Altair Inspire
The most powerful and easy-to-use Generative Design/Topology Optimization and rapid simulation solution.
Overview
Altair Inspire is a family of software products that accelerates simulation-driven design throughout the product development lifecycle. It enables designers and engineers to create and investigate structurally efficient concepts quickly and easily through topology optimization. The platform integrates tools for motion analysis, structural analysis, and manufacturing process simulation in a single, user-friendly environment.
✨ Key Features
- Generative Design / Topology Optimization
- Structural Analysis
- Dynamic Motion Simulation
- Manufacturing Simulation (Casting, Forming, Extrusion, Additive)
- Lattice Structure Generation
- PolyNURBS Geometry Creation
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Broad range of integrated manufacturing simulations
- User-friendly interface aimed at designers, not just analysts
- Powered by Altair's industry-leading OptiStruct and MotionSolve solvers
Unique Value: Empowers designers and engineers to make better design decisions earlier by providing a broad suite of powerful simulation and optimization tools within a single, intuitive environment, considering both performance and manufacturability from the start.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Topology optimization of automotive suspension components
- Design of lightweight, 3D printed aerospace brackets
- Simulation of sheet metal forming processes to prevent defects
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-fidelity, multi-stage manufacturing process simulation (better suited for specialized Altair tools)
- Detailed, production-level CAD drawings
🏆 Alternatives
While many CAD systems have added basic simulation and optimization, Inspire offers a much wider range of manufacturing simulations and is built from the ground up for generative design, making it a more powerful and integrated solution for true simulation-driven design.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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