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Simcenter Physical Testing: The ultimate news you shouldn’t miss in 2025

November 28, 2025 • 26 MIN READ
By Mathieu Sarrazin

Are you looking to supercharge your product development and testing processes? Look no further than Simcenter Physical Testing. This cutting-edge platform is your gateway to faster, more efficient, and more insightful testing that can give you a competitive edge.

In this blog, you’ll discover the latest news from Simcenter Physical Testing that are transforming the way engineers approach testing. From intelligent data analytics to seamless integration with your existing workflows, Simcenter is empowering teams to accelerate their testing programs and bring better products to market, quicker.

Check back regularly as we continuously update this blog with the freshest Simcenter Physical Testing news, tips, and insights. Get ready to take your testing to new heights and drive innovation forward like never before. Let’s dive in!

The latest content and what’s coming

Historical overview

November 2025 update

Welcome to the November 2025 update from the Simcenter Physical Testing community!

This month, we’re delivering a new blogpost, exclusive event insights, fresh learning content, impactful customer success story, and a look at the cutting-edge research our experts are advancing.

This post is dynamic – new content may be added throughout the month, so be sure to check back regularly to stay current with the latest developments across our ecosystem.

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time

De risk spacecraft qualification
A new blog post that explores methods and best practices for using Simcenter Physical Testing tools to support spacecraft qualification workflows.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Multiple hammers in Simcenter Testlab Neo – Impact acquisition
An article detailing how to leverage multiple hammer acquisitions in Simcenter Testlab Neo for more efficient impact testing campaigns.

🚀 Events update

Masterclass: Component-based Transfer Path Analysis & Virtual Prototyping

18–20 November 2025 | Leuven, Belgium

Our three-day masterclass on Component-based Transfer Path Analysis and Virtual Prototyping has officially wrapped up. We were delighted to host participants from across the globe at our headquarters in Leuven for an intensive, hands-on learning experience.
Throughout the sessions, attendees explored advanced workflows that help test engineers shorten development cycles, improve system understanding, and significantly reduce physical prototyping costs.
A big thank-you to all participants for the energy, engagement, and great discussions over these inspiring three days.

🎬 Video – Watch & Learn

Simcenter Testlab Neo – Impact acquisition
👉Discover the next step in structural dynamics testing with our latest short demo video.

See how the Neo environment boosts productivity, streamlines modal testing workflows, and empowers engineers with faster, more intuitive impact testing.

Describing sounds with words
A general tutorial on how to build a vocabulary for describing sounds. Relevant for engineers and test-labs working on noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) validation who need to communicate acoustic observations precisely. Useful when interpreting acoustic test results or documenting sound quality findings.

🏆 Your Success Stories – Simcenter in Action

Stellantis reduces NVH analysis time by 70%

Learn how Stellantis is transforming the way electric vehicle transmissions are designed.
By combining Simcenter Testlab with advanced analytics, the team achieved a 70% reduction in NVH analysis and reporting time, enabling faster iterations and improved acoustic performance.

🧪 Research Highlights

AIDAA Webinar – Recent Research in Vibration Testing of Aerospace Hardware

14 November 2025 | 09:00–12:30 CET | Online

Vibration testing is at the core of designing safe and reliable aerospace hardware. This online event brings together Simcenter experts to explore new methodologies and digital technologies that improve test accuracy and efficiency.

Agenda includes:

  • State-of-the-art dynamic testing practices
  • Shaker-based vibration testing: current methods & emerging trends
  • Testing of aircraft structures, from GVT to flight
  • The role of Digital Twins in dynamic testing

Speakers:

Giancarlo Kosova – Expert in structural dynamics & model validation

Dr. Alberto García de Miguel – Expert in dynamic environmental testing & virtual shaker technology

Dr. Mattia Dal Borgo – Specialist in shock and vibration testing

CEAS–AIDAA Aerospace Event – Turin, December 2025

Our team will be highly visible at this year’s CEAS AIDAA conference, delivering four technical presentations and a distinguished keynote lecture.

