Product Overviews
Overview of each product included in Altair HyperWorks.
Modeling and Visualization
Integrated user environment for modeling and visualization.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Altair HyperMesh | Universal finite element pre- and post-processor |
| Altair HyperView | High performance finite element and mechanical systems post-processor, engineering plotter, and data analysis tool |
| Altair HyperGraph 2D / Altair HyperGraph 3D | Engineering plotter and data analysis tool |
| Altair MotionView | Multibody dynamics pre- and post-processor |
| Altair TableView | Spreadsheet capabilities |
| Altair TextView | HTML-based text editor |
| Altair MediaView | Media viewer |
| Altair HyperWorks Collaboration Tools | Suite of tools for collaboration, data management |
| Altair HyperView Player | Plug-in and stand-alone utility to share and visualize 3D CAE models and results |
| Altair HyperStudy | Multi-Disciplinary Design Exploration, Study and Optimization software |
| Altair BasicFEA | Simple analysis |
| Altair HyperCrash | CAE pre-processor tool developed to support the nonlinear finite element solver, Altair Radioss |
| Altair HyperLife | Easy-to-learn fatigue analysis software developed on a solver-neutral framework |
| Altair Virtual Wind Tunnel | Vertical solution to perform automotive external aerodynamic analyses, leveraging Altair's CFD technology |
| Altair SimLab | Process-oriented, multi-disciplinary simulation environment to accurately analyze the performance of complex assemblies |
| Altair HyperWorks X | Next generation of Altair HyperMesh, which contains a limited set of tools for 2019 |
Solvers
Suite of finite element and multibody dynamics solvers for design and
optimization.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Altair OptiStruct | Structural analysis solver for Linear and Nonlinear problems and the industry leading optimization software using finite-elements and multibody dynamics |
| Altair Radioss | Finite-element solver for highly nonlinear problems under dynamic loadings |
| Altair MotionSolve | Multibody dynamics solver that provides an integrated solution to analyze and optimize multibody system performance |
| Altair HyperXtrude | A suite of solvers for manufacturing process simulation. This includes, metal extrusion, polymer extrusion, metal rolling, billet forging, friction stir welding, and resin transfer molding. |
| Altair AcuSolve | General, all-purpose finite element computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver |
| Altair Feko + WinProp | Comprehensive computational electromagnetics (CEM) code used widely in the telecommunications, automobile, space and defense industries |
| Altair Flux | Electromagnetic and thermal simulations of electromotors, actuators, sensors, cables, induction heating, and much more |
| Altair FluxMotor | Simulation software dedicated to the pre-design of electric rotating machines |
| Altair nanoFluidX | Particle-based (SPH) fluid dynamics code for simulation of single and multiphase flows in complex geometries with complex motions |
| Altair ultraFluidX | Ultra-fast solver to predict aerodynamic properties of vehicles, buildings, environmental and motorsport applications |
Manufacturing Solutions
Unified environment for manufacturing process simulation, analysis, and design
optimization.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| HyperXtrude | An easy to use interface for HyperXtrude solvers to simulate metal extrusion, polymer extrusion, and metal rolling. |
| HyperForm | A unique finite element-based sheet metal forming simulation software solution |
| HyperMold | A highly efficient and customized environment for setting up models for injection molding simulation with Moldflow and Moldex3D, and resin transfer molding simulation with HyperXtrude RTM solver |
| HyperWeld | An efficient interface for setting up models and analyzing friction stir welding with the HyperXtrude solver |
| Forging | An efficient and customized environment for setting up models for complex three-dimensional forging simulation with DEFOM3D and billet forging analysis using HyperXtrude Forge solver |
| Results Manager | HyperCrash-based tool that provides a framework to initialize a structural model with results from a forming simulation |
Engineering Solutions
Unified environment for vertical engineering disciplines for simulation, analysis,
and design optimization.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Crash | Tailored environment in HyperWorks that efficiently steers the Crash CAE specialist in CAE model building, starting from CAD geometry and finishing with a runnable solver deck in both solvers Radioss and LS-DYNA |
| CFD | High quality tools for CFD applications enabling the engineer to perform modeling, optimization and post-processing tasks efficiently |
| Drop Test | The Drop Test Manager is an automated solution that allows the user to either simulate a single drop test or a choice of multiple iterations with the aim of finding the sensitivity of process variables like initial orientation and drop height in a typical drop test by controlling the run parameters and conditions with ease |
| NVH | HyperWorks environment customized for automotive full vehicle NVH modeling and analysis needs |
| Aerospace | A new user profile has been added in 12.0.110. This profile is aimed to help to capture the aerospace model building process and tools needed for process automation |
| Durability Director | Solver-neutral, process-oriented customization of HyperWorks that addresses many of the challenges associated with assessing the fatigue life of mechanical components |
| Suspension Director | Industry specific solution that is integrated with MotionView and utilizes many aspects of HyperWorks to assist with the engineering of vehicle suspensions |
| AcuConsole | GUI-Based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) pre-processor for AcuSolve |
Simulation-Driven Design
Altair
HyperWorks includes a full set of design tools helping
designers and engineers in the early stages of the product development cycle.
Applications include system-level simulation, concept and generative design,
industrial design and rendering.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| Altair Activate | For multi-disciplinary system simulation (1D) |
| Altair Compose | For math calculations, scripting, data analysis and visualization (0D) |
| Altair Embed | For embedded system development (code generation) |
| Altair Inspire | Innovative morphogenesis form generation technology |
| Altair Inspire Cast | Fast, easy, accurate and affordable casting simulation environment |
| Altair Inspire Extrude Metal | Simulation environment for metal extrusion |
| Altair Inspire Extrude Polymer | Simulation environment for polymer extrusion |
| Altair Inspire Form | Stamping simulation environment to optimize designs, simulate robust manufacturing and reduce material costs |