Let’s “Quickstart” with SIMULIA on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

From Pilot to Portfolio: A New Way to Learn Simulation by Topic

When we launched our first Quickstart module, our goal was simple: help new users get started faster with simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform — with no setup, no installation, and no need to know everything before diving in.

What began as a pilot project quickly evolved into something bigger: a series of short, structured, and scenario-based courses focused on one key question:

“How do I simulate this kind of behavior — and how do I do it on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform?”

That question became our guiding principle. The result? A short, guided learning experience that helps new and returning users gain confidence fast — by simulating what actually matters to them.

We now offer five thematic Quickstart modules, each focused on a specific engineering use case:

👉Topology Optimization
👉Structural Simulation
👉Durability
👉Multibody Simulation
👉Plastic Injection

✅100% Free ⏱Under 2 hours 🧪Learn by doing 💻No installation required

Learning by Topic: Real-World Relevance First

Quickstart modules are designed around actual engineering topics — real use cases that engineers want to master-  and always with platform adoption in mind.

Here are the five latest topics:

• Topology Optimization
  • Learn how to reduce weight while preserving performance — from design space to optimized shape.
    • We guide users step-by-step through model setup, optimization, and result interpretation.
• Durability Simulation
  • Understand how a part behaves under fatigue.
    • Set up stress- or strain-based durability simulations and analyze life-limiting zones.
• Plastic Injection Molding
  • Simulate how plastic fills the mold — and fix defects before production.
    • From gate setup to filling analysis, everything is simplified and hands-on.
• Structural Simulation
  • Simulate static loading conditions and analyze stress response.
    • A solid starting point for many mechanical engineers.
• Multibody Dynamics
  • Learn to simulate motion, joints, and time-based mechanisms in assemblies.
    • We make it accessible even if you’ve never touched motion simulation before.

Each module is short (< 2h), free, and designed for first-time users, with clear workflows, platform navigation tips, and immediate engineering value.

Who Is It For?

This structured approach is ideal for:

• First-time users of the platform
• Engineers switching simulation domains
• Anyone needing a fast, hands-on introduction
• It also works well in blended learning journeys — as a first step before advanced training, or as a hands-on follow-up to theoretical content

A Guided, Step-by-Step Method

Every Quickstart module follows the same approach — built for confidence, autonomy, and clarity.

• 1.🔍Discover – Get familiar with the interface and core concepts

• 2.🎬Explore – Watch full, narrated workflows

• 3.🛠Try it out – Practice in a safe, guided environment (no installation required)

• 4.🚀Do it yourself – Complete a realistic scenario on your own, with help if needed

This “learn by doing” method empowers users to move forward at their own pace, while understanding both the what and the how of simulation.

🎥 Want to see how it works in action? Watch the video

💬 What Our Authors Say

“We created this Quickstart module to make topology optimization accessible from the very first click — not through theory, but through real, repeatable keys learners can apply to their challenges and truly own.”
— Claudia B., SIMULIA Training Portfolio Engineering

This course is all about helping learners to start with motion simulation — with the freedom to explore and simulate, without getting lost in complexity.”
— Nicolaï B., SIMULIA Training Portfolio Engineering

What Learners Gain from Quickstart

Quickstart empowers users to move from discovery to confident simulation — in under 2 hours.

Each module is designed to help learners:

• Get hands-on with the platform — no installation needed
• Apply key concepts like loads, constraints, or design space to real use cases
• Set up, run, and interpret complete simulations
• Build autonomy with SIMULIA roles and workflows
• Learn by doing — at their own pace, on relevant topics

This practical, simulation-first approach helps accelerate adoption — whether you’re new to the platform or returning to simulation.

🔗 Explore all Quickstart modules now on EduSpace.
💬 Questions? Feedback? We’re always building the next step — with and for our users.

Links to the Modules on EduSpace

•Quickstart: Structural Simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

•Quickstart: Topology Optimization on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

•Quickstart: Motion and Multibody Simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

•Quickstart: Plastic Injection Simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

•Quickstart: Durability Simulation on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

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