MUNICH, Germany, July 9, 2025 – SimScale, in collaboration with Hexagon’s design and engineering division, has made the Marc nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solver available on its cloud platform. For the first time, engineers can run complex nonlinear simulations – covering material deformation and contact behavior in a web browser, reducing the need for on-premises tools. This shift raises new possibilities for how product development teams approach simulation workflows.
Unlocking Cutting-Edge Nonlinear Simulation, Democratized in the Cloud
For innovation and R&D teams working on components with deformation, complex contact, or nonlinear material behavior, SimScale’s cloud-based integration of Marc enables simulations in the early stages of design. Engineers can run nonlinear FEA analyses – including large deformations, arbitrary contact, self-contact, plasticity, and hyper-elasticity – in a web browser, eliminating the need for on-premises software and infrastructure.
Key capabilities include:
- Fast, Robust Nonlinear Analysis: Marc’s technology delivers speed and stability for the engineering problems.
- True Accessibility and Collaboration: Powered by SimScale’s cloud platform, users can access Marc’s capabilities anywhere, manage, collaborate and share simulation data.
- AI-Powered & Automated Workflows: Benefit from SimScale’s integrated AI for setup, instant result prediction, and agentic workflow automation.
- Scalability & Flexibility: High Performance Computing (HPC) provisioning ensures scalability and fast simulation turnaround.
- Broad Multi-Physics Coverage: Perform structural, thermal, electrical, and magnetic analyses on a single platform.
“Integrating Hexagon’s Marc technology with SimScale’s cloud-native environment is a game-changer for advanced simulation. Now, every engineer has access to best-in-class nonlinear FEA on demand, accelerating innovation while removing traditional technology barriers,” said Richard Szöke-Schuller, product manager at SimScale.
“This partnership is about more than bringing Marc to the cloud, it is about transforming the way engineers engage with simulation tools,” said Hugues Jeancolas, VP of products at Hexagon’s design and engineering. “With SimScale’s intuitive interface and agentic AI, users who are new to simulation can focus on solving engineering challenges rather than learning how to operate the tools. It is a leap forward in democratization, agility and productivity.”
Available Now
Customers can get access to the Marc nonlinear technology in the SimScale environment to tackle product performance and reliability challenges with confidence.
Nonlinear analysis enabled by the Marc technology is available to all 700,000 SimScale community users for limited free, non-commercial testing. Sign up for an account to start simulating with Marc.
For more information on product capabilities, applications and how to get started, SimScale and Hexagon will be hosting a joint webinar on July 29, 2025. Click here to register.
Source: SimScale
About SimScale
SimScale GmbH, founded in 2012 and based in Munich, Germany, provides a cloud-native platform for engineering simulation. Its browser-based Software-as-a-Service model gives users access to tools for computational fluid dynamics (CFD), finite element analysis (FEA), thermal analysis, and electromagnetics without requiring local high-performance computing resources. The platform is used across industries including architecture, automotive, electronics, energy, and industrial equipment, supporting tasks such as virtual prototyping and performance optimization. As of 2025, SimScale serves more than 600,000 users in over 100 countries and employs around 150 people globally. The company reports an estimated annual revenue of $29.2 million and has secured $29 million in funding. Recent developments include the integration of AI-driven simulation capabilities and partnerships with PTC and Arena. These efforts reflect a continued focus on improving accessibility and scalability for simulation-led design workflows in engineering.
About Hexagon
Hexagon AB, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, provides digital reality solutions by integrating sensors, software, and autonomous technologies. Its products and services are used across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, automotive, and defense. Core offerings include reality capture, intelligent positioning systems, industrial design, and situational intelligence tools. Over the years, it has pursued a strategy of growth through acquisition, completing over 170 acquisitions since 2000. As of December 31, 2024, the company reported net sales of approximately €5.4 billion and employed around 24,800 people across 50 countries. The company continues to expand its global customer base, reflecting its commitment to innovation and digital transformation.