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BETA CAE · ANSA and META

From CAD geometry to a model ready for the solver

BETA CAE delivers ANSA and META: the tools before and after structural analysis. ANSA turns CAD geometry into a model ready for calculation, and META turns results into actionable decisions — across the solvers you already use.

3,600+ installations throughout the Nordics

The challenge

It costs you time and money

  • Model setup takes longer than the actual calculation
  • Rebuilding the same model from scratch for each solver
  • Results from different analyses cannot be compared
  • Support responses that take days

The solution

We give you control back

  • Geometry cleaned and meshed with fewer manual steps
  • One model that can be used across multiple solvers
  • Results from multiple analyses in a single environment
  • Local hotline with responses from a specialist on the same day
Martin LangeHead of Support & Service

HOW IT WORKS

Time is spent on analysis, not on preparation

ANSA builds the modelCAD geometry is cleaned, simplified, and meshed, and the model is assembled with materials, connections, and boundary conditions — ready for the solver.
META reads the resultsResults from different solvers and analyses are displayed and compared in the same environment, allowing conclusions to be documented clearly.
Repeatable processesRecurring tasks can be automated, ensuring the next variant is built the same way as the last.

VALUE

ANSA and META cover the path from CAD to report

Model setup, meshing, and post-processing for structural analysis, CFD, and the solvers you already use.

Model setup

Geometry directly from CAD is rarely ready for calculation.

Geometry cleanupGaps, overlaps, and small details
MidsurfacingThin-walled parts simplified
Model assemblyConnections, materials, and loads
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Meshing

The mesh determines both calculation time and the reliability of the result.

Shell and volume meshingFor complex geometries
Batch meshingConsistent quality standards every time
Quality controlElements that do not meet requirements
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Solvers

The model should fit the solver you have chosen — not the other way around.

Nastran, Abaqus, and LS-DYNAAmong those supported
CFD as wellSuch as Fluent and OpenFOAM
Switch between solversSame model, multiple formats
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Results

A result must be clear to others beyond the person who calculated it.

Results visualizationStresses, deformations, and flow
ComparisonMultiple variants and analyses side by side
ReportsDocumentation generated directly from results
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Automation and data

Tasks performed repeatedly should be done the same way every time.

Configured workflowsStep-by-step guidance through model setup
ScriptingCustom automation
Simulation data managementModels and results unified
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Implementation

How ANSA and META work in practice

BETA CAE delivers the solutions. Nordcad helps you integrate them into your analysis workflow.

Start with the model that takes the longest

The analysis requiring the most preparation time is the best place to see the concrete value.

Guidance on workflows and automation

Determining which steps can be standardized and which should remain manual is where time is saved.

Local expertise and ongoing support

You gain access to local Nordic specialists with hands-on simulation experience. A question receives a direct answer the same day.

Ready?

Ready to design with peace of mind?

A brief conversation is usually enough to clarify whether ANSA and META fit your analysis workflow. No pitch. No pressure. Just an open discussion about where your simulation time goes today.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. ANSA and META work with a wide range of solvers, including Nastran, Abaqus, and LS-DYNA. They fit directly into your existing workflow.

ANSA is used before the calculation: the geometry is prepared, and the model is built. META is used after: the results are visualized, compared, and documented. They can be used separately, but most use both.

Cadence acquired BETA CAE in 2024. Structural analysis is thus part of the same portfolio as electronics, thermal analysis, and CFD.

No. ANSA and META are also used in aerospace, energy, maritime, defense, and electronics, among others — anywhere structures need to be analyzed.

Contact us

Let us review your setup – without obligation.

A brief dialogue is often enough to clarify if Nordcad is the right choice for you. No pitch. No pressure.

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