Unlock testing excellence: Your monthly Simcenter physical testing update | October 2026
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.
This blog is a rolling 12-month update, continuously bringing you the latest Simcenter physical testing news, insights, and tips.
Explore how intelligent data analytics, seamless workflow integration, and practical guidance are transforming the way engineers approach testing. Check back regularly as we keep this resource fresh and actionable, helping your team accelerate testing programs and bring better products to market faster. Get ready to take your testing to new heights and drive innovation forward like never before. Let’s dive in!
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October 2026
⚡ From next-generation data acquisition to engineering insight
How can engineers capture trusted test data faster and smarter, characterize increasingly demanding electronics, extract deeper insights using advanced analysis techniques, and turn measurements into confident engineering decisions?
This edition highlights the launch of Simcenter SCADAS ES, the next-generation modular data acquisition platform within the Simcenter SCADAS portfolio.
You’ll also discover advances in thermal characterization for high-power ICs and GaN devices, along with key takeaways for Automotive Testing Expo North America, which will take place later this month. For NVH specialists, we feature an expert webinar on Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) in NVH applications, along with practical guidance on communicating engineering results more effectively through technical presentations.
From specialized thermal measurements and advanced analysis methods to flexible, next-generation data acquisition, these resources demonstrate how physical testing helps engineering teams work smarter, accelerate development, and make better-informed decisions.
🛠️ New software and hardware releases
Siemens has officially launched Simcenter™ SCADAS™ ES, a next-generation modular data acquisition system designed to help engineering teams test faster, work smarter, and future-proof their measurement strategy. Combining trusted measurement quality, scalable modular hardware, embedded acquisition software, and seamless integration with Simcenter Testlab™, Simcenter SCADAS ES enables connected, efficient, and AI-ready testing workflows from the lab to the field.
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Extend thermal characterization to high-power ICs and GaN devices
As power densities increase, understanding how electronic components behave under thermal stress becomes increasingly important. Discover how Simcenter extends thermal characterization to high-power integrated circuits and GaN devices, helping engineers investigate demanding thermal challenges.
Collecting test data is only the starting point. The real value lies in turning measurements into insights that guide engineering decisions. Explore the key takeaways from Automotive Testing Expo North America and discover how physical testing data can deliver greater value throughout the development process.
Introducing Simcenter SCADAS ES: Flexible, scalable, and versatile data acquisition within the next…
A new era of data acquisition has arrived. Simcenter SCADAS ES delivers flexible, scalable, and versatile testing capabilities in a modern modular platform that integrates seamlessly with Simcenter Testlab. Learn how it can help your team accelerate testing and gain insights faster.
🎬 Video – Watch and learn
Meet Simcenter SCADAS ES | Next-Generation modular data acquisition #WhatsNewSimcenter
What if your data acquisition system could adapt more easily to the demands of your next test? Meet Simcenter SCADAS ES, the new modular data acquisition system in the next-generation SCADAS portfolio. Watch the video for a first look at the system and its modular approach to physical testing
📖 New or updated E-books – Solution guides
Next-generation Simcenter SCADAS portfolio
Physical testing requirements continue to evolve, and so do the tools engineers use to capture reliable measurement data. Explore the next-generation Simcenter SCADAS portfolio and discover the latest developments in data acquisition hardware for modern testing applications.
From laboratory investigations to measurements in real-world operating conditions, engineers face different data acquisition challenges. Explore the Simcenter SCADAS portfolio to understand the range of solutions available to support your physical testing needs.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Singular value decomposition in NVH applications
Discover the latest video from the Simcenter community and explore how Singular value decomposition can help in your testing workflows.
Coupling PowerPoint Report to Simcenter Testlab Neo Process
Want to streamline the reporting process in Simcenter Testlab Neo? This knowledge article explains how to couple a PowerPoint print format to a process, helping you integrate report generation into your established workflow. A newly added video offers another way to follow the procedure.
Electric drive engineering: when optimizing one thing changes everything
Improving electric drive performance is rarely about optimizing a single component in isolation. Changes to one part of the system can affect efficiency, thermal behavior, NVH, and overall performance. Discover how a system-level engineering approach helps reveal these interactions and supports better-informed design decisions
📚 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.
