 
What is CATOPO ?
Powerful Topology Optimization Solution
CATOPO is a very powerful Finite Element Analysis software for both Structural Analysis and Topology Optimization. CATOPO is dedicated for designers to design and enhance its mechanical components early in the design process. CATOPO will help designers to propose innovative solutions while reducing its mass and increasing its stiffness.
CATOPO is developed by the CAA-routines from CATIA V5 and has directly access to the documents CATPart, CATProduct and CATAnalysis. Therefore it has the same look and feel as CATIA V5.
Benefits
CATOPO provides the missing link between topology optimization and the designer. The designer can now quickly and easily get an optimal geometry shape to meet design criteria, even when these criteria involve a range of different loading conditions. This single step optimization process results in a dramatic reduction in the design time and cost. Additionally designs produced using CATOPO are not only stronger than would be achieved through traditional processes but use less material, resulting in better product quality and reduced component costs.
Capabilities
CATOPO offers the designer the possibility to develop lightweight, rigid and durable mechanical parts. The designer has to define the design space as Catia V5 solid part, or using any other CAD platform. Then, the designer has to define the boundary conditions (restraints and loads) directly inside CATOPO. As a result, the program calculates the optimal design proposal by taking into account the respective manufacturing restrictions.
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The possible contact surfaces are recognized automatically by CATOPO. Thereby the modeling of the assembly is 10 to 20 times faster compared to other programs available on the market. The time saved makes CATOPO a profitable acquisition for any company.
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The embedded LC-Solver of CATOPO is a versatile application for Static and Dynamic calculation, and Topology Optimization. Due to its modern algorithms, the LC-Solver belongs to the fastest solvers available in the world market. CATOPO supports and works with world-known solvers like ABAQUS, ANSYS, NASTRAN, OPTISTRUCT, PERMAS and TOSCA.
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Brochures
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Rolling Demo
Video presentation is a great way to demo the software. This is a simple model of topology optimization using Catopo. We appologize, the demo is in German. Contact us and we can schedule a web demo tailored to your application and needs.
CATOPO Free Trial
For engineers who want to learn on their own and have the time to explore the details of Catopo software through self guided tutorials. The accompanying tutorials guide you step by step in building the model, apply boundary conditions, launch the analysis and check the results.
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