How long does an FEM analysis take?

This depends on geometry complexity (simple component or assembly), type of analysis (linear static or multiphysics), target accuracy (estimate or detailed result) and hardware performance. An FEM analysis can be completed in a few hours - or take several days. The clearer the question and the cleaner the preparation, the faster and more reliable the result. The best thing to do is to ask our FEM expert Dr. Maik Brehm for an assessment.