Technical presentations:

  • Dec 3 – Multiaxial Mission Synthesis Approach for Durability Testing of Aerospace Components
    (A. Garcia de Miguel, U. Musella, R. Araujo, M. Dal Borgo, E. Di Lorenzo)
  • Dec 4 – Virtual Shaker Testing: A Real-Time Framework for Predicting Spacecraft Vibration Tests
    (M. Dal Borgo, U. Musella, L. Thielemans, S. Vettori, A. Garcia de Miguel, R. Pastorino, E. Di Lorenzo, B. Peeters)

Keynote Lecture:

Additional session of interest:

  • Decoupling Techniques for Fixed Base Modal Analysis in Shaker Environmental Testing
    (V. D’Alessio, G. Kosova, L. Dozio, E. Di Lorenzo)

Full program: https://www.aidaa.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Preliminary_Programme_v2.pdf

See you at IMAC 2026

We’re gearing up for another exciting edition of IMAC – the premier global event on structural dynamics.
Our Simcenter Physical Testing team will be on-site, ready to discuss the future of testing, data analytics and much more.

🔍History & insights

From past to present: The evolution of modal testing
Modal testing has been a cornerstone of structural analysis for decades, starting with early aerospace and automotive applications. Over time, it evolved from simple experimental setups to advanced digital techniques that deliver precise insights into dynamic behavior. Today, Simcenter builds on this legacy by combining physical testing with AI and simulation, enabling engineers to validate designs faster and with greater confidence.

🗓️ Upcoming Siemens events – Mark your calendar

Coming Soon – Save the Dates!

🗓️ February 10–12, 2026
Aerospace & Defense: Advanced Environmental Testing Masterclass 2026
➤ Register now

📚 Resource corner


Don’t forget to explore the Simcenter Physical Testing Resources overview!
It’s your go-to hub for expert insights, technical guides, and learning materials that support every stage of your physical testing journey. Whether you’re looking to deepen your knowledge or solve a specific challenge, this curated collection is designed to help you get the most out of Simcenter solutions.

🎯 We’d love your feedback

I encourage you to continue providing your valuable feedback through our user community forum, beta programs, other channels or even via my Linkedin page. Your input is instrumental in shaping the future direction of Simcenter Physical Testing, and we’re committed to maintaining an open dialogue with our user community.

✅ That’s it for November 2025! Stay tuned for new updates, where we’ll continue to showcase the latest Simcenter Physical Testing news from around the world.

What’s next, stay connected

As we look ahead to the future of Simcenter Physical Testing, I’m excited to share our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. The Simcenter team has been hard at work, incorporating feedback from our valued user community to ensure we’re delivering the capabilities you need to stay ahead of the curve.

Our focus remains on empowering you to tackle your toughest testing challenges with confidence. Whether it’s data processing, streamlining data management, automating repetitive tasks, or unlocking new simulation capabilities, the Simcenter team is dedicated to delivering innovations that will transform the way you approach product validation.

In the coming months, look for more updates on the specific features and improvements coming in our Simcenter Physical Testing products. We’ll be sure to share these details as soon as we’re able, so you can start planning for the exciting changes ahead.

Previous content

October 2025

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time

Simplifying rotating machinery testing in Simcenter Testlab
Discover how quick and easy it is to acquire operational data — such as sound, vibration, current, and speed — using our electric motor demonstrator and Simcenter SCADAS data acquisition solution.

Sopemea transforms seismic testing with Simcenter
Discover how Sopemea achieved a 90% faster setup and 60% shorter test runs by adopting Simcenter Testlab and SCADAS. By shifting to multi-axis testing and unified control, they’ve closed the gap between lab simulations and real-world earthquake conditions—boosting both accuracy and efficiency in critical infrastructure qualification.

KeenusDesigns empowers Japanese engineers with advanced thermal testing solutions
In this spotlight, KeenusDesigns, a Tokyo-based consultancy and Siemens reseller, demonstrates how it supports Japan’s leading manufacturers in overcoming thermal and power cycle testing challenges. Leveraging Simcenter™ Micred™ hardware and the Siemens Xcelerator platform, the company delivers highly customizable and accessible testing solutions. Led by founder Junichi Tachibana, KeenusDesigns combines decades of expertise to help engineers optimize reliability and performance in increasingly compact and complex electronics.

