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Products classified in the overall Simulation & CAE category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Simulation & CAE to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Simulation & CAE category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Simulation & CAE Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Simulation & CAE Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Owner
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 79% Small-Business
    • 17% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows users to access and edit their designs from any device.
    • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
    • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
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  • Onshape Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    30
    Collaboration
    25
    Online Accessibility
    23
    Features
    20
    Sharing
    18
    Cons
    Missing Features
    21
    Lack of Features
    11
    Drawing Issues
    10
    Limited CAD Features
    9
    Limited Features
    8
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  • Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.1
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    4.4
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    PTC
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,743 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Owner
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 79% Small-Business
  • 17% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Onshape is a cloud-based CAD platform that allows users to access and edit their designs from any device.
  • Users like the real-time editing feature which allows multiple users to work together, the automatic saving and versioning, and the fact that no software installation is required.
  • Users experienced issues with performance on large assemblies, the need for a fast internet connection, and limited simulation options, and some found the learning curve steep at the beginning.
Onshape Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
30
Collaboration
25
Online Accessibility
23
Features
20
Sharing
18
Cons
Missing Features
21
Lack of Features
11
Drawing Issues
10
Limited CAD Features
9
Limited Features
8
Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.1
Task
Average: 8.2
6.8
Integrate
Average: 8.0
4.4
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,743 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
(760)4.5 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

    Users
    • Student
    • Graduate Research Assistant
    Industries
    • Higher Education
    • Research
    Market Segment
    • 42% Enterprise
    • 31% Small-Business
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  • MATLAB Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    16
    Features
    12
    Data Visualization
    9
    Simulation
    8
    Tools Variety
    7
    Cons
    Expensive
    7
    Slow Performance
    6
    High System Requirements
    5
    Lagging Performance
    4
    Learning Curve
    4
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  • MATLAB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.7
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    8.9
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    MathWorks
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Natick, MA
    Twitter
    @MATLAB
    100,884 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,768 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MATLAB is a programming, modeling and simulation tool developed by MathWorks.

Users
  • Student
  • Graduate Research Assistant
Industries
  • Higher Education
  • Research
Market Segment
  • 42% Enterprise
  • 31% Small-Business
MATLAB Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
16
Features
12
Data Visualization
9
Simulation
8
Tools Variety
7
Cons
Expensive
7
Slow Performance
6
High System Requirements
5
Lagging Performance
4
Learning Curve
4
MATLAB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.7
Task
Average: 8.2
8.4
Integrate
Average: 8.0
8.9
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
MathWorks
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Natick, MA
Twitter
@MATLAB
100,884 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,768 employees on LinkedIn®

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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Designcenter Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, s

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 30% Mid-Market
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  • Designcenter Solid Edge Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    87
    3D Modeling
    62
    Features
    56
    Intuitive
    40
    Efficiency
    39
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    41
    Difficult Learning
    38
    Performance Issues
    32
    Not User-Friendly
    31
    Slow Performance
    29
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  • Designcenter Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.0
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    7.7
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Designcenter Solid Edge is a portfolio of affordable, easy to deploy, maintain, and use software tools that advance all aspects of the product development process – mechanical and electrical design, s

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 30% Mid-Market
Designcenter Solid Edge Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
87
3D Modeling
62
Features
56
Intuitive
40
Efficiency
39
Cons
Learning Curve
41
Difficult Learning
38
Performance Issues
32
Not User-Friendly
31
Slow Performance
29
Designcenter Solid Edge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.0
Task
Average: 8.2
8.0
Integrate
Average: 8.0
7.7
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
(155)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
5th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    By performing structural analyses on fully-featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry pr

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 53% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
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  • Altair SimSolid Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    35
    Simulation
    27
    Time Saving
    26
    Accuracy
    20
    Meshing Techniques
    16
    Cons
    Lack of Features
    11
    Not User-Friendly
    6
    UX Improvement
    6
    Complex Modeling
    5
    Missing Features
    5
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  • Altair SimSolid features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.0
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    6.7
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    5.1
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,237 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,078 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

By performing structural analyses on fully-featured CAD assemblies within minutes, SimSolid is the game-changing simulation technology for designers, engineers, and analysts. It eliminates geometry pr

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 53% Small-Business
  • 28% Mid-Market
Altair SimSolid Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
35
Simulation
27
Time Saving
26
Accuracy
20
Meshing Techniques
16
Cons
Lack of Features
11
Not User-Friendly
6
UX Improvement
6
Complex Modeling
5
Missing Features
5
Altair SimSolid features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.0
Task
Average: 8.2
6.7
Integrate
Average: 8.0
5.1
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Altair
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Troy, MI
Twitter
@Altair_Inc
7,237 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,078 employees on LinkedIn®
(272)4.6 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SimScale is a leading cloud-native CAE platform that provides access to CFD, FEA, electromagnetics and thermodynamics simulation capabilities 100% via a standard web browser. No hardware, installation

