The Abaqus implicit and explicit solvers are known for their comprehensive capabilities for solving a range of mechanical simulation scenarios, but especially when that problem is non-linear.
No longer does the Abaqus user need to mesh a noncircular shape in 2D or 3D to create a contact surface, it can all be done analytically in 1D.
Two engineering fields that are advancing rapidly are soft robotics and biomimicry, and can be helped by Abaqus simulation.
This video discusses new features in Abaqus for managing nonlinear loads and history independent loading. It will provide a number of examples of workflows that can be modestly reconsidered with significant improvement.
True-Load technology combined with ABAQUS was a big help to understand the dynamic loads on the car, which is an important step in order to improve the design and solve the problem.