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DIANA FEA
DIANA (DIsplacement ANAlyzer) is an extensive multi-purpose finite element software package that can be utilised in a wide range of engineering sectors.
DIANA FEA BV produces world-class software products and services in the field of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for a wide range of engineering sectors.
We develop and deliver high-end nonlinear solutions focusing on concrete and its interaction with soil, to help our customers and partners solve advanced engineering challenges. With DIANA 3D simulation models, engineers build safer, cost effective and more robust constructions.
Commitment to high standards sets us apart!
DIANA FEA (previously TNO DIANA ) is a spin-off company from the Computational Mechanics department of TNO Building and Construction Research Institute in Delft, The Netherlands.
We develop and deliver innovative nonlinear simulation software and value-added services including technical support, training, analysis consultancy and R&D projects. DIANA, the flagship software for advanced calculations, is world renowned as the finest in its class, as the “all in one” solution for Finite Element Analysis.

We make an impact
Our mission is the optimal and responsible exploitation of constructions during their entire lifecycle based on an understanding of structural behaviour. Our vision is making the DIANA Software the industry standard for nonlinear Finite Element Analyses of civil structures around the world.
Creating concrete insights
We deliver nonlinear solutions to help engineers solving complex challenges!
We are more than just a finite elements analysis software company
With advanced calculations focusing on concrete and its interaction with soil, engineers are able to better understand the behavior of structures. DIANA creates concrete insights to help our customers building a better world.
We are a diverse team of highly skilled professionals
We have a passion for our work, and a strong team spirit based on shared common values:
- Reliable: Working to build an innovative state-of-the-art software package providing its users with consistent and reliable results
- Collaborative: Creating a collaborative and engaging work environment that stimulates teamwork and contributes to personal development
- Solution oriented: Having a pro-active mindset to solve clients’ questions as well as challenging engineering problems within the DIANA Software
Those values are at the center of who we are, and this is why our customers and partners can count on us. We understand their unique needs, and we are determined to help them!
We have multiple career paths at DIANA FEA
Bring your experience and perspectives to DIANA and join our goal to help engineers designing safer structures with less concrete. Bring your leadership and technical expertise and make a difference with your team through major projects.
We are growing and we are looking for talented people like you!
The DIANA partner's ecosystem comprehends commercial partners as well as universities.
DIANA’s strong partnership programs offers technical, sales and go-to-market collaboration that benefits our global customer base. Our partners are empowered with leading finite elements software, tools and resources.
If you want to become a partner or find out where are our partners, please just click here.
Leading companies are using DIANA
"DIANA is able to solve the most complex models, we cannot find any other solutions close to the reality. For nonlinear analysis, DIANA is the way to go for us".
The history of the company
DIANA has a strong heritage that dates back to the 1970s within the renowned Dutch institute for applied scientific research TNO, in which decades have been devoted to developing the software. In 2003 the DIANA software was spun off into a private company called TNO DIANA B.V.
In 2016, the company changed its name to DIANA FEA B.V. to put more emphasis on the DIANA software. In 2021, DIANA FEA became completely independent from TNO and envisages to position itself as a commercial company towards the future.
DIANA is expanded with further functionality
User-supplied subroutines, sequential linear analysis and reinforcement grid design checks
Sales and marketing activities in conjunction with MidasIT are ceased and focus is placed on the continuing development and sales of DIANA
Technical leap forward with the introduction of reinforcement design checks and stiffness adaptation analysis modules, allowing engineers to predict crack patterns, the size of crack openings, plasticity onset, force distribution and deformations in serviceability limit states.
Full version of DIANIE
Full version of DIANAIE made available to users incorporating CAD interoperability, powerful geometry modeling tools and Python scripting.
TNO DIANA BV becomes DIANA FEA BV