. A knowledge Based Cloud (KBC) FE simulation technique has been developed to enable advanced, efficient and multi-objective finite element analyses (FEA), which operates on a cloud computing environment. The core FE simulation is conducted using a commercial FE code, e.g. PAM-STAMP, and its capability is enhanced through the implementation of advanced functional modules instead of user defined sub-routines. KBC-FE simulation offers great flexibility and variability to engineers as modules could be used collectively or individually. In this paper, case studies were conducted for the hot stamping of tailor welded blanks. Multi-objective FE simulations were performed for ‘Forming Limit’ prediction under non-isothermal and non-linear loading conditions. In addition, ‘Tool-life’ prediction was conducted under multi-cycle loading conditions.