Finite Element Analysis

(FEA)

Expert Mechanical Engineering Services

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Explore our advanced FEA and simulation capabilities, including structural, fatigue, seismic, thermal, and material behaviour analysis. We deliver accurate, validated insights that support smarter design decisions, reduce risk, and improve performance.

Backed by real-world engineering expertise and rigorous validation processes, our team provides practical, compliant, and manufacturing-ready solutions across a wide range of industries.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a computer-based simulation method used to predict how structures and components will perform under conditions such as stress, vibration, fatigue, buckling, heat, and creep. By accurately modelling real geometry, loads, constraints, and material properties, FEA provides far greater insight than traditional hand calculations.

Using FEA during product development allows designs to be tested virtually before physical prototypes are built — reducing cost, development time, and risk while improving overall product performance and ROI. Motovated works with leading software platforms including SolidWorks Simulation, Femap, Nastran, Ansys, and Abaqus to deliver dependable, fit-for-purpose results.

FEA Services Offered by Motovated

Optimisation for reduced material and manufacturing costs
Welded structure analysis (static and fatigue)
Fatigue life assessment and crack prediction
Creep analysis of plastics and metals
Heat transfer and thermodynamic analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Contact analysis, including meshing gears

Aerospace analysis using NX NASTRAN
Plastic component analysis and long-term deformation
Buckling and collapse analysis
Fitness-for-service assessment of damaged components
Dynamic analysis including shock, resonance, and vibration
Non-linear analysis including post-yield behaviour
Seismic analysis to IBC, NZS 1170.5, and NZS 4219 standards

Customer Stories

Structural & Mechanical Analysis

Static and fatigue analysis
Buckling and collapse assessments
Non-linear behaviour and residual stress
Fitness-for-service assessments for damaged components

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Thermal & Dynamic Analysis

Steady-state and transient heat transfer
Seismic & vibration analysis (NZ & international standards)
Dynamic loading, shock, and resonance
Creep prediction for plastics and metals

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Specialist & Integrated Simulations

Contact and interaction (gears, joints, assemblies)
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) integration
Aerospace-grade analysis (NX NASTRAN)
Industry-specific compliance and optimisation

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