“I break things virtually so they don’t break in real life.”
Designing with purpose and vision
I'm Surabhi Tiwari, CAE Engineer based in Indore, India
I’m a Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) engineer with a focus on fatigue analysis, FRF analysis, and even vibration fatigue analysis — yes, that’s as niche (and cool) as it sounds. I work with tools like HyperMesh, HyperWorks, and HyperLife to simulate the real world before it ever gets built.
But this site? It’s not about showing off. It’s about sharing what I know and everything I’m still learning with anyone who’s curious enough to dive in.
Why I Started TheCAELab.com ?
Back when I was trying to get better at simulation tools, I realized how hard it was to find simple, free, and actually helpful tutorials for Altair products. So I decided to build what I wish I had:
A place where engineers, students, and self-learners can explore CAE without hitting a paywall.
I publish tutorials, walkthroughs, and example projects all free because good knowledge should travel far.
Still Learning, Still Growing.
Despite the fancy terms, I’m very much still a learner. Every project teaches me something new, and this platform is a way to document that journey and invite others to walk it with me.
Whether you’re just getting started or knee-deep in nonlinear dynamics, I’m here to help where I can — and learn from you when I can’t.
Design process
What I Work On
Here’s what I spend most of my time geeking out over:
FRF Analysis
Studying dynamic responses and system behaviour
01.
Fatigue Analysis
Predicting when and how components will fail
02.
Vibration Fatigue
Marrying time-domain durability with frequency-domain insights
03.
Simulation Workflows
Using HyperMesh, HyperWorks, and Hyperlife for real-world engineering problems
04.
Design mindset
I also enjoy optimizing processes, automating repetitive tasks, and building reusable simulation setups.
I’ve spent over 6 years designing products for startups, SaaS companies, and enterprise clients. From creating MVPs to building design systems.
StudioFlux Creative
Sr. Product Designer
Mar 2024 – Present
Nova Interactive
UI/UX Designer
Mar 2021 – Feb 2024
PixelForge Agency
Visual Designer
Jul 2018 – Jan 2021
DesignCore Studio
Jr. UX Designer
Oct 2016 – Jun 2018
Tools I use
I use AutoCad, SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, Hyperworks, HyperLife and other industry tools to bring ideas to life. Keeping the process smooth across teams.