Tosca
Optimization Suite
Tosca is an advanced non-parametric optimization suite developed to operate with Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations. It allows engineers to automatically refine designs without requiring explicitly defined parameters.
Tosca Advantages
Includes Tosca Structure and Tosca Fluid
Works directly with FEA (Abaqus, ANSYS, Nastran) and CFD (Star-CCM+, Fluent)
Reduces development time and weight, improves performance
Reduces product development time
No remeshing or parameterization required
Handles non-linear behavior and complex design spaces
Structure
Optimization Modules
Tosca Structure provides advanced simulation-driven tools that enable engineers to create lightweight, high-performance structural designs, supporting the process from early concept development through detailed optimization.
Tosca Structure Modules
Topology: Remove unnecessary material for optimal load paths
Shape: Refine surface geometry to reduce stress peaks
Sizing: Optimize thickness and cross-sections for stiffness and weight
Bead: Add reinforcement to shell structures with optimal bead layouts
All modules integrate directly with your FEA workflow
Support for manufacturing constraints (casting, milling, AM)
Structure
Modules Highlights
Discover the key advantages of Tosca’s structural modules to enhance precision and performance in engineering design, enabling optimized structures that satisfy demanding functional and manufacturing requirements.
Core Structure Tools
Topology: Lightweight concepts for early-stage design without compromising strength
Shape: Reduces stress and improves fatigue life while working on existing geometry
Sizing: Fine-tunes material use for optimal performance and cost savings
Bead: Efficiently stiffens thin-walled structures, ideal for automotive and electronics
Tosca
Fluid
Develop innovative fluid flow designs without manual scripting or predefined geometry using Tosca Fluid’s topology optimization, allowing engineers to identify efficient and manufacturable flow paths early in the design process.
Key Benefits
Direct integration with Star-CCM+ and ANSYS Fluent
Automatically improves flow uniformity and reduces pressure drop
No initial design or parameterization required
Suitable for large-scale, complex flow models
Delivers optimized designs in a single CFD solver run