Stephen Ferguson - Siemens Software Podcast Network

Engineering the past: Bringing a vintage Ju 52 aircraft back to life with the digital twin

Engineering the past: Bringing a vintage Ju 52 aircraft back to life with the digital twin

September 4, 2024

AeroFEM revived the iconic Junkers Ju 52 using Siemens Simcenter. Through advanced simulation and reverse engineering, they recreated the vintage aircraft to meet modern aviation standards while preserving its historical design. This project highlights the balance between historical preservation and cutting-edge technology in aviation restoration.

By Stephen Ferguson

Digital Threads in Semiconductor Engineering

Digital Threads in Semiconductor Engineering

September 4, 2024

In this episode of the Engineer Innovation Podcast, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of semiconductor technology with Siemens' experts David Corey and Dr. Andras Vass-Varnai. From the economic limits of Moore’s Law to the rise of advanced packaging and the power of digital threads, we explore how the industry is navigating complex challenges. Tune in to discover how these innovations are shaping the future of high-performance electronics and manufacturing.

By Stephen Ferguson

From Apollo 13 to Starliner: Leveraging the digital twin in space emergencies

From Apollo 13 to Starliner: Leveraging the digital twin in space emergencies

August 23, 2024

This blog explores how NASA and Boeing are using digital twins and simulations to address the technical challenges facing the Starliner spacecraft.

By Stephen Ferguson

Apollo 13 and Birth of the Digital Twin

Apollo 13 and Birth of the Digital Twin

August 21, 2024

In this special documentary edition of the Engineer Innovation podcast, we explore the role that engineering simulation played in rescuing three American astronauts from near-certain death, turning what could have been NASA’s biggest disaster into its greatest success.

By Stephen Ferguson

The Sound of Science: explore the world’s greatest concert venues using the Industrial Metaverse

The Sound of Science: explore the world’s greatest concert venues using the Industrial Metaverse

August 16, 2024

I test the new Siemens Sound of Science VR app that virtually transports you to some of the world’s most iconic concert venues.

By Stephen Ferguson

How entropy made my house untidy

How entropy made my house untidy

I am writing this blog in a messy office, in a messy house. But of course, none of this is my fault. As any competent engineer will tell you, the blame rests squarely with entropy.

By Stephen Ferguson

From concept to reality: AI and the digital twin at Realize LIVE

From concept to reality: AI and the digital twin at Realize LIVE

In this episode, we explore artificial intelligence, digital twins and model-based engineering with Chris Stecki, CEO of PHM Technology, and Filbert Arzola, Principal Electrical Engineer of Raytheon SAS. Recorded live at Realize Live 2024 in Munich, we discuss how these technologies are changing the engineering field.

By Stephen Ferguson

100,000 Simulations a Day! AI Powered Simulation with PhysicsX

100,000 Simulations a Day! AI Powered Simulation with PhysicsX

Robin Tuluie and Nicolas Hagg explain how PhysicsX uses “Deep Learning Surrogates”, which are AI models that are trained using engineering simulations (such as CFD or FEA), but are then capable of – almost instantly – producing thousands of “CFD quality” surrogate solutions. It’s the closest we’ve ever got to “real time CFD.

By Stephen Ferguson

Paddled not stirred: Which is the best way to stir a cup of tea?

Paddled not stirred: Which is the best way to stir a cup of tea?

Most people using a circular stirring motion, but the King of England paddles with his spoon. We use CFD to work out the best way to stir a cup of tea.

By Stephen Ferguson

Failure Is Not an Option: Digital Transformation in Mission Assurance

Failure Is Not an Option: Digital Transformation in Mission Assurance

In this episode, listeners are treated to a profound discussion on aerospace innovation and digital transformation with Nancy Lindsey, a NASA technical expert in reliability, maintainability, and availability, and Todd Tuthill, Vice President for the aerospace, defense and marine industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

By Stephen Ferguson

Digitalizing the semiconductor industry

Digitalizing the semiconductor industry

Why digital thread engineering and simulation are vital in shaping the next generation of semiconductor devices The semiconductor industry has...

