{"id":48630,"date":"2022-01-12T08:02:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T13:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=48630"},"modified":"2022-01-05T16:05:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T21:05:33","slug":"you-dont-have-to-be-a-rocket-scientist-to-do-simulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2022\/01\/you-dont-have-to-be-a-rocket-scientist-to-do-simulation.html","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Have to Be a Rocket Scientist to Do Simulation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many kick off the new year with resolutions, and for some, this includes trying new things. If you\u2019re up for that, then I want to challenge you to give simulation a try.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a huge misconception that you have to be a specialist to use simulation software. Wrong! These days you don\u2019t have to have a PhD or even be a specialist to use simulation. I\u2019ve been involved in the simulation industry almost two decades, and software has evolved; but one thing that hasn\u2019t changed are the misconceptions associated with simulation. Today, I\u2019m hoping to change your mind about that.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at some of the most common misconceptions. The first misconception is that you need to have a PhD in engineering to use simulation software. Let me tell you why I believe that is false. After talking to hundreds of customers and thousands of users one thing is clear to me. If you understand how your product works in the real world, then you can use simulation. We have developed our simulation software to help you replicate real-world conditions with the software so you can be confident and validate your designs like a pro.<\/p>\n

The second misconception is that the software will only tell you if a design option is good or bad. Well, that\u2019s certainly not true. One of the most important simulation results you can see is if you are within your product factory and safety guidelines. So not only are you verifying your designs, but you\u2019re also not over-engineering them. Simulations don\u2019t\u2019 tell you necessarily whether your design is good or bad; it helps you explore various options about your design so you can make informed decisions and reach the best possible option. And, the more information you have about your designs, the more informed decisions you can make.<\/p>\n

The third misconception is that simulation software results can\u2019t be trusted. With SOLIDWORKS\u00ae Simulation solutions you can relax. Our solutions feature SIMULIA\u00ae technology with Abaqus solvers, trusted since the 70\u2019s. With simulation not only can you evaluate product performance, the best material, and the most cost-effective solution, but you can also show your team the results so that everyone is comfortable with the decision and you can make decisions as a team.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a number of other reasons holding people back, like it\u2019s not my job, it\u2019s extra work, etc. but the value of simulation outweighs all of the above. With simulation you avoid rework later, there are fewer physical prototypes, and you create better designs overall.<\/p>\n

The whole idea of simulation is to design better! I think we can all agree that the end goal is to make the best product possible, and if you reduce costs and design time along the way, that is a huge plus. Simulation adds value to any design process.<\/p>\n

Being with the company for close to 20 years, I\u2019ve seen firsthand how simulation tools can help and how they\u2019ve evolved. Not only are they more accessible with cloud-based solutions, ease of use, and more options based on your role, and level of experience; but also the ability to solve bigger and more complex problems.<\/p>\n

SOLIDWORKS has something for all levels, whether you are just beginning or have years of experience\u2014from entry-level to advanced solutions. And the solutions cover all the physics you will need during the product development process, including:<\/p>\n