Best Engineering Software

Compare the Top Engineering Software as of September 2026

What is Engineering Software?

Engineering software is software used by engineers to design, analyze and manufacture various products. It includes a wide range of applications such as CAD/CAE software, analysis tools, optimization tools, and programming tools. Engineering software can be used for a variety of tasks such as designing mechanical parts, analyzing structural stability, simulating system performance, and optimizing product designs. These applications enable engineers to optimize their designs for cost reduction and increased efficiency. Compare and read user reviews of the best Engineering software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    MicroStation

    MicroStation

    Bentley Systems

    MicroStation is the trusted CAD software purpose-built for the design, modeling, and management of global infrastructure projects. Known for its extreme scalability, MicroStation empowers engineering professionals to deliver precise 2D and 3D deliverables for projects of any size or complexity. A key differentiator is its industry-leading interoperability; users can integrate a massive variety of data types, including DWG, IFC, and SHP, without the need for risky data conversions or translations. By providing a single environment for various project elements, it ensures secure and effective deliverables across the entire project lifecycle. Whether you are an engineer, architect, or GIS professional, MicroStation provides the flexibility and power needed to turn a vision into a sustainable reality while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.
    Starting Price: $1,208 per year
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    Partful

    Partful

    Partful

    Partful is a 3D Explosion Parts Catalog and Work Instructions Platform. Wow your customers, dealers and end-users with the sleekest part ordering experience. Showcase your products and parts in stunning 3D. Let your customers and dealers instantly find the right parts and click to order in one exploded view. No more incorrect orders, only a superior customer experience. Our customers include Lotus Cars, IDEX, Lear Corporation, Maeving, BRP and more. Our Work Instructions let you customise and provide your end users a unique training experience in stunning 3D. It allows your end users to instantly find the right instructions and steps. Say goodbye to digging through stacks of PDF manuals trying to match things up. And say hello to an immersive training experience at your finger tips.
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    ActCAD Software

    ActCAD Software

    Jytra Technology Solutions

    ActCAD is a native dwg/dxf cad software suitable for professional 2D drafting and 3D modeling projects. ActCAD is trusted by over 30000 users in over 103 countries for more than 10 years. The interface, commands, icons, dialogs, shortcuts etc. are very much similar to other popular cad software tools available in market. Flexible license types available even for single license. There is no learning for existing cad users while saving 80% of the costs. ActCAD offers free email technical support without any limitations. ActCAD can be fully customized and programs can be developed using our free API toolkit. It supports popular programming languages like , lisp dcl, .net, C++ etc. Apart from all regular commands, ActCAD offers many productive tools like pdf to cad converter, Block libraries, Image to Cad converter, handling point sets between Cad and Excel and many more. ActCAD is suitable for any high end professional projects in the domains of Architecture, Civil, Mechanical,Automotive
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    Starting Price: $249.00/one-time/user
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    InEight

    InEight

    InEight

    InEight offers integrated project controls software built for capital construction. The modular platform supports flexible implementation and scales from large, complex projects to billion-dollar capital project portfolios. Purpose-built applications manage every project phase, from pre-planning to predictable execution and completion. By connecting cost, schedule, contracts, and project information in one platform, teams gain real-time visibility and advanced analytics to make smarter decisions. Used in more than 60 countries to manage over $1 trillion in projects, InEight supports industries including mining, nuclear, power and renewables, transportation, water, and oil, gas, and chemical. With InEight, teams improve project delivery, modernize operations, standardize best practices, manage budgets and forecasts, control scope changes, strengthen collaboration, and keep even the most complex capital projects on track.
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    Interfacing Integrated Management System (IMS)

    Interfacing Integrated Management System (IMS)

    Interfacing Technologies Corporation

    Interfacing’s Integrated Management System (IMS) is an AI-powered platform that unifies BPM, QMS, Document Control, and GRC into one platform. Organizations use IMS to model and automate processes, control documents, manage risks, and maintain regulatory compliance with full traceability and audit readiness. Built for highly regulated sectors such as aerospace, life sciences, finance, and government, IMS provides real-time visibility, automated workflows, and AI-driven insights that improve quality and reduce operational risk. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and fully validated for 21 CFR Part 11, making it suitable for mission-critical environments requiring strong governance, security, and control. IMS also includes low-code automation, process mining, audit management, training tracking, CAPA workflows, and dashboards to help teams streamline operations and continuously improve. AI strengthens governance, improves accuracy, and reinforces regulatory control.
    Starting Price: $10/month/user
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    TRACTIAN

