Multiphysics for IronCAD 2027 Add-on Now Available

IronCAD and the MPIC development team are releasing Multiphysics for IronCAD (MPIC) 2027. The new release will bring intuitive rigid-body kinematics directly into high-accuracy finite element analysis (FEA), according to IronCAD. 

The solution is designed specifically for CAD designers and engineers who want to perform accurate, realistic simulations earlier in the design cycle, according to IronCAD. MPIC 2027 features major enhancements focused on kinematic behavior and load application, helping users accelerate design validation while maintaining SEFEA (Strain-Enriched Finite Element Analysis) technology.

Key New Multiphysics Technologies

New Kinematic Connection Features MPIC 2027 introduces an approach to kinematic joints that bridges traditional Rigid-Body Kinematics (RBK) with standard FEA. Engineers can now define ball, hinge, or piston connections using any Body, Face, or Edge of a finite element model.

• Body selection: Treats the selected geometry as a rigid body, capturing translational and rotational motion without computing internal stresses.

• Face or Edge selection: Applies joint constraint only to selected surface or edge while allowing the surrounding solid elements to remain fully deformable.

This flexible method eliminates the need for complex mesh refinement around joints and removes the requirement for the physical joint geometry (such as a hinge shaft) to exist in the model. 

Direct Moment and Rotation Specification: MPIC 2027 extends rigid-body kinematic theory to enable direct application of moments and rotational constraints to any Body, Face, Edge, or Curve.

These new Body Forces and Body Constraints (accessible via the main menu and context-sensitive help) automatically convert selected geometry into a semi-rigid entity with the necessary rotational DOF. 

“MPIC 2027 represents a significant step forward in making advanced simulation more accessible to everyday CAD users,” says Cary O’Connor, general manager of IronCAD Product Division and S.V.P. Product & Strategy. “By combining the simplicity of kinematic joints with the accuracy of full FEA—and eliminating cumbersome workarounds for moments and rotations—designers can obtain reliable results faster than ever before.”

About IronCAD 

IronCAD is a provider of 3D design software for Industrial Equipment & Machinery Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication and Tooling Manufacturing, Assembly Layout and Design of Industrial Equipment and Facilities, and Modular Product Manufacturers markets. 

About Multiphysics for IronCAD (MPIC) 

MPIC is a tightly integrated multiphysics simulation solution for IronCAD that delivers structural, thermal, fluid, electrical, and coupled analyses directly within the CAD environment. 

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.