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Altair Inspire

Score8.4 out of 10

6 Reviews and Ratings

What is Altair Inspire?

Altair Inspire, developed by SolidThinking which was acquired by Altair, is software for Generative Design/Topology Optimization, and rapid simulation solution for design engineers. It is designed to enhance the concept development process by enabling simulation-driven design to increase a product’s efficiency, strength and manufacturability. This can lead to reduced costs, development time, material consumption, and product weight.

An excellent tool for our organization

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The software is used to generate 3D simulations that allow evaluating the total feasibility of a product at a technical level. Plus this software is incredibly intuitive and really does provide a great finished product. The software runs relatively quickly and will usually throw an error right away, which is a nice feature.

Pros

  • Ability to use Nurbs-style modeling to analyze freeform designs.
  • I was quickly able to model the exact scenario I wanted to optimize and get accurate results for what I wanted to achieve.

Cons

  • I think the tools to create CAD are a bit difficult to use. Consequently, it is now easier to develop the part in other software, which is bad since we need to use more than one tool at a time.

Most Important Features

  • Easy interface, works great for my needs.
  • The ability to create natural flowing structures that have engineering data to support the style.

Return on Investment

  • In my personal opinion, we think that this product does not have any negative aspect that makes us feel very uncomfortable.

Other Software Used

Wrike

Best motion simulation software for linear actuators or motors

Pros

  • Defining the actuators, pin joints, sliding joints is very easy.
  • Defining a motion sequence is straightforward.
  • The UI tends to make you follow a sequence of steps to be successful in doing a motion simulation and finite element analysis study on a design.
  • The motion simulation results are automatically transferred to the FEA solver.

Cons

  • Currently, we have to import the SOLIDWORKS assembly and reposition it in space.
  • Currently, there are no mesh refinement capabilities.

Return on Investment

  • We have completed a proof of concept product for disabled people that will be a new market area for our company.
  • We are expanding the number of special projects we will do every year that requires motors and actuators.
  • The only negative is being busier means expanding at a higher rate than expected.

Other Software Used

SOLIDWORKS