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Engineering Simulation

CATIA SIMULIA

🇫🇷 FR · from $11,188/yr

4.6/5· 208 reviews

French engineering simulation software with FEA, CFD and AI-assisted modeling

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CATIA SIMULIA is a French engineering simulation suite for finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics and multiphysics modeling. It integrates with CATIA geometry for real-time design updates and offers AI-driven mesh generation. Hosted on Dassault Systèmes' EU data centers with ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance.

Replaces

CATIA SIMULIA is sought as a European alternative to:

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Features

Structural and Thermal Simulation

  • Finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Nonlinear static, thermal, dynamic, and impact effects analysis
  • Fatigue analysis
  • Multiphysics solutions
  • Structural and surface performance analysis

Fluid Dynamics

  • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
  • Flow and thermal problem analysis
  • Fluid-structure interaction
  • Simulation of complex fluid dynamics

Electromagnetics

  • Electromagnetic analysis (EMAG)
  • Simulation of electromagnetic fields and interactions

Design Integration

  • Analysis directly on master reference models in CATIA interface
  • Design geometry as the simulation model
  • Seamless workflow from design to simulation within 3DEXPERIENCE platform

AI and Automation

  • AI-powered simulation insights and command prediction
  • Automated mesh refinement
  • Scripting tools for customization

Multiphysics and Advanced Analysis

  • True multiphysics simulation
  • Composite simulation capabilities
  • Multibody dynamics
  • Advanced nonlinear analysis

Pricing

PLM Express Design & Simulation Engineering
$11,188 / year per year, billed annually
  • Includes CATIA and SIMULIA
  • Integrated CAD and simulation
  • Annual billing
SIMULIA Standalone
$16,844 / year per year, billed annually
  • Full SIMULIA capabilities
  • Annual billing
  • High-performance visualization
Essential
A$16,705.90 / user / year (excl. GST) per user per year, excl. GST
  • 15-day money-back policy
  • Regional pricing
  • Basic simulation features
Elite
A$45,791.46 / user / year (excl. GST) per user per year, excl. GST
  • 15-day money-back policy
  • Regional pricing
  • Advanced simulation features

Pricing varies by region, configuration, and plan. Contact vendor for exact quotes.

EU Trust Profile

What we verified against public sources, last checked 2026-08-16. Every point links to its evidence.

  • Trust center / security page

    Dedicated Trust Center page for Dassault Systèmes, covering CATIA and SIMULIA.

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  • ISO 27001Enterprise-wide certification for Information Security Management System
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  • TISAXTISAX certification for OUTSCALE cloud services
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  • SOC 2SOC 2 Type 2 attestation for OUTSCALE (Dassault Systèmes brand)
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  • Local-language supportGerman,French,Italian,Spanish
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Reviews

Recurring themes, synthesized from public reviews across portals.

What users value

  • Advanced modeling for complex aerospace and automotive designs
  • Real-time collaboration and AI-driven analytics
  • Virtual prototyping and simulation within the same platform
  • Handles large assemblies with thousands of components
  • Parametric modeling for easy design modifications
  • Integration with PLM systems like ENOVIA for data management
  • Structural and thermal analysis capabilities via SIMULIA
  • Precision in 3D modeling, drawings, and NC code generation

Where users see room to improve

  • · Steep learning curve and complex interface
  • · Requires significant training to achieve productivity
  • · Heavy graphics and RAM usage impacting performance
  • · High licensing costs (perpetual licenses over $10,000, SaaS options $200+/month)
  • · Interoperability limitations with other systems

Ratings across portals

Linked facts, we bring ratings from every portal together in one place.

CapterraCapterra
4.6/5
208
reviews

Integrations

CATIASOLIDWORKSDELMIAENOVIA3DEXPERIENCE PlatformAbaqusXFlowCST Studio SuiteIsight

CATIA SIMULIA: frequently asked questions

How much does CATIA SIMULIA cost?
CATIA SIMULIA starts at $11,188/yr. Plans: PLM Express Design & Simulation Engineering ($11,188/yr), SIMULIA Standalone ($16,844/yr), Essential ($16,705.90/user/yr), Elite ($45,791.46/user/yr). Pricing varies by region, configuration, and plan. Contact vendor for exact quotes.
Which tools does CATIA SIMULIA integrate with?
CATIA SIMULIA connects with CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, DELMIA, ENOVIA, 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, Abaqus, XFlow and CST Studio Suite, plus 1 more integrations we found.

Feature, pricing and integration details are based on web research (as of 2026-08-16), without guarantee, errors are possible. The vendor's website prevails.