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 58% Small-Business
    • 28% Mid-Market
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  • SimScale Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    62
    Customer Support
    49
    Simulation
    45
    Online Accessibility
    35
    Efficiency Improvement
    17
    Cons
    Meshing Issues
    12
    Slow Simulation
    12
    Lack of Features
    11
    Performance Issues
    11
    Complex Modeling
    6
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  • SimScale features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.8
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.6
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    7.2
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Year Founded
    2012
    HQ Location
    Munich, Germany
    Twitter
    @SimScale
    7,122 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    101 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SimScale is a leading cloud-native CAE platform that provides access to CFD, FEA, electromagnetics and thermodynamics simulation capabilities 100% via a standard web browser. No hardware, installation

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 58% Small-Business
  • 28% Mid-Market
SimScale Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
62
Customer Support
49
Simulation
45
Online Accessibility
35
Efficiency Improvement
17
Cons
Meshing Issues
12
Slow Simulation
12
Lack of Features
11
Performance Issues
11
Complex Modeling
6
SimScale features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.8
Task
Average: 8.2
7.6
Integrate
Average: 8.0
7.2
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Munich, Germany
Twitter
@SimScale
7,122 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
101 employees on LinkedIn®
(503)4.5 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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Entry Level Price:$680.00
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

    Users
    • Owner
    • Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 69% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Autodesk Fusion is a platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
    • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
    • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
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  • Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    34
    Features
    23
    Features Functionality
    20
    Design Efficiency
    17
    Easy Learning
    17
    Cons
    Difficult Learning
    14
    Learning Curve
    12
    Missing Features
    11
    Performance Issues
    11
    Cloud Issues
    10
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.2
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    8.2
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,878 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk Fusion connects capabilities, data, and people across the entire product development lifecycle. Fusion provides you with CAD, CAM, CAE and PCB tools along with PLM/PDM and MES (manufacturing

Users
  • Owner
  • Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 69% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Autodesk Fusion is a platform that combines CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB design in a single cloud-based environment for product development.
  • Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface, cloud collaboration features, and the ability to design, model, and simulate in one place, which is beneficial for both beginners and professionals.
  • Users experienced performance instability with larger assemblies or high-resolution simulations, limited offline use, and some advanced features locked behind additional subscriptions, which can be limiting for freelancers or small teams.
Autodesk Fusion Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
34
Features
23
Features Functionality
20
Design Efficiency
17
Easy Learning
17
Cons
Difficult Learning
14
Learning Curve
12
Missing Features
11
Performance Issues
11
Cloud Issues
10
Autodesk Fusion features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.6
Task
Average: 8.2
8.2
Integrate
Average: 8.0
8.2
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Company Website
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,878 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
(183)4.3 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
8th Easiest To Use in Simulation & CAE software
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 25% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Simcenter 3D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Simulation Tools
    27
    Ease of Use
    26
    Simulation
    24
    CAD Integration
    15
    Accuracy
    13
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    14
    Complexity
    9
    Expensive
    8
    High System Requirements
    7
    Not User-Friendly
    7
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    8.0
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Simcenter™ 3D software from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) solution designed to assist users in complex, multidisciplinary product performance

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 25% Mid-Market
Simcenter 3D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Simulation Tools
27
Ease of Use
26
Simulation
24
CAD Integration
15
Accuracy
13
Cons
Learning Curve
14
Complexity
9
Expensive
8
High System Requirements
7
Not User-Friendly
7
Simcenter 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.9
Task
Average: 8.2
7.8
Integrate
Average: 8.0
8.0
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Simcenter™ Amesim is a sophisticated mechatronic system simulation platform developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, designed to assist design engineers in virtually assessing and optimizing

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 38% Small-Business
    • 36% Enterprise
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  • Simcenter Amesim Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Libraries
    6
    Simulation
    6
    Ease of Use
    5
    Multiphysics Simulation
    5
    Simulation Tools
    4
    Cons
    Expensive
    4
    Learning Curve
    3
    Not User-Friendly
    3
    Difficult Learning
    2
    Expensive Licensing
    2
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  • Simcenter Amesim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.2
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.8
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    8.4
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Simcenter™ Amesim is a sophisticated mechatronic system simulation platform developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software, designed to assist design engineers in virtually assessing and optimizing

