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Simcenter E-Machine Design 2512: Release highlights

January 12, 2026

The latest release of Simcenter E-Machine Design 2512 brings a suite of powerful enhancements designed to tackle real-world engineering challenges in electric machine design and simulation. Here’s what’s new and why it matters for your workflow. 1. Accurate hairpin winding losses Why it matters: As electric machines evolve, hairpin windings—especially those with larger solid conductors—face significant AC losses at higher frequencies. These losses, driven by skin…

By Jonathan Melvin, Edgar Matas and John Wanjiku

2 MIN READ

Advancing Induction Machine and Transformer Workflows – What’s new in Simcenter 3D Low Freq EM 2512

December 18, 2025

Faster set-up for an induction machine Induction machines (IM) are the workhorse of industry. Known for their ruggedness, cost-effectiveness, and ability to achieve very high speeds, they…

By John Wanjiku

3 MIN READ

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Rapid axial-flux motor analysis – New in Simcenter E-Machine Design 2412

January 10, 2025

To build a truly silent machine ultra-precision is required, and any torque ripple needs to be eradicated. One such machine that thrives when given such demands is the air core axial-flux machine. learn more in this blog

By John Wanjiku, Edgar Matas and Jonathan Melvin

3 MIN READ

Electrification in the USA – Will Palo Alto run out of energy this summer?

June 3, 2024

Simcenter transformer simulation solution is helping transformer OEMs design next-gen grid transformers for the electrification of cities such as Palo Alto. It covers initial sizing for efficiency, solid-insulation assessment, thermal performance, and detailed electrical and mechanical design, balancing multi-attribute performance in terms of efficiency, thermal, structural integrity, and noise. Learn more in this blog

By John Wanjiku and Jonathan Melvin

6 MIN READ

Electromagnetic simulations as part of your design process, that’s EMAG-nificent

April 2, 2024

Electromagnetics (EMAG) and electrical engineers are at home with streamlined EMAG Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) packages, like Simcenter SPEED, Simcenter…

By John Wanjiku and Jonathan Melvin

6 MIN READ

How fast can you simulate a 45 MVA Power Transformer from production CAD import?

July 7, 2023

Simcenter 3D enables you to overcome CAD import bottlenecks in prepping an associative EMAG geometry. When combined with design rules through user-defined parameters, it is possible to automate a power transformer loss analysis workflow, that is responsive to design CAD changes.

By John Wanjiku and Jonathan Melvin

7 MIN READ