CAESES
Potsdam, Germany
What it is
CAESES is a parametric engineering platform for simulation-driven design, geometry variation, and shape optimization. It provides NURBS modeling, geometry variation, and morphing tools for imported geometries. Software connectors can automate geometry generation, meshing, simulation, post-processing, and evaluation workflows. Its methods include parameter studies, sensitivity analysis, single- and multi-objective optimization, and surrogate modeling. CAESES integrates with ANSYS Workbench and optimization tools including HEEDS, Dakota, optiSLang, Optimus, and modeFRONTIER. The platform does not include simulation solvers, so users connect external CFD or other simulation software. Standard Edition includes geometry modeling, software connections, design studies, variation and optimization strategies, morphing, unlimited design variants, and batch mode. Batch Mode License adds non-GUI operation and HPC cluster optimization; Power Edition adds advanced optimization and a maritime, turbo, or propeller add-on. Pricing is available on request, with no free plan. Windows and Linux downloads include a free 14-day trial. Supported listings include Windows 11, Debian 12, and Ubuntu 24.04.
For and against
For
- Parametric NURBS geometry modeling
- Automates connected simulation workflows
- Supports single- and multi-objective optimization
- Integrates with ANSYS Workbench and optimization tools
- Offers Windows and Linux trials
Against
- No simulation solvers included
- Pricing is available only on request
- No free plan
- Dedicated helpdesk support is for PRO license holders
The verdict
CAESES links parametric geometry work with external simulation and optimization tools. It offers multiple editions and a 14-day trial, but solver software must be connected separately.
Who it suits
CAESES suits simulation engineers and designers developing high-performance products. Academic and student licenses are also listed, along with network license sharing through a Local Float Server.
Plans and prices
Batch Mode License
Full functionality · Non-GUI mode · Automated geometry variant creation · HPC cluster optimization
Read 2 Oct 2026 · caeses.com
Power Edition
Includes Standard Edition · Advanced Optimization · Maritime, Turbo, or Propeller add-on
Read 2 Oct 2026 · caeses.com
Standard Edition
Geometry modeling · Software connection · Design studies · Basic variation and optimization strategies
Read 2 Oct 2026 · caeses.com
On the record
- Audience
- The maker describes CAESES as intended for simulation engineers and designers developing high-performance products, and lists academic and student licenses.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Automation
- CAESES can automate geometry generation, meshing, simulation, post-processing, and evaluation workflows through software connectors.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The Local Float Server is installed on an organization's server to share CAESES licenses across network users.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists integrations with ANSYS Workbench and optimization tools including HEEDS, Dakota, optiSLang, Optimus, and modeFRONTIER.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- The website says CAESES was developed by FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS, a German software company founded in 2001, now part of Maya HTT.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Modeling
- It provides flexible parametric NURBS modeling, geometry variation, and morphing tools for imported geometries.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Optimization
- Its methods include parameter studies, sensitivity analysis, single- and multi-objective optimization, and surrogate modeling.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CAESES is a parametric engineering platform for simulation-driven design, geometry variation, and shape optimization.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The Advanced Project Security add-on offers project encryption, configurable access rights, user ID restrictions, passphrases, clipboard limits, and feature-definition locking.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Solver limitation
- CAESES does not include simulation solvers and instead connects to external CFD and other simulation software.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- CAESES provides online documentation, video tutorials, a user forum, and dedicated engineer helpdesk support for PRO license holders.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The current download page lists Windows 11 and Linux tested on Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Downloads for Windows and Linux include a free two-week trial.caeses.com · read 2 Oct 2026