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 38% Small-Business
  • 36% Enterprise
Simcenter Amesim Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Libraries
6
Simulation
6
Ease of Use
5
Multiphysics Simulation
5
Simulation Tools
4
Cons
Expensive
4
Learning Curve
3
Not User-Friendly
3
Difficult Learning
2
Expensive Licensing
2
Simcenter Amesim features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.2
Task
Average: 8.2
7.8
Integrate
Average: 8.0
8.4
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
(621)4.5 out of 5
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    SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Mechanical Design Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 50% Small-Business
    • 39% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • SolidWorks is a CAD, CAM, and CAE software that provides 3D modeling, mold design features, and simulation tools for creating detailed models and assemblies.
    • Reviewers appreciate SolidWorks for its user-friendly interface, robust features, excellent customer support, and its ability to convert complex ideas into tangible designs, making it a dependable solution for both educational and professional design work.
    • Users mentioned that SolidWorks requires a high-performance system to run smoothly, can be time-consuming to learn, has high cost, limited features for multiple analysis, and can struggle with performance when dealing with large assemblies or complex mates.
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  • SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    32
    Features
    26
    3D Modeling
    23
    User Interface
    21
    Features Functionality
    16
    Cons
    Performance Issues
    14
    Slow Performance
    12
    High System Requirements
    11
    Assembly Issues
    9
    Complexity
    9
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SOLIDWORKS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.4
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    7.8
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    178,747 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SOLIDWORKS delivers connected, easy-to-use tools that help you innovate and accelerate every aspect of your product development process.

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Mechanical Design Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 50% Small-Business
  • 39% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • SolidWorks is a CAD, CAM, and CAE software that provides 3D modeling, mold design features, and simulation tools for creating detailed models and assemblies.
  • Reviewers appreciate SolidWorks for its user-friendly interface, robust features, excellent customer support, and its ability to convert complex ideas into tangible designs, making it a dependable solution for both educational and professional design work.
  • Users mentioned that SolidWorks requires a high-performance system to run smoothly, can be time-consuming to learn, has high cost, limited features for multiple analysis, and can struggle with performance when dealing with large assemblies or complex mates.
SOLIDWORKS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
32
Features
26
3D Modeling
23
User Interface
21
Features Functionality
16
Cons
Performance Issues
14
Slow Performance
12
High System Requirements
11
Assembly Issues
9
Complexity
9
SOLIDWORKS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.4
Task
Average: 8.2
8.4
Integrate
Average: 8.0
7.8
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
178,747 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
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    Simcenter™ HEEDS from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) software solution designed to assist users in automating workflows, conducting

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 39% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • Simcenter HEEDS Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    4
    Optimization Efficiency
    4
    Automation
    3
    Simulation
    3
    User Interface
    3
    Cons
    Expensive
    3
    Complexity
    2
    Complex Interface
    1
    High Hardware Requirements
    1
    High System Requirements
    1
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  • Simcenter HEEDS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    7.4
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Simcenter™ HEEDS from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a multi-disciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) software solution designed to assist users in automating workflows, conducting

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 39% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Simcenter HEEDS Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
4
Optimization Efficiency
4
Automation
3
Simulation
3
User Interface
3
Cons
Expensive
3
Complexity
2
Complex Interface
1
High Hardware Requirements
1
High System Requirements
1
Simcenter HEEDS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.9
Task
Average: 8.2
8.0
Integrate
Average: 8.0
7.4
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
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    Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+ from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software solution designed to assist engineers in modeling complex products and predi

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 38% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    9
    Simulation
    8
    Meshing Techniques
    7
    Accuracy
    6
    Efficiency Improvement
    4
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    6
    Meshing Issues
    4
    Expensive Licensing
    3
    Resource Intensity
    3
    Slow Performance
    3
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  • Simcenter STAR-CCM+ features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.9
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.0
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    7.1
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Simcenter™ STAR-CCM+ from Siemens Digital Industries Software is a multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software solution designed to assist engineers in modeling complex products and predi

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 38% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
9
Simulation
8
Meshing Techniques
7
Accuracy
6
Efficiency Improvement
4
Cons
Learning Curve
6
Meshing Issues
4
Expensive Licensing
3
Resource Intensity
3
Slow Performance
3
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.9
Task
Average: 8.2
7.0
Integrate
Average: 8.0
7.1
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
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    ANSYS LS-DYNA is the most commonly used explicit simulation program with multi-physics capabilities to simulate the response of materials to short periods of severe loading. Its many elements, contact

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 47% Small-Business
    • 33% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Ansys LS-DYNA Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Continuous Improvement
    1
    Customer Support
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Efficiency Improvement
    1
    Features
    1
    Cons
    Expensive
    1
    Expensive Licensing
    1
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  • Ansys LS-DYNA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.5
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.3
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    8.4
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Year Founded
    1970
    HQ Location
    Canonsburg, PA
    Twitter
    @ANSYS
    30,439 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,304 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ANSS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ANSYS LS-DYNA is the most commonly used explicit simulation program with multi-physics capabilities to simulate the response of materials to short periods of severe loading. Its many elements, contact

