CAESS ProTOp
Current version: 6.2
Last build: 250403; April 03, 2025
Get installer: download page
Version 6.2 highlights
- Reference node targeting in stress topology optimization; various reference node response values of individual load cases can now be used for targeting in topology optimization.
- Improved response fields display; only selected volume regions and individual displacement components can be displayed now.
- Updated mesh refinement tool.
CAESS ProTOp
- A standalone high performance topology optimization software package
- Input: FNF, INP, GEO, and DAT files, generated by PTC® Creo®, Simulia® Abaqus, SolidWorks® Simulation, and Siemens NX™
- Advanced design options by efficient shell and lattice configurators with full 3D solid models
- Fully interactive with excellent results and smoothing tools for direct 3D print
- Take a look at a webinar on CAESS ProTOp usage, organized by Novedge (USA)
- Title: FEA-Driven Design of Load-Carrying Structural Parts
- Recording available at: https://novedge.com/webinar/286
CAESS ProTOp in Action
The following material was kindly provided by Poclain Hydraulics d.o.o. with their consent to reproduce it here.
Topology optimization of a hydraulic valve
Initial assembly
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Optimized part
- Mesh size: 13.2 million elements
- Configurators: 2 shells; 1 solid
- Technological constraints: bi-uni-directional opening
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Final assembly
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Resources
Videos provided by Urs Simmler (GIA)
Webinar 2023-JUN: ProTop V6.2: Overview Topology Optimization & News
Webinar 2020-DEC: Generative design versus topology optimization - Creo & ProTOp
Webinar 2019-MAY: Topology optimization with CAESS ProTOp - Novelties in V6.0
Case studies
Oil pan eigenfrequency maximization
Brochures
Shell and Lattice Structures FAQ
Topology Optimization Quick Guide
ProTOp Features Explained Briefly
Flyers
ProTOp Lattice Tools Information