What is HyperWorks?
Altair Engineering抯 HyperWorks is a computer-aided engineering (CAE)
simulation software platform that allows businesses to create
superior, market-leading products efficiently and cost effectively.
HyperWorks accomplishes this in two significant ways:

* A flexible software licensing model that replaces expensive
traditional licensing plans with a pay-per-use system. Employees
across organizational and geographic boundaries will be able to access
simultaneously not only the HyperWorks suite, but also a broad range
of complementary third-party programs and other Altair products at no
extra cost.

* Simulation-driven design technologies that enables achievement
of performance, timing, and cost targets through rapid, low-cost,
virtual exploration that accelerates informed decision making
throughout the product life cycle.
HyperWorks is a high-performance, comprehensive toolbox of CAE software for engineering design and simulation.  The products contained within HyperWorks are summarized below: HyperMesh
HyperMesh is a high-performance finite element pre-and post-processor for major finite element solvers, allowing engineers to develop, compare, and contrast many design conditions in a highly interactive and visual environment. Because it handles unusually large models, this allows for a much finer mesh, and simulations that are more accurate.  HyperMesh's graphical user interface is easy to learn, and supports the direct use of CAD geometry and existing finite element models, thus reducing redundancy. HyperMesh offers unparalleled speed and flexibility. HyperGraph
This easy to use, enterprise-wide, engineering analysis tool empowers engineers throughout an organization to quickly and accurately graph and interpret engineering test data. HyperGraph contains a sophisticated math engine, and a powerful text processing application that creates fully automated notes and labels for any curve on a plot. Engineering data from almost any source is processed with HyperGraph, allowing easy interpretation of information. HyperGraph instantly builds multiple plots from data files with just a few mouse clicks, and easily maneuvers plot information between multiple windows. In addition, it can be customized to create user-defined macros, and to automatically generate reports, thus automating its data analysis capabilities. HyperGraph also outputs into common formats and applications such as Excel, EPS files, ADAMS spline, xgraph and multi-column data files.OptiStruct-Basic
OptiStruct Basic is a high-quality, high-performance finite element solver for linear static and eigenvalue analysis. OptiStruct Basic is written to solve large problems very efficiently. It is integrated within HyperMesh so it is easy to use. The input file is based on a Nastran format. Element types supported include mass, beams, rods, rigids, plates and shells (triangular, quadrilateral), and solids (pentagonal, hexahedral and tetrahedral). OptiStruct Basic runs from the same executable as our OptiStruct optimization tool without the optimization process engaged. HyperOpt StudyWizard
HyperOpt is a design optimization application that performs optimization, parametric studies, and system identification. Structural optimization has become a critical part of the product design process, providing results that are superior to the conventional trial and error approach. Altair's HyperOpt performs optimization in conjunction with linear and non-linear analysis codes, such Abaqus, Ansys, LS-Dyna, Nastran, PAM-CRASH, MADYMO, ADAMS, and others. HyperOpt allows the choice of design variables, so you can perform both size (shell thickness, beam section, and material properties) and shape optimization (grid point locations). The StudyWizard interface allows users to easily set up optimization or Design of Experiments (DOE) simulations and plot results. Shape variables can be set up using AutoDV which is included with HyperMesh. HyperForm
Altair's HyperForm is the one-step solver for predicting the blank shape for sheet metal stamping. With HyperForm, engineers, part and die designers are able to quickly compare multiple solutions for a stamped component. With this powerful tool, designers can identify and correct potential stamping problems, such as wrinkles, rupture, and undercut early in the design stage, thus minimizing the time spent in soft and hard tool tryouts. HyperForm results in higher quality parts, while at the same time reducing part weight and increasing performance