    TRACTIAN

    Tractian

    Tractian is the Industrial Copilot for maintenance and reliability, providing a cutting-edge platform designed to prevent unplanned downtime, boost operational efficiency, and enhance maintenance capacity. Trusted by global brands such as Bosch, Kraft Heinz, Carrier, Hyundai, Johnson Controls, and P&G, Tractian combines condition monitoring, energy efficiency, and a CMMS into a comprehensive, mobile-first solution. With Tractian, you can: Monitor real-time vibration, temperature, runtime, and RPM across critical assets Get real-time alerts and detailed diagnostics to address potential issues before they lead to failures Digitize workflows for streamlined work order management, planning & scheduling, and materials management Optimize energy consumption for improved sustainability and cost savings
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    Shoplogix Smart Factory Platform
    Shoplogix is a smart, scalable platform trusted by manufacturers worldwide for over 20 years. It transforms real-time machine and production data into actionable insights, helping teams uncover hidden losses and drive rapid ROI. Features include intuitive visual dashboards, integrated analytics, and real-time alerts for fast, informed decisions. Shoplogix connects to any machine type, tracking downtime, scrap, throughput, and setup stages. Operators and managers can quickly spot issues, launch action plans, and improve efficiency on the fly. With built-in continuous improvement tools and seamless scaling from one line to multi-plant operations, Shoplogix empowers your team to eliminate bottlenecks, boost OEE, and achieve lasting operational excellence.
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    HiveMQ

    HiveMQ

    HiveMQ

    HiveMQ is the Industrial AI Platform helping enterprises move from connected devices to intelligent operations. Built on the MQTT standard and a distributed edge-to-cloud architecture, HiveMQ connects and governs industrial data in real time, enabling organizations to act with intelligence. With proven reliability, scalability, and interoperability, HiveMQ provides the foundation industrial companies need to operationalize AI, powering the next generation of intelligent industry. Global leaders including Audi, BMW, Eli Lilly, Liberty Global, Mercedes-Benz, and Siemens trust HiveMQ to run their most mission-critical operations.
    Starting Price: $0.34/hour
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    Innoslate

    Innoslate

    SPEC Innovations

    SPEC Innovations’ flagship model-based systems engineering solution can help your team reduce time-to-market, cost, and risk on even some of the most complex systems. This cloud or on-premise application uses a modern web browser, with an intuitive graphical user interface. Innoslate’s full lifecycle capabilities include: • Requirements Management • Documents Management • Modeling • Discrete Event Simulator • Monte Carlo Simulator • DoDAF Models and Views • Database Management • Test Management with full reports, status updates, results, and more. • Real Time Collaboration
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    SciSure

    SciSure

    SciSure

    SciSure helps scientific organizations replace fragmented, disconnected systems with a single governed platform for managing lab operations, so teams spend less time reconciling data across tools and more time on research. By combining Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and Health & Safety (EHS) capabilities in one system, SciSure improves reproducibility, strengthens visibility into day-to-day lab activity, and helps organizations reduce risk as they scale. Researchers document experiments, protocols, and results in a structured, searchable digital format with customizable templates and version control, replacing paper notebooks and scattered files. Samples are tracked from intake through processing, storage, and disposal, maintaining full lineage and chain-of-custody records alongside chemical and general lab inventory management and workflow automation. Health & Safety functionality is built into the same platform, covering chemical inventory alongside Safety Data Sheets (SDS), regulatory compliance workflows, and audit readiness, so labs don't need a separate system to stay compliant and audit-ready. Labs can also extend the platform through an optional marketplace of add-ons, so they can bring in additional capability, like AI-powered support, automated data analysis, protocol generation, toxicity prediction, and image analysis, only where it adds value, without disrupting the rest of their workflow or committing to features they don't need. SciSure also connects directly to lab instruments, external databases, and third-party tools, so data moves between systems without manual re-entry. SciSure supports both cloud and dedicated hosting, giving organizations control over the deployment model that fits their infrastructure, security, and compliance requirements. It's built to serve academic institutions, biopharma and biotech companies, and start-ups alike, with role-based support for scientists, lab operations staff, safety and compliance teams, leadership, and IT professionals, so the platform works the way each type of user actually needs it to.
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    Evocon

    Evocon

    Evocon

    Trusted by manufacturers worldwide, Evocon is a simple and easy-to-use OEE software that helps manufacturing companies improve their production efficiency and reduce waste. The system enables automated data collection, real-time data visualization, downtime tracking, bottleneck identification, and performance monitoring. With Evocon, you get all the tools you need to improve OEE and understand what is actually going on in your production processes.
    Starting Price: €159/month, per machine
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    Azore CFD

