Simcenter Design Optimization
Explore thousands of design possibilities and identify better-performing products automatically. Siemens Simcenter design optimization solutions connect CAD and CAE workflows, automate engineering simulations and use intelligent search technologies to discover designs that meet multiple performance objectives and constraints.
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Instead of manually testing only a few design variations, Simcenter design optimization allows engineers to automatically explore a much larger design space and identify high-performance solutions based on engineering objectives and constraints.
Simcenter HEEDS
Simcenter HEEDS is a multidisciplinary design space exploration and optimization solution that automates engineering workflows and connects with commercial CAD, CAE and simulation tools.
Engineers can define design variables, performance objectives and constraints, allowing HEEDS to automatically generate, simulate and evaluate different design alternatives to identify better solutions.
- Design space exploration
- Multidisciplinary design optimization
- Process automation
- CAD & CAE workflow integration
- Multi-objective optimization
- Design of experiments
- Parameter optimization
- Robustness and reliability studies
- Trade-off analysis
- Automated simulation execution
- Engineering data visualization
- AI-assisted optimization workflows
What Can Simcenter HEEDS Do?
Automate CAE Workflows
Automatically execute repetitive CAD, meshing, solving and post-processing operations.
Design Space Exploration
Explore a much larger number of design alternatives than traditional manual simulation methods.
Design Optimization
Automatically search for designs that best satisfy engineering objectives and constraints.
Multi-Objective Optimization
Balance competing targets such as weight, strength, cost, efficiency and durability.
CAD & CAE Integration
Connect multiple engineering applications into automated simulation workflows.
AI-Assisted Exploration
Use intelligent optimization and surrogate-model technologies to accelerate design exploration.
Trade-Off Studies
Understand relationships between design variables and different performance objectives.
Robust Design
Evaluate design sensitivity, variability and robustness before product release.
Resource Management
Use available computing resources more effectively to run multiple simulation studies.
Optimize Across Multiple Engineering Disciplines
Simcenter HEEDS can connect different engineering tools and physics disciplines within a unified design optimization workflow.
🏗️ Structural
Minimize weight while meeting stress, displacement, fatigue and safety requirements.
🌬️ CFD
Optimize pressure drop, airflow, aerodynamics, cooling and fluid performance.
🌡️ Thermal
Improve cooling performance and reduce critical component temperatures.
⚡ Electromagnetics
Optimize motor efficiency, torque, power density and electromagnetic performance.
🚗 Vehicle Design
Balance structural, aerodynamic, thermal and vehicle-performance objectives.
⚙️ Machinery
Optimize machine components for weight, stiffness, strength and service life.
🔋 Electrification
Optimize batteries, electric motors, cooling and powertrain systems.
✈️ Aerospace
Explore lightweight designs while satisfying structural and aerodynamic constraints.
From Engineering Model to Optimized Design
Connect Tools
Integrate CAD, CAE and engineering applications.
Define Variables
Select dimensions, materials and other design parameters.
Set Objectives
Define performance targets and engineering constraints.
Explore Automatically
HEEDS generates and evaluates multiple design alternatives.
Select Best Design
Compare trade-offs and identify high-performing design solutions.
Why Use Simcenter Design Optimization?
Evaluate more concepts within available product development time.
Balance competing engineering requirements more effectively.
Automate repetitive simulation and design evaluation processes.
Discover solutions that may not be found through manual trial-and-error.
Who Can Benefit from Simcenter HEEDS?
Simcenter HEEDS Sales, Training & Support
Rheologist Gaze & Solutions supports engineering organizations in adopting Siemens Simcenter design optimization solutions for structural, CFD, thermal, electromagnetic, automotive, machinery and multidisciplinary optimization applications.
We assist with software evaluation, demonstrations, workflow integration, implementation, training and technical support.