Stopping power: Improving brake performance testing with advanced DAQ and data validation software
In the high-stakes world of braking systems, n brake performance testing, every millisecond matters. The combination of Simcenter SCADAS RS and Simcenter Testlab Neo delivers rugged, high-channel data acquisition and smart workflows for validation, signal integrity, and automated analysis. Built for extreme conditions—from test tracks to heavy-duty applications—this solution helps engineers capture precise, reliable brake data to accelerate development and ensure safety with confidence.

Spotlight Story: Avalanche Research & SLF
In a powerful demonstration of how Simcenter Physical Testing technology can have real-world impact, our Simcenter SCADAS RS systems are helping the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) better understand avalanche dynamics and ultimately protect people and infrastructure.

  • SLF operates a full-scale avalanche test site in the Vallée de la Sionne (Arbaz, Switzerland), with sensor-instrumented obstacles like poles, walls, and wedges to measure forces, temperature, snow thickness, and avalanche speed.
  • Distributed Simcenter SCADAS RS units are connected by fiber‑optic links over hundreds of meters, synchronizing data across remote measurement locations.
  • When sensors detect the onset of an avalanche (on average 1–2 per week), data collection is triggered automatically, even from a centrally located room in Davos, which is much more accessible than the test site when covered in snow.
  • The vast amount of data is then used to calibrate and improve SLF’s simulation models, strengthening their ability to predict avalanche behavior.
  • These combined test-and-simulation workflows ultimately help SLF better protect communities and infrastructure in avalanche‑prone zones.

The ruggedness, high channel count, remote-access capability, and synchronization of our Simcenter SCADAS RS hardware make it uniquely suited to such extreme environments.

🎬 Videos & webinars – Expand your knowledge

Annotate events with ease in Testlab Neo Time Data Acquisition 
Watch how keystroke logging can enhance your field data collection. Annotate events and ratings live while acquiring data to make post-analysis faster and more efficient.

Advanced mount characterization with Simcenter Testlab
Simcenter Testlab introduces cutting-edge techniques for dynamic stiffness characterization, including inverse substructuring and Frequency-Based Substructuring (FBS) decoupling. These methods enable precise mapping of nonlinear mount behavior under variable preload conditions, delivering high-fidelity models for Virtual Prototype Assembly and early-stage NVH prediction.

🏆 Your success stories – Simcenter in action

Avalanche Research Case Study – Using Simcenter SCADAS RS Data Acquisition System
A leading research organisation studying avalanches uses Simcenter SCADAS RS systems to monitor slope dynamics under extreme conditions. Distributed sensors collect acceleration, displacement, and stress data, which is then analyzed with the Simcenter SCADAS RS Recorder App. This case study highlights how rugged hardware and integrated workflows enable accurate real-world data capture for simulation verification.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Simcenter Testlab Neo’s Impact Acquisition
Discover how Simcenter Testlab Neo’s Impact Acquisition workflow takes modal testing to the next level. With a streamlined user interface, integrated modal-hammer setup and automatic hit selection, the process of acquiring Frequency Response Functions (FRFs) becomes faster and more consistent. By combining hammer impacts, accelerometer data and guided hit-selection logic, engineers can reliably capture high-quality measurement data and feed it directly into the Simcenter ecosystem for simulation correlation and analysis. This efficiency boost in field or lab testing means less manual iteration, quicker setup and more confidence in connecting test to simulation.

Learn how this modern approach transforms impact testing from a manual, time-consuming task into a polished workflow that supports data-driven product development.

💡 Tech tip of the month

Measure the unmeasurable with Simcenter Testlab

Discover how Simcenter Testlab’s Virtual Point Transformation (VPT) empowers engineers to capture data from locations that were previously inaccessible. By overcoming physical limitations in instrumentation, especially in complex systems like electric drivetrains, VPT bridges the gap between real-world testing and simulation, enabling more accurate and efficient performance evaluations.

