FEMFAT Software by MAGNA Powertrain

FEMFAT – The Fatigue Analysis Standard

FEMFAT (Finite Element Method Fatigue) is a trusted software solution for fatigue life prediction and durability assessment of components across industries like automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, and energy. By simulating real-world load scenarios, FEMFAT empowers engineers to design safer, more reliable products.

Why Engineers Rely on FEMFAT

FEMFAT seamlessly integrates into your simulation workflows, delivering accurate fatigue life predictions early in the development process. The result: fewer physical tests, faster time-to-market, and higher product confidence.

Core Strengths at a Glance

• Full-Spectrum Fatigue Analysis: Evaluate fatigue life under complex, multi-axial, and variable loads.
• Broad Material Support & Built-In Databases: material models and databases for metals, short fiber reinforced plastics, laminates, elastomers, adhesives and user-defined materials for custom applications
• Joining Technology Evaluation: Dedicated modules for welds, spot welds, rivets, and adhesive joints.
• Design Optimization: Identify fatigue-critical areas and optimize durability without over-engineering.
• FEA Integration: Works with leading Finite Element solvers to turn stress results into actionable fatigue insights.
• Scalable Data Handling: Manage large simulation datasets and collaborate across teams efficiently.

Industries We Serve

• Automotive: Body-in-white and structural components, chassis & suspension systems, powertrain and drivetrain parts, battery housings & e-mobility structures
• Mechanical Engineering & Heavy Duty Machinery: Construction machinery (excavators, loaders, cranes), agricultural equipment (tractors, harvesters), wind turbine components, transport & industrial machinery
• Energy & Power Systems: Large engines & generator sets