Efficient vehicle development requires more than isolated tools — it demands integrated, insightful validation workflows.
Whether testing humanoid robots, validating electric vehicles, or optimizing data acquisition and analysis workflows, Simcenter Physical Testing continues to empower engineers with the tools and technologies needed to solve tomorrow’s engineering challenges today.
✅ That’s it for the first part of October 2026!
We’ll be back soon with more Simcenter physical testing news, insights, and innovations from across the globe.
Staying competitive in modern engineering requires both access to innovation and continuous learning.
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
September 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
From Hours to Minutes – Automated Blocked Force Testing
Blocked force testing can provide valuable insight into component behavior, but traditional workflows can be time-consuming.
This blog explores how automated blocked force testing can significantly reduce the time required to characterize components, helping engineers move from hours of manual processing to minutes. The approach supports more efficient NVH development and enables faster use of component models in virtual engineering workflows.
Simcenter Testlab 2606: Faster and smarter next-generation testing, earlier trusted outcomes
The main release overview, covering the broader Simcenter Testlab 2606 advancements and how they help engineers accelerate physical testing and reach trusted results earlier
Industrializing component characterization for virtual NVH development: Automated component model extraction (AutoCMX)
Explore how AutoCMX automates component characterization and supports faster creation of component models for virtual NVH development.
Virtual shaker testing: Learn before, not during qualification
Discover new approaches for using virtual shaker testing to improve vibration qualification workflows and reduce the need for repeated physical testing.
Achieve greater efficiency in vehicle NVH prediction with complete next-generation workflows
See how Simcenter Testlab 2606 brings together next-generation workflows for vehicle NVH prediction, connecting component characterization, testing, and system-level prediction.
Achieve greater efficiency in structural dynamics testing with complete next-generation workflows
Explore new structural dynamics workflows designed to make measurement and analysis more efficient while accelerating engineering insight.
Stop compromising your test procedure. Schedule it. Re-Runs: None. SCADAS: Agnostic
Discover improvements to acquisition scheduling that help engineers configure and automate complex measurement sequences more efficiently.
7 things AI needs from your test data, and how Simcenter Testlab brings a complete AI-ready data workflow
AI depends on accessible, structured, and trustworthy test data. This article looks at the requirements for AI-ready test data and how Simcenter Testlab supports a complete workflow from physical measurement to AI applications.
Simcenter Testlab Go: free, SCADAS-agnostic time data acquisition software
Learn about Simcenter Testlab Go and its approach to accessible time-data acquisition independent of a specific Simcenter SCADAS system.
Expand NVH testing in the field with Simcenter SCADAS RS and its embedded Simcenter SCADAS Go app
See how the embedded Simcenter SCADAS Go app extends NVH testing into the field with Simcenter SCADAS RS.
Bring laboratory-grade thermal verification to inverter manufacturing
Discover how laboratory-grade thermal verification can be brought into inverter manufacturing to support more efficient validation.
🎬 Video – Watch and learn
What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2606 | Accelerate virtual NVH development with AutoCMX
See AutoCMX in action and how automated component characterization can support virtual NVH development.
What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2606 | De-risk spacecraft qualification testing
Discover how Simcenter Testlab 2606 supports spacecraft qualification testing and helps engineers address the demanding requirements of aerospace testing.
What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2606 | Next-generation structural dynamics testing workflows
Take a closer look at the latest structural dynamics testing capabilities in Simcenter Testlab 2606.
What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2606 | Turn test data into AI-ready assets
Discover how Testlab 2606 helps transform physical test data into structured, AI-ready assets for data-driven engineering.
What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2606 | Efficient system NVH prediction with next-generation workflow
See how next-generation workflows help engineers accelerate system-level NVH prediction and connect component testing with virtual development.
What’s New in Simcenter Testlab 2606 | License-free acquisition for trusted test data
Learn how license-free acquisition can simplify data collection and help engineers capture trusted test data efficiently.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Coupling a PowerPoint Print Format to a Process in Simcenter Testlab Neo
A practical guide showing how to connect a PowerPoint print format to a Testlab Neo Process, helping engineers automate reporting as part of their testing workflow.
