Christina Kothlow
Marketing Manager

I’ve been writing extensively about emerging engineering trends, including AI, advanced materials, digital twins, autonomy, and electrification for more than 10 years. I am currently responsible for Simcenter Engineering and Consulting Services marketing. I’m passionate about taking complex engineering projects and translating them into compelling stories that show the world the value that engineers bring to our lives and the planet. In my free time, I can be found chasing my feisty toddler and spoiling my two dogs.

Revolutionize automotive R&D: Harness the power of design exploration

Revolutionize automotive R&D: Harness the power of design exploration

August 26, 2025
In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, innovation isn’t just an advantage – it’s a necessity. Developing cutting-edge vehicles requires advanced tools...
By Christina Kothlow
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Improving vehicles beyond the showroom: Extending EV battery life through smart management

Improving vehicles beyond the showroom: Extending EV battery life through smart management

July 29, 2025
Do you have an electric car?   Chances are it has a range of at least 200 miles (320km).  Have you...
By Christina Kothlow
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Simcenter Executable Digital Twin – The leap forward in digital twin technology 

Simcenter Executable Digital Twin – The leap forward in digital twin technology 

April 28, 2025
Siemens is excited to announce the release of Simcenter Executable Digital Twin, enabling you to deliver smart products and processes by connecting the real and physical worlds.
By Christina Kothlow
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Urban air mobility: Using simulation to define safety protocol for the city of the future 

Urban air mobility: Using simulation to define safety protocol for the city of the future 

March 11, 2024
Learn about the EU's Aurora project, aimed at developing and integrating UAM technologies for emergency-related applications.
By Christina Kothlow
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Audi uses Simcenter to enhance the accuracy and speed of simulations for EV batteries

Audi uses Simcenter to enhance the accuracy and speed of simulations for EV batteries

January 26, 2024
Learn why Audi partnered with Simcenter Engineering Services to improve correlation of test and simulation for EV batteries
By Christina Kothlow
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Euro NCAP Truck Safety rating scheme: What you need to know and how to secure your rating 

Euro NCAP Truck Safety rating scheme: What you need to know and how to secure your rating 

January 9, 2024
In April 2023, Euro NCAP announced the Truck Safe City and Highway rating scheme. This expands Euro NCAP’s traditional focus...
By Christina Kothlow
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Driving into the future: Exploring the integration of ChatGPT and AI in vehicle development

Driving into the future: Exploring the integration of ChatGPT and AI in vehicle development

November 30, 2023
On November 30, 2022, ChatGPT was released to mixed response. To some, it marked a new era of AI –...
By Christina Kothlow
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Hyundai Motor Group uses AI to reduce the parameter optimization process from 1 week to 15 minutes

Hyundai Motor Group uses AI to reduce the parameter optimization process from 1 week to 15 minutes

November 28, 2023
AI-powered shift left In the vehicle development process, it is advantageous for companies to shift left in the V-cycle as...
By Christina Kothlow
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Experience the amazing world of CFD in our new virtual tour

Experience the amazing world of CFD in our new virtual tour

November 9, 2023
CFD, or computational fluid dynamics, touches every aspect of our lives. From measuring the air we expel when we breathe,...
By Christina Kothlow
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The city of the future is here, and Dubai’s Micropolis Robotics is at the forefront

The city of the future is here, and Dubai’s Micropolis Robotics is at the forefront

October 31, 2023
Imagine a world where communities are safer, cleaner, more efficient, and more convenient for residents. In this world, a crime...
By Christina Kothlow
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Siemens presence at NAFEMS World Congress, Tampa FL (May 15-18)

Siemens presence at NAFEMS World Congress, Tampa FL (May 15-18)

May 8, 2023
NAFEMS, the international association for the engineering modeling, analysis and simulation community, is holding its world congress in Tampa, May...
By Christina Kothlow
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Making autonomous driving more humanlike to improve safety and comfort

Making autonomous driving more humanlike to improve safety and comfort

November 16, 2021
Making autonomous driving safer and more comfortable starts with getting drivers to willingly accept safety features such as lane-keeping assistance.
By Christina Kothlow
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Model-based design from ICEs to ICUs: Bridging the industries to improve software quality for medical devices

Model-based design from ICEs to ICUs: Bridging the industries to improve software quality for medical devices

November 10, 2021
The events of the past few years have turned global attention towards health and, more specifically, healthcare. From the images...
By Christina Kothlow
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Model-based verification and design optimization of controller calibration

