CAESES
CAESES is a parametric engineering platform for simulation-driven design, geometry variation, and shape optimization.
What CAESES is
CAESES is a parametric engineering platform for simulation-driven design, geometry variation, and shape optimization. It provides NURBS modeling and tools to vary or morph imported geometries. Through software connectors, it can automate geometry generation, meshing, simulation, post-processing, and evaluation workflows. Its methods include parameter studies, sensitivity analysis, single- and multi-objective optimization, and surrogate modeling. CAESES connects with ANSYS Workbench and tools such as HEEDS, Dakota, optiSLang, Optimus, and modeFRONTIER. It does not include simulation solvers, so users connect external CFD or other simulation software. Windows and Linux downloads include a free two-week trial; pricing is available on request, with no free plan. The current download page lists Windows 11 and Linux tested on Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04. CAESES was developed by FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS, founded in 2001 and now part of Maya HTT. It is aimed at simulation engineers and designers, with academic and student licenses also listed.
Good
- Automates geometry, meshing, and evaluation workflows through connectors.
- Supports single- and multi-objective optimization.
- Offers flexible parametric NURBS modeling and morphing.
- Lists integrations with ANSYS Workbench and optimization tools.
- Advanced Project Security add-on includes encryption and access controls.
Watch out
- Simulation solvers are not included.
- No free plan; pricing is available on request.
- Dedicated engineer helpdesk support is for PRO license holders.
Who it suits
CAESES suits simulation engineers and designers who need parametric geometry tools, optimization methods, and connections to external simulation software. Academic and student licenses are also available.
Verdict
CAESES combines parametric modeling, workflow automation, and optimization for simulation-driven design. Buyers need external simulation software and should request pricing details.
Plans and prices
From CAESES's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Batch Mode License | Priced on request | Full functionality · Non-GUI mode · Automated geometry variant creation · HPC cluster optimization · Pricing is available upon request. |
| Power Edition | Priced on request | Includes Standard Edition · Advanced Optimization · Maritime, Turbo, or Propeller add-on · Pricing is available upon request. |
| Standard Edition | Priced on request | Geometry modeling · Software connection · Design studies · Basic variation and optimization strategies · Free form deformation / morphing · Unlimited design variants · Batch mode · Pricing is available upon request. |
The facts
Each one read from CAESES's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker describes CAESES as intended for simulation engineers and designers developing high-performance products, and lists academic and student licenses.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Automation
- CAESES can automate geometry generation, meshing, simulation, post-processing, and evaluation workflows through software connectors.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- The Local Float Server is installed on an organization's server to share CAESES licenses across network users.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker lists integrations with ANSYS Workbench and optimization tools including HEEDS, Dakota, optiSLang, Optimus, and modeFRONTIER.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Modeling
- It provides flexible parametric NURBS modeling, geometry variation, and morphing tools for imported geometries.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Optimization
- Its methods include parameter studies, sensitivity analysis, single- and multi-objective optimization, and surrogate modeling.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- CAESES is a parametric engineering platform for simulation-driven design, geometry variation, and shape optimization.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The Advanced Project Security add-on offers project encryption, configurable access rights, user ID restrictions, passphrases, clipboard limits, and feature-definition locking.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Solver limitation
- CAESES does not include simulation solvers and instead connects to external CFD and other simulation software.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- CAESES provides online documentation, video tutorials, a user forum, and dedicated engineer helpdesk support for PRO license holders.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The current download page lists Windows 11 and Linux tested on Debian 12 and Ubuntu 24.04.checked 2 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2001checked 23 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Potsdam, Germanychecked 23 Sep 2026
- Maker history
- The website says CAESES was developed by FRIENDSHIP SYSTEMS, a German software company founded in 2001, now part of Maya HTT.checked 2 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- Downloads for Windows and Linux include a free two-week trial.checked 2 Oct 2026
