Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onAPI
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Manufacturing constraintsYes
- 4Simulation integrationYes
- 5Native CAD integrationYes
- 6Optimization methodstopology
- 7Supported processesadditive
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: smartdo.co

Overview
SmartDO is ranked #12 of 20 in generative design software on Specifiction. It runs on API.
Compared on generative design software
- Manufacturing constraints
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- Simulation integration
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- Native CAD integration
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- Optimization methods
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- Supported processes
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Facts
- What it does
- SmartDO is a multidisciplinary and multiphysics automatic design optimization platform for engineering simulation.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Automatic optimization
- Its Direct Global Search technology can start an automatic design optimization after setup with one button, without DOE or a manual sensitivity study.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Failure handling
- The maker says its AI-powered S.A.F.E.D. and SmartLearning features can bypass failed CAD/CAE runs and reduce computational cost.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Multiple objectives
- APO is described as supporting synchronous multi-objective optimization without user weighting.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Design scale
- The software page says there is no theoretical or coding restriction on the number of design variables or constraints, and reports successful use with 240+ design variables and 132 constraints.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Programmability
- SmartDO uses Tcl/Tk and Python as a programmable platform and allows users to develop add-on packages, GUIs, graphics, and plotting.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Solver options
- The maker describes gradient-based direct global search and robust genetic algorithms for optimization problems suited to different methods.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- CAD/CAE integrations
- SmartLink connects SmartDO to CAE packages, while OpenXim links open-source or commercial CAD with open-source simulation tools; the maker’s training page names ANSYS Workbench, FreeCAD, PrePoMax, and CalculiX examples.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Other integrations
- The maker lists partners including ANSYS, Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks, JSOL, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Siemens PLM Software, Synopsys, and BETA CAE Systems.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Services
- FEA-Opt Technology lists design optimization consulting, system customization and process integration, and digital production integration and automation services.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- The SmartDO technical support ticket system is available only to existing customers, who are directed to contact FEA-Opt Technology or a local distributor for an account.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Security and privacy
- The maker’s privacy policy page is dated October 13, 2023, and the opened page provides no security or compliance certification details.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Intended users and applications
- The brochure lists semiconductor packaging and materials, lightweight structures and topology, motors, machine tools, fans and turbine blades, and other engineering applications.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Company
- The maker identifies FEA-Opt Technology Co. Ltd. as SmartDO’s developer and describes it as an R&D, consultancy, CAE, and software firm.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Push-button optimization
- Its Direct Global Search technology enables one-button automatic design optimization without DOE or manual sensitivity studies.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- SmartLearning
- SmartLearning uses previously calculated data to reduce computational cost.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Multi-objective optimization
- APO provides direct, synchronous multi-objective optimization without user weighting.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- CAE integrations
- SmartLink provides direct linking to many CAE packages through a mostly one-page setup.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Named integrations
- SmartDO 2024.2 added direct SmartLink integration with FloTHERM and direct integration with JMAG models for post-winding motor optimization.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- OpenXim ecosystem
- OpenXim links commercial or open-source CAD with open-source simulation software and supports tools including FreeCAD, SOLIDWORKS, NX, PrePoMax, and CalculiX.fea-optimization.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support access
- The SmartDO technical support system is available only to existing SmartDO customers with an account from FEA-Opt or a local distributor.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Security statement
- The maker describes S.A.F.E.D. as a “Secured Adaptive Function for Error Detection” for automatic CAD/CAE failure prevention.smartdo.co · 30 Sept 2026
- Target industries
- FEA-Opt says SmartDO has been applied in aerospace, electronics, mechanical, defense, civil, medical, semiconductor, consumer, sport, and energy industries.fea-optimization.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2005smartdo.co · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Zhunan Town, Miaoli County, Taiwansmartdo.co · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- smartdo.co· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/Software/index_e.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/Resource/index_e.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/Partners/index_e.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/techsupport/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/Privacy_Policy.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/SmartDO_Brochure_e.pdf· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/Newsletter/eNews_20231124_01_e.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- smartdo.co/Newsletter/eNews_20240822_01_e.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
- fea-optimization.com/index_e.html· checked 30 Sept 2026