🎙️Upcoming presentation at AAC 2025: Tackling spurious peaks in hybrid FBS

Aachen Acoustics Colloquium 2025
Eric Sorber, Siemens Industry Specialist, will present our novel approach at the Aachen Acoustics Colloquium 2025 titled:

“Eliminating spurious peaks in hybrid frequency-based substructuring using an optimized modal resynthesis approach”

📅 Date: November 24-26, 2025

🗓️ Upcoming Siemens events – Mark your calendar

Coming Soon – Save the Dates!

🗓️ February 10–12, 2026
Aerospace & Defense: Advanced Environmental Testing Masterclass 2026
➤ Register now

🗓️ November 18–20, 2025
C-TPA & Virtual Prototyping Masterclass – Leuven, Belgium
➤ Register now – Limited spots still available!

September 2025

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time

Simcenter Testlab and Simcenter SCADAS 2506 – Empowering test teams with AI-assistance and automation

This newest blog describes how the 2506 releases of Simcenter Testlab and SCADAS combine to offer more flexible, open, and efficient workflows. Features include better hardware/software integration, advanced scheduling tools, real-time validation, and seamless data export — all designed to make test engineers’ jobs smoother and reduce re-work.

Vehicle energy management with Simcenter SCADAS RS

Discover how advanced data acquisition helps engineers supports the challenges of vehicle efficiency and energy optimization.

Modular virtual prototypes in heavy equipment NVH

Learn how modular approaches reduce costs and speed up noise and vibration testing for heavy machinery.

AI-assisted modal analysis in Testlab 2506

See how artificial intelligence is reshaping structural testing by automating mode selection and validation.

Automation in Simcenter Testlab 2506

From data annotation to test execution, automation reduces manual tasks and accelerates workflows.

Efficient and flexible test data acquisition

Explore how customizable hardware integration and intuitive scheduling make test setups simpler and more powerful.

Streamlining transfer path analysis with Simcenter Testlab Neo

Get insights on improving transfer path analysis with faster and more efficient processes.

Blocked force measurements for electric motors

Discover how Simcenter Testlab Neo enables efficient blocked force characterization on an electric motor, providing accuracy and confidence in your test campaigns. A great source of inspiration for your next project.

Smart automation tackles repetitive testing in automotive development
This blog highlights how Siemens is helping automotive OEMs eliminate tedious, repetitive testing tasks – referred to as “donkey work” – through smart automation. By integrating the Simcenter SCADAS RS measurement system with Simcenter Testlab Neo software, engineers can streamline data acquisition and processing, freeing up time for innovation. A case study on brake squeal testing illustrates how this solution reduces manual effort, improves flexibility, and empowers teams to focus on strategic development goals.

🎙️Press release – Official announcement

Siemens introduces Simcenter Testlab 2506

Read about the latest features and innovations in Simcenter Testlab 2506, designed to accelerate test-based engineering and empower smarter decision-making.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Simcenter Testlab Neo modal analysis

This new resource explains step-by-step how to perform modal analysis in Simcenter Testlab Neo, with practical tips for both beginners and advanced users.

Simcenter Testlab Neo process variables

Discover how to manage and utilize process variables within Simcenter Testlab Neo to enhance your testing workflows and data analysis.

 🏆 Your success stories – Simcenter in action

Sopemea strengthens environmental testing with Simcenter Testlab

Learn how Sopemea leverages Simcenter solutions to push the boundaries of reliability testing and deliver high-value results to their customers.

Ducati leverages Simcenter Simulation and Physical Testing solutions

Ducati fine-tunes bike performance in real time during races, maintaining a clear competitive advantage.

This case study shows how Ducati Corse integrates simulation and test across teams to enable real-time data analytics, rapid design iteration, and on-the-fly race adjustments. By unifying their digital platform, they cut development time, enhance collaboration, and stay ahead on race day.

🎬 Videos & webinars – Expand your knowledge

The Simcenter Testlab 2506 release is here, delivering smarter automation and more efficient workflows. Highlights include:

Auto component model extraction

Vinicius Goncalves explains how tedious manual steps can be eliminated, reducing work from weeks to hours.

