solidThinking Inspire: Concept Generation Software for Better Products

The Immersive and Intuitive Design Solution

solidThinking Inspire is a concept generation software that provides inspiration for better products. It allows design engineers to create parts right the first time, reducing costs, development time, material consumption, and product weight. With Inspire, users can quickly create dramatically lighter structures and understand the effect of material placement in their designs.

What sets solidThinking Inspire apart is its simplicity. Unlike similar applications that can take months to fully master, Inspire is designed to be as easy to use as possible. It utilizes large and visual contextual icons to perform hundreds of functions. Users can learn the software in as little as four hours, often without any formal training.

Underneath its user-friendly interface, solidThinking Inspire is powered by Altair OptiStruct, a modern structural analysis solver used in multiple industries including aerospace and automotive. This industry-leading technology ensures the accuracy and reliability of Inspire's results. The goal of Inspire is to bring these powerful simulation tools to non-experts, offering a concept design and generation tool that is accessible to a broader audience.

solidThinking Inspire runs natively on both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, making it versatile and accessible to a wide range of users. With a file size of around 500mb, it can be easily installed on desktop workstations.

Using solidThinking Inspire is a straightforward process. Users can start by sketching an initial design using the software's simple sketching tools or import an existing design to optimize. The next step is to select the design space, the part of the model that will be optimized. Materials and loads can then be assigned to the model, and advanced shape controls and manufacturing constraints can be applied if desired. Inspire will run through its process and export the ideal part based on the user's inputs. Users have full control over the results and can export the design proposal.

solidThinking Inspire was officially released in 2009, but its development dates back over 20 years. The challenges faced during its creation included laying out the user interface to create an immersive and intuitive experience. The team behind Inspire worked closely with users, gathering feedback and incorporating it into the design. The result is a visually appealing and multi-functional icon-based user interface.

solidThinking Inspire has been recognized for its excellence in design. It was awarded the Silver A' Design Award in the Information Technologies category in 2014. This prestigious award is given to designs that demonstrate outstanding expertise, innovation, and artistic skill. Inspire's technical characteristics and user-friendly interface have impressed both experts and users alike.

solidThinking Inspire is revolutionizing concept generation and inspiring designers to create better products. With its intuitive interface, powerful simulation capabilities, and quick learning curve, it is empowering design engineers to optimize their designs and achieve remarkable results.