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Engineering Software
Useful links to student versions of engineering software available free or at greatly reduced cost. Note that student versions usually come with restrictions e.g. use for academic and non-commercial projects only
Company
ANSYS
Software
SpaceClaim Student Edition
Applications
3D solid modeling for creating, editing and repairing geometry in files from any source. Prepare 3D designs for prototyping, analysis and manufacturing. Check if your school has an academic license. Can also be purchased through the vendor.
Download Links
http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/Company/Licenses.aspx
Company
Autodesk
Software
Fusion 360
Applications
3D CAD, CAM and CAE for product development. Combines industrial and mechanical design, simulation, machining and collaboration tools from concept through production.
Company
Autodesk
Software
AutoCAD
Applications
Design tools for 3D design, documentation and cloud collaboration, including a mobile app to access designs anytime.
Download Links
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/autocad
Company
Autodesk
Software
Revit
Applications
Built for Building Information Modeling (BIM) for architecture and infrastructure design and construction. Offers the functions of all Revit disciplines (architecture, MEP, structure) in one interface.
Download Links
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit
Company
Autodesk
Software
(Misc.)
Applications
Autodesk also offers a wide range of their other software packages under educational licenses as single programs and bundled software suites. Check out the link for the full list of available software.
Download Links
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all
Company
Bentley
Software
Academic SELECT Software Portfolio
Applications
A wide range of software is available through Bentley's StudentServer, covering civil engineering and design, structural analysis, modeling and visualization and more.
Company
CD-Adapco
Software
STAR-CCM+ Student License
Applications
CFD solver for fluid or solid flow, heat transfer and stress problems involving multiphysics and complex geometries. Student download includes full version of the software plus access to tutorial and other resources.
Download Links
http://www.cd-adapco.com/industries/academic/student
Company
COMSOL
Software
COMSOL Multiphysics
Applications
Simulation tools for electrical, mechanical, fluid flow and chemical engineering applications and product development. Includes geometry, equation-based and physics-based modeling, meshing, solvers and finite elements. Check with your campus IT services to see if your school has a COMSOL Academic Server license available for students.
Download Links
https://www.comsol.com/comsol-multiphysics
Company
Dassault Systèmes
Software
SOLIDWORKS Student Edition
Applications
Student edition package includes tools for 3D CAD design, FEA and CEA, kinematics analysis, electrical systems design, technical documentation and more. Paid only, or inquire with your school for an institutional license agreement.
Company
Dassault Systèmes
Software
DraftSight CAD Software
Applications
2D CAD software capable of accessing existing DWG files and creating new files. Free version for students, hobbyists and individuals.
Company
Dassault Systèmes
Software
Misc.
Applications
Dassault also offers a variety of other software for classroom and student use, both for free or for a discounted cost.
Download Links
https://academy.3ds.com/en/get-software
Company
Dassault Systèmes
Software
CATIA V5 Student Edition
Applications
Design software for 3D CAD product design, simulation, analysis and manufacturing. Available for $99 through Dassault's 3DS Academy. Current student promotion to download free with promo code.
Download Links
https://academy.3ds.com/en/software/catia-v5-student-edition
Company
Dassault Systèmes
Software
Abaqus Student Edition
Applications
Finite element analysis tool for structural models up to 1,000 nodes and CFD models up to 10,000 nodes. Available for free through 3DS Academy.
Download Links
https://academy.3ds.com/en/software/abaqus-student-edition
Company
Dassault Systèmes
Software
ICEM Surf Student Edition
Applications
Software based surfacing and styling for Class A Explicit surface modeling, surface analysis and design visualization. $49 through 3DS Academy.
Company
ESTECO
Software
ModeFRONTIER
Applications
Software for multi-objective and multi-disciplinary optimization. Offers workflow and post-processing tools for statistical analysis, data visualization and decision making. One-year license available at a student price with registration in the ESTECO Academy training and resources community.
Download Links
http://academy.esteco.com/academy/become-member
Company
Graphisoft
Software
ArchiCAD
Applications
BIM software for architects, designers and engineers to design, document and collaborate on building and infrastructure projects.
Company
Maplesoft
Software
Maple for Students
Applications
Math software to analyze, visualize and solve mathematical problems. Check if your school has academic licensing options to access for free; otherwise, the software can be purchased for $99 for a single student user license through the Maplesoft webstore.
Company
Maplesoft
Software
MapleSim Student Edition
Applications
Modeling and simulation tools for engineering students to build and study realistic designs, system-level interactions, parameter optimization, sensitivity analysis and other design applications. Your school may have an academic license; otherwise the software can be purchased for $99 from the Maplesoft webstore.