Automate more processing tasks

Agnieszka Oltarzewska shows how automation simplifies your processing tasks.

Automate more measurements

Learn how to avoid incomplete or inconsistent test data using Simcenter Testlab Schedule Designer and Workflow Automation.

What’s new for DAQ

Enrico Risaliti demonstrates efficient DAQ with seamless hardware integration for high-quality data collection.

AI-assisted modal analysis

Simone Manzato introduces smarter automation in mode selection and validation for structural testing.

Streamlined system NVH prediction

Vinicius Goncalves demonstrates how automated data preparation, intuitive workflows, and parallel analysis capabilities allow engineers to tackle even the most complex NVH prediction tasks with ease and confidence.

🎥 More learning needed?
Engage with our latest free training videos and how-to resources:

Time data acquisition video capture

Learn how to combine audio, video, and data streams to enhance test insight.

Getting started with sine control

A beginner-friendly introduction to mastering sine testing workflows.

Sound intensity testing & analysis

Two focused tutorials to help engineers measure and analyze sound sources with precision.

Sound level acquisition in time data

Understand how to capture accurate sound data in real-world conditions.

AI-assisted modal analysis in Testlab Neo

See how AI accelerates structural testing while improving accuracy.

What is Sone?
 
A quick explainer on this essential psychoacoustic unit.

Simcenter Testlab Neo automated excel reports

Learn how to automate report generation for greater efficiency in your workflows.

🧪 Research highlights

1st Symposium on Vibration Fatigue and Related Topics (CISM, Udine – Sept. 17–18)

Alberto Gracia de Miguel and Mattia Dal Borgo represented Siemens at this new event, sharing their latest work on mission synthesis for accelerated multi-axial testing and energy based severity metric for multi-DOF transient testing.

95th Shock & Vibration Symposium (New Orleans, Sept. 21–25)

Mattia Dal Borgo and Umberto Musella, together with other colleagues, contributed to an impressive list of scientific papers and tutorials.

👉 Complete overview of Siemens contributions:

  • Fundamentals of sine and random shaker testing
  • Fundamentals of classic shock and SRS shaker testing
  • Mission synthesis from field data to shaker reference profiles
  • Virtual shaker testing by combining system substructures
  • Virtual shaker testing: simulate and emulate spacecraft responses for notch predictions
  • Mission synthesis formulation for multi-axial durability testing
  • Energy based severity comparison of multi-dof transient environments

More details are available here.

Looking ahead to NVHH2025 Conference in Hungary (Oct. 8–10, 2025)

Karl Janssens will present two forward-looking research papers:

  • AI-driven approaches to enhance structural dynamics and NVH testing – A look at how AI tools are transforming the speed and accuracy of test processes.
  • Overview of latest technological advancements in virtual prototype assembly (VPA) – Insights into how new methods are bridging the gap between simulation and physical testing.

IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025 (Acona, Italy, Oct. 22-24, 2025)

Claudio Colangeli will be presenting at MetroXRAINE, sharing his expertise on Extended Reality as part of the everyday in engineering.

August 2025

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time

How to combine NVH, power or even high voltage zone data
Learn how engineers can combine NVH data, power measurements, and high-voltage zone signals in a unified workflow, enabling deeper insights into system performance.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Simcenter Testlab Neo and Video
Discover how to synchronize video capture with measurement data in Simcenter Testlab Neo, adding valuable context to your physical testing campaigns

Simcenter Testlab 2506 – Download and Install Instructions
Follow this step-by-step guide to install Simcenter Testlab 2506 and quickly get started with the latest updates in sound power testing, transfer path analysis, and process variables.

Enhancing Acoustic Analysis with Advanced Sound Level Metrics
For precise evaluation of dynamic noise environments, Simcenter Testlab incorporates advanced sound level metrics such as LAeq, LAS, LAF, and SEL. These metrics enable engineers to assess how quickly sound levels change over time, providing deeper insights into transient noise events. By analyzing these parameters, users can better understand the impact of varying sound levels, leading to more informed decisions in product development and noise control strategies. This capability is particularly valuable in industries where regulatory compliance and user comfort are paramount.

