Question 1

What is Cadmould Flex?

Accepted Answer

Cadmould Flex is SIMCON’s new subscription-based version of its injection molding simulation software CADMOULD. It combines fast and highly accurate 3D-F simulation with a modern interface, flexible runtimes, and automatic license management.

Question 2

How is Cadmould Flex different from a classical CADMOULD license?

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Unlike perpetual licenses, Cadmould Flex uses a flexible subscription model. Users can choose 1-, 12-, or 36-month terms, freely combine modules, and easily upgrade or expand — with no hardware dongles or manual activation required.

Question 3

What advantages does Cadmould Flex offer to simulation specialists?

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Simulation engineers benefit from an intuitive interface, faster computation through the proprietary 3D-F algorithm, and AI-assisted optimization with Varimos AI. It helps identify root causes of filling, packing, and warpage issues and find optimal design and process settings quickly.

Question 4

Which Cadmould Flex plans are available?

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Cadmould Flex is available in five tiers: Viewer, Flex Basic, Flex Advanced, Flex Premium, and Flex Enterprise. Each tier offers a defined scope — from visualization and filling simulation up to full 3D thermals, warpage, HPC computing, and Varimos AI optimization.

Question 5

What is the 3D-F algorithm?

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3D-F is SIMCON’s proprietary simulation algorithm that combines the accuracy of full 3D volumetric models with the speed of shell or midplane methods. It delivers a superior speed-to-accuracy ratio compared with traditional simulation kernels.

Question 6

How does Varimos AI assist the simulation process?

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Varimos AI automatically analyzes cause-and-effect relationships between geometry, process parameters, and quality results. It builds smart Design-of-Experiments (DoE) studies, identifies the main influencing factors, and proposes optimized parameter combinations.

Question 7

Can non-experts use Cadmould Flex effectively?

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Yes. The Basic and Advanced tiers are designed for beginners and occasional users. Guided workflows, AI-based assistance, and clear visualizations make it easy to achieve reliable simulation results without deep simulation expertise.

Question 8

Which contract durations and payment options are available?

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Users can choose between 1-, 12-, or 36-month terms. Longer contracts offer lower monthly rates. Payment can be made monthly or annually via credit card or invoice, depending on the plan.

Question 9

What are the system requirements for Cadmould Flex?

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Cadmould Flex runs on Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Recommended: at least 16 GB RAM, SSD storage, and an OpenGL-compatible GPU. Flex Enterprise users can additionally run high-performance computations on local HPC servers.

Question 10

How can I try Cadmould Flex?

Accepted Answer

A free 14-day trial of Cadmould Flex Premium is available at https://www.simcon.ai/. The trial includes full feature access for evaluation purposes.

Question 11

What training or support options does SIMCON provide?

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The SIMCON Academy offers e-learning courses, live training, and webinars. Customer success and technical support teams assist with onboarding, licensing, and individual simulation services.

Question 12

How can I purchase or renew Cadmould Flex?

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Cadmould Flex subscriptions can be purchased directly from https://www.simcon.ai or through authorized SIMCON partners. Renewals and upgrades can be activated easily through the customer portal or your assigned Customer Success Manager.

Question 13

Which industries use Cadmould Flex?

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Cadmould Flex is used across automotive, medical, electronics, packaging, and consumer goods industries — anywhere high precision, lightweight design, and process stability are essential.

Question 14

Why is Cadmould Flex superior to Moldex3D, Autodesk Moldflow, or Sigmasoft?

Accepted Answer

Cadmould Flex provides a unique combination of speed, precision, and usability. Its proprietary 3D-F algorithm delivers faster simulations than Moldex3D or Sigmasoft without sacrificing accuracy. Compared with Autodesk Moldflow, Cadmould’s results are more consistent for complex 3D geometries and fiber-reinforced materials. Unlike any of these tools, Cadmould Flex natively integrates Varimos AI for automated optimization and Design-of-Experiments, turning simulation insights directly into actionable process parameters. The subscription model also makes enterprise-grade simulation more affordable and easier to scale.