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ICEM Surf

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Spec score 8.1 #7 of 69 in Simulation Software

What it is

ICEM Surf is a curve and surface modeling tool for defining, analyzing, and visualizing complex free-form CAD surface models. It is used in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and press-tool design. Its modeling tools and dynamic diagnostics support creating and checking Class-A surface geometry. Listed modules include Professional, Master, Magic, Advanced Tools, Safety Analysis, Scan Modelling, and Immersive VR Review and Realtime Rendering. The Scan Modelling add-on handles dense, ordered, or random point clouds from laser and photo digitizers. Safety Analysis detects sharp edges and corners by simulating a sphere rolling across model geometry. Realtime Rendering supports shadows, environments, materials, lighting effects, and VR design reviews. ICEM Surf supports Windows 10/11 64-bit; its 2026 visualization and rendering requirements specify Windows 11 H2 or newer. It needs at least 8 GB of 64-bit main memory. Commercial pricing is on request, and some interfaces and add-on modules require additional licenses. A free Learning Edition is available after signing in or creating a 3DEXPERIENCE ID, for personal learning only and without support.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ICEM Surf is a curve and surface modeling tool for defining, analyzing, and visualizing complex free-form CAD surface models.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Free plan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com
Integrations
Direct interfaces are listed for CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE; additional interfaces include 3DEXCITE DELTAGEN, Siemens NX, and ICEM Surf PLM-Link.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Security
Dassault Systèmes says its 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform ISMS is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022; this certification is stated for the platform, not specifically ICEM Surf.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Support
The ICEM Surf support page directs users with further hardware or software questions to ICEM Surf support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Class-A modeling
Its modeling tools and dynamic diagnostic capabilities support creating and checking Class-A surface geometry.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Cloud collaboration
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com
File import and export
ICEMDB, EDF, raw data, ASCII part, CATIA V4/V5, IGES, Unigraphics, VDA/FS, scan, STL; output also includes Inventor, VRML, TIFF, CGM, PostScriptRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com
Hardware requirement
The general requirements state that ICEM Surf needs at least 8 GB of 64-bit main memory.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Industries
The product is used in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and press-tool design.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Learning edition
The Learning Edition is available as a free download after signing in or creating a 3DEXPERIENCE ID.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Learning edition support
Dassault Systèmes says it does not provide support for the ICEM Surf Student Edition and points users to its legacy community for technical help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Modeling method
directRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com
Modules
Listed modules include Professional, Master, Magic, Advanced Tools, Safety Analysis, Scan Modelling, and Immersive VR Review and Realtime Rendering.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Rendering and VR
Realtime Rendering supports shadows, environments, materials, lighting effects, and VR-based design reviews.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Safety analysis
The Safety Analysis add-on detects sharp edges and corners by simulating a sphere rolling across model geometry.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Scan modeling
The Scan Modelling add-on handles dense, ordered, or random point clouds generated by laser and photo digitizers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Sheet-metal tools
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com
Supported OS
The support page says ICEM Surf 2026 requires Windows 11 H2 or newer for proper visualization and rendering.Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
Supported platforms
Windows 10/11 64-bitRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com
Surface modeling
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · 3ds.com

Plans and prices

ICEM Surf Learning Edition Free Personal learning only · Not for industrial, commercial, or business use · No support provided Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com
ICEM Surf commercial licenses Priced on request Pricing is provided in the related transaction document; some interfaces and add-on modules require additional licenses Read 11 Oct 2026 · 3ds.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Class-A surface geometry.
  • Includes scan modeling and safety analysis add-ons.
  • Realtime Rendering supports VR design reviews.
  • Imports and exports a range of listed formats.
  • Free Learning Edition is available for personal learning.

Limits

  • Commercial pricing is on request.
  • Some interfaces and add-ons need extra licenses.
  • Learning Edition is not for commercial or business use.
  • No support is provided for the Learning Edition.

Who it suits

ICEM Surf suits CAD users in automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, and press-tool design who need to create or assess free-form surfaces. Its scan, safety analysis, rendering, and VR options address specialized modeling and review tasks.

Verdict

ICEM Surf brings surface modeling, diagnostics, scan handling, and visualization into a Windows CAD tool. Commercial buyers need to request pricing and account for additional licenses where required.

Where Specifiction places it

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