🌐 Product webpages spotlight

Simcenter SCADAS RS
SCADAS RS, a rugged and scalable solution for distributed data acquisition in challenging environments.

Simcenter Testlab RT
Learn how Simcenter Testlab RT enables real-time test-based engineering, helping teams make faster, more informed design decisions.

🎬 Video – Watch and learn

Watch the latest demonstrations and tutorials on Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506:

🆕 Discover Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 with a Free Trial

Explore the capabilities of Simcenter Testlab Neo with the latest 2506 release through a free product trial. This updated version offers users an opportunity to experience the functionality of the software firsthand, helping engineers and analysts streamline their testing workflows and gain faster insights. Access the trial today and see how Simcenter Testlab Neo can enhance your physical testing processes.

Start your free trial

July 2025

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time

Get modal analysis right on your very first day with AI assistance

New to modal analysis or just looking to boost confidence in your setup? Discover how AI can now guide you through modal testing in Simcenter Testlab Neo, helping you get meaningful results faster with fewer mistakes and more insight.

🎬 Video – Watch and learn

Did you know you can link Simcenter Testlab Neo with Excel?
Streamline your workflow and enhance traceability by integrating Testlab Neo with Excel. This short video shows you how to build a flexible bridge between test data and engineering reports.

🏆 Your success stories – Simcenter in action

Customer spotlight: Sanden’s vibration testing success

Watch the story how Sanden, a global leader in automotive components, uses Simcenter Physical Testing solutions to run vibration tests with efficiency and accuracy. Discover how they overcame test complexity and improved development speed.They reduced e-compressor development time by half with component-based TPA using Simcenter SCADAS and Simcenter Testlab.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Smart hit selection in Simcenter Testlab Neo
Impact testing doesn’t need to be hit-or-miss. This technical article dives into Smart Hit Selection in Simcenter Testlab Neo—helping you identify, validate, and keep only the hits that matter.

What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2506
Discover the latest enhancements in Simcenter Testlab 2506, including a powerful AI-assisted modal analysis workflow, improved performance across modules, and smarter data handling.

🎓Upcoming masterclass – Register now!

Component-based TPA and Virtual Prototyping – Join Us in Leuven!

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Component-based Transfer Path Analysis (C-TPA) & Virtual Prototyping Masterclass, taking place November 2025 in Leuven, Belgium. Whether you’re an NVH engineer looking to streamline virtual prototyping workflows or a testing specialist aiming to bridge simulation and physical data, this hands-on masterclass is designed to deepen your expertise in C-TPA and Virtual prototyping .

Led by Simcenter experts, this interactive training will guide you through:

  • The latest methodologies in C-TPA and modular modeling
  • Practical use cases that combine test and simulation data
  • Strategies for maximizing reuse of component models across vehicle platforms

This is a rare opportunity to gain direct insights from our development team, connect with fellow practitioners, and sharpen your skills on the cutting edge of physical testing and digital twin integration.

📅 Spots are limited, so secure yours early!

🆕 Product release – Simcenter Testlab 2506 is here!

Now available for download

We’re pleased to announce that the latest product release of Simcenter Testlab 2506 is now available for download via the Siemens Support Center. This release includes key enhancements in performance, usability, and new capabilities across multiple domains, helping you take your physical testing to the next level.

🔗 Quick access:

📥 Download Simcenter Testlab 2506
🛠️ Installation manual
📄 Read the release notes

🔐 Note: To access the latest Simcenter Testlab release, documentation, and training resources, you’ll need to log in or create an account on the Siemens Support Center. It only takes a moment and unlocks a wealth of exclusive content to support your work.

June 2025

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time

Shake it and drop it! Testing for laptop reliability

Updated with the latest on Testlab Neo, this blog revisits mission synthesis for portable electronics. As laptops continue to become thinner and lighter, ensuring their robustness in real-world conditions has never been more critical.

Too hot – Too shaky? Thermal and vibration testing for electronics

Explore how integrated thermal and vibration testing helps safeguard electronic components in ever-demanding environments. This is a must-read for anyone navigating the complex world of electronics reliability.