    Azore CFD

    Azore CFD

    AzoreCFD has been a trusted, cutting-edge software tool since 2007. Azore focuses on analysis, design, engineering, and on obtaining precise, and quick results. Customers use Azore for applications that include: industrial flows, aerodynamics, thermal mixing, conjugate heat transfer, gas species mixing, heating and cooling systems, external flows, and more. Azore can be used to simulate essentially any steady-state or transient fluid flow model, including problems that involve conjugate heat transfer and special transport. With flexible pre/post processing, Azore allows for arbitrary polyhedral mesh topology with several import formats supported. Built-in post-processing capabilities includes: scalar fields, pathlines, animations, residual reports, vector fields, ISO-surfaces, force & movement reports, and export for external post-processing.
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    Altium Develop
    Altium Develop helps engineering teams collaborate across the entire electronics development lifecycle. Built on Altium Designer and Altium 365, the platform combines PCB design, requirements management, BOM management, version control, and engineering collaboration in a shared cloud workspace. Teams can connect design decisions, project history, component data, supply chain insights, and manufacturing information to improve traceability and decision-making. Altium Develop enables engineers to design, review, manage, and release products more efficiently while maintaining visibility across cross-functional development processes.
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    Starting Price: $1990/year
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    CMS IntelliCAD

    CMS IntelliCAD

    CAD-MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS INC

    CMS IntelliCAD® is the intelligent, powerful and affordable full-featured CAD Software and is fully programmable with hundreds of third party solutions. CMS IntelliCAD also offers a full suite of 2D and 3D AutoCAD® compatible drawing tools! It is the smartest choice for engineers, architects and consultants, or anyone who communicates using CAD drawings. It is designed to give you the best unrivaled compatibility and a true CAD Software alternative to Autodesk® AutoCAD® software and is fully programmable with hundreds of third party solutions. CMS IntelliCAD also offers DWG file extension native support! And now also with Microstation DGN file support.
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    Starting Price: $149.95/one-time/user
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    CADhobby

    CADhobby

    CAD-MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS INC.

    CADhobby Student - free version for Academic use only. CADhobby IntelliCAD is a powerful and affordable computer-aided design (CAD) software application that is perfect for both hobbyists and professionals. It offers a wide range of features, including 2D and 3D modeling, rendering, and animation. CADhobby IntelliCAD is also compatible with a variety of file formats, including DWG, DXF, DGN, and STL. CADhobby IntelliCAD is a great choice for anyone who wants to create high-quality CAD designs without breaking the bank. It is easy to learn and use, and it has a large and active community of users who can provide support and help.
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    Starting Price: $0.00/one-time/user
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    ArcSite

    ArcSite

    ArcSite

    It's so much more than an intuitive tool for precise and accurate drawings on the go, it's a new skillset to help you change the way you do business. Audits, inspections, and data capture simplified. ArcSite automatically tallies and records every product placed in your drawing including custom data points that fit your team's workflow. Turn your site drawing into a custom sales proposal in just a few taps. Proposals in ArcSite change the way you communicate your scope to customers, which leads to more closed deals and higher satisfaction. No more scribbling in the margins or using multiple sheets of paper, ArcSite's unlimited canvas lets you capture an entire job site without compromising. From a simple home floor plan to a 1,000-acre project area, your drawings are always accurate and on one document with ArcSite.
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    Starting Price: $15 per user per month
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    PataBid Quantify
    PataBid Quantify is an AI-powered MEP/electrical estimating software designed to revolutionize how large-scale contractors manage project estimation and organizational efficiency. More than just a bidding tool, Quantify transforms complex electrical estimating into a strategic workflow solution for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential projects. With a comprehensive 65,000-item database and advanced AI features, our platform enables multi-office teams to standardize processes, reduce financial risk, and drive predictable project outcomes. Key Features: -AI Automated Takeoff -Full Closeout Features -Custom ERP Software Integrations (Oracle, SAP, Viewpoint) -Multi-User Capabilities with Advanced Access Controls -Team Management/Permission Settings -Historical Bid Analytics -Dynamic Budgeting - Change Order Management -Seamless Workflow Across Offices and Regions Designed for MEP/electrical contracting companies managing complex, high-stakes projects.
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    Starting Price: $2,460 USD/year
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    SkyCiv Structural 3D

    SkyCiv Structural 3D

    SkyCiv Engineering

    SkyCiv Structural 3D is a cloud-based Structural Analysis software that allows users to model, analyze and design complex 3D structures. It is completely online; requiring no installation to use. SkyCiv Structural 3D offers the very best in online structural analysis. It includes the following: - Powerful Analysis: Linear, P-Delta, Cables, Buckling, Plates, Frequency, RS - Integrated Design checks for steel, wood, connections, foundations, wind (AISC, NSD, AISI, EN, AS, CSA, BS plus more...)
    Starting Price: $79/month/user
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    FLOORFY