By Stephen Ferguson

Generative AI Doesn’t Care About Your Ego

Generative AI Doesn’t Care About Your Ego

Our latest episode features Joanna Peña-Bickley, Co-Founder and CEO of Vibes Ai. Dive into a journey where innovation meets empathy, exploring how AI can be both powerful and human-centered.

By Stephen Ferguson

Inside The Forecast Factory: how AI is set to revolutionise weather forecasting

Inside The Forecast Factory: how AI is set to revolutionise weather forecasting

We peer inside the Forecast Factory, exploring how weather forecasts are made today, and how AI is going to improve the accuracy and range of future forecasts.

By Stephen Ferguson

The Role of Simulation Engineers in Our AI Tomorrow

The Role of Simulation Engineers in Our AI Tomorrow

In this episode, join us as we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, engineering and innovation with Dr. Gabriele Pozzetti, Reformed CFD Engineer and AI Expert.

By Stephen Ferguson

Reinventing the Wheel: Cycling Innovation with Frederic Poppenhäger

Reinventing the Wheel: Cycling Innovation with Frederic Poppenhäger

February 7, 2024

Frederic Poppenhäger of Radiate Engineering & Design joins us to explore the intricate balance between speed and comfort in the world of cycling. Discover how Frederic’s team is redefining what it means to have a ‘fast wheel’ by blending top-notch aerodynamics with rider comfort. It’s not just about speed; it’s about creating a wheel that’s a joy to ride.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineering the Past: Junkers Reviving the Junkers Ju 52 with Danny Wadewitz

Engineering the Past: Junkers Reviving the Junkers Ju 52 with Danny Wadewitz

January 24, 2024

Join us on our latest episode as we sit down with Danny Wadewitz, Calculation Engineer and Member of the Executive Board at AeroFEM. Dive into the world of historical aircraft restoration and discover the unique challenges and triumphs in bringing the legendary Junkers Ju 52 back to the skies. Learn about the meticulous process of reconstructing these iconic planes and how modern technology aids in preserving aviation history.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineering Simulation: What’s Hot in 2024?

Engineering Simulation: What’s Hot in 2024?

January 4, 2024

In this special New Year edition of the Engineering Innovation podcast, Stephen and Chad review the top trends that dominated the world of engineering simulation and test during 2023, and predict how those trends will play out in 2024. We also introduce our new AI Podcaster ChadGPT.

By Stephen Ferguson

The Evolution of the Digital Twin in Industry with Tom Phillips of Siemens

The Evolution of the Digital Twin in Industry with Tom Phillips of Siemens

December 7, 2023

Tom Phillips of Siemens Digital Industries Software shares his vision for the future of technology. With a career rich in experience, he discusses the boundless potential of emerging tech in industrial innovation all in our latest episode.

By Stephen Ferguson

How ChatGPT Is Redefining the Future of Engineering Simulation with Kai Liu

How ChatGPT Is Redefining the Future of Engineering Simulation with Kai Liu

November 29, 2023

On our latest episode we are joined by Kai Liu, Senior Key Expert of Simulation and Modeling at Siemens. as he delves into the transformative role of AI in engineering. Discover how AI is not just reshaping tools and productivity but also redefining the future of engineering jobs.

By Stephen Ferguson

From Punched Cards to ChatGPT: a brief history of Computer Aided Engineering

From Punched Cards to ChatGPT: a brief history of Computer Aided Engineering

November 27, 2023

From punched cards to ChatGPT, brief history of the changing ways in which CAE engineers communicate with computers.

By Stephen Ferguson

Taking Agriculture Underground with Jamil Madanat

Taking Agriculture Underground with Jamil Madanat

November 15, 2023

On our latest episode, we dive deep with Jamil Madanat, CTO at GreenForges, to explore the revolutionary concept of underground farming. Discover how controlled environment agriculture is set to redefine our approach to food production, flavour engineering and sustainable farming practices.

By Stephen Ferguson

Breathing Life Into the Digital Twin with Daniel Reed at MxD

Breathing Life Into the Digital Twin with Daniel Reed at MxD

October 20, 2023

In this episode Daniel Reed at MxD, talks to us about the use of the digital twin in the factory of the future, using sensors and networks to build smarter factories, how the digital twin was used during the pandemic and what the future holds for this technology.