C-TPA Masterclass in Hefei, China

A successful hands-on masterclass on Component-based Transfer Path Analysis drew 140 participants, showcasing Simcenter’s leading edge in sound and vibration testing technology.

🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge

Catch up on the latest Simcenter physical testing webinars to stay ahead:

Vibration environmental testing best practices (YouTube)

Simcenter Testlab Transfer Path Analysis Step By Step Guide (YouTube)

🏭 Your success stories – Simcenter in action

Decades of Partnership, World-Class Quality

ZF Group, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, shares how their collaboration with Simcenter has helped them achieve 15 parts per million defect rates across global operations, highlighting the long-term value of trusted testing tools and partnerships.

May 2025

🚀 Events update

Automotive Testing Expo 2025 – A recap
The Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2025 highlighted how combining testing and simulation accelerates vehicle validation. Simcenter demonstrated how integrated test and simulation workflows, enhanced by AI, help engineers reduce validation time and improve accuracy.

SAE Noise and Vibration Conference 2025
In Grand Rapids, NVH engineers gathered to address the acoustic and vibration challenges of next-generation vehicles. As electrification, lightweight materials, and sustainability reshape vehicle design, NVH teams must adapt quickly. Emerging mobility trends are introducing new complexities, and AI-driven solutions that bridge test and simulation are becoming essential. At the SAE NVH Conference 2025, we showcased how integrated approaches are transforming noise and vibration engineering for the future.

NAFEMS World Congress 2025 – Key takeaways

Salzburg hosted one of the most important events in the simulation world this month: NAFEMS World Congress 2025. But this year’s congress made one thing very clear: simulation doesn’t stand alone anymore.

AI + Test + Simulation = Smarter Engineering

Across presentations, AI was a consistent theme. Not as a buzzword, but as a real enabler for integration. And the relationship between simulation and physical testing is evolving fast:

  • AI as a cornerstone for integrated solutions:
    AI is becoming essential for test and simulation, enabling more accurate and efficient optimization.
  • Simulation for testing purpose:
    Simulation is increasingly used to design, plan, and complement physical tests. By integrating real-world behavior conditions from measurements, simulation helps optimize test strategies, reduce risks, and enhance overall test efficiency.
  • Test for simulation purpose:
    Physical testing provides invaluable data that validates and calibrates simulation models, ensuring their accuracy and robustness. This synergy strengthens confidence in virtual results and enables more reliable engineering decisions.

In Session 3E (NVH), Siemens presented:
“Integrated Testing and Simulation to Optimize and Streamline Development of Electric Drive Systems.”
This session demonstrated how combining real test data with simulation models accelerates validation, reduces development cycles, and improves system reliability, especially for electric drivetrains. The presentation emphasized a hybrid development strategy that meets demanding performance and compliance targets through tighter integration of disciplines.

Beyond the sessions, the exhibition showcased cutting-edge solutions from across the industry with key players like Siemens, Altair, and others sharing early previews of upcoming capabilities. Networking opportunities, panel discussions, and vendor “inside track” briefings highlighted the growing need for collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering.

🏆 Success story: Faster thermal testing and smarter PCB design with Simcenter Micred

KeenusDesign boosts thermal testing with Siemens Simcenter Micred

KeenusDesign, a Japanese expert in temperature control devices, has upgraded its thermal testing using Siemens’ Simcenter Micred hardware. This allows faster, non-destructive testing that meets key industry standards like JEDEC, JESD51, AEC, and AQG.

Custom test jigs now enable reliable testing from -55°C to 250°C. KeenusDesign also offers thermal testing services for clients with Simcenter Micred solutions, helping them ensure thermal reliability in high-performance electronics, especially in demanding sectors like automotive.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Streamlining structural excitation: The Simcenter Qsources Thumper Shaker setup

A new support article highlights how to simplify and optimize structural excitation setups using the Simcenter Qsources Thumper Shaker. This modular and highly efficient setup helps users apply force excitation with improved repeatability, safety, and ease of use — especially valuable in challenging testing environments or when consistent mounting and alignment are critical.

