What is CAEplex?
CAEplex is a web-based computational engineering platform designed for finite element analysis (FEA) directly from your browser. Fully integrated with the Onshape CAD system, CAEplex allows users to perform stress analysis and simulations on their CAD parts without needing to install extra software or transfer files.
With features supporting both individual and collaborative projects, the platform caters to freelancers, professionals, and academic users alike. CAEplex offers scalable options for public and private projects, problem sizes, and supports easy sharing for educational or open-access engineering purposes.
Features
- Onshape Integration: 100% integration with Onshape CAD system for seamless workflow.
- Web-Based Access: No installation needed; run analyses and view results directly in your browser.
- Cloud-Based Computation: Perform finite element simulations on CAD parts in the cloud for efficiency and scalability.
- Public and Private Projects: Flexible project visibility, supporting both open sharing and confidential collaboration.
- Collaboration Tools: Online collaboration features allowing real-time project development among multiple users.
- Problem Size Management: Supports scalable finite element problems up to 200k nodes depending on plan.
- Unlimited Public Projects: Paid plans allow unlimited public project creation for community contributions.
- Data Retention: Data for public projects is retained and accessible, supporting open engineering and learning.
Use Cases
- Conducting finite element stress analysis on complex Onshape CAD parts in the cloud.
- Performing collaborative engineering projects with remote teams or clients.
- Enabling academic research and open-source sharing by creating public FEA projects.
- Prototyping and validating new mechanical designs without local software installation.
- Running multiple FEA scenarios on various components to optimize design performance.
FAQs
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What is the main difference between the CAEplex plans?
The main difference between CAEplex plans is the visibility and number of projects; free plans allow only public projects, while paid plans provide options for private projects and increase the allowed problem size and project limits. -
What does 'public' mean for projects in CAEplex?
Projects marked as 'public' are accessible in read-only mode to anyone on the internet and their content, including CAD files and simulation results, is shared openly under a Creative Commons license. -
Is there a trial period for paid plans?
Yes, users receive immediate access to paid features upon subscribing, with a grace period to complete payment; if payment isn't made within five working days, accounts are downgraded to free. -
What payment methods are available?
Payment methods vary by country and can include credit cards, local bank transfers, and e-checks, supporting multiple currencies.