🛠️ New software releases
Siemens’ Simcenter Testlab accelerates physical test
The latest Simcenter Testlab release brings together new capabilities across physical testing, NVH, structural dynamics, vibration qualification, data acquisition, automation, and AI-ready data workflows
📖 New or updated e-books – Solution guides
Faster insights in rotating machinery development with Simcenter
Rotating machinery presents complex challenges in vibration, acoustics, and system performance, making efficient testing and analysis essential.
This solution guide explores how Simcenter physical testing helps engineers accelerate rotating machinery development through advanced measurement, analysis, and simulation workflows. Discover approaches for gaining faster insight into machine behavior, identifying NVH issues, and improving development decisions.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Simcenter Testlab Environmental 2606
Explore the latest capabilities in Simcenter Testlab Environmental 2606 and see how environmental testing workflows can support more efficient measurement, analysis, and validation.
🧪 Research Highlights
HERWINGT: Advancing wind-tunnel testing and aeroacoustic research
The latest HERWINGT newsletter highlights the work of the Siemens and POLIMI team, including their contribution to the project and a team view from the impressive large wind tunnel at POLIMI.
The research demonstrates how physical testing, advanced measurement, and simulation come together to investigate aerodynamic and aeroacoustic challenges. The work will also be presented by Davide Mastrodicasa at the upcoming EASN Conference in Toulouse.
Siemens contributions at ISMA 2026
The ISMA 2026 Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering brought together researchers and industry experts in Leuven from September 7–9 to share the latest developments in structural dynamics, modal testing, vibration testing, NVH, and related engineering methods.
The Siemens Digital Industries Software team contributed several technical papers that showcase ongoing research and innovation in physical testing, measurement, and engineering analysis.
August 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
What if you could uncover structural dynamics that are difficult to measure directly?
This blog explores FBS Decoupling in Simcenter Testlab 2606, showing how Frequency-Based Substructuring (FBS) can help engineers separate component contributions and gain deeper insight into complex structural behavior. The approach supports virtual prototyping, troubleshooting, and more efficient NVH development by revealing dynamic interactions that may otherwise remain hidden.
Discover how FBS Decoupling can help you look beyond measured responses and better understand the underlying structural dynamics.
📖 New or updated E-books – Solution guides
Ensure mission success in extreme environments with Simcenter
From launch and transportation to operation in demanding environments, products must withstand extreme shock and vibration conditions.
This solution guide explores how Simcenter environmental testing helps engineers design and validate products against demanding environmental conditions, improving test efficiency and confidence in product reliability.
Engineer and validate product acoustic signatures using Simcenter
Acoustic performance is increasingly important across industries, from automotive and aerospace to consumer products and industrial equipment.
Discover how Simcenter physical testing helps engineers measure, analyze, and validate product acoustic signatures throughout the development process. The guide highlights approaches for understanding acoustic behavior and making informed design decisions based on physical test data.
Faster and reliable structural dynamics testing with Simcenter
Efficient structural dynamics testing is essential for understanding how products behave under real-world operating conditions and validating simulation models.
This solution guide explores how Simcenter physical testing helps engineers streamline structural dynamics testing, from measurement and modal analysis to test-simulation correlation. Discover approaches for improving test efficiency, data quality, and confidence in structural validation.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Simcenter Testlab Neo Transfer Path Analysis 2606
Understanding how noise and vibration travel through a system is essential for effective NVH troubleshooting and optimization.
This webinar introduces the latest Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) capabilities in Simcenter Testlab Neo 2606. Learn how advanced TPA workflows help engineers identify the dominant paths contributing to NVH performance, understand source-to-response relationships, and make more targeted design decisions.
Watch the webinar to explore the latest TPA capabilities in Simcenter Testlab Neo.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Simcenter Testlab and Polytec laser vibrometers
Discover how Simcenter Testlab can be used together with Polytec laser vibrometers for non-contact vibration measurements. This article provides practical guidance on integrating laser vibrometry into testing workflows, helping engineers capture accurate vibration data without physically contacting the test structure.
RPM extraction in Simcenter Testlab
Accurate rotational speed information is essential for analyzing rotating machinery and understanding order-related vibration behavior.