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 47% Small-Business
  • 33% Mid-Market
Ansys LS-DYNA Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Continuous Improvement
1
Customer Support
1
Ease of Use
1
Efficiency Improvement
1
Features
1
Cons
Expensive
1
Expensive Licensing
1
Ansys LS-DYNA features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.5
Task
Average: 8.2
8.3
Integrate
Average: 8.0
8.4
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1970
HQ Location
Canonsburg, PA
Twitter
@ANSYS
30,439 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,304 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ANSS
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    ANSYS Mechanical Pro uses the ANSYS Mechanical interface to deliver powerful finite element modeling capabilities in a way that you can use to make real structural engineering decisions. A finite elem

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Automotive
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 34% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Ansys Mechanical Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Design Usability
    2
    Ease of Use
    2
    3D Modeling
    1
    CAE Software
    1
    Customer Support
    1
    Cons
    Meshing Issues
    1
    Missing Features
    1
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    9.2
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.6
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    8.9
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    8.8
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    1970
    HQ Location
    Canonsburg, PA
    Twitter
    @ANSYS
    30,439 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7,304 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ANSS
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

ANSYS Mechanical Pro uses the ANSYS Mechanical interface to deliver powerful finite element modeling capabilities in a way that you can use to make real structural engineering decisions. A finite elem

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Automotive
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 34% Enterprise
Ansys Mechanical Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Design Usability
2
Ease of Use
2
3D Modeling
1
CAE Software
1
Customer Support
1
Cons
Meshing Issues
1
Missing Features
1
Ansys Mechanical features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.6
Task
Average: 8.2
8.9
Integrate
Average: 8.0
8.8
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Year Founded
1970
HQ Location
Canonsburg, PA
Twitter
@ANSYS
30,439 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7,304 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ANSS
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    Altair® HyperMesh® is a powerful simulation solution that redefines CAE design processes across industries with unmatched pre- and post-processing capabilities for finite element modeling. Powered by

    Users
    • CAE Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 43% Small-Business
    • 28% Enterprise
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  • Altair Hypermesh Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Meshing Techniques
    7
    3D Modeling
    5
    Accuracy
    5
    Ease of Use
    5
    Setup Ease
    4
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    5
    Complex Interface
    3
    Meshing Issues
    3
    Not User-Friendly
    3
    Complexity
    2
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    9.5
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    8.2
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.9
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    7.9
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,237 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,078 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Altair® HyperMesh® is a powerful simulation solution that redefines CAE design processes across industries with unmatched pre- and post-processing capabilities for finite element modeling. Powered by

Users
  • CAE Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 43% Small-Business
  • 28% Enterprise
Altair Hypermesh Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Meshing Techniques
7
3D Modeling
5
Accuracy
5
Ease of Use
5
Setup Ease
4
Cons
Learning Curve
5
Complex Interface
3
Meshing Issues
3
Not User-Friendly
3
Complexity
2
Altair Hypermesh features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
8.2
Task
Average: 8.2
7.9
Integrate
Average: 8.0
7.9
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Altair
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Troy, MI
Twitter
@Altair_Inc
7,237 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,078 employees on LinkedIn®
(74)4.3 out of 5
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    Altair® Inspire™ is an intuitive, powerful family of integrated software products that accelerates simulation-driven design throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to reality, while

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 42% Small-Business
    • 28% Enterprise
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  • Altair Inspire Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    12
    Features
    8
    Efficiency Improvement
    7
    Time Saving
    7
    Design Usability
    6
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    7
    Complexity
    5
    Not User-Friendly
    4
    Slow Simulation
    4
    Complex Modeling
    3
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    8.8
    Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
    Average: 8.5
    7.4
    Task
    Average: 8.2
    7.1
    Integrate
    Average: 8.0
    6.9
    Continuous event modeling
    Average: 8.0
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    Seller
    Altair
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Troy, MI
    Twitter
    @Altair_Inc
    7,237 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4,078 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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This description is provided by the seller.

Altair® Inspire™ is an intuitive, powerful family of integrated software products that accelerates simulation-driven design throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept to reality, while

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 42% Small-Business
  • 28% Enterprise
Altair Inspire Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
12
Features
8
Efficiency Improvement
7
Time Saving
7
Design Usability
6
Cons
Learning Curve
7
Complexity
5
Not User-Friendly
4
Slow Simulation
4
Complex Modeling
3
Altair Inspire features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.5
7.4
Task
Average: 8.2
7.1
Integrate
Average: 8.0
6.9
Continuous event modeling
Average: 8.0
Seller Details
Seller
Altair
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Troy, MI
Twitter
@Altair_Inc
7,237 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4,078 employees on LinkedIn®