The FVA-Workbench is a manufacturer-neutral calculation platform for the simple modeling, parameterization, and simulation of innovative drive systems. The calculation methods are developed within the FVA e.V. network by leading companies and the best research institutes from the drive technology industry. The experimental verifications and documentation of the deviations are just as important as the development of the theory.

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The FVA-Workbench is used by a wide range of professionals across many industries, including automotive, industrial gear units, bearings, aviation, marine, rail transport, and wind energy. Employees in several departments benefit from its use, including field representatives, project management, designers, transmission specialists, and failure analysts.

Current experiences of drive technology companies can be found under: Customer success stories.

The FVA-Workbench is designed to increase efficiency and reliability in day-to-day business by facilitating the rapid creation, calculation, and analysis of gearbox models. It provides support in the design and calculation of gearbox models and in the identification of causes of damage. The FVA-Workbench covers a broad spectrum, from simple standard load capacity calculations to the detailed analysis of individual contacts.

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Yes, you can test the FVA-Workbench for free by sending a request using the contact form.

Our licensing model is flexible and can be tailored to your needs.

A Maintenance Subscription License is valid for 365 days. Additional license periods (quarter/half year/multiple years) are also available upon request. Usage, maintenance, support, and software updates for all licensed modules are included during the license period. All versions of the FVA-Workbench can be used with a single license.

There are three different FVA-Workbench editions, which differ in the scope of their standard configuration and the number of optional add-ons: Modeler, Extended, and Advanced. More information is available here: FVA-Workbench.

Licenses are sold as either client licenses (single user) or floating licenses (parallel users). In contrast to client licenses, floating licenses are not bound to a specific computer.

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Client license (single user)

The license can only be used on a single computer, is bound to the hardware key used, and cannot be transferred to other hardware.

Floating license (parallel users)

With a network license, the FVA-Workbench can be installed on any number computers. Any number of users on the same network can share product licenses, up to the total number of purchased licenses. The FVA software must have a functioning network connection to the license server. In the event of client hardware changes, it is not necessary to apply for a new license.

More information is available at Installation and licensing.

FVA GmbH is continuously developing its software solutions to meet the requirements of the drive technology industry and to include cutting-edge research. We offer our software solutions as Maintenance Subscription licenses so that our customers can take advantage of these developments.

With the Maintenance Subscription License model, you receive free maintenance and software updates within the licensed term as well as direct access to our expert support team. Thus, we help you to protect your investment in the software and ensure access to the latest functionalities at all times.

Any FVA-Workbench edition can be upgraded to a higher version at any time. The FVA-Workbench stays up-to-date with the latest research through the strong support from the German research community and the FVA e.V. network. The FVA-Workbench computing platform and its underlying foundation are continually developed and driven by requirements from the industry. FVA GmbH provides professional software structures for these enhancements and complements them with innovative features for the best possible application in industrial practice.

Yes. You can find a list of all current FVA-Workbench trainings here.

Yes. If you want several users to be able to use the FVA-Workbench, a floating license is the right choice. With a network license, the FVA-Workbench can be installed on any number computers. Any number of users on the same network can share product licenses, up to the total number of purchased licenses. The FVA software must have a functioning network connection to the license server. It is not necessary to apply for a new license in the event of client hardware changes.

Yes. With a floating license the FVA-Workbench can be installed and used worldwide.

If you have any questions about our prices or would like to request a free trial license, please contact lizenz@fva-service.de.

Has your license information changed (e.g., user or location)? Contact our licensing department at (lizenz@fva-service.de). You will be sent a form (license change notification) to complete and return.

You can download the latest FVA-Workbench and previous versions at any time from the Download Center.

You only need a valid license ID to log in. You can find more information on licensing and installation here.

Yes, you can contact our support team via the ticket system or by telephone at +49 69 6603 1991.
Our business hours are Monday - Friday from 9.00 - 17.00 EST.