Model-based verification and design optimization of controller calibration

November 9, 2021
In 1968, Volkswagen became the first company to use a computer in a car. The D-Jetronic, created by Bosch, controlled...
By Christina Kothlow
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One bench to rule them all: Join our virtual vehicle energy management facility tour

One bench to rule them all: Join our virtual vehicle energy management facility tour

November 8, 2021
Before you start reading this blog, think about all the different environments you’ve driven your car in. For example, in...
By Christina Kothlow
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Next stop, Lyon! Join our virtual Vehicle Energy Management (VEM) experience

Next stop, Lyon! Join our virtual Vehicle Energy Management (VEM) experience

October 11, 2021
Take a virtual visit to our VEM facility in Lyon, which has been the site of hundreds of successful engineering projects.
By Christina Kothlow
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Closing the gap between the Digital Twin and physical hardware with system-in-the-loop testing

Closing the gap between the Digital Twin and physical hardware with system-in-the-loop testing

September 8, 2021
Automotive engineers today are faced with a conundrum: While the complexity of vehicle engineering has exploded, expected time to market has decreased rapidly.
By Christina Kothlow
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How to use AI to reduce the Parameter ID process from weeks to minutes

How to use AI to reduce the Parameter ID process from weeks to minutes

August 31, 2021
The parameter ID process for automotive engineers typically takes weeks. Learn how Simcenter Engineering uses AI to reduce the process to minutes.
By Christina Kothlow
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New DFAN (Direct Field Acoustic Noise Testing) as a service to launch in US – Live demo on September 22, 2021

New DFAN (Direct Field Acoustic Noise Testing) as a service to launch in US – Live demo on September 22, 2021

July 12, 2021
How many decibels (dB) are emitted during a spacecraft launch? According to NASA, the answer is up to 220 dB....
By Christina Kothlow
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6 inspiring applications of CFD software for vehicle water management

6 inspiring applications of CFD software for vehicle water management

June 24, 2021
Vehicle water management has become more important today than ever before due to the increase in autonomous and electric vehicles.
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Hyundai’s model-based control strategy to improve NVH

Hyundai’s model-based control strategy to improve NVH

June 14, 2021
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of diesel engines? For me, it’s noise. Diesel engines...
By Christina Kothlow
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If you can’t take the heat… Simulate it! Reducing VTM costs & time to market

If you can’t take the heat… Simulate it! Reducing VTM costs & time to market

June 10, 2021
Find out how to efficiently and accurately simulate VTM using Simcenter Engineering's multi-fidelity workflows.
By Christina Kothlow
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Electric vehicle tire NVH: Solving the supplier-OEM puzzle

Electric vehicle tire NVH: Solving the supplier-OEM puzzle

June 7, 2021
Learn how to overcome tire NVH challenges by utilizing a novel conceptual tire model that is easily interchangeable between auto OEMs and tire suppliers.
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4 Myths about AI in CFD

4 Myths about AI in CFD

April 6, 2021
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more ubiquitous in our everyday lives, so too has confusion about what it is and what it means for engineers. The definition of AI and the role it will play in future product development is often dependent on who you ask.
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Making your historical NVH data work for you

Making your historical NVH data work for you

March 31, 2021
What if, using machine learning, you could dig through all your old NVH data and retrieve your OEM road noise DNA, then reuse it for any future vehicle?
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Are our inventions making us deaf?

Are our inventions making us deaf?

March 11, 2021
The future of human invention will be quiet. In this blog post, we will explore how companies in the automotive and heavy equipment industries are using technology to make quieter, better products.
By Christina Kothlow
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Tighter timeframes, tougher requirements, less stress? The argument for 1D-3D co-simulation

Tighter timeframes, tougher requirements, less stress? The argument for 1D-3D co-simulation

March 10, 2021
In today’s environment of fast-paced change, engineers need to find ways to minimize development time and cost while maximizing performance and reliability. A combination of 1D-3D simulation techniques is one way to achieve this.
By Christina Kothlow
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The power of a multi-purpose digital twin

The power of a multi-purpose digital twin

February 24, 2021
Build the multi-purpose digital twin with higher fidelity, lower product development costs, better quality, and a better driving experience.
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How Hitachi used component-based TPA to reduce testing time by 66%

