Junkers Ju 52 in flight over Austria (credit Bernd K)

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

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.

Mission patches for Apollo13 and Starliner

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

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

The Sound of Science VR App

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

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

Entropy made my room 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.

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.

HDAP Semi-transient Thermal

Digitalizing the semiconductor industry

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

Lewis Fry Richardson's Forecast Factory

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.

Vintage punched card for computer data storage

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

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

Safer than wind? The truth about nuclear power

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