Simcenter Mechanical Simulation
Predict structural strength, vibration, motion, durability, safety and mechanical performance before building physical prototypes. Siemens Simcenter brings advanced CAE simulation into the engineering design process, helping organizations develop safer, lighter and more reliable products.
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Simcenter Mechanical Simulation provides engineers with simulation technologies for analysing components, assemblies and complete mechanical systems under realistic operating conditions.
Structural
Predict stresses, deformation, strength and structural integrity.
Dynamics
Study vibration, resonance, frequency and dynamic response.
Motion
Understand mechanism and multibody system behaviour.
Durability
Estimate fatigue life and improve product reliability.
Software for Mechanical Simulation
Select the appropriate Simcenter technology depending on the complexity of your product, solver requirements, engineering workflow and simulation objectives.
Simcenter 3D
A comprehensive multidiscipline CAE environment for creating, solving and evaluating advanced engineering simulation models.
- Linear & nonlinear structural analysis
- Structural dynamics and vibration
- NVH analysis
- Durability and fatigue
- Thermal simulation
- Motion simulation
- Acoustics
- Composite structures
- Rotor dynamics
- Multiphysics simulation workflows
Simcenter Femap
Advanced finite element modelling environment for creating, editing, inspecting and evaluating complex FE models.
- CAD-independent CAE modelling
- 1D beam modelling
- 2D shell meshing
- 3D tetrahedral meshing
- Hex-dominant meshing
- Composite laminate modelling
- Loads and boundary conditions
- Advanced results visualization
- Support for industry-standard FE solvers
Simcenter Nastran
Siemens' high-performance finite element solver for structural mechanics, dynamics, thermal behaviour, acoustics and multidisciplinary engineering analysis.
- Linear static analysis
- Nonlinear structural analysis
- Normal modes analysis
- Frequency response
- Transient response
- NVH simulation
- Rotor dynamics
- Aeroelasticity
- Thermal analysis
- Structural optimization
Simcenter MotionSolve
Motion simulation technology for analysing the kinematic and dynamic behaviour of mechanical systems containing moving interconnected parts.
- Multibody dynamics
- Rigid-body motion
- Flexible-body systems
- Mechanism simulation
- Joint forces and reaction loads
- Contact simulation
- Mechanical system performance
- Loads generation for structural analysis
Simcenter Inspire
An intuitive environment that brings computational physics and engineering simulation closer to product designers during early product development.
- Early structural simulation
- Motion analysis
- Concept evaluation
- Rapid design exploration
- Design optimization
- Geometry preparation
- Fast engineering decision making
Simcenter MADYMO
Specialist simulation technology for analysing occupant safety and human-body response in automotive and transportation applications.
- Occupant safety simulation
- Crash dummy modelling
- Human-body models
- Seatbelt performance
- Airbag simulation
- Vehicle restraint systems
- Impact biomechanics
- Safety system development
Simcenter HyperLife
Durability and fatigue assessment software used to predict when and where components may experience fatigue-related failure.
- Stress-life fatigue
- Strain-life analysis
- Fatigue life prediction
- Duty-cycle evaluation
- Weld fatigue assessment
- Design durability comparison
- Failure hotspot identification
Simcenter ZONA
Specialized aeroelastic simulation technology for studying the interaction between aerodynamic loads and structural flexibility.
- Aeroelastic analysis
- Flutter prediction
- Static aeroelasticity
- Dynamic aeroelasticity
- Aircraft structural response
- Aerodynamic loading
- Integration with FE models
Mechanical Simulation Capabilities
Linear Structural
Calculate stresses, displacement, strain and reaction forces under static loading conditions.
Nonlinear Analysis
Study large deformation, nonlinear materials, contact and complex structural behaviour.
Structural Dynamics
Evaluate natural frequencies, modes, transient response and frequency response.
NVH & Acoustics
Identify vibration and noise problems before physical testing begins.
Fatigue & Durability
Predict fatigue life and locate critical regions that may fail during repeated loading.
Motion Simulation
Analyze mechanisms, joints, contacts and dynamic loads in moving mechanical assemblies.
Thermal Analysis
Study temperature distribution, thermal loads and thermally induced structural behaviour.
Rotor Dynamics
Simulate rotating machinery, critical speeds, vibration and rotor-bearing performance.
Aeroelasticity
Evaluate interaction between aerodynamic loading and flexible structural behaviour.
Which Simcenter Mechanical Software Fits Your Requirement?
| Software | Primary Purpose | Typical User | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simcenter 3D | Integrated multidiscipline CAE | CAE Engineers / Analysts | Structural, vibration, durability and multiphysics analysis |
| Simcenter Femap | FEA modelling and post-processing | FEA Analysts | Large FE models, machinery and structures |
| Simcenter Nastran | Advanced finite element solver | CAE Specialists | Structural, dynamics and thermal simulation |
| MotionSolve | Multibody dynamics | Mechanical Engineers | Mechanisms, suspension and machinery |
| Simcenter Inspire | Early design simulation | Design Engineers | Fast concept validation and design exploration |
| Simcenter MADYMO | Occupant safety | Safety Engineers | Crash and restraint system development |
| Simcenter HyperLife | Fatigue & durability | Durability Engineers | Component fatigue life assessment |
| Simcenter ZONA | Aeroelasticity | Aerospace Engineers | Flutter and aeroelastic analysis |
From CAD Geometry to Engineering Decision
Prepare Geometry
Import or prepare CAD models for simulation.
Create FE Model
Define mesh, materials, connections and contacts.
Apply Conditions
Define loads, constraints and operating conditions.
Solve
Run structural, dynamic or multidisciplinary analysis.
Optimize
Evaluate results and improve product performance.
Industries That Can Benefit
Why Use Simcenter Mechanical Simulation?
Reduce Prototypes
Virtually evaluate product behaviour before investing in physical prototypes.
Shorter Development
Detect engineering problems earlier in the product development cycle.
Reduce Risk
Identify structural, vibration and durability problems before production.
Improve Performance
Explore alternatives and optimize products for weight, strength and life.
Simcenter Sales, Training & Support
Rheologist Gaze & Solutions supports engineering organizations in evaluating and implementing Siemens Simcenter solutions according to their simulation requirements.
- Requirement study and software selection
- Product demonstration
- CAE workflow consultation
- Installation and licensing assistance
- User training
- Application engineering support
- Simulation methodology development
- Technical support
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Whether your challenge involves structural strength, vibration, motion, fatigue or advanced mechanical simulation, talk to our engineering team.
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