By Stephen Ferguson

Boosting Norwegian Hydropower using the Executable Digital Twin

Boosting Norwegian Hydropower using the Executable Digital Twin

October 4, 2023

In the latest episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast, I talk to Flow Design Bureau’s Morten Kjeldsen about using engineering simulation to create a digital twin that allow operators to understand how a hydropower station is performing in real-time.

By Stephen Ferguson

Safer than wind? The truth about nuclear power

Safer than wind? The truth about nuclear power

September 22, 2023

Just how safe is nuclear energy compared with other power sources? The answer might surprise you.

By Stephen Ferguson

Executable Digital Twins: A Smartwatch for Machines

Executable Digital Twins: A Smartwatch for Machines

September 20, 2023

This episode of the Engineer Innovation Podcast is about the engineering challenges involved in designing Forcebit a device that aims to make measurements on rotary drive systems as fast and easy as putting on a smartwatch.

By Stephen Ferguson

From Simulation to Sea Trials: the Science of Simulating Ships

From Simulation to Sea Trials: the Science of Simulating Ships

September 4, 2023

In this episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast we go behind the scenes of the world’s largest ever marine validation experiment, in which 54 teams of engineers compete to simulate the performance of a cruise ship which is full of passengers.

By Stephen Ferguson

Getting Started with AI and Machine Learning

Getting Started with AI and Machine Learning

August 23, 2023

In this episode of the Engineer Innovation podcast AI Expert Justin Hodges and (not so expert) Stephen Ferguson explain how engineers can start using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning TODAY, and quickly achieve massive productivity savings and extra insight into their simulations.

By Stephen Ferguson

Planes, Trains or Automobiles? Lessons from a 1250km train journey across Europe.

Planes, Trains or Automobiles? Lessons from a 1250km train journey across Europe.

When travelling internationally, most of us immediately jump aboard a green belching aircraft. In this blog explore the implications of taking a train journey instead.

By Stephen Ferguson

Realize Live 2023 – Wrap-up

Realize Live 2023 – Wrap-up

Hear what our attendees had to say about Realize Live 2023.

By Stephen Ferguson

The Past, Present and Future of CFD with Dr Simon Fischer (Season 2, Bonus Episode)

The Past, Present and Future of CFD with Dr Simon Fischer (Season 2, Bonus Episode)

On today’s episode, we’re joined by reformed engine combustion simulation expert Dr Simon Fischer, who traded in a stable career in engine simulation to become an expert in storytelling through simulation

By Stephen Ferguson

Big pharma and the digital twin with John Perrigue (Season 2,Episode 6)

Big pharma and the digital twin with John Perrigue (Season 2,Episode 6)

In this episode, we’re joined by John Perrigue, who is the Head of Digital Operations & Smart Manufacturing - Life Sciences at EMD Millipore and Senior Director at Johnson & Johnson, Digital Process Design

By Stephen Ferguson

The truth about AI in engineering with Jousef Murad (Season 2 Bonus Episode)

The truth about AI in engineering with Jousef Murad (Season 2 Bonus Episode)

In a special Season 2 Bonus Episode we take a brutally honest look into Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning with social media influencer, engineer and AI expert Jousef Murad.

By Stephen Ferguson

Adapting to a new era of AI with Justin Hodges and Remi Duquette (Series 2 Episode 4)

Adapting to a new era of AI with Justin Hodges and Remi Duquette (Series 2 Episode 4)

This episode of Engineer Innovation podcast looks at the role of the digital twin in the emerging industrial metaverse and what the future holds.

By Stephen Ferguson

Exploring massive engineering data analytics with Ian McGann (Series 2 Episode 1)

Exploring massive engineering data analytics with Ian McGann (Series 2 Episode 1)

In this episode, we speak to Ian McGann about all things massive engineering and data analytics

By Stephen Ferguson

Solved with Simcenter: the mystery of a hit-and-run cycling accident (Episode 10)

Solved with Simcenter: the mystery of a hit-and-run cycling accident (Episode 10)

In this episode, we speak to Professor Donal McNally who solved the mystery of a serious cycling accident using Simcenter.

