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SmartDO
Zhunan Town, Miaoli County, Taiwan
What it is
SmartDO is a multidisciplinary, multiphysics platform for automatic engineering design optimization. Its Direct Global Search can begin optimization with one button after setup, without a design of experiments or manual sensitivity study. The maker says S.A.F.E.D. can help prevent failed CAD/CAE runs, while SmartLearning uses previously calculated data to reduce computational cost. APO supports synchronous multi-objective optimization without user weighting. The software page reports successful use with more than 240 design variables and 132 constraints, and states there is no theoretical or coding restriction on those counts. SmartDO is programmable with Tcl/Tk and Python, allowing add-ons, interfaces, graphics, and plotting. SmartLink connects to CAE packages, while OpenXim links CAD and simulation tools, including FreeCAD, SOLIDWORKS, NX, PrePoMax, and CalculiX. FEA-Opt Technology develops the product and offers consulting and integration services. Pricing is available on request.
For and against
For
- One-button automatic optimization
- Supports synchronous multi-objective optimization
- Tcl/Tk and Python programmability
- CAD and CAE integration options
- Handles many variables and constraints
Against
- Pricing is available on request
- Technical support requires an existing customer account
- Some integrations depend on setup
The verdict
SmartDO combines automatic search, multi-objective optimization, and programmable integration for engineering simulation. Its support model and quoted pricing make direct consultation part of adoption.
Who it suits
It suits engineering teams working on simulation-based optimization across industries such as aerospace, electronics, mechanical, medical, semiconductor, and energy. Existing customers receive technical-support access through FEA-Opt or a local distributor.
On the record
- Automatic optimization
- Its Direct Global Search technology can start an automatic design optimization after setup with one button, without DOE or a manual sensitivity study.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- CAD/CAE integrations
- SmartLink connects SmartDO to CAE packages, while OpenXim links open-source or commercial CAD with open-source simulation tools; the maker’s training page names ANSYS Workbench, FreeCAD, PrePoMax, and CalculiX examples.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- CAE integrations
- SmartLink provides direct linking to many CAE packages through a mostly one-page setup.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company
- The maker identifies FEA-Opt Technology Co. Ltd. as SmartDO’s developer and describes it as an R&D, consultancy, CAE, and software firm.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Design scale
- The software page says there is no theoretical or coding restriction on the number of design variables or constraints, and reports successful use with 240+ design variables and 132 constraints.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Failure handling
- The maker says its AI-powered S.A.F.E.D. and SmartLearning features can bypass failed CAD/CAE runs and reduce computational cost.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users and applications
- The brochure lists semiconductor packaging and materials, lightweight structures and topology, motors, machine tools, fans and turbine blades, and other engineering applications.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Multi-objective optimization
- APO provides direct, synchronous multi-objective optimization without user weighting.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Multiple objectives
- APO is described as supporting synchronous multi-objective optimization without user weighting.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Named integrations
- SmartDO 2024.2 added direct SmartLink integration with FloTHERM and direct integration with JMAG models for post-winding motor optimization.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- OpenXim ecosystem
- OpenXim links commercial or open-source CAD with open-source simulation software and supports tools including FreeCAD, SOLIDWORKS, NX, PrePoMax, and CalculiX.fea-optimization.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Other integrations
- The maker lists partners including ANSYS, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks, JSOL, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Siemens PLM Software, Synopsys, and BETA CAE Systems.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Programmability
- The platform has a Tcl/Tk and Python programmable core, including Python API and scripting integration.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Push-button optimization
- Its Direct Global Search technology enables one-button automatic design optimization without DOE or manual sensitivity studies.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker’s privacy policy page is dated October 13, 2023, and the opened page provides no security or compliance certification details.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security statement
- The maker describes S.A.F.E.D. as a “Secured Adaptive Function for Error Detection” for automatic CAD/CAE failure prevention.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- Services
- FEA-Opt Technology lists design optimization consulting, system customization and process integration, and digital production integration and automation services.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
- SmartLearning
- SmartLearning uses previously calculated data to reduce computational cost.smartdo.co · read 30 Sep 2026
