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BSIM announces collaboration in Manta’s revolutionary HeV/STOL urban air mobility project
„Look! Up in the sky!” “It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane, it’s …” In the 1978 movie, it wasn’t a plane - it was Superman. Now, in 2020, it’s the Manta’s ANN 2 HeV/STOL. A cross-over between a...
Construction tools manufacturer uses Simcenter testing solutions to enhance product durability and quality
Simcenter™ helps us set up quick and reliable component tests with minimal effort. All necessary functions are integrated within one software solution, making data conversion unnecessary. Matthias...
Working from home – how does that sound to you?
Now that most of us are working from home, we all need to adapt to this new office environment. Walking to our office desk literally takes a minute, being only a few steps away from our breakfast...
MBST: the marriage of Test and Simulation – part 1
I had a very interesting conversation with a friend. He wanted to buy a car and he was quite sure about which one he wanted to purchase,… right up until the moment he realized that they offered an...
How end-of-line testing can automate product fault detection
In the automotive sector, end-of-line testing uses vibroacoustic measurements to automatically and objectively detect faulty parts in the production line. Learn how automated measurements can help...
Future-ready: simulation and testing as part of a core engineering education
In our first Simcenter™ for Academia blog post, we talked about the future of engineering in these challenging times and how to bridge the skills gap between what is taught in class and what is...
What would win in a race, Ice Cream or Apple Sauce?
Better eat this quick!! Remember back to your school days when lunch times were often filled with such philosophical questions as; who would win a fight between a dinosaur and a truck? Or why is...
Home appliances. From noise reduction to sound quality.
What is the first thing you do when entering the hotel room after a long and exhausting flight? Maybe you want to go straight to bed? Or finish that Powerpoint presentation for your meeting...
Will the next-generation aircraft meet the challenges of airworthiness certification?
Join aviation expert Raphaël Hallez to discuss the challenges of airworthiness certification in next-generation aircraft. The world of aviation is evolving. Manufacturers of next-generation aircraft...
Three most effective noise control methods to reduce product noise
Noise levels and sound quality are important characteristics in all kinds of home appliances and white goods. Reducing noise in consumer products is complex and often there are multiple solutions....
5 reasons why superior vehicle durability matters
Vehicle durability is still as important today as it was yesterday. Understand why it still matters in 2020 and learn about the latest technologies that help you meet strength and durability...
Simcenter Sound Camera | Accelerating acoustic troubleshooting
Accelerate your acoustic troubleshooting with fast and versatile sound source localization. Understanding the source of noise Sound is all around us, especially in the products we interact with...
Simcenter FLOEFD 2020.2: What’s New?
The latest release of CAD-embedded Simcenter™ FLOEFD™ 2020.2 is here! Simcenter FLOEFD is a CAD-embedded computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solution. Due to its unique technology, it can reduce the...
Homag AG gains processing precision with testing solutions from Siemens Digital Industries Software
Simcenter software solution enables the global manufacturer to create high-speed milling machines for the furniture industry As we prepare to embrace Industry 4.0, move away from mass production and...
Towards safe and autonomous drones with COMP4DRONES
The contribution of Simcenter Amesim to the European research project COMP4DRONES Introduction The other day, I was enjoying a summer afternoon in the city’s park with family and friends, when my...
Virtual Sensors accuracy improved by Test and Simulation
Industrial trends Automotive manufacturers are in a growing need to improve efficiency in their vehicle development process. This new challenge is a consequence of trends in the automotive industry,...
SimRod experience: Mode shapes in modal analysis need test-calibration
Ever heard of “Range anxiety”? The Wikipedia definition of this new term is “fear that a vehicle has insufficient range to reach its destination and would thus strand the vehicle’s occupants.” The...
How artificial neural networks aid in mechatronic system development
Artificial neural networks are a backbone behind many data-driven artificial intelligence applications. Their popularity has grown in different domains, from speech recognition through image...
Can this little turbo-expander help save the planet?
A small British start-up uses cutting-edge engineering in air cycle refrigeration to improve engine efficiency Unlike most start-ups, Chris Whelan and Steve Hinton have plus-or-minus 130* years of...
Chengdu: Multi-attribute balancing for better electric vehicles
In the first blog of this series, we discussed the new engineering center in Chengdu, China — an innovative leader when it comes to vehicle electrification. We have since discussed various labs,...
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[TECH TIP] Component-based Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) explained
An educational video explaining the Component-based Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) method. By isolation components and combining TPA data with test and simulation data in a modular way, engineers can...
What’s new in Simcenter system simulation solutions 2020.1?
Accelerate innovation with application specific workflows With the 2020.1 release of Simcenter™ system simulation solutions, Siemens Digital Industries Software continues to keep pace with the...
Commission your machine before building a prototype
Overcoming 30-year-old legacy On a client factory floor after erecting a new machine over two weeks, the senior start-up manager and his team are busy launching cold & hot testing. The next step...
From heavy equipment component design to system integration with Simcenter Amesim
The strong footprint of Simcenter Amesim in heavy equipment companies. The Simcenter Amesim software (previously known as AMESim 95-2007 and LMS Imagine.Lab Amesim 2007-2017) capabilities have been...
Small engines we all use: could they be quieter?
We all use small engines for all sorts of tasks — think about your neighbor’s on-going pool construction, your aunt’s farming duties, or when you mow your own backyard’s lawn. Now think about the...
