Ansys Granta

The Materials Information Leader.

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Overview

Ansys Granta provides a suite of tools for materials information management. It helps engineering enterprises control and use vital materials data, enabling them to make better material choices, reduce costs, and improve product performance and sustainability. It includes comprehensive materials databases and tools for selection, analysis, and compliance.

✨ Key Features

  • Centralized materials information management
  • Materials selection and analysis tools
  • Integration with CAD, CAE, and PLM systems
  • Restricted substances and compliance data
  • Sustainability and eco-design support
  • Proprietary and reference data libraries

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Unmatched breadth and depth of materials reference data
  • Tight integration with Ansys simulation ecosystem
  • Highly specialized for engineering and manufacturing needs

Unique Value: Provides a single source of truth for materials data across the enterprise, ensuring consistency, reducing risk, and accelerating product development.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Selecting optimal materials during product design Managing corporate materials data and standards Assessing environmental impact and compliance (e.g., REACH, RoHS) Reducing material and manufacturing costs Simulation input and material model calibration

✅ Best For

  • Aerospace and defense for lightweighting and performance
  • Automotive for emissions reduction and cost savings
  • Medical devices for biocompatibility and regulatory compliance

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Individuals or small businesses not engaged in complex product design
  • Projects not requiring detailed material property analysis

🏆 Alternatives

Sphera SimaPro Autodesk Vault

Offers more comprehensive and specialized materials data and analysis tools compared to generic PDM/PLM systems or simpler LCA tools.

💻 Platforms

Web Desktop API

✅ Offline Mode Available

🔌 Integrations

Ansys Mechanical Ansys Electronics Desktop Creo CATIA Siemens NX SolidWorks Windchill Teamcenter API

🛟 Support Options

  • ✓ Email Support
  • ✓ Live Chat
  • ✓ Phone Support
  • ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ GDPR ✓ SSO

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

✓ 14-day free trial

Free tier: N/A

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