By Stephen Ferguson

Five reasons why Executable Digital Twins are set to dominate engineering in 2023

Five reasons why Executable Digital Twins are set to dominate engineering in 2023

January 12, 2023

I spoke with Siemens xDT expert Ian McGann and asked him about the five things that make executable digital twins practical and relevant in 2023, based mainly on his recent experiences in building digital twins of offshore wind turbines.

By Stephen Ferguson

in silico: medical device innovation through simulation with Voxdale (Episode 9)

in silico: medical device innovation through simulation with Voxdale (Episode 9)

December 2, 2022

Listen to Voxdale talk about the benefits of using simulation to advance medical device innovation.

By Stephen Ferguson

A Healthier World: 5 ways in which engineering simulation will help us live longer, happier and more productive lives

A Healthier World: 5 ways in which engineering simulation will help us live longer, happier and more productive lives

November 7, 2022

Medicine is one of the greatest triumphs of the modern world. Although medicine existed in the pre-industrial world, it was...

By Stephen Ferguson

Simulation for a fitter world

Simulation for a fitter world

October 24, 2022

Can Simcenter help us to stay fitter and healthier? Read how simulation can help increase our performance in sports.

By Stephen Ferguson

in vivo, in vitro, in silico: unleashing innovation in medical device development

in vivo, in vitro, in silico: unleashing innovation in medical device development

October 10, 2022

Advances in medical technology generally take place in small, entrepreneurial companies. The financial (and humanitarian) rewards are high, but so...

By Stephen Ferguson

A Pandemic Resilient World

A Pandemic Resilient World

September 30, 2022

Despite causing millions of deaths and trillions of dollars of lasting economic damage, Covid-19 was much less damaging than many previous pandemics. We explore how engineering simulation will help fight the next pandemic.

By Stephen Ferguson

Bring Your Kids to Work Ep.1: The Executable Digital Twin

Bring Your Kids to Work Ep.1: The Executable Digital Twin

For Bring Your Kid to Work Day, Ian McGann talks to his son about how Simcenter is used to design and build wind turbines.

By Stephen Ferguson

5 easy ways to cut YOUR carbon footprint

5 easy ways to cut YOUR carbon footprint

To avoid the worst effects of the climate emergency, we will have to reduce our individual emissions to zero in the next 28 or so years. In this blog, I will focus on some of the practical and pragmatic things that I think are relatively easy to achieve.

By Stephen Ferguson

Five reasons why you NEED to attend Realize Live Europe

Five reasons why you NEED to attend Realize Live Europe

From MARS Rovers to Earthquakes, In this blog, I am going to explore five essential industry themes that are represented in the Realize Live Europe Agenda and that you simply can’t afford to miss.

By Stephen Ferguson

Embedded Emissions: The Carbon Cost of EveryTHING.

Embedded Emissions: The Carbon Cost of EveryTHING.

Manufacturing anything involves taking random combinations of atoms (usually manifested as a raw material) and processing them into a useful product. This takes huge amounts of energy, and causes lots of emissions.

By Stephen Ferguson

Seven Ways in Which Artificial Intelligence Will Change Engineering Forever

Seven Ways in Which Artificial Intelligence Will Change Engineering Forever

February 14, 2022

In this blog, I want to explore how engineers are beginning to use machine learning and artificial intelligence to amplify an individual engineer's knowledge, increase the amount of learning provided through simulation and test, and how that accumulated knowledge can be transferred between projects.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineering the low-carbon, cruelty-free, lab-grown hamburger of the future

Engineering the low-carbon, cruelty-free, lab-grown hamburger of the future

February 4, 2022

87% of the greenhouse gas emissions from a burger come from the beef. Find out how simulation is helping to design the cruelty-free, low-carbon, lab-grown burger of the future.

By Stephen Ferguson

Podcast: The birth of Simcenter (Episode 4)

Podcast: The birth of Simcenter (Episode 4)

January 10, 2022

Step back 5 years to the birth of Simcenter and explore why they have been some of the most tumultuous in the history of our species.

