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AJAY S.

CAE Engineer

Chemicals

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/12/2026

"Ultra-Fast Simulation on Large CAD Models—Perfect for Early-Stage Design"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Altair SimSolid?

No meshing required, enabling ultra‑fast structural simulation even for complex assemblies.

Handles large, detailed CAD models directly—no geometry cleanup needed.

Ideal for early‑stage design, letting engineers test many iterations quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Altair SimSolid?

Limited feature control & missing essential CAD editing tools, making advanced workflows harder.

Confusing or unclear user interface, with UX issues that hinder ease of use.

Accuracy can vary depending on the problem, and convergence/error verification is difficult because studies must be re‑run from the start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Altair SimSolid solving and how is that benefiting you?

It eliminates meshing and geometry cleanup, allowing engineers to analyze complex, unsimplified CAD directly. It also cuts pre‑processing time by streamlining setup—contacts, welds, and BCs—and by reducing repetitive tasks. The result is a major productivity boost: less time spent on meshing and prep, and more time focused on engineering decisions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sarthak Kumar of Altair SimSolid

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Hello Ajay, thank you for sharing your experience with Simcenter SimSolid. We're pleased to hear that it's enabling ultra-fast structural simulation and allowing engineers to test many design iterations quickly. We understand your concerns about the user interface and accuracy, and we're committed to enhancing the usability and reliability of our software.