Simulate to Win Week

Join Ansys’ Simulate to Win Week, a week-long event designed for student competition teams looking to level up their design process and performance using simulation—whether you're building for Formula Student/FSAE, BAJA, Solar Car, STEM Racing, Shell Eco-marathon, or beyond.

Overview

This webinar series is built to help your team go further with simulation. Across two dedicated tracks—Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)—you’ll explore real-world applications used by top-performing teams, including a special session with Red Bull Racing on how the pros interpret simulation results to drive performance decisions. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions directly to Ansys experts, so you can apply what you learn to your own designs and gain a real competitive edge on race day.

Track 1: Finite Element Analysis

September 15, 2026 10 AM EDT

Finite Element Analysis Tips for Student Teams

This webinar covers key FEA topics like mesh generation, material properties, and validation. Learn the latest tools and best practices to enhance your design and analysis skills and boost your team’s competition performance. Join us to unlock FEA’s full potential.

September 16, 2026 10 AM EDT

Meshing Tips and Tricks for FEA Simulation

This webinar will strengthen your FEA skills, focusing on meshing essentials, best practices, and common pitfalls. Learn about mesh quality, element selection, and refinement techniques to improve accuracy, efficiency, and convergence while balancing computational cost and solution precision.

September 17, 2026 10 AM EDT

FEA with Composites for Student Teams

Learn how to use Ansys composites pre/post (ACP) in Ansys Mechanical to optimize fiber orientation, lay-up definition, and FEA analysis for fiber-reinforced composites. Improve your design’s strength, stiffness, and weight, and predict performance and reliability in engineering challenges.

September 18, 2026 10 AM EDT

Topology Optimization Tips for Student Teams

Learn advanced optimization techniques to design lighter, stronger, and more efficient structures. Focus on setting goals, implementing results, and using cutting-edge simulation tools to streamline your process and gain a competitive edge in engineering competitions.

Track 2: Computational Fluid Dynamics

September 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Part 1: Computational Fluid Dynamics Tips for Student Teams

Join this webinar to master meshing techniques that improve accuracy, cut computational time, and help you avoid costly solution failures. Discover proven strategies for handling complex geometries, refining mesh quality, and unlocking the full potential of your CFD workflows.

September 16, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Part 2: Computational Fluid Dynamics Tips for Student Teams

Join a webinar to enhance your CFD meshing skills. Learn vital techniques for structured and unstructured meshing, improve element quality, and refine boundary layers. This webinar is ideal for beginners and those looking to sharpen their existing skills for better accuracy and efficiency.

September 18, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Optimizing Battery Thermal Management for Student Teams

Optimizing Thermal Battery Management for Student Teams

Learn how simulation tools can optimize battery thermal management systems for electric vehicles. This webinar will help automotive student teams design efficient, high-performance battery systems, improving energy efficiency, longevity, and safety to stay ahead in competitive design challenges.