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What is FEM?

FEM (Finite Element Method) is a numerical technique for finding approximate solutions to boundary value problems for partial differential equations. It subdivides a large problem into smaller, simpler parts, called finite elements. The simple equations that model these finite elements are then assembled into a larger system of equations that models the entire problem. FEM is used extensively in engineering analysis for problems such as structural analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow, and electromagnetics.

What other technologies are related to FEM?

FEM Competitor Technologies

Computational Fluid Dynamics is a field of study where numerical analysis is used for the analysis of fluid dynamics.
mentioned alongside FEM in 6% (1.1k) of relevant job posts
Finite-Difference Time-Domain is used for solving electromagnetic problems, thus serving as an alternative to FEM in some application areas.
mentioned alongside FEM in 23% (158) of relevant job posts
Rigorous Coupled-Wave Analysis (RCWA) is a semi-analytical method for solving problems involving diffraction from periodic structures. In some fields, RCWA may be used instead of FEM.
mentioned alongside FEM in 26% (59) of relevant job posts
ANSYS is a comprehensive simulation software suite that includes FEM capabilities and competes directly with other FEM software.
mentioned alongside FEM in 2% (845) of relevant job posts
Abaqus is a finite element analysis software suite for structural and thermal analysis, directly competing with other FEM software.
mentioned alongside FEM in 2% (384) of relevant job posts
Discrete Element Method is a numerical method for computing the motion and effect of a large number of small particles. In some areas this may be used as an alternative to FEM.
mentioned alongside FEM in 8% (75) of relevant job posts
NASTRAN is a finite element analysis software program, directly competing with other FEM software.
mentioned alongside FEM in 2% (263) of relevant job posts
HFSS is a software for simulating electromagnetic fields, acting as an alternative to FEM in certain application areas.
mentioned alongside FEM in 2% (205) of relevant job posts

FEM Complementary Technologies

Allows data exchange between different software, which is useful when using FEM alongside other tools.
mentioned alongside FEM in 90% (85) of relevant job posts
Hypermesh is a pre-processing tool for creating meshes for FEM analysis, which is a complementary technology.
mentioned alongside FEM in 3% (195) of relevant job posts
Computer-Aided Design software is used to create the geometry that is then analyzed using FEM, making it a complementary technology.
mentioned alongside FEM in 0% (1.3k) of relevant job posts

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