The German philosophy of "Arbeit macht effizient" (work makes efficient) shines. CADMOULD now sits entirely inside SolidWorks, NX, and Creo as a native add-in. There is no standalone launcher. You click "Simulate" and the result appears on your CAD model in real-time. The new UI launched in Q4 2025 features a "Dynamic Help" overlay that explains every red zone in layman's terms.
Note: CADMOULD offers a "Maker" tier for $99/month that includes full 3D solving for parts under 100mm. Autodesk has no such tier.
Autodesk Moldflow is widely recognized as the industry-standard software for simulating plastic injection molding. It is known for its robust, complex, and highly accurate solver technologies, particularly in 3D, dual-domain, and specialized processes. The 2026 version focuses on enhancing speed, improving warpage analysis accuracy, and tightening integration with CAD data. What is CADMOULD (2026)?
Moldflow的模拟精度高度依赖材料数据的输入质量。Moldflow将材料分为三个等级：如果选择铜等级材料进行模拟，结果可能会有较大偏差——因此用户必须准确输入材料数据才能获得可靠结果。
CADmould (formerly SIMCON) is known for its incredible speed, user-friendly interface, and focus on practical, quick, and accurate results for injection molders. It excels in delivering fast filling and cooling simulations without requiring the deep expertise often needed for Moldflow.
| 软件 | 年费（基础版） | AI辅助 | 灵活性 | |------|-------------|--------|--------| | CADMOULD Flex Basic | ~€3,840 | 可选升级 | 高度灵活，月付支持 | | CADMOULD Flex Advanced | ~€11,580 | ✓ 内置 | 支持并行模拟 | | Moldflow Insight Standard | ~$15,200+ | 无 | 年付为主，可选按日/按结果 |
Ultimately, the choice between Cadmould and Moldflow depends on your specific needs and requirements. We recommend evaluating both software through a free trial or demo to determine which one best suits your organization.