Neural networks & digital twins change the O&M in the wind industry

Today wind power represents 4.4% of the total generated power. By 2030, this is to increase up to 20%. The challenges for wind turbine manufacturers are wide-ranging: the aerodynamic performance of t…

Towards a unified Simcenter solution for electric machine design

Having a scalable model enables you to use your favorite system simulation tool for various simulation purposes, all along different design stages.
 
If I look in particular at electric mach…

The 3D shaker is used to perform multi-axis vibration testing

Why perform multi-axis vibration testing?

Multi-axis vibration qualification testing: why bother? Why is this last step in a product development process an important one? And why do renowned universities like the University of Ferrara spend …

The End of the Powertrain Bias

Internal Combustion Engine vs. Electric Machine, this seems a famous game these days. Media, politicians, OEMs, car owners – all of them have their arguments and for one or the other reasons, they ha…

Relating AM Conditions and Fatigue Performance of 3D Printed Metallic Parts

You must have heard about Additive Manufacturing (AM) and if you haven’t it is currently a disruptive change in the manufacturing process industry. Widely known as 3D-printing, Additive Manufacturing…

Engine design study with Simcenter Amesim 17 & Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Among the many factors which directly influence engine performance on a whole operating range, one that needs to be tackled by design engineers is the influence of the intake line geometry on air ind…

Apply to attend the Simcenter Conference for FREE

The Siemens Simcenter Conference, the world’s premier engineering simulation and test event, is taking place December 3rd – 5th in Prague, Czech Republic. The event features the Simcenter Portfo…

A smart guide: Step-by-step Durability Engineering based on test data

The durability of a product is important, whether you develop an electric car or a new autonomous vehicle. Can you imagine an autonomous vehicle falling apart right after driving over a single bump? …

The beauty of optimization: what ears and mufflers have in common

Beethoven’s life was marked by the tragedy of his deafness,  for  which symptoms appeared  in his  latest  twenties . Before being completely deaf, he used ear-horns to…