The sharing of data between CAD, CAE, and CAM has grown to include machining, molding, and PLM. So true interoperability is a necessity to ensure product-data quality (PDQ) throughout the enterprise.

NEiWorks, a finite-element analysis tool, runs inside of SolidWorks 3D CAD, letting users perform linear static, nonlinear, and dynamic analysis on parts and assemblies. The tool is based on a Nastran ...