By Stephen Ferguson

Keeping the lights on in a Climate Emergency

Keeping the lights on in a Climate Emergency

December 1, 2021

In the midst of climate emergency 63% of our electricity still comes from burning carbon dioxide belching fossil fuels, that kill millions of people every year. We investigate how simulation is helping to deliver a low-carbon future.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineers caused the Climate Emergency. Only engineering simulation can save us from it.

Engineers caused the Climate Emergency. Only engineering simulation can save us from it.

November 3, 2021

Since the industrial revolution human civilisation has become increasingly dependent on the combustion of large quantities of fossil fuels. Engineering a future without them is the biggest challenge our species has ever faced.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineering Innovation 8: Improving on perfection, From ICE to Ice Cream using Simcenter

Engineering Innovation 8: Improving on perfection, From ICE to Ice Cream using Simcenter

October 12, 2021

From ICE to ice creams, via stone age cave paintings, Engineering Innovation Issue 8 uncovers the hidden benefits of engineering simulation and test.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineer of the future (Episode 3)

Engineer of the future (Episode 3)

September 17, 2021

In the third episode of the Engineering Innovation podcast, we explore what the “engineer of the future” will look like,...

By Stephen Ferguson

Podcast: What are digital twins made from? (Episode 2)

Podcast: What are digital twins made from? (Episode 2)

August 27, 2021

Digital materials for a digital transformation As engineers, we tend to take materials for granted. In most engineering projects materials...

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineering Simulation in Sports

Engineering Simulation in Sports

Tokyo, competitors will increasingly be supplementing hard work and training with engineering simulation...

By Stephen Ferguson

Ride the digital wave with CFD simulation

Ride the digital wave with CFD simulation

(Episode 1) People have been riding waves for more than 5000 years, which makes surfing one of the world’s oldest...

By Stephen Ferguson

Towel Day: The Aerodynamics of Freefalling Sperm Whale

Towel Day: The Aerodynamics of Freefalling Sperm Whale

To celebrate Towel Day I recreated the final moments of the Magrathean Sperm Whale from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy as it plummets to its death using Simcenter STAR-CCM+

By Stephen Ferguson

35 Years Since Chernobyl: The Radioactive Elephant in the Room

35 Years Since Chernobyl: The Radioactive Elephant in the Room

It's 35 years since the Chernobyl disaster. I visited the site of the accident, to answer the question "how safe is nuclear power?" and "how can the digital twin make it even safer?"

By Stephen Ferguson

The New Science of Digital Materials

The New Science of Digital Materials

February 25, 2021

As engineers, we tend to take materials for granted. In most engineering projects materials are "a given", defined at the start of the design process, and rarely changed throughout it. We are prepared to tweak every single geometric parameter in the search for optimal engineering solutions, but materials are treated as a constraint rather than a degree of freedom. The recent development of "digital materials" that can be designed, analyzed and optimized via simulation changes this paradigm forever and unlocks endless possibilities for technological and cultural development.

By Stephen Ferguson

Foot on the Siemens Xcelerator: Simcenter helps Hendrick Motorsports win the NASCAR Cup

Foot on the Siemens Xcelerator: Simcenter helps Hendrick Motorsports win the NASCAR Cup

November 13, 2020

Find out how Simcenter helped Chase Elliott claim Hendirck Motorsports' 13th NASCAR Championship

By Stephen Ferguson

The Five Crucial Trends that will dominate Simulation and Test in 2021

The Five Crucial Trends that will dominate Simulation and Test in 2021

October 22, 2020

At this time every year, I use the agenda of the Simcenter Conferences (which this year is part of Realize Live) to judge the state of the simulation market.

By Stephen Ferguson

The Signal and the Noise: Lessons for the Simulation Community from Failed US Presidential Election Prediction

The Signal and the Noise: Lessons for the Simulation Community from Failed US Presidential Election Prediction

October 15, 2020

What lessons can engineers can learn from the failure of political election prediction? How can those lessons be applied to the Digital Twin?