    FLOORFY

    FLOORFY

    FLOORFY will automatically generate the 3D virtual tour, property scaled floor plan, commercial HD photographs, videos and more! Allowing you to focus your time on what matters most: your customers. With our app you will virtualize your listings and become a super real estate agent visiting properties from anywhere. Imagine sharing a video-call link and being able to interact live with your clients into the property, taking meassures to check if the forniture fits, showing the neighberhood through Gmoogle maps and Streetview... All through our app! You can even teletransport from one property to another, your clients will love how much time you make them save. Try us for free! ✅ Developing technology for real estate professionals since 2016. ✅ 10.000+ active real estate professionals worldwide. ✅ 3.000.000+ virtual visits every month. 🏠 150.000+ virtualized properties. 📞 International support team
    Starting Price: €29 per month
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    UberCloud

    UberCloud

    Simr (formerly UberCloud)

    Simr (formerly UberCloud) is a cutting-edge platform for Simulation Operations Automation (SimOps). It streamlines and automates complex simulation workflows, enhancing productivity and collaboration. Leveraging cloud-based infrastructure, Simr offers scalable, cost-effective solutions for industries like automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Trusted by leading global companies, Simr empowers engineers to innovate efficiently and effectively. Simr supports a variety of CFD, FEA and other CAE software including Ansys, COMSOL, Abaqus, CST, STAR-CCM+, MATLAB, Lumerical and more. Simr automates every major cloud including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and Google GCP.
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    dataPARC Historian
    Get better performance from your time-series data with the dataPARC Historian, an enterprise-grade solution designed to elevate industrial data operations to new heights. The dataPARC Historian simplifies complex data sharing, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments with enhanced security and performance. Its compatibility with external AI, ML, and cloud applications via an open architecture increases adaptability and strategic insights. Experience rapid data access, enriched manufacturing intelligence, and a platform that grows with your business needs. dataPARC historian is the smart choice for enterprises aiming for the forefront of operational excellence. The dataPARC historian is more than a data historian; it's a gateway to unlocking greater flexibility and efficiency in leveraging your time-series data. It's crafted for those who demand reliability, speed, and intuitive use, making every data interaction impactful.
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    Quantum MX

    Quantum MX

    FLY Online Tools

    Quantum MX is a cutting-edge aircraft maintenance management software solution. Developed by FLY Online Tools, Quantum MX enables you to manage work orders, document and track discrepancies, generate logbook entries, and more. With Quantum MX, you can spend less time doing paperwork and more time inspecting and repairing aircraft. Quantum MX’s key features include parts inventory, parts tracking, timesheet tracking, and custom form-fill document generation (i.e., work orders, 8130, and repair station controlled forms). Getting started is easy using our online help system and Help Desk. Data may be imported in many areas (esp Inventory) from Excel spreadsheets. Quantum MX includes powerful parts requests and fulfillment tracking with integrated inventory and purchase order features that include real-time package tracking updates. Quantum MX is widely used for aircraft maintenance, mobile AOG services and component repair station operations.
    Starting Price: $79.00 per month
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    SprutCAM X

    SprutCAM X

    SprutCAM Tech

    SprutCAM X is CAD/CAM software featuring a streamlined workflow and comprehensive functionality. Compatible with any CNC machine: 3/4 and 5 axis Mill, Lathe, Mill-turn, Swiss, MTM, EDM. Toolpath calculation is performed taking into account full machine kinematics and limitations including collision avoidance and axis limits control. A single environment for the offline programming (OLP) of industrial robots. An efficient robot machining solution for the rapid creation of complex collision-free 3D movements in native 6 or more axes code (5 to 6 axis transformations are not required). The SprutCAM team has been working on CAM software development since 1987. During this long period we have gained extensive experience and expertise in computer-aided manufacturing. Our team consists of experts and practitioners in the technologies required to power the tools to make CNC programming easier, faster, and more effective for our customers.
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    NetBrain

    NetBrain

    NetBrain

    Founded in 2004, NetBrain brings Agentic NetOps to enterprise operations with complex hybrid-cloud networks. Pre-built AI agents grounded in a NetOps Harness, the network context engine, provide governed execution of the entire lifecycle from diagnose, change, and assess to prevent and predict. The platform turns each diagnosis into deterministic automation deployed across your network, eliminating recurring issues faster and at lower cost. Governed execution means agents' actions are grounded before they touch your network, making agentic operations safe and trustworthy. Connect and enrich your cross-domain ecosystem across ITSM, observability, and cloud platforms.
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    CAD6industrie