This article explores RPM extraction in Simcenter Testlab, providing practical guidance on deriving rotational speed information from measurement data and using it to support vibration and order analysis workflows.
🧪 Research and innovation
ISMA 2026 – International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering
The International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering (ISMA) takes place from September 7–9, 2026, bringing together researchers and industry experts from across the noise and vibration engineering community.
The conference provides an important platform for sharing the latest developments in structural dynamics, modal analysis, vibration testing, NVH, and related engineering methodologies. Our Siemens team will contribute several technical papers, showcasing ongoing research and innovation in physical testing and engineering analysis.
Explore the ISMA 2026 program and discover the latest contributions from the Simcenter community.
Innovative simulation and test solutions for trustworthy data-centric AI | The Art of the Possible
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in engineering workflows, the quality and reliability of the underlying data become critical.
This new article from The Art of the Possible explores how simulation and physical testing can contribute to trustworthy, data-centric AI. By combining high-quality test data, simulation, and engineering knowledge, organizations can build AI solutions that are better grounded in real-world behavior and more relevant to engineering applications.
Discover how simulation and testing can help unlock the potential of trustworthy AI.
July 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
As electrified powertrains become quieter and more efficient, engineers face the challenge of balancing acoustic comfort with energy performance.
This blog explores how Simcenter physical testing helps engineers understand the relationship between NVH performance and e-efficiency, enabling informed design decisions throughout the development process. By combining advanced measurement techniques with engineering analysis, teams can evaluate design trade-offs, optimize system performance, and deliver quieter, more efficient electric vehicles.
Read the full article to discover how integrated testing approaches support the next generation of electrified mobility.
How to put your humanoid robot to the test
Humanoid robots are rapidly evolving, bringing new challenges for engineers responsible for validating complex mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
This blog explores how Simcenter physical testing helps engineers evaluate the performance, durability, and dynamic behavior of humanoid robots. From structural dynamics and vibration testing to sensor validation and system integration, comprehensive testing ensures these advanced robotic platforms operate safely and reliably in real-world environments.
Discover how modern testing methodologies support the next generation of intelligent robotics.
Smart virtual sensing for EV battery durability testing
As electric vehicle batteries become more complex, acquiring the right measurements without increasing instrumentation costs is a growing challenge.
This blog explains how virtual sensing combines physical measurements with data-driven models to estimate quantities that are difficult or impractical to measure directly. By reducing sensor requirements while maintaining engineering confidence, virtual sensing accelerates battery durability testing and enables more efficient validation workflows.
Operational Deflection Shapes: From frequency peaks to understanding structural motion
Frequency peaks reveal where problems exist—but understanding how structures actually move provides deeper engineering insight.
This article explores Operational Deflection Shapes (ODS) and demonstrates how engineers can visualize structural motion to identify vibration issues, understand dynamic behavior, and support more effective troubleshooting and design improvements.
Successful engineering projects begin long before testing starts.
This case study demonstrates how pre-bid intelligence enables EMC FIME to improve quotation accuracy, better understand customer requirements, and make more informed engineering decisions early in the project lifecycle. The result is a more efficient bidding process and stronger alignment between customer expectations and technical execution.
Artificial intelligence is changing the way engineers develop and validate autonomous systems.
This blog introduces Python-in-the-Loop capabilities in Simcenter Prescan, enabling engineers to integrate custom Python algorithms directly into simulation workflows. The approach supports rapid prototyping, AI model evaluation, and flexible validation strategies for autonomous driving and advanced perception systems.
🎬 Video – Watch and learn
New Simcenter Micred current generator
Reliable thermal characterization starts with precise electrical excitation.
Discover the new Simcenter Micred current generator and learn how it enhances thermal testing by delivering accurate and stable current profiles for power electronic devices. The solution supports repeatable measurements and improved confidence in thermal characterization workflows.
New Simcenter Micred quality tester
Ensuring the long-term reliability of power electronics is critical across automotive and industrial applications.