The article provides practical tips on configuring the system using: The Simcenter Qsources Modal Shaker (Q-TMP)

By offering a plug-and-play configuration, the setup reduces preparation time and ensures robust data collection for structural dynamics testing, modal analysis, and experimental validation tasks. It’s a great example of how Simcenter tools continue to enhance productivity and accuracy in physical testing.

April 2025

🌍 Blogs spotlight – Road roughness & durability test

Road roughness: Your guide to durability

Durability engineers, this one’s for you! Dive into a comprehensive guide exploring how different road profiles impact structural fatigue. From measurement methods to their simulation with Simcenter tools, this post equips you to enhance product reliability and meet real-world performance demands.

🎬 Video – Watch and learn

Four steps to: Register for Support Center

Need help getting started with Simcenter resources? This quick tutorial walks you through the registration process for Siemens Support Center, making it easier to access software downloads, knowledge articles, community forums, and more.

Reverberation T60 times in Simcenter Testlab

Learn how to measure and interpret T60 reverberation times using Simcenter Testlab. This video explains how to use this acoustic parameter in sound testing and room characterization workflows, particularly valuable in building acoustics and product sound quality analysis.

Simcenter Testlab Neo: Interactive analysis

Dive into the interactive analysis capabilities of Simcenter Testlab Neo. This demonstration highlights the intuitive user interface, real-time data visualization, and advanced processing tools that empower engineers to extract insights from complex measurements with ease.

💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder

Simcenter SCADAS RS in harsh conditions

Learn how to ensure robust data acquisition under extreme conditions—from field tests to factory floors.

Describing sounds with words

Enhance communication across engineering teams by learning how to describe and evaluate sound attributes in testing scenarios.

🗞️ Magazine – Driving NVH data innovation – Featured in the ASAM solution guide

Ready for openness: Managing NVH test data

We’re proud to share that Siemens is featured in the ASAM Solution Guide – April 2025 edition (pg. 34), where we outline a collaborative and forward-thinking approach to managing Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) test data.

As product complexity increases and development cycles accelerate, seamless integration between test and simulation teams becomes critical. The article showcases how Siemens’ Simcenter solutions—including Simcenter Testlab and Simcenter SCADAS—are helping teams tackle these challenges through standardized, open systems built on ASAM ODS (Open Data Services).

By adopting an open, standardized architecture:

  • Teams achieve greater data traceability across the entire development process.
  • Handoffs between departments become more fluid and efficient.
  • Integration between test and simulation workflows is smarter and more robust.

The result? Better decision-making, reduced rework, and accelerated innovation.

March 2025

🌍 Blogs – News that matters to you

Heading to Automotive Testing Expo 2025? Let’s meet! – We’re excited to connect with you at the Automotive Testing Expo 2025. Come see how Simcenter is shaping the future of physical testing and digital twins.

Smarter structural dynamics testing with AI assistance – Speed up your structural dynamics testing with the new AI-assisted workflow in Simcenter Testlab Neo. Our latest blog explains how you can boost productivity without compromising precision.

Training AI for NVH applications – Where do you start? – Thinking about implementing AI for NVH analysis? Learn how to collect and prepare the right data to train robust and reliable AI models.

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  • Vibration shaker table testing tips – Vibration shaker table testing requires a thorough understanding of the system’s capabilities, proper table setup, and effective load distribution. Environmental factors must be carefully considered to ensure accurate results. Prioritizing reliable data acquisition, regular shaker maintenance, and safety measures is essential for achieving successful and safe testing outcomes
  • Measuring RPM with tachometers on Simcenter SCADAS  RS – Accurate RPM measurement is critical for many rotating machinery tests. This article provides guidance on configuring tachometer inputs, minimizing electrical noise, and maintaining signal clarity. Learn how to leverage Simcenter SCADAS RS tools to extract and process RPM data effectively for dynamic measurements.

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This article first appeared on the Siemens Digital Industries Software blog at https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/simcenter/latest-news-from-simcenter-physical-testing/