NATEC Ingenieros, supplier of engineering support through FEM - ANSYS

Example of the work Natec Ingenieros has carried out for the ITER project: 3D solid Finite Element modelling of a Vacuum Vessel sector

Example of welding simulation done by Natec Ingenieros on partial assembly of a Vacuum Vessel sector

Located on Spain’s northern coast, NATEC Ingenieros is a firm specialised in engineering through Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis using Ansys, the general-purpose finite element analysis software package.

The company provides engineering and advanced simulation services, in the fields of mechanical, thermal, thermo-hydraulic, structural, electromagnetic and CFX engineering. Simulation is an essential tool for design, saving manufacturing time and costs, and making R&D solutions possible.

NATEC Ingenieros has substantial experience in nuclear and non-nuclear components design, mechanical analysis and stress reports preparation according to codes RCC-MR, ASME and EN standards. The company produces cost-optimised designs for manufacture.

NATEC has been providing simulation, engineering and design support to F4E and ITER IO for the past three years. Julio Guirao, Natec Ingenieros’ General Manager, says “Our services in advanced and time-competitive welding simulation, distortion predictions and optimisation for welded assemblies are strong points that could play an essential role in the design and manufacture of ITER systems”.