FEA & CFD Computer Simulation Services

EnCata runs FEA and CFD simulations early in product development to spot heat, stress, and airflow issues before they turn into hardware problems. A wrong assumption can mean a failed prototype or a tool that needs to be recut, so we treat simulation as part of the development process, not as a one-off report.

Material-aware models
20 industries
CE / UL / ATEX readiness support
Expert Insight

What’s Included In Computer Modeling

We use simulations to answer engineering questions before build, test, tooling, or scale-up. Based on model assumptions and material data, we identify what may fail, why it may fail, and how the design should change. When there is no prototype for validation, we clearly state that limitation.

Design-ready conclusions

We translate results into practical decisions: geometry, ribs, vents, insulation, wall thickness, material, or flow path changes.

Material & boundary conditions

We model the product with realistic loads, heat sources, flow rates, contacts, constraints, and material properties.

Risk-focused model setup

We define what the product must prove: strength, cooling, airflow, pressure, vibration, efficiency, deformation, or safety.

FEA / CFD calculation

We prepare geometry, mesh the model, run simulations, compare variants, and analyze critical zones.

Meet EnCata Team

One team owns CAD, simulation, and prototyping within the same project. That means no handoff gaps between vendors who fail to sync.

45+
team
26
engineers
10K
hours of modeling

Not certain simulation is worth it at your stage?

Send us your CAD file and the failure you're worried about. We'll tell you honestly whether FEA/CFD will answer it before you commit budget.

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Why EnCata

Transparent process

You know what you pay for. We break down what's behind every stage.

HPC with 72 processors

Access to up to 72 processors enables large-scale FEA, CFD, thermal, and multiphysics simulations with heavier models, larger meshes, faster scenario comparison, and shorter iteration cycles.

Simulation, design, and prototyping together

Rather than treating simulation as a separate report, we connect it with CAD, electronics, mechanics, prototyping, and production decisions.

Clear action plan

We translate the findings into an easy-to-comprehend report with clear, required steps.

Enclosure Design PRIORITIES

Computer Simulations Technology Stack

For 15 years, we have been refining our internal processes and expanding our engineering stack to solve complex hardware, industrial, and product development problems. The list below is not exhaustive, and you can always specify what you need for your project in the contact form.

Structural, load & vibration analysis

Stress and deformation analysis
Strength and rigidity analysis
Thermal stress analysis
Drop and impact simulation
Fatigue risk assessment
Contact and fastening behavior
Modal analysis
Vibration analysis
Pressure load analysis
Structural optimization

Fluid flow & gas dynamics

Gas dynamics
Airflow simulation
Hydrodynamic analysis
Turbulence analysis
Pressure and velocity fields
Combustion chamber simulation
Multiphase flow
Furnace and burner simulation
Ventilation and cooling flow
Flow path optimization

Thermal & heat transfer analysis

Thermal calculations
Heat transfer analysis
Electronics heat dissipation
Thermal stress analysis
Convective heat transfer
Radiative heat transfer
Cooling system evaluation
Insulation performance
Heat and mass transfer
Thermal behavior under real-use conditions
Industries

We Design Across Various Industries

Deep domain understanding increases the success rate of your product.

Consumer & wearable

Consumer & wearable

96
projects delivered

Our team specializes in full-cycle consumer electronics and wearables development and manufacturing. Explore the page to see relevant project examples.

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IIoT & automation

Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Automation Hardware Solutions

15
projects delivered

EnCata will automate your production facility or warehouse with sensors, actuators, and edge computing, providing real-time data processing and efficiency.

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Industrial equipment & tools

Custom Industrial Equipment & Tools

243
projects delivered

Can’t find the right equipment? Discover how EnCata’s custom-built solutions tackle your unique challenges and enhance your production efficiency.

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Analytical & lab equipment

New Analytical & Laboratory Equipment Development

12
projects delivered

Explore EnCata’s custom solutions for analytical and lab equipment. Discover our precision design and development services—click to enhance your lab today!

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Agriculture

Custom Agricultural Hardware Solutions

8
projects delivered

EnCata helps bring your new tech in agriculture to life, including precision agriculture and robotic farming, turning your innovative ideas into reality.

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Green tech

Green Tech

projects delivered

This page is still under development. If you're interested in our experience in this field, please fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you.

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Healthcare

Healthcare

23
projects delivered

Expertly developed, tested, and manufactured devices ready for market entry. We guide your product through all stages to market. Go test our expertise!

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Robotics

Robotics Solutions for Cutting-Edge Automation

6
projects delivered

Custom robotics solutions for automation—robotic arms, AGVs, and more. Contact us to develop tailored robotics systems for your business needs.

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Smart city

Smart City

projects delivered

This page is still under development. If you're interested in our experience in this field, please fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you.

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Food tech

Custom Hardware Solutions for Food and Drinks

6
projects delivered

We develop custom solutions for food and drinks: from dosing and filling systems to quality control, and automated cooking systems. Contact us today!

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Vehicles

Vehicles

projects delivered

This page is still under development. If you're interested in our experience in this field, please fill out the contact form and we’ll get back to you.

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Other

Other

projects delivered

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Expert Insight

Simulation Is Only as Good as the Physics Behind It

A simulation result can look precise while the model behind it is wrong. The real value comes from defining the right physical question, choosing the right material data, and setting conditions close to how the product will actually operate.

That is why EnCata treats simulations as engineering decision tools, not visual proof.

Material behavior

Wrong material assumptions can make a simulation look accurate while hiding the real failure mode.