This video introduces the latest Simcenter Micred quality tester, showcasing enhancements that help engineers perform faster, more accurate thermal reliability testing for power modules and semiconductor devices.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Simcenter Testlab: Measuring a string pot
Accurate displacement measurements begin with proper sensor configuration.
This knowledge article explains how to configure and measure a string potentiometer (string pot) using Simcenter Testlab. Learn practical setup recommendations, measurement considerations, and best practices for obtaining reliable displacement data during testing.
🎓 Training – Build your expertise
Fundamentals of environmental vibration test master class
Understanding environmental vibration testing is essential for developing reliable products capable of withstanding real-world operating conditions.
This master class provides a comprehensive introduction to vibration testing fundamentals, covering excitation methods, test specifications, measurement techniques, and practical engineering considerations. Participants will gain valuable knowledge to improve test quality and confidence across a wide range of industries.
🛠️ New software releases
What’s new in Simcenter Testlab 2606
The latest Simcenter Testlab 2606 release introduces new capabilities designed to improve engineering productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance data analysis.
Explore the newest features, usability improvements, and workflow enhancements that help engineers process measurement data more efficiently, accelerate validation activities, and gain deeper insight into complex testing challenges.
Learn what’s new and how these enhancements can benefit your daily testing workflows.
📖 New or updated E-books – Solution guides
Simcenter SCADAS ebook | Siemens
Reliable measurements begin with reliable hardware.
This updated solution guide explains how Simcenter SCADAS supports flexible and scalable data acquisition across laboratory, field, and production testing environments. Discover how modular hardware, high-fidelity measurements, and seamless integration with Simcenter Testlab enable engineers to acquire high-quality data with confidence.
Explore how Simcenter SCADAS helps accelerate modern testing campaigns.
🧪 Research Highlights
Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities to improve engineering efficiency and accelerate validation workflows.
Recent research, highlighted by Siemens and KU Leuven researchers, demonstrates how machine learning-based anomaly detection can automatically identify abnormal behavior in electric vehicle data. By combining AI techniques with physical testing, engineers can detect potential issues earlier, improve diagnostic capabilities, and reduce the time required for data analysis.
The associated scientific publication provides further insight into the methodologies and research outcomes supporting next-generation EV validation and predictive engineering.
🔗 Free access until September 6, 2026: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1nSgQ39~t0r5zc
June 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Solve complex NVH challenges across the development process with Simcenter
Understanding where noise and vibration issues originate is essential for delivering refined products.
This blog explores how Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) helps engineers identify and quantify noise and vibration transfer mechanisms throughout the development process. By combining simulation and physical testing, engineering teams can better understand source-path-receiver relationships, accelerate root-cause analysis, and make more informed design decisions.
Read the full article to discover how TPA supports a more efficient and predictive NVH engineering workflow.
AI master class 2026: takeaways on turning physical test data into competitive advantage – Simcenter
This blog recaps the key insights from the AI Master Class 2026, highlighting how AI can help engineers automate data processing, uncover hidden patterns, and transform measurement data into actionable engineering intelligence. The article explores how combining engineering expertise with AI-driven workflows enables faster decision-making and creates a competitive advantage throughout the product development process.
Read the full article to discover the key takeaways from the AI Master Class.
Blocked force testing is a powerful methodology for characterizing dynamic components, but creating accurate component models has traditionally required significant expertise and manual effort.
This blog introduces Automated Component Model Extraction (AutoCMX), an innovative approach that automates blocked force model generation. By reducing manual processing and improving repeatability, AutoCMX enables engineers to obtain high-quality component models more efficiently, supporting faster NVH investigations, transfer path analysis, and virtual prototyping workflows.
Discover how AutoCMX is helping engineers simplify blocked force testing while improving engineering confidence.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
SCADAS RS Schedule Designer and Download Tool
Efficient test preparation and data management are key to maximizing productivity during measurement campaigns.
This webinar introduces the Schedule Designer and Download Tool for Simcenter SCADAS RS, demonstrating how engineers can streamline measurement setup, automate acquisition workflows, and simplify data handling across multiple test configurations.
Learn how these capabilities help reduce setup effort and improve efficiency during testing activities.
Watch the webinar to see the workflow in action.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Simcenter Testlab Neo Modal Correlation
Correlating simulation models with physical test results is a critical step in structural dynamics and modal validation.
