FEM-Design 25: Productivity and FE Innovations

FEM-Design version 25 will be published soon. As usual, the development of our structural calculation software, FEM-Design, is driven by continuous improvements based on client needs, combined with the latest innovations in finite element technology. This approach has been the cornerstone of how we have delivered analysis software to our clients for many years.
The development of FEM-Design 25 has focused on four key areas:

1. finite element innovations,
2. the upcoming Eurocode G2,
3. improvements to general usability, and
4. data model links to other software.

1) World-class finite element innovation: the new General 7DoF model
First of all, FEM-Design once again delivers world-class finite element innovation with the release of the new General 7DoF model in version 25. This model introduces a completely new finite element approach to torsional warping in beam models.
Torsional warping is no longer limited to thin-walled steel sections or a small selection of predefined section types. With FEM-Design 25, any beam model can include torsional warping effects. This makes beam FE models more realistic and puts this powerful tool into the hands of every user.
Users can now solve torsional problems correctly and predict lateral stability and buckling modes more reliably. The 7DoF model is no longer a slow, special-purpose feature—it is now an integral part of the standard finite element workflow.
2) Eurocode G2 is coming
Eurocode G2 is approaching, and it has been a major challenge for the FEM-Design development team. Version 25 will introduce the first release of Eurocode G2 general analysis-related functionality.
Eurocode G2 will run in parallel with the existing Eurocodes in FEM-Design. This means that in 2026, users will be able to test the new Eurocode alongside the current standards. Additional parts of the new codes will be delivered throughout 2026 via service releases, but version 25 lays the foundation—both in the user interface and in the first implemented parts of the G2 code.
Start preparing for the future already now!
3) Continuous usability improvements
Third, FEM-Design 25 includes continuous usability improvements to core functions, helping all users work faster and more efficiently. These are not gimmicks, but real productivity enhancements.
Examples include user profiles for the most commonly used tools such as beams, walls, plates, and supports. Users can configure default profiles, allowing up to 20 different settings to be applied with a single click. This can significantly improve productivity when building repetitive FE models.
Parametrization of beam sections also means users can quickly create special beam sections by entering only a few key dimensions. Parametrization of 3D FE models has also been made easier and faster.
In addition, the new features include improvements to reporting, results handling, and general performance. All of this reflects our commitment to improving the tasks you work with every day.
4) Stronger data links and open model transfer
FEM-Design has long been a leader in 3D model importing into finite element software. We believe in open data transfer—and in importing that works in practice, not just on paper.
Version 25 introduces many new improvements in this area. New IFC 4.3 support enables soil model importing via IFC. A new Revit link version is introduced, and more IFC entities are recognized. There is improved element type conversion and a more fluent and complete data flow between FEM-Design and over 480 other software solutions.
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Why should you join this webinar?

• You are a FEM-Design user and want to learn what this new version will bring. Stay up to date.
• You have heard about FEM-Design and want to learn about the latest developments in structural FE software.
• You want an overview of the 7DoF model and what it enables.
• You want to learn more about data links and interoperability with other software.

See you at the webinar!

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For more information, please contact:

Joni Hytönen
Country Manager – Finland
Phone: +358 505 452 200
Email: joni.hytonen@strusoft.com
Bio: Joni has helped and trained hundreds of engineers in structural analysis in Finland. He works in both civil and mechanical engineering fields with structural analysis. Joni has over 15 year of experience in structural design of many types and sizes of steel, concrete and timber structures. Joni is the Product Owner of our JIGI software and Country Manager for Finland. Please free to contact Joni if you need any help to solve your structural analysis problems.