Boundary conditions

Loads, heat sources, airflow, pressure, contact, and constraints define whether the model reflects real use.

Geometry preparation

We remove heavy CAD geometry to avoid overloading the process while preserving the physics.

Expert Insight

Featured projects

Work that highlights the incredible technologies, solutions, and products EnCata developed

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Industrial equipment & tools

CFD & FEA for a Copper Smelter Furnace

EnCata carried out advanced CFD and FEA simulations to help an industrial manufacturer analyze heat and gas flow in a copper smelting furnace. The insights revealed inefficiencies, guided geometry improvements, and supported modernization across TRL 1–9.

3000 h

total compute time for simulation runs

50  iterations

to get the final validated model

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Industrial equipment & tools

Explosion-proof industrial vacuum cleaner

EnCata engineered and manufactured a custom ATEX explosion-proof industrial vacuum cleaner for sugar dust removal. Our services included mechanical engineering, DFM, FEA simulations, and integration into the mill’s central cleaning system.

2 units

were produced and commissioned

1.25 t/h

dust processing capacity

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Industrial equipment & tools

Industrial Gas Burner CFD

A startup developed a novel ceramic gas burner capturing IR radiation for higher efficiency. EnCata validated the concept with industrial computer simulations and CFD modeling, proving 84.9% efficiency after 300+ experiments.

300+

experiments were run on the computer cluster

9 PRM.

were considered in the multiparametric simulations model

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Green tech

Custom Atmospheric Water Generation System

This custom-built system extracts up to 50 liters of water per day from air in hot, dry regions. Developed to meet a specific customer's needs, it showcases EnCata’s full-cycle expertise in thermal design, electronics, firmware, and prototyping. All IP belongs to the customer.

1.55 kW

The energy consumption of the system per liter of water

4 months

Instead of 6 - it took for us to develop and manufacture the TRL-7 prototypes

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Industrial equipment & tools

Explosion-proof industrial baghouse for dust collection systems

EnCata engineered and manufactured a custom ATEX-compliant explosion-proof baghouse for a sugar processing plant. The system filters 32,000 m³/h of dusty air, integrates smart PLC controls, and meets strict IIIB explosion safety standards.

32K m³/h

filtration capacity the unit provides

30%

power saving due to VFD working in pair with fans

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Smart city

Self-managed cold electronic storage for digital assets custody

EnCata developed a custom electronic storage vault for a fintech customer, integrating over 8,194 Spark™ wallets. The vault enables secure storage and blockchain-controlled transactions. We delivered enclosure design, DFM, and a functional prototype.

600 kg

steel prototype with bulletproof glass

8,194

Spark™ hardware wallets incorporated

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Consumer & wearable

8K VR Headset for Sports

EnCata developed an 8K VR headset for sports training which featured ultra-high resolution, a wide field of view, and compact dimensions. It allowed real-time interaction between players in different places. The prototype was ready for pilot production in just 8 months.

8K

display resolution

90-110°

field of view

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PRODUCT MATURITY

Simulation Support by Product TRL

From first risk model to design-ready simulation evidence. Each stage answers a different product-readiness question.

Early concept
stage

Will the core physics of the concept work?

1 – 2 weeks
Product State
Early concept, first CAD, rough layout, or known physical risk
System Behavior
Check whether heat, stress, airflow, pressure, or deformation can block the concept
Engineering Focus
Concept feasibility assumptions, first boundary conditions, critical risk zones
trl
3

Laboratory validation

Which design direction is worth prototyping?

1 – 3 weeks
Product State
CAD variants, material options, cooling concepts, or alternative flow paths on a component level
System Behavior
Compare design options before committing to a full-system prototype
Engineering Focus
Stress, temperature, airflow, pressure, efficiency, and safety margin comparison
trl
4

Real-world validation

Will key components survive realistic conditions?

2 – 4 weeks
Product State
Individual components or subsystems tested under realistic loads, materials, and interfaces
System Behavior
Model realistic loads, heat sources, contacts, flow rates, vibration, or operating cycles at the subsystems level
Engineering Focus
Failure risks, test planning, subsystem refinement, and design updates
trl
5

System prototype

Does the full prototype perform as expected?

2 – 4 weeks
Product State
Full system prototype with selected materials, defined geometry, key interfaces, and working architecture
System Behavior
Check critical physical behavior before or alongside prototype validation
Engineering Focus
Prototype validation support, failure-risk analysis, test planning, safety margins, and design corrections
trl
6

Our Approach to Computer Modeling

Through complex simulation projects, we’ve learned that useful FEA and CFD start before the solver runs. The model must be built around the decision the team needs to make.

Failure question first

We define what must not happen (overheating, cracking, resonance, leakage, pressure loss, deformation, etc.) and size the model accordingly.
A concept check takes days; a full certification model takes weeks.

Careful material data use

We check whether standard material data is enough or whether the project needs lab testing, supplier data, or conservative assumptions. This often separates a simulation that matches reality from one that only looks precise.

Clear requirements

We turn simulation findings into clear limits, constraints, and recommendations so mechanical or electronics engineers know what to avoid, change, or validate next.

Reasonable simplification

We remove geometry that slows calculation but keep the features that control heat, stress, flow, or contact behavior.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the difference between FEA and CFD?
Can simulations replace physical testing?
What input data do you need to start?
Can you work if some material properties are unknown?
Do you simulate electronics overheating?
Can you help optimize product geometry?
How long does a simulation project take?
Can EnCata work with our CAD or engineering team?
Do you sign NDAs?
Who owns the simulation files and results?