By Stephen Ferguson

Helmet design: would you risk your skull on a helmet designed with simulation alone?

Helmet design: would you risk your skull on a helmet designed with simulation alone?

Simulation and test work best in combination, would you trust a helmet designed only with simulation?

By Stephen Ferguson

Hydrogen-powered gas turbines are key to a low-carbon energy future

Hydrogen-powered gas turbines are key to a low-carbon energy future

Discover how B&B-AGEMA are using CFD to design combustors, optimize monitoring equipment, and gain understanding into hydrogen combustion.

By Stephen Ferguson

Why failure IS an option: Frontloading @ Realize Live

Why failure IS an option: Frontloading @ Realize Live

Frontloading simulation allows you to try out innovative new ideas early in the design process when the cost of failure is low. It allows you to fail early, to fail often, and to learn from your mistakes. Ultimately this is the cost of a better and more robust final product.

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineer Innovation #5 is Out Now!

Engineer Innovation #5 is Out Now!

The latest edition of the Engineering Innovation is now available as a digital download. The latest edition is packed with record breaking applications from a wide range of industries.

By Stephen Ferguson

Vyaire Medical – Respiratory Care in the COVID-19 Crisis

Vyaire Medical – Respiratory Care in the COVID-19 Crisis

Find out how Vyaire designs respiratory care equipment for every stage of life using Simcenter

By Stephen Ferguson

Apollo 13: The first digital twin

Apollo 13: The first digital twin

The behind the scenes story of how NASA used Digital Twin technology to bring a crippled spaceship safely home.

By Stephen Ferguson

Blasted by the sun: Simcenter helps engineer world’s largest solar telescope

Blasted by the sun: Simcenter helps engineer world’s largest solar telescope

January 30, 2020

The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawaii, takes the highest ever resolution pictures of the sun. How do you control the surface temperature of a giant mirror continually focused on the sun? Simcenter has the answer

By Stephen Ferguson

Building Communities at the Simcenter Conference 2019

Building Communities at the Simcenter Conference 2019

December 6, 2019

With more than 600 attendees and over 130 customer presentations, this was not only the biggest Simcenter Conference of all time but probably one of the largest ever gatherings of simulation and test engineers.

By Stephen Ferguson

Simcenter Conference: the Rise of the Digital Twin

Simcenter Conference: the Rise of the Digital Twin

December 2, 2019

The Simcenter Conference kicked off this morning to a crowded hall of over 500 engineers, with a series of five...

By Stephen Ferguson

What’s New in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2019.3?

What’s New in Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2019.3?

October 30, 2019

The 2019.3 release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ includes new physics models that will increase the realism and fidelity of your simulations....

By Stephen Ferguson

Seven reasons why you NEED to attend the Simcenter Conference

Seven reasons why you NEED to attend the Simcenter Conference

October 4, 2019

One of the best things about the Simcenter Conference is that it happens only once a year. This good news...

By Stephen Ferguson

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2019.2: What’s New?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2019.2: What’s New?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2019.2: Communicate, inspire and innovate The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ will not only increase your productivity through powerful native automation but also gives ...

By Stephen Ferguson

Poorly designed pumps use 10% of world energy

Poorly designed pumps use 10% of world energy

Let’s play a game. Count up all the pumps in your life: the pumps that operate your home HVAC system; oil pumps, water pumps, fuel pumps and aircon pumps in your car; the pump insi...

By Stephen Ferguson

Explore the Future of Engineering at the Simcenter Conference 2019

Explore the Future of Engineering at the Simcenter Conference 2019

This year’s Simcenter Conference will focus on the “future of engineering,” and how engineers need to move beyond traditional simulation and embrace a future where multi-disciplinary engineering help...

By Stephen Ferguson

Simcenter STAR-CCM+2019.1: What’s New?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+2019.1: What’s New?

February 27, 2019

STAR-CCM+ v2019.1 includes a host of new features that increase both the realism of your simulations and your ability to automate them. Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has a hard...

By Stephen Ferguson

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.06: What’s New?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.06: What’s New?