How Hitachi used component-based TPA to reduce testing time by 66%

February 2, 2021
Today’s cars are currently transitioning from human-controlled and gas-powered to autonomous and electric. At the same time, their engines are...
By Christina Kothlow
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Perfecting the mechanical behavior of seats at Faurecia for the Cockpit of the Future

Perfecting the mechanical behavior of seats at Faurecia for the Cockpit of the Future

January 26, 2021
At Faurecia, delivering innovative automotive solutions is at the heart of everything the company does. This includes the products delivered...
By Christina Kothlow
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Optimizing NVH testing for SUVs at SsangYong Motor

Optimizing NVH testing for SUVs at SsangYong Motor

January 19, 2021
SsangYong is a South Korean automaker that accepts only the best performance and design for its world-renowned SUVs. The company...
By Christina Kothlow
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Crack propagation in composites and how to avoid it: A DLR case study

Crack propagation in composites and how to avoid it: A DLR case study

January 7, 2021
Ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) have become especially popular in space applications due to their ability to withstand extremely high temperatures. At the German Aerospace Center (DLR), researchers are investigating the use of CMC components for high-temperatures and demanding-environment applications.
By Christina Kothlow
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MAB in engineering: A Hyundai Motor Company case study

MAB in engineering: A Hyundai Motor Company case study

November 30, 2020
Balance is everything In the engineering world, performance targets are often in conflict. For example, a lightweight design might offer...
By Christina Kothlow
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MCAM achieves hybrid additive manufacturing strategy for new medical device mold

MCAM achieves hybrid additive manufacturing strategy for new medical device mold

November 4, 2020
Medical device validation In the medical device industry, validating a single new part can take up to three years. The...
By Christina Kothlow
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Ride comfort and handling in electric vehicles: The balancing act

Ride comfort and handling in electric vehicles: The balancing act

October 27, 2020
Electric vehicles require a delicate balancing act by manufacturers: When engineers try to increase the ride comfort, ease of handling can be hurt and vice versa. Computer-aided simulation is used extensively in the automotive industry to help engineers find the right balance between comfort and handling but applying that requires training and extensive knowledge to get the best performance and results.
By Christina Kothlow
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Process automation: Streamlining simulation workflows

Process automation: Streamlining simulation workflows

September 30, 2020
This process automation article is based on an interview with Mark Farrall, Business Engagement Manager for Simcenter Engineering at Siemens...
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How artificial neural networks aid in mechatronic system development

How artificial neural networks aid in mechatronic system development

June 25, 2020
In this blog post, we discuss how artificial neural networks aid in mechatronic systems development. We will use examples from different phases of the vehicle systems development cycle. We will also explore the applicability of various types of neural networks for a variety of engineering tasks.
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Meet Siemens at NAFEMS CAASE20

Meet Siemens at NAFEMS CAASE20

May 27, 2020
Throughout the year, engineers at Siemens work with our customers and partners to deliver improved, more robust simulation software that will help users deliver innovations faster and with greater confidence. We are looking forward to sharing these new technologies with you at CAASE20.
By Christina Kothlow
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Excellence in electric vehicle NVH at Karma Automotive

Excellence in electric vehicle NVH at Karma Automotive

May 13, 2020
What should an electric sports car engine sound like? There is currently no clear answer to this question, as there is very little history of electric vehicles to draw from. Engine noise is also brand-specific, so even existing electric vehicles will sound different depending on which company produced them.
By Christina Kothlow
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How Rule of Mixtures is Killing Your Composite Design

How Rule of Mixtures is Killing Your Composite Design

May 7, 2020
Rule of Mixtures is probably the most known and widespread method of estimating composite properties. Its notoriety in composite design circles is also its main problem: Rule of Mixtures has been overused and applied to cases that do not even come close to respecting its original, simplifying assumptions.
By Christina Kothlow
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Multiscale Analysis: A General Overview and Its Applications in Material Design

Multiscale Analysis: A General Overview and Its Applications in Material Design

April 29, 2020
Modeling advanced materials accurately is extremely complex. Multiscale simulations achieve balance between simulation accuracy and computational efficiency by capturing their behavior and important features at multiple scales.
By Christina Kothlow
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High Velocity Impact on Composites – Past, Present, and Future

High Velocity Impact on Composites – Past, Present, and Future

April 22, 2020
In 1969, Grumman Aerospace was the first company to successfully introduce advanced composites into a commercial airplane. The boron-epoxy laminated horizontal stabilizer used in the F-14A was 15% lighter and 18% less costly than its metal counterpart.
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