    CAD6industrie

    Malz++Kassner GmbH

    CAD6industrie is the comprehensive 2D/3D CAD/CAM solution for industrial use. In addition to to the full range of functions of CAD6studio, including SMART2D Technology, it also contains a CAM plug-in and a universal, script-based post-processor for the flexible and efficient generation of CNC data for machine controllers. The CAM plug-in supports the following machining procedures: milling, drilling, turning, water jet cutting, laser cutting, as well as cutting, plotting, and positioning. Commands like milling cutter compensation, pocket milling, milling order control, milling time calculation and a graphical 3D preview let you create drawings that are directly milled later. Extensive tool and machine settings, plus output of custom commands (such as cycles or sub-programs) by means of symbols, give you the complete control over what the post-processors finally output to the machine. All programs of the CAD6 series are 100% data-compatible.
    Starting Price: 74.17 EUR per month
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    3SL Cradle
    Manage needs, epics, user stories, features and the product backlog through a series of sprints, each using your choice of requirements management, model based systems engineering (MBSE) and test management with your preferred level of change tracking, configuration management and formal change control. Cradle® is our requirements management and systems engineering software tool that integrates your entire project lifecycle in one, massively scalable, integrated, multi-user product. Whether your projects are small and local, large and distributed, or anywhere in between, Cradle can solve all your agile, requirements management, model driven development, defect tracking and test management needs in one place. With its unrivaled feature set, incredible flexibility, simple configuration and low cost, Cradle is the ideal choice if you are new to agile methods, requirements management or systems engineering.
    Starting Price: $470.00/one-time/user
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    Welding Sequence Optimizer
    Welding Sequence Optimizer is a plugin for Simufact Welding™, it offers a useful digital toolset of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms that will help you to minimize the inherent welding deformation. WSO includes different algorithms, each of them suitable for a specific stage of the Product Delivery Process (PDP). The idea behind WSO, is a fast configuration (less than 15 minutes) and no human interaction while finding the best sequence. Currently you can change the objective function for a critical region, GD&T or any other Simufact results, like X,Y,Z displacement, Multirobot optimization is also supported.
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    Mingo

    Mingo

    Mingo Smart Factory

    Trusted by leading manufacturers, Mingo Smart Factory is an easy-to-use, fast to deploy OEE software that can be set up in less than 1 day. Collect data automatically and get insight into important manufacturing KPIs like OEE, cycle time, downtime, utilization, throughput, and many others with visuals like scoreboards, dashboards, and mobile app. Start small and as you grow, expand to a full manufacturing productivity platform. With Mingo, improve OEE and get insight into what's happening in the plant. Mingo Smart Factory is manufacturing productivity and analytics software that provides real-time visibility on the factory floor that helps reduce downtime, improve on-time delivery, and increase profitability of manufacturing companies. Mingo empowers manufacturers to start simple, think big, move fast, and easily grow from a single machine at one plant to thousands of machines across the globe with manufacturing productivity and analytics software.
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    Setfos

    Setfos

    Fluxim AG

    Setfos is advanced semiconductor device simulation software from Fluxim for modeling and optimizing OLEDs, organic and perovskite solar cells, photodetectors, and other thin-film optoelectronic devices. It combines electrical, optical, and electrothermal simulation in one platform. Setfos models charge injection, transport, trapping, recombination, exciton generation, light emission, optical interference, absorption, and light outcoupling. It calculates current-voltage characteristics, luminance, electroluminescence spectra, quantum efficiency, electric fields, carrier densities, optical generation profiles, reflection, transmission, and absorption. The software uses drift-diffusion semiconductor modeling and transfer-matrix optical simulation for multilayer structures. Setfos is used by academic and industrial researchers for device design, parameter studies, experimental interpretation, loss analysis, and optimization of OLEDs, solar cells, and other semiconductor devices.
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    MIMIC Simulator

    MIMIC Simulator

    Gambit Communications

    MIMIC Simulator creates a real world lab environment, with 100,000 devices, at a fraction of the cost of physical equipment. It provides an interactive hands-on lab for quality assurance, development, sales presentation, evaluation, deployment and training of enterprise management applications. Users create a customizable virtual environment populated with simulated IoT sensors and gateways, routers, hubs, switches, WiFi/WiMAX/LTE devices, probes, cable modems, servers and workstations. MIMIC Web Simulator creates a virtual lab with hundreds of simulated web servers. It allows you to easily develop and test. A Powerful Network Environment Simulator. For scalable, extensible and configurable testing, demo and development tools.
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