October 31, 2018

The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ increases model realism through efficient and accurate multiscale simulations. Simulation courtesy of InDesA GmbH: www.indesa.de ...

By Stephen Ferguson

The State of Simulation 2018: Lessons from the Simcenter Conference

The State of Simulation 2018: Lessons from the Simcenter Conference

October 30, 2018

I just got back from the US Simcenter Conference in Detroit, most of which I spent locked in a small room interviewing attendees on video about their experiences with our products, and of the confere...

By Stephen Ferguson

STAR-ICE: Engine simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+

STAR-ICE: Engine simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+

October 9, 2018

While we all continuously hear about the electrification of automotive powertrains, the reality is that the internal combustion engine will not disappear anytime soon and, in fact, will be a staple o...

By Stephen Ferguson

Cross-Pollination: How to be less of a “gnarly old engineer”

Cross-Pollination: How to be less of a “gnarly old engineer”

October 5, 2018

Expertise is a wonderful thing. I don’t know about you, but for much of my early engineering career, I was in awe of the gnarly old engineers in the corners of the office, in a better-a...

By Stephen Ferguson

The Aerodynamics of a Marathon World Record

The Aerodynamics of a Marathon World Record

September 17, 2018

In the early hours of Saturday, May 6, at the Monza motor racing circuit in Italy, Eliud Kipchoge ran 26.2 miles in 2 hours and 25 seconds, beating the existing marathon world record by 2 minutes and...

By Stephen Ferguson

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.04: What’s New?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.04: What’s New?

The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ will help you to engineer innovation. Driven by the competing demands of evolving customer expectations and increased emis...

By Stephen Ferguson

2018 Simcenter Conference: Why you NEED to attend.

2018 Simcenter Conference: Why you NEED to attend.

Engineering can often be a lonely pursuit. For all the talk of "teamwork" and "collaboration," most simulation engineers spend a significant amount of their working week alone in a cubicle staring (o...

By Stephen Ferguson

Preview: Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.04

Preview: Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.04

The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ will help you to engineer innovation. Driven by the competing demands of evolving customer expectations and increased emis...

By Stephen Ferguson

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.02: What’s New?

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.02: What’s New?

February 28, 2018

The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is focused on helping you to engineer innovation. With v13.02, you will have stronger insight into key influences on your...

By Stephen Ferguson

STAR-ICE: Engine simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+

STAR-ICE: Engine simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+

February 20, 2018

While we all continuously hear about the electrification of automotive powertrains, the reality is that the internal combustion engine will not disappear anytime soon and, in fact, will be a staple o...

By Stephen Ferguson

How a Simulation Resistant Marine Industry is Failing Us All

How a Simulation Resistant Marine Industry is Failing Us All

February 14, 2018

The past 25 years have seen unprecedented levels of innovation in the transportation industries. Driven by a combination of government regulation and aggressive consumer demand, aerospace and automot...

By Stephen Ferguson

Top Tips from a Recovering Simulation Engineer

Top Tips from a Recovering Simulation Engineer

January 31, 2018

It occurred to me just the other day, that I've now been a simulation engineer for over 25 years (despite my youthful good looks, I really am that old). Back in the early 90s, when I fired up pro-STA...

By Stephen Ferguson

The Signal and the Noise: Lessons for the Simulation Community from the Failure to Predict the Outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election

The Signal and the Noise: Lessons for the Simulation Community from the Failure to Predict the Outcome of the 2016 Presidential Election

November 17, 2016

Don’t worry, this blog has nothing to do with politics. Instead, I wanted to spend some time trying to understand the lessons that we as engineers can learn from the failure of the prediction communi...

By Stephen Ferguson

Engineering Simulation at the Olympics

Engineering Simulation at the Olympics

August 22, 2016

Originally conceived as a pure test of athletic ability, the motto of the Olympic games is “ Citius, Altius, Fortius,” which is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger." However, Olympic com...

By Stephen Ferguson

World Records and The True Cost of Parallel Computing

World Records and The True Cost of Parallel Computing

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2019.2: Communicate, inspire and innovate The latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ will not only increase your productivity through powerful native automation but also gives ...

By Stephen Ferguson