Simulate Onshape models through a connected cloud integration

Access the SimScale Engineering AI Agent directly inside Onshape and import models through a direct cloud connection

Onshape seamless cloud workflow with SimScale

Simscale Agent in Onshape

Agentic simulation, right where you design

The most valuable moment to simulate is the design decision, not after it. Access the SimScale AI agent directly inside the Onshape CAD viewer to build, run, and analyze physics simulations without you ever leaving the design surface. No exporting, no separate tool, no waiting on a specialist. Just ask, and the agent takes it from there.

Sets up

a simulation directly from your active Onshape CAD model. No manual pre-processing is needed.

Runs

the simulation for you in the cloud, without switching tools, files, or tabs.

Interprets

results and summarizes in plain engineering language, in context, next to your design.

Lives

Inside the Onshape viewer end-to-end. One workspace. Zero handoff.

Built on the SimScale Agent API. Fully auditable. Managed data. HPC auto-provisioned. Agent ↔ human collaboration supported.

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Import CAD models directly from Onshape to SimScale

Simply sync your Onshape models to SimScale without any translation losses. When you’re ready, launch your simulation.

Importing models from Onshape into SimScale

How it works

For more details on CAD preparation and upload, visit our documentation.

When entering the import widget, select “Onshape” at the bottom.
You can select parts, part libraries, or assemblies. You have full access to which version you wish to import.
Full search capabilities are implemented, making it easier to find the project you’re looking for when many projects exist.
A preview of the project will be displayed to help you identify the project you want to simulate.

Benefits

No need to download geometries
Easier access to the models you need to simulate
Easier management of the model, with an integrated, direct connection from Onshape to SimScale
CAD associativity allows geometry to be swapped retaining load and boundary condition assignments, so you can rapidly explore multiple CAD designs without remapping simulation assignments

Free SimScale Trial via Onshape Program for Startups & Entrepreneurs

SimScale has partnered with Onshape to bring the power of cloud-native simulation and CAD design to hardware startups and entrepreneurs. Access SimScale for free for 3 months via the dedicated Onshape Program.

Perform fluid, thermal, structural, electromagnetic, and other complex analyses entirely in the cloud.
Use up to 20,000 core hours to iterate your designs as much as you need.
Leverage our live in-product chat support for expert assistance.