SIMCENTER 3D

Benefits:

• Accelerate model preparation with CAD-linked geometry tools that reduce manual rework and maintain consistency across design updates.
• Improve simulation accuracy with high-quality automated adaptive meshing, leveraging the NX feature tree to precisely control mesh density on critical geometry features.
• Increase consistency across teams by capturing repeatable setup steps through templates and lightweight scripts.
• Lower cost and minimize errors by reducing repetitive geometry preparation and solver setup tasks

Capabilities:

• Prepare simulation-ready models with direct modeling, defeaturing, midsurfacing, and geometry healing tools.
• Generate automated, adaptive, parameter-driven meshes for complex components and large assemblies.
• Maintain associative links to CAD for rapid updates and design changes.
• Capture recurring workflows through templates, scripts, and controlled simulation processes for consistent analysis across product iterations.
• Import AxSTREAM-generated turbomachinery geometry into Simcenter 3D to accelerate geometry creation and preparation for downstream simulation.

Benefits:

• Eliminate data loss and inconsistencies by evaluating structural, thermal, and motion behavior within a single unified environment.
• Accurately predict structural and mechanical behavior using validated, industry-proven solvers.
• Reduce setup effort through associative CAD-linked simulation workflows.
• Predict real-world performance
• Accelerate design cycles by evaluating stress, vibration, fatigue, acoustics, thermal response, electromagnetic effects, and making corresponding design changes in one integrated platform.

Capabilities:

• Run simulations encompassing linear and nonlinear stress, thermal response, motion, vibration, acoustics, fatigue, and electromagnetic behavior.
• Perform nonlinear static and dynamic analysis with multi-step loading, material nonlinearity, contact modeling, and failure prediction.
• Analyze rigid and flexible multibody systems with co-simulation across mechanical components.
• Evaluate noise, vibration, and harshness, fatigue life, and durability within integrated workflows.
• Validate AxSTREAM-defined blade rows, rotors, and other structural components through detailed modal, harmonic, and fatigue analyses.

Benefits:

• Keep simulation aligned with design and product development processes throughout the lifecycle.
• Enhance collaboration through full traceability across teams, projects, model revisions, and analysis disciplines.
• Improve decision-making by enabling reuse of validated simulation data and eliminating redundant work.

Capabilities:

• Connect 3D structural simulation models to the broader digital thread spanning CAD, 1D system simulation, test data, and downstream manufacturing workflows.
• Manage simulation files, revisions, assemblies, material models, and analysis setups across global engineering teams.
• Support co-simulation with system models, thermal tools, motion solvers, and physical test data for correlation and validation.
• Integrate with Teamcenter to strengthen simulation data governance and traceability at the enterprise level.
• Link AxSTREAM parameters and simulation results into PLM environments to ensure accuracy and consistency in turbomachinery development.

Benefits:

• Improve simulation accuracy by modeling true material behavior and manufacturing influences early in the design cycle.
• Avoid costly redesigns by identifying distortions, residual stresses, and manufacturability challenges before production.
• Shorten composite development cycles with integrated laminate design, draping, and failure analysis.
• Strengthen structural integrity by evaluating residual stresses and manufacturing-induced defects.
• Enhance long-term durability by simulating production-related effects and lifecycle conditions.

Capabilities:

• Model advanced materials including composites, plastics, metals, foams, and multi-material structures with high-fidelity constitutive behavior.
• Define laminate sequences, simulate draping, and apply composite strength and failure criteria.
• Simulate metal and polymer additive manufacturing, including distortion prediction and compensation.
• Analyze manufacturing effects from welding, forming, and forging to understand their impact on product performance.
• Validate manufacturability of AxSTREAM-generated turbomachinery components by assessing forming, forging, and additive feasibility within Simcenter 3D.