Siemens Simcenter 3D
A comprehensive multidiscipline CAE and multiphysics simulation platform for predicting real-world product performance. Simcenter 3D brings geometry preparation, finite element modelling, simulation, solving and post-processing into an integrated engineering environment.
Engineers can use Simcenter 3D to analyze structural strength, vibration, thermal behaviour, acoustics, durability, motion and other complex engineering physics before physical prototypes are manufactured.
Request Simcenter 3D Demo Discuss Your CAE RequirementWhat is Siemens Simcenter 3D?
Simcenter 3D is Siemens' integrated 3D CAE environment designed to help engineers predict product performance across multiple engineering disciplines from a common simulation platform.
Instead of maintaining disconnected CAD, meshing, solver and post-processing workflows, Simcenter 3D provides geometry preparation, simulation modelling, meshing, solver setup and results evaluation within an integrated engineering environment.
A major advantage of Simcenter 3D is its ability to maintain an associative relationship between the engineering design and simulation model. When the design geometry changes, engineers can update the simulation model without rebuilding the complete CAE model from the beginning.
One CAE Environment — Multiple Physics
- Structural FEA
- Structural dynamics
- Vibration & NVH
- Thermal simulation
- Acoustics
- Durability & fatigue
- Motion simulation
- Rotor dynamics
- Composite simulation
- Multiphysics analysis
- Design exploration
Simcenter 3D Simulation Capabilities
Use a common simulation platform to understand the structural, dynamic, thermal and multiphysics performance of components, assemblies and complete products.
Structural Analysis
Evaluate stress, strain, displacement and structural integrity for components and assemblies under different loading conditions.
Nonlinear Analysis
Analyze contact, large deformation, nonlinear materials and complex structural behaviour.
Structural Dynamics
Calculate natural frequencies, mode shapes, frequency response and transient dynamic behaviour.
NVH & Acoustics
Predict vibration and acoustic behaviour to help improve product sound quality and reduce noise problems.
Thermal Simulation
Predict temperatures, heat transfer and thermally induced loads under realistic operating conditions.
Durability & Fatigue
Estimate component fatigue life and identify potential failure locations caused by repeated loading.
Motion Simulation
Analyze mechanisms and moving assemblies to calculate motion, forces and system loads.
Rotor Dynamics
Evaluate critical speeds, vibration and dynamic behaviour of rotating machines, shafts and rotor-bearing systems.
Composite Simulation
Model composite structures and evaluate their behaviour under realistic structural loading conditions.
Thermo-Mechanical
Combine thermal and structural analyses to study deformation and stress caused by temperature variations.
Multiphysics Simulation
Connect multiple engineering physics to better predict real-world product behaviour.
Design Exploration
Automate model parameters and evaluate design alternatives to improve engineering performance.
Simcenter Nastran Integration
Simcenter 3D provides an integrated environment for working with Siemens' proven Simcenter Nastran finite element solver technology.
Linear Statics
Calculate structural stress and deformation under static loading.
Dynamics
Perform modal, frequency-response and transient-response analysis.
Nonlinear Analysis
Evaluate contact, nonlinear materials and large-deformation behaviour.
Thermal Analysis
Predict thermal behaviour and temperature distribution within components.
Rotor Dynamics
Study high-speed rotating systems and rotor-bearing dynamics.
Aeroelasticity
Evaluate interaction between structural flexibility and aerodynamic forces.
Connect Product Design Directly with Simulation
Simcenter 3D provides geometry tools and associative simulation workflows that reduce the effort required to move engineering geometry from CAD into CAE.
Designcenter NX Integration
Simcenter 3D provides particularly deep integration with Siemens Designcenter NX geometry. Engineers can use the design model as the basis of an associative simulation model and efficiently respond to design changes.
Associative CAD / CAE
Analysis models can remain linked to design geometry, helping meshes, connections and simulation definitions respond more efficiently when engineering geometry changes.
Multi-CAD Environment
Simcenter 3D can participate in workflows using geometry originating from different CAD systems through supported CAD translators and industry-standard geometry exchange formats.
CAE Geometry Preparation
Remove unnecessary features, simplify geometry, create idealized models and prepare complex CAD geometry specifically for simulation.
Assembly-Level Simulation
Prepare and simulate complex product assemblies while defining contacts, joints, connections, fasteners and other CAE relationships.
Design Change Management
Associativity between design and analysis reduces the need to completely rebuild simulation models following engineering design revisions.
CAD to Simulation in One Connected Process
CAD Geometry
Open or import engineering geometry.
Prepare Model
Simplify and idealize geometry for CAE.
Create FE Model
Generate mesh, materials, contacts and connections.
Solve & Analyze
Perform structural, thermal or multiphysics analysis.
Improve Design
Evaluate results and update the product design.
Simcenter 3D Licensing Options
Siemens provides different licensing approaches depending on required simulation capabilities, number of engineers, deployment strategy and access to advanced solver modules. Final configurations should be selected according to the organization's specific simulation workflow.
Simcenter 3D Packages
Configure Simcenter 3D around the simulation capabilities required by your engineering team.
- CAE modelling environment
- Pre & post-processing
- Selected simulation disciplines
- Solver capability according to configuration
- Suitable for dedicated CAE teams
Value-Based Licensing
Siemens also supports value-based licensing for Simcenter 3D capabilities, enabling organizations to access advanced modules using a shared licensing model.
- Flexible access to advanced capabilities
- Shared resources across engineering teams
- Use specialized modules when required
- Reduce need for separate dedicated modules
- Suitable for varying CAE workloads
Simcenter X
Simcenter X provides a cloud-enabled licensing and simulation approach for organizations seeking flexible access across multiple simulation domains.
- Named-user entitlement
- Shared floating universal tokens
- Mechanical simulation capabilities
- Access to additional Simcenter domains
- Scalable deployment
- Cloud-enabled license management
Licensing note: Exact Simcenter 3D packages, solver entitlements, token requirements, subscription terms and availability can vary by Siemens product configuration and commercial program. Contact Rheologist Gaze & Solutions to select the appropriate Siemens license for your requirements.
Who Should Use Simcenter 3D?
CAE Engineers
For advanced finite element and multiphysics simulation workflows.
Design Engineers
For evaluating product performance earlier in the design process.
R&D Teams
For virtual experimentation, design development and performance optimization.
Engineering Companies
For reducing physical prototypes and developing reliable products more efficiently.
Why Choose Siemens Simcenter 3D?
Integrated CAD & CAE
Keep design and simulation workflows connected to reduce unnecessary data translation and model rebuilding.
Multidiscipline Simulation
Perform multiple simulation disciplines within a common engineering environment.
Reduce Development Time
Identify engineering problems digitally before manufacturing expensive prototypes.
Reduce Prototype Cost
Use virtual product validation to reduce the number of physical design iterations.
Improve Product Performance
Compare alternatives and make engineering decisions using simulation-driven insights.
Accelerate Innovation
Explore more design alternatives before committing to manufacturing.
Simcenter 3D Applications Across Industries
Siemens Simcenter 3D Sales, Training & Support
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