Latest News
Release of SIMPACK Version 9.3
2013-01-25
We are pleased to announce the official release of SIMPACK Version 9.3, which delivers more than 30 new features and over 100 improvements.
The most prominent changes in SIMPACK 9.3 include:
- Solver speedup for both standard and parallel solver
- Significantly improved performance of online solver animation
- SIMPACK Rail support for roller rigs
- Streamlined SIMPACK Wizard
- New Real-Time module SIMPACK RT
- Scaling of mass and stiffness of Flexible Bodies
- Export of deformations of Flexible Bodies
- Scaling of Input Functions
- Support for ANSYS 14.5
- Support for ABAQUS 6.12
- CatSIM V5 support for Catia V5R21 and SIMPACK 9
SIMPACK 9.3 requires a license that is valid for SIMPACK 9.0 or higher. If your license is not valid for SIMPACK 9.0 or higher, please contact your local SIMPACK distributor.
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SIMPACK Conference Wind and Drivetrain, September 26, 2012, Hamburg
2012-06-22
We would like to invite you to attend a one day SIMPACK Wind and Drivetrain conference. The main focus of the congress is to demonstrate new SIMPACK functionalities for wind and drivetrain applications, e.g. automatic Dynamic Load Calculations. Guest speakers will also be presenting their work with SIMPACK. There will additionally be a selection of exhibitors presenting their work and products.
SKF becomes a SIMPACK user
2012-01-19
SKF, a manufacturer of high quality bearings, is now a SIMPACK user. SIMPACK has been selected for its general MBS capabilities and ability to integrate user-specific subroutines.
SKF Group website (external link)
Release of SIMPACK Version 9.0
2011-10-17
SIMPACK 9.0 is a major milestone in the development of SIMPACK.
With a completely new framework, SIMPACK has opened the door to a wealth of new functionalities and features.
In SIMPACK v. 9.0, users can take advantage of: a new graphical user interface, advanced parallel solver technology, a state-of-the-art FE interface, an object-oriented scripting engine, easy-to-use unit handling, and the SIMPACK Wizard, which enables easy setup of standardized models and analysis processes—to name just a few.
SIMPACK User Meeting 2011
2011-07-12
The SIMPACK AG would like to thank all speakers and attendees of the SIMPACK User Meeting 2011 for making this a successful conference.
All User Meeting 2011 presentations are now available online under downloads: by event and by industrial sector.
For photos of the User Meeting 2011 click here.
Goldwind Science and Technology Co., Ltd. selects SIMPACK
2010-04-28
After using a different MBS code for over a year, Goldwind independently tested and preferred SIMPACK. SIMPACK was chosen due to the strength of its drivetrain simulations, the powerful and stable solver and the continual growth of SIMPACK’s market share.
Goldwind website (external link)
LIEBHERR Machines Bulle SA selects SIMPACK
2010-03-16
After an intensive evaluation period, LIEBHERR Machines Bulle SA has selected SIMPACK for mechanical engine and hydraulic pump analyses.
The decision was primarily due to three factors:
1. SIMPACK’s powerful EHD solution (TOWER by IST)
2. Diverse analyses due to SIMPACK’s general MBS capabilities
3. SIMPACK’s solver accuracy, speed and reliability
LIEBHERR Machines Bulle SA website (external link)
INTEC GmbH changes name to SIMPACK AG
2009-10-07
Due to SIMPACK’s international success, and because all INTEC GmbH activities are based on SIMPACK, the decision has been made to change the company’s name to SIMPACK AG.
All existing contracts with INTEC GmbH have been merged into the SIMPACK AG and will continue under the same conditions.
New location with double the space
2009-08-18
Due to SIMPACK's rapid expansion, our head office has moved to new premises with double the amount of office space.
Our new contact details are:
SIMPACK AG
Friedrichshafener Strasse 1
82205 Gilching
Tel.: +49 (0)8105 77266-0
Individual extension numbers and e-mail addresses remain the same.
Schaeffler Group selects SIMPACK
2009-04-27
After a two-year evaluation period, Schaeffler has chosen SIMPACK for its complete engine analyses. Schaeffler’s decision was based on SIMPACK’s accuracy, speed and reliability in solving detailed models; this included flexible components, together with a stable co-simulation solution for hydraulic components.
Schaeffler Group website (external link)
Aerospace: Two new SIMPACK Users
2009-02-17
Originally developed by the DLR (German Aerospace Centre), SIMPACK’s presence within the industry continues to expand.
Canadian Space Agency website (external link)
China Aerospace Science & Technology Corporation website (external link)
ALSTOM Transport Selects SIMPACK as Common Solution
2008-11-19
Along with Siemens Mobility and Bombardier Transportation, another global player, ALSTOM Transport, now uses SIMPACK as a standard tool.
Considerable Extension of SIMPACK Usage
2008-11-10
SIMPACK was chosen as BMW Group’s MBS solution for gasoline engine analysis. Additional licenses were delivered for driveline, complete vehicle Ride, NVH and Real-Time MBS applications.
The FVA chooses SIMPACK as common Multi-Body Solution
2008-03-01
The FVA, Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik (Research Association for Drive Technology), under whose direction such programs as RIKOR, STplus and DRESP were created, has now chosen SIMPACK as the common platform for their multi-body related activities in research and software development.
FVA website (external link)