Virtual Manufacturing
Evotech CAE Ltd have partnered with Hexagon to provide sales and support for HxGN Virtual Manufacturing solutions. This powerful simulation software helps manufacturers boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve sustainability.
The key features include:
- Metal Forming Simulation: Optimize processes, reduce waste, and ensure precision with Simufact Forming and FTI FormingSuite.
- Assembly & Joining Simulation: Test assembly techniques virtually to prevent issues with Simufact Welding.
- Additive Manufacturing Simulation: Predict outcomes, reduce defects, and enhance quality with Simufact Additive.
With HxGN Virtual Manufacturing, companies can work towards zero defects, zero waste, and zero delays—streamlining production from design to final product.
A detailed software product breakdown can be seen here.
Take a look at this introductory video, which gives an overview of Hexagon’s Virtual Manufacturing solutions.
Software Access and Licensing
Hexagon Virtual Manufacturing software solutions are available in a number of ways,
- MSC One for Manufacturing allows companies to lease licenses through a token-based approach. This allows for cost-effective and flexible access to a number of solutions within the virtual manufacturing portfolio including metal forming, assembly and jointing, and additive manufacturing simulation.
- Stand-alone product access is also available through ‘paid up’ license purchase.
Further details on access and licensing, including lease costs and pricing, are available on request.
Take a look at this introductory video, which gives an overview of the ‘MSC One for Manufacturing’ token-based licensing.
Simufact Forming
Simufact Forming is the leading simulation software for metal forming processes. It enables engineers to model, analyze, and optimize manufacturing operations—from forging and cold forming to rolling and mechanical joining—before a single tool is built.
By accurately predicting material flow, die stresses, and potential defects, Simufact Forming helps reduce trial-and-error in tool design, saving both time and production costs while improving part quality.
A key strength of the software lies in its intuitive setup and powerful solvers, which allow users to simulate complex forming sequences with realistic conditions such as friction, temperature, and material behavior. Whether you’re working on hot forging of automotive components or fine blanking precision parts, it delivers reliable insights into every step of your process.
Together with its user-friendly interface and robust post-processing tools, Simufact Forming empowers manufacturing teams to make confident, data-driven decisions early in development—shortening lead times and boosting efficiency. If your goal is to perfect your forming process virtually before production, this is the tool that makes it possible.
Explore a detailed feature breakdown here. Case studies showcasing Simufact Forming applications in the automotive and aerospace sectors have been published by companies such as Uponor GmbH and LuK.
Take a look at this overview, which demonstrates how Simufact Forming can support your metal forming simulation and process optimization.
This model set-up video demonstrates how quickly and easily Simufact Forming can set up an analysis.
Simufact Welding
Simufact Welding is the go-to software for simulating and optimizing welding processes. It makes it easy to predict and control weld-induced distortions, residual stresses, and material changes—helping manufacturers ensure quality and accuracy right from the start.
A standout capability is its ability to virtually test different welding sequences, clamping setups, and heat inputs. By identifying the best approach before production, Simufact Welding helps reduce costly rework, minimize trial-and-error, and improve product performance. Whether you’re an OEM or a supplier, it provides the engineering insight needed to deliver consistent, high-quality welds efficiently.
Together, Simufact Welding and its process optimization tools help teams make smarter decisions early in development—boosting throughput, enhancing product quality, and lowering manufacturing costs. If you want to bring precision-engineered, distortion-free products to market faster and more cost-effectively, this software has you covered.
A detailed feature breakdown can be found here. Case studies on Simufact Welding applications in the automotive industry have been published by General Motors and Stara.
Take a look at this overview, which demonstrates how Simufact Welding can support your welding simulation and process optimization.
This model set-up video demonstrates how quickly and easily Simufact Welding can set up an analysis.
Simufact Additive
Simufact Additive is the go-to software for simulating and optimizing metal additive manufacturing processes. It helps engineers predict distortions, residual stresses, and defects before printing—ensuring parts come out right the first time.
A standout feature is its powerful simulation-driven approach, which allows users to virtually optimize build orientation, support structures, and process parameters. By detecting issues early, Simufact Additive reduces trial-and-error, minimizes material waste, and cuts down costly build failures. Whether you’re developing lightweight aerospace components or high-performance automotive parts, it delivers the accuracy and insight you need to succeed.
Together, Simufact Additive and its optimization tools help teams make smarter design and manufacturing decisions, improving productivity while lowering production costs. If your goal is to bring high-quality, 3D-printed metal parts to market faster and more efficiently, this software is built for you.
Explore a detailed feature breakdown here. Case studies showcasing Simufact Additive applications in the aerospace sector have been published by companies such as GKN Aerospace and Airbus Operations GmbH.
Take a look at this overview, which demonstrates how Simufact Additive can support your additive manufacturing simulation and process optimization.
This model set-up video demostrates how quickly and easily Simufact Additive can set up an analysis.
FTI FormingSuite
FTI FormingSuite is the go-to software for designing and optimizing sheet metal parts. It simplifies the entire forming process, cutting waste and costs while ensuring everything is manufacturable.
A standout tool, COSTOPTIMIZER, helps quickly estimate costs by improving material use, nesting layouts, and tooling expenses. Whether you’re an OEM or a supplier, it gives you the financial insights to stay ahead.
Together, FormingSuite and COSTOPTIMIZER help teams make smarter decisions early on, boosting efficiency and lowering production costs. If you want to bring high-quality products to market faster and cheaper, these tools have you covered.
A detailed COSTOPTIMIZER breakdown can be seen here. Case studies on FTI software usage from the automotive and aerospace industries have been published by Flex-N-Gate and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.
Take a look at this introductory video, which demonstrates how FTI FormingSuite and COSTOPTIMZER can support your sheet metal design and development.