All you need to know about vehicle active sound design
The growing electrification trend in the automotive industry is noticeably reshaping vehicle development. This new power train concept has a direct impact on other vehicle performance aspects and...
Drive innovation with system simulation
Innovate products without compromising time-to-market and quality by using the leading integrated, scalable system simulation platform. Simcenter Amesim helps you gain efficiency throughout the...
Voice of customer – Why heavy machinery industry should move to system simulation
Bertrand Grison is the founder of the Hynovium company, and supports with his team heavy equipment industrials players to move towards more sustainable development of their machine. We take the time...
Surviving the New Competitive Landscape in Food and Beverage
The Competitive Landscape is Changing Things are changing rapidly in the Food and Beverage industry.Today’s leaders are facing new pressure as markets evolve to a more global, omnichannel...
Digital Enterprise: A “Natural” Transformation for the Medical Device Industry
Thought Leadership The core concepts of Digital Enterprise involving digital threads and digital twins are well understood by Medical Device manufacturers. As a consequence of regulatory mandates...
How to virtually evaluate thousands of vehicle configurations?
Carmakers use system simulation to virtually balance performance attributes taking into account not only the performance of vehicle subsystems but also control strategies. However, today, a large...
Discover the design exploration tools of Simcenter Amesim
[TECH TIPS VIDEO] – Discover the design exploration tools of Simcenter Amesim We’ve created a set of “how to” movies, aiming at introducing you with our latest capabilities. These short,...
How to virtually evaluate thousands of vehicle configurations?
Carmakers use system simulation to virtually balance performance attributes taking into account not only the performance of vehicle subsystems but also control strategies. However today, a large...
Dig where you stand with our new digging force model
My former manager used to say: “dig where you stand” when I was trying to improve the entire company’s processes. He meant that I had more impact focusing on the things I’m responsible for rather...
Reach 50% efficiency of your off-road engines with system simulation
Fit with total cost of ownership objectives complying with emissions regulations Even if we are currently hearing a lot about electrification, off-road machines remain mainly powered by the internal...
How heavy equipment manufacturers can conquer cost challenges
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Heavy equipment manufacturers are feeling the squeeze. Tariffs on steel and aluminum are impacting their ability to meet new customer demands. One manufacturing expert described...
How is Simcenter Amesim committed to feed aerospace innovations?
Aerospace is a fast-evolving environment with a constant need for innovation. You have to manage the growing complexity due to electrification and new environmental regulations. Using the Simcenter™...
The digital future of marine engineering
“Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future,” said the late Niels Bohr. The eminent scientist is just one of the historical figures to whom this quote has been attributed. And...
How to use Real Driving Emission cycles in Simcenter Amesim?
Why the automotive norm changed? As people may know, standards are in place to control the emissions of passenger cars worldwide since the 70’s. Those standards use pre-determined speed profiles...
Assess thermal management under the hood using the Simcenter Amesim HEAT library
Under the hood of a car, or any other vehicle, space is finite and there are an increasing number of subsystems. Ensuring air flow is sufficient for the cooling system and all heat exchangers is a...
Optimizing a delta robot design and performance using system simulation
Handling delicate pieces of chocolate with care so that they arrive intact in their box requires a lot of thoroughness. For manufacturers, the packaging process is no longer done manually and is now...
Improve your system simulation efficiency with Simcenter Amesim
Focus on what really matters - engineering In our professional life, when encountering the need to perform simulation tasks, often the first reflex is to use the tools we were using during our...
How to… Assess aircraft cabin cooling sizing with Simcenter Amesim
Addressing environmental control systems design challenges Specifications for large civil ai rplanes (such as FAR-25 or JAR/CS-25), aircraft environmental control systems (ECS) must ensure adequate...
Accelerating hydraulic component and system design with model-based systems engineering
Hydraulic systems must satisfy increasing demands for high performance and efficiency of products without affecting durability. More and more control systems are introduced, adding another level of...
Creating a pump model directly from CAD Import with Simcenter Amesim
Looking to set up a pump model in Simcenter Amesim? Worried it’s going to take ages, to recreate all the complex internal geometries? Fear not ! Since introduction of the CAD Import tool, creating...
Improving efficiency in a linear cycle motion in Punching Machines with Simcenter Amesim
Source: Power Transmission and Motion Control 2006, Edited by Dr. D.N. Johnston and Professor K.A. Edge; “Improving efficiency in a linear cycle motion”; J. Mäkitalo; Finn-Power Oy, Finnland This...
Early evaluation of two-phase flow cycle performances with Simcenter Amesim
When speaking about the performances of a two-phase flow system like a heat pump, dynamic system simulation is a great tool. Simcenter Amesim has a set of built-in demonstrators about refrigerant...
Speeding up the design process in the field of Industrial Automation
Today, mass consumption leads to new trends in terms of production. In order to meet production requirements (such as quality, safety, throughput and costs) processes must be automated. Process...
Picanol uses Simcenter Amesim to design energy efficient weaving looms
“We highly appreciate the products and support from Siemens PLM Software. They help us design the most energy-efficient weaving looms on the market.” Kristof Roelstraete ManagerResearch and...
Improving the energy consumption of a press brake
Lionel Broglia, Business Development Manager for the system simulation product line at Siemens PLM Software, describes step-by-step how the “green” design functionalities of Simcenter Amesim can...