SimScale Review

PROS: I like how their interface functions. And I love how I no longer have to utilize my personal computing resources. Now, I can send my jobs straight to the cloud. I can then directly e-mail when the job happens to be done. Making use of a browser for setting up simulation is awesome and a big help!

CONS: Since I'm academic user, I'd love to having the freedom to give advanced models a try. I felt this is something where the product falls short. I'm also making use of other third party software such as Abaqus & FEAP. Right SimScale isn't really meant for using both materials and elements.

PROS: I'm able to access a wide range of functionality in a CFD package. All that directly from the browser itself. SimScale is more than just a well-built CAE suite, it's also a great education resource backed with a pro-active community. The staff from SimScale work closely with their user base and actively takes part in the forum. SimScale is intuitive and organized.

CONS: SimScale is started from the ground up. While it's a good thing, it does lack some functionality that advanced users might expect. However, their growth is rapid. Their staff constantly look into the user-based forums for prioritizing certain features and ideas constantly.

PROS: I love maneuvering around their interface. I no longer have to worry about making use of my computing resources. I can now submit jobs directly to the cloud. These can then be intimated over the e-mail when the job is through.

CONS: Being as an academic user, I'd like to have the freedom in giving advanced models a go beyond what the boxes are able to offer. I felt this is something that fell a little short. I'm also using other third party softwares to allow for user materials as well as elements. Since I'm a material scientist I see this as something ultimately useful.

PROS: I love how I get instant accessiblity to bigger computer power for CFD analysis as well as for Finite Elements. Through its free account, you can operate simulations as much as 10+ million CFD cells. This can be made possible with the cloud and without making use of local resources since it's a web-based UI.

CONS: There are still certain simulation features that are lacking. But as mentioned by the company themselves, such features are well on their way. Having intermitttent/slow broadband speeds can also have a bad impact when it comes to productivity. Companies who have limited web access may not be able to make use of the platform.

PROS: For a number of years I was told that a CAE software would entail plenty of resources and space. That would entail having a reasonable PC if you're in search of bigger simulations. Through SimScale I'm able to operate bigger simulations even if it's coming from my tablet.

CONS: This occurred to me one time. But it occurred for a very short time period. Servers went offline. But it was quickly resolved by Simscale although I'm really surprised by it.

PROS: I love the fact that accessing big computer power can be made instantly for Finite Elements and making analysis of CFD. Especaily on a free account that asks your projects to be made in public, you can deploy simulations as much a 10 milion CFD cells. This can easily be done on the cloud without making use of local resources. It's all done on an interface via a web browser. There's also an active community available public projecs and tutorials.

CONS: Certain crucial simulation features are missing. These include finite elements and structural models. But as indicated by the company, these will come to fruition soon. What's more, utilizing an intermittent/slow internet can hamper productivity. Companies who have limited internet access could struggle using the platform.

PROS: Setting things up for simulation takes relatively a short period of time on SimScale. This is way better compared to other products currently in the market. It's helpful in for prototyping simulation for a wide range of parameters. Data that has been simulated can now be stored within the cloud.

CONS: One tiny issue. From time to time, pre-processing can take up a lot of time.

PROS: I'm able to access a ton of functionality that I need with this CFD package. And I get all these in the browser alone. SimScale is more than just an exceptional CAE package. It has a great following and makes for a good source of education.

CONS: SimScale is known for starting things from scratch. While that's a good thing, it's also lacking some functionality that some advancers are in need of. With that in mind, SimScale is rapidly growing. Their staff is constantly monitoring the forums to sniff out priority features that they'll add/improve in the system.

PROS: It doesn't take up a lot of time in setting up a Simscale simulation. This way better compared to its current competitors. It's proven to be handy. It responds swiftly to prototype simulation for a wide range of parameters. Simulation data can be housed in the cloud.

CONS: There's one issue that needs to be resolved. From time to time, pre-processing takes longer than expected.

PROS: For a long while now, I've experienced and told everyone how a CAE software eats up a lot resources and time. That would mean making use of a PC with decent specs in running bigger simulations. But thanks to Simscale, I'm able to operate large simulations even from a tablet! I didn't know I could actually do this. So that's a huge advantage!

CONS: It only happened to me one time. But it was short. Servers went offline or issues were experienced due to some kind of server issues happening from your side. The issue was resolved quickly. But due to Simscale operating in servers, I'm a bit surpised the problem came up.