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Simcenter X Advanced released! Multi-domain engineering simulation at your fingertips

By combining well-established Simcenter modelers and solvers under a unified SaaS entitlement including Teamcenter X data management with embedded AI assistance, Siemens is expanding access to multidisciplinary simulation while enhancing its digital-thread and SaaS leadership across engineering fields. CIMdata, Industry consulting and analyst firm Introducing Simcenter X Advanced The need for efficient engineering simulation software utilization Engineering simulation offers

13 hours ago8 min read

CAEXPERTS 2025 Retrospective – Part 2

If you haven't yet checked out Part 1 of our retrospective, we recommend starting there to catch up on the content ranked 10th to 6th and get a complete picture of how computational simulation was present throughout 2025. Continuing the retrospective, this Part 2 brings together the posts that stood out most for their technical impact, depth of analysis, and direct relevance to critical industrial applications. These are articles that show how different simulation methods su

Jan 62 min read

CAEXPERTS 2025 Retrospective – Part 1

Throughout 2025, CAEXPERTS published a series of technical articles reflecting an increasingly clear scenario: computational simulation has ceased to be merely a support tool and has taken on a central role in modern engineering. Whether to increase the reliability of critical systems, reduce development costs, meet regulatory requirements, or explore innovative solutions, simulation was present in virtually every challenge addressed throughout the year. This retrospective b

Jan 63 min read

CFD simulation at your Christmas dinner

Christmas is a time marked by gatherings, celebrations, and, of course, the preparation of traditional dishes. Among them, roast turkey occupies a prominent place. But what happens inside the oven while the roast is being prepared? To answer this question in a technical and accessible way, a simulation was performed using Simcenter FLOEFD , a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, with the aim of analyzing air circulation and heat distribution in a convection oven durin

Dec 23, 20255 min read

What’s new in Simcenter Culgi 2511?

The new release of Simcenter Culgi 2511 brings significant advancements to empower your computational chemistry simulation workflows. With enhanced viscosity prediction, you can now achieve reliable results more quickly, with greater accuracy and even the most complex fluids, thereby reducing the need for extensive laboratory testing. The support for realistic crystalline structure modeling unlocks new possibilities for simulating complex materials, while auto-completion for

Dec 17, 20253 min read

From stardust to simulation: The power of SPH particle refinement

Believe it or not, the Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) technology, which has significant applications today, was actually developed for astrophysical purposes. It was originally used to simulate the dynamics of galaxies and the behavior of stars and planets: Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics | Annual Reviews Monaghan, J. J. 1992. “Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics.”, Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics 30:543-74. doi: 10.1146/annurev.aa.30.090192.002551. Just like c

Dec 9, 20254 min read

What’s new in Simcenter HEEDS and Simcenter HEEDS Connect 2510?

In today’s competitive engineering landscape—defined by tight development timelines, limited budgets, and no tolerance for design failures—teams must quickly explore more design alternatives while optimizing increasingly complex systems to balance objectives such as performance and cost. Modern engineering solutions must bridge web and desktop environments to support distributed teams working from anywhere, while intelligently leveraging AI to automate routine tasks and accel

Dec 3, 20254 min read

Supporting the development of autonomous urban air mobility vehicles

Autonomous urban air mobility vehicles will revolutionize the urban mobility market. A digital twin is invaluable as part of an efficient development process that ensures a safe product. Safe operations are key when it comes to flying autonomous urban air mobility vehicles. Validating the flight management system for as many flight scenarios and operational conditions as possible is crucial. This is why the digital twin of the flight management system must include simulation

Nov 25, 20253 min read

What's new in Simcenter E-Machine Design and EMAG solutions?

Breaking barriers with a simplified electric motor design process. In the world of electric machine design and development, time is always the enemy. As the sun rises on another day at an electric mobility company, three engineers from different departments gather around a conference table, their expressions tense. The prototype deadline is just weeks away, but a critical design change has brought complexity and risk to the schedule. The team needs to modify the axial flux de

Nov 18, 20254 min read

Turbomachine assemblies and the challenges of designing them – What’s New

Turbomachines are made of assemblies of different bladed disks An interesting exploitation of the periodicity of the structure is to consider cyclic symmetry sectors, instead of the whole 3D structure. When the industrial application requires the machine to be made of different stages, each with a different number of sectors, special care is required when connecting those sectors to ensure a smooth junction between the two stages. When the periodic structure deviates from its

Nov 11, 20255 min read

What’s new in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2510?

Accelerate surface wrapping. Refine SPH accuracy. Assess transient passenger thermal comfort. Plus, many more. New enhancements in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ are aimed at helping you: Model the complexity Explore the possibilities Go faster Stay integrated The Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2510 release introduces a suite of powerful new features designed to elevate your simulation workflows. You can now model greater complexity with enhanced transient thermal comfort analysis, enabling more

Nov 5, 20255 min read

Optimize the lifespan of your batteries with advanced simulation.

Aging affects most things on Earth, and batteries are no exception to this phenomenon. In a very peculiar way, batteries behave like "living" beings; their particles flow between two electrodes, there are chemical reactions, and even mechanical changes, such as an effect similar to "breathing" (expansion and contraction of the electrodes due to the intercalation and deintercalation of lithium during charge/discharge cycles). They are simply in operation, which generates natur

Oct 30, 202511 min read

How to Get a $1 Million ROI with Battery Storage

Build a scalable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and achieve high ROI This post focuses on the crucial role of energy storage in promoting corporate sustainability and profitability. By integrating BESS with renewable energy sources, companies can achieve significant cost savings, reduce their carbon footprint, and boost long-term profitability. We will explore how BESS industry leaders are creating digital plants, increasing flexibility, and building a competitive advan

Oct 24, 20258 min read

AI-accelerated gear stress analysis

Challenge: achieve fast and accurate virtual prototyping The optimal multi-attribute design of transmissions remains a critical challenge for drivetrain engineers, gaining even greater significance in the era of electric vehicles. Today’s automotive industry demands powertrains that excel in multiple aspects: minimizing noise and vibrations, maximizing power density and efficiency, while ensuring unprecedented durability performance. For this purpose, transmission engineers n

Oct 15, 20256 min read