problems using the finite and boundary element methods. Applications include underwater acoustics, audio, medical ultrasonics and automotive.
http://www.vibroacoustics.co.uk

pdnmesh
Is a free opensource finite element solver suitable for field problems. It can use DXF files as input and will generate encapsulated postscript and screen output.
http://pdnmesh.sourceforge.net

Radioss
An explicit Finite Element software using lagrangian or Arbitrary Lagrange Euler coordinate modes. The element and material libraries, together with highly efficient contact computations allow the modelization of virtually any mechanical engineering problem.
http://www.radioss.com/

Ram Series
Three-dimensional structural analysis environment for calculations of solids, beams and shells using the Finite Element Method.
http://www.compassis.com/en/productos/ram-series/

SAMTECH Finite element software
Publishes the SAMCEF general purpose finite element software, MECANO, a flexible mechanism simulation software and OOFELIE, an Object Oriented Finite Element program with an Interactive Executer. Company and software description with applications and references.
http://www.samtech.fr

Sierra Vista Technology
Development of software for designing engineering products and developing manufacturing processes. Products include DANTE/KIVA, a coupled thermal, carbon diffusion and solid mechanics program, and KIVA, a thermal solid mechanics programs.
http://sierravistatech.com

SIMEC Corp.
Develops and distributes SIMPLORER, the powerful mixed-mode, mixed-language system simulator. Features an easy-to-use UI and offers hassle free simulation with no convergency problems.
http://www.ansoft.com/

Spice-It! for Windows
A mixed-mode design and simulation automation software for Windows featuring WYSIWYG schematic capture, continuous analog with powerful post-processing features.
http://www.cadmigos.com

Temperature Dependent Properties Database
Temperature dependent elastic and thermal properties database for finite element analysis users. Contains thermal expansion, elastic modulus, thermal conductivity and other properties.
http://www.jahm.com

ThermoAnalytics, Inc.
Thermal modeling and analysis software available for download and evaluation. Performs thermal simulations and infrared signature analysis.
http://www.thermoanalytics.com/products/

Universal Mechanism
Simulation of kinematics and dynamics of planar and spatial mechanical systems. The program is oriented to practical engineers, students and teachers. Includes a railway module, which is intended for simulation of railway vehicles dynamics in both straight and curve railroad tracks.
http://umlab.ru

VisualFEA
An integrated software for finite element analysis.
http://www.visualfea.com/