Ansys Additive Suite
Comprehensive Additive Manufacturing Solution

With Ansys Additive Suite, users have access to all Additive tools, including Additive Prep, Additive Science and Workbench Additive.

Overview

A TOTAL WORKFLOW SOLUTION Critical insights required for a successful Additive Manufacturing workflow

A comprehensive solution for designs, engineers and analysts, Ansys Additive Suite spans the entire workflow – from design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) through validation, print design, process simulation and exploration of materials.

Additive Suite includes Additive Prep and Science tools, in addition to access to Ansys Workbench Additive.

Features

Quick Specs

Delivering critical insights required by designers, engineers and analysts, Ansys Additive Suite is a comprehensive workflow solution. Spanning the entire workflow, from design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) through validation, print design and more, this solution helps avoid build failure and deliver accurately designed parts.

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Topology and Lattice Optimization

Distortion Compensation

Melt Pool, Porosity and Microstructure Predictions

Structural and Thermal Analysis

Comprehensive inlet and outlet condition

Build Failure Prediction

Design Validation

Process Simulation

Metal PBF Process Simulation

Material Analysis

Structural and Thermal Analysis

Material Analysis

Capabilities

ADDITIVE SUITE CAPABILITIES A Powerful Simulation Solution for Metal Additive Manufacturing

Avoid build failure and create parts that accurately conform to design specifications with Ansys Additive Suite. Delivering critical insights for designers, engineers and analysts, this comprehensive solution spans the entire workflow. With Additive Suite, users gain access to Additive Prep and Science tools, in addition to Ansys Workbench Additive. Ansys Additive Suite is available as an add-on to the Ansys Mechanical Enterprise license.

Capabilities

Key Features

Enhance your Additive Manufacturing with:

Topology Optimization
STL File and Geometry Manipulation
Structural and Thermal Analysis and Design Validation
Additive Process Simulation
Additive Science
Power Bed Fusion (PBF)
Direct Energy Deposition (DED)
Metal Sintering
Machine Learning (ML) Thermal Strain

TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION

With Topology Optimization, users have the tools needed to design durable, lightweight components for any application. Easily define objectives and apply controls to ensure requirements are met, minimum material thicknesses are set and exclusion areas are defined.

STL FILE AND GEOMETRY MANIPULATION

Utilize STL file and geometry manipulation for geometry repair, lattice creation and cleanup of parts using the software’s faceted data tools.

STRUCTURAL AND THERMAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN VALIDATION

Utilize full nonlinear and linear analysis capabilities to validate designs under a vast range of scenarios. Both thermal and structural loading conditions can be applied to understand performance and durability.

ADDITIVE PROCESS SIMULATION

Predict part shape, distortion and stresses before printing with this native feature. Specifically designed for users familiar with this environment, print simulation facilitates the set up and solving of print simulations. Flexibility allows for adjusting workflow settings as needed.

ADDITIVE SCIENCE

A standalone application for design-stage investigation of materials and optimal machine parameters. Capabilities include:

Material analysis tool for Additive Manufactured parts
Porosity prediction
Microstructure prediction
Grain morphology
Material tuning wizards