Alaa Hosn, TriMech Solutions Consultant, will share practical FEA simulation tips and best practices that apply across experience levels—from intro level SOLIDWORKS simulation users to advanced users refining complex models. The discussion will focus on the core fundamentals that have the greatest impact on solution accuracy and robustness, including general model setup, fixtures, meshing strategies, and contact definitions. This session aims to help users build more stable, efficient, and trustworthy simulations while improving convergence behavior and confidence in results.

Alaa has been part of the TriMech team since 2018. He started in support and built a solid foundation on how to diagnose and troubleshoot SOLIDWORKS and Electrical issues covering all ranges of topics from installations to performance issues. Alaa moved to the solutions consulting role in 2022. He is based in Richmond, VA and has a mechanical engineering degree from Virginia Tech. Alaa has earned his CSWE and earned many certificates for topics such as Simulation, Plastics, Flow Simulation, PDM, and more. As a result, Alaa received an Elite Engineer Award from Dassault Systems in 2024.