Download Links
http://www.maplesoft.com/products/maplesim/academic/
Company
MasterCAM
Software
MasterCam
Applications
CAM software used professionally worldwide for milling, turning, routing and wire EDM. Applications across industries from prototyping to production parts. Check with your school to see if academic student access licenses are available.
Company
MathWorks
Software
MATLAB and Simulink Student Suite
Applications
Bundled software suite including MATLAB, Simulink and ten of the most common add-on products. Applications for prototyping, testing and running models. May be available free through your school, otherwise can be purchased for $99 through the MathWorks website.
Company
MathWorks
Software
MATLAB Student (unbundled)
Applications
MATLAB software only. Available for purchase $49 from MathWorks website.
Check if your school has a MATLAB campus license.
Company
MSC Software
Software
Adams
Applications
Multibody dynamics simulation and motion analysis for moving parts, load and force distribution and optimization of mechanical systems.
Download Links
http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions
Company
MSC Software
Software
MSC Nastran with Patran
Applications
Finite element analysis solver for multidiscipline simulation and modeling. Perform analysis of stress, dynamics or vibration in complex systems.
Download Links
http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions
Company
MSC Software
Software
Marc
Applications
Implicit nonlinear FEA simulation solution including capabilities for contact, large strain and multiphysics.
Download Links
http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions
Company
MSC Software
Software
Actran
Applications
Acoustic simulation tool for acoustics, vibro-acoustics and aero-acoustics problems.
Download Links
http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions
Company
MSC Software
Software
Digimat
Applications
Modeling software for material engineering with mean-field and FE based micro-mechanics for simulating materials and structures.
Download Links
http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions
Company
MSC Software
Software
MSC Apex
Applications
Computational parts-based CAE software for performing deformation, stress and normal modes analysis of materials mechanics, structural analysis, natural frequencies or mode shapes.
Download Links
http://www.mscsoftware.com/student-editions
Company
Nemetschek Scia
Software
SCIA Engineer for Students
Applications
Multi-material structural analysis and design software for BIM modeling in architecture and construction engineering. Offers modeling, mesh generator, finite element solving and tools to check for optimization for international and national building codes. Free student license subscription for one year term, renewable each year.
Company
OnShape
Software
OnShape Free Account
Applications
CAD platform for product design, operating on the cloud and available for multiple devices. Offers 3D CAD modeling for parts and assemblies and easy collaboration with team members.
Download Links
https://www.onshape.com/edu/students
Company
PTC
Software
Creo Parametric 3.0
Applications
3D CAD software for design, analysis, simulation and product design.
Company
PTC
Software
Mathcad Express
Applications
Mathematics software for performing, analyzing, documenting and sharing engineering calculations. Can do unit conversion, interactive 2D and 3D result plotting, worksheet integration into PTC Creo models and present calculations with graphs, text and images in a single document. Free-for-Life license; includes 30-day trial of full version PTC Mathcad 3.1, after which license defaults to lifetime access PTC Mathcad Express, which is a lighter version of Mathcad 3.1.
Company
Siemens
Software
Solid Edge Student Edition
Applications
Mechanical CAD software for design, producing 3D digital prototypes and other product design applications.
Company
Siemens
Software
NX Academic Edition
Applications
Model products with 3D CAD, evaluate performance with CAE simulation tools, learn machine tool programming and other aspects of product manufacturing. Available through academic campus licensing, in some cases schools have "loan licenses" for students to use the software at home. Purchase available for $98.95 through several educational online storefronts.
Company
SimScale
Software
SimScale Community
Applications
Engineering simulation platform that operates through your internet browser. Performs a variety of analysis tasks on CAD models, including fluid flow, thermal analysis, acoustic simulation, particle performance and more.
Download Links
https://www.simscale.com/product/pricing/
Company
Trimble
Software
SketchUp Pro Student
Applications
3D drawing tool software for architecture and construction, including programming, diagramming, design development, documentation and RFI's. Check with your school if there is a free license agreement; otherwise, the software can be purchased for $49 through the SketchUp website.
Download Links
http://www.sketchup.com/3Dfor/education-students
Company
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Software
EPA Net
Applications
Environmental engineering water modelling software. Facilitates the simulations for networks of junctions, pipes, pumps, valves and storage structures, calculating flow of water, pressures, tank elevations and concentrations of chemical species, water age and source tracing.
Download Links
https://www.epa.gov/water-research/epanet
Company
Wolfram
Software
Mathematica Student Edition
Applications
Technical computing for engineering research and education. Check with your school for an academic license; otherwise, the software can be purchased starting at $120 through the Wolfram website.
Download Links
http://www.wolfram.com/solutions/education/students/
Company
Wolfram
Software
WolframAlpha
Applications
Free online computation and calculation engine.
Download Links
http://www.wolframalpha.com/