This article explains how Modal Correlation capabilities in Simcenter Testlab Neo help engineers compare test and simulation results, identify discrepancies, and improve model accuracy. By strengthening confidence in virtual models, teams can accelerate development and reduce validation risks.
Explore the article to learn more about effective modal correlation workflows.
🧪 Research highlights
Siemens contribution to the HERWINGT project
Collaboration between industry, research organizations, and academia plays an important role in advancing future engineering technologies.
The HERWINGT project brings together partners working on innovative solutions and methodologies for next-generation engineering challenges. Siemens continues to contribute its expertise in simulation and testing technologies, supporting the development of advanced engineering workflows and research outcomes.
Read the latest HERWINGT newsletter to learn more about recent project achievements and Siemens’ contributions.
May 2026
🚀 Events highlight
Industrial quality testing days 2026: Applying noise and vibration testing in production – Simcenter
Noise and vibration testing are becoming increasingly important beyond the development phase — especially in modern production environments where consistency and quality control are critical.
During the Industrial Quality Testing Days 2026, discover how production-ready NVH testing approaches help manufacturers improve product quality, detect issues earlier, and reduce variability on the production line. The event showcases practical testing methodologies, measurement strategies, and real-world applications across industrial environments.
Read the full article to learn how Simcenter physical testing supports efficient production quality testing.
Automotive Testing Expo 2026 brings together the latest innovations in testing, validation, and engineering intelligence.
Discover how AI-powered engineering workflows, advanced physical testing solutions, and integrated validation approaches are helping engineers accelerate development while improving insight and confidence. Live demonstrations and expert presentations will showcase how Simcenter supports smarter and more connected testing strategies.
Join the event to explore the future of performance engineering and connect with Simcenter experts.
Ground vibration testing (GVT) remains a critical step in validating aircraft structural dynamics and supporting certification activities.
The Simcenter GVT Masterclass Europe 2026 provides in-depth insights into advanced GVT methodologies, test preparation strategies, modal analysis techniques, and correlation between simulation and test results. Participants will gain practical knowledge from industry experts while exploring best practices for improving efficiency and accuracy in aerospace validation workflows.
Join the masterclass to deepen your expertise in next-generation aerospace testing and validation.
📖 New solution E-book
Solve NVH challenges across the development process with Simcenter | Siemens
Managing NVH performance requires insight across the entire product development cycle — from early concept evaluation to final validation.
This new solution E-book explores how Simcenter helps engineering teams address complex NVH challenges through integrated simulation and physical testing workflows. By connecting measurement data, virtual models, and engineering processes, teams can improve collaboration, accelerate issue resolution, and make more confident development decisions.
Discover how integrated NVH engineering approaches support more efficient and predictive product development.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
SRS Simcenter Testlab Shock Control
Shock testing requires accurate control strategies to reproduce realistic transient events while protecting both the test article and equipment.
This webinar explains how Shock Response Spectrum (SRS) control in Simcenter Testlab helps engineers perform reliable and repeatable shock testing. Learn how to define target spectra, optimize control performance, and improve confidence in shock validation workflows.
⚙️ Simcenter Testlab Neo and SCADAS RS: From setup to first measurements
Getting started quickly with the right tools is essential for efficient testing workflows.
Introduction to Simcenter Testlab Neo
This introduction article helps new and experienced users quickly understand the core capabilities and workflows available in Simcenter Testlab Neo. Learn how to navigate the environment, process data efficiently, and build structured analysis workflows for modern testing applications.
Explore the introduction article to accelerate your onboarding experience.
Quick-start guide for Simcenter SCADAS RS hardware
Efficient hardware setup is key to successful measurements.
This quick-start guide provides practical instructions for configuring and operating SCADAS RS hardware, helping engineers reduce setup time and start acquiring high-quality measurement data faster. From hardware initialization to measurement preparation, the guide supports a smooth onboarding process for new users and test teams.
Discover how to get your testing setup operational quickly and efficiently.
April 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Join Simcenter at Automotive Testing Expo 2026 to discover how the latest innovations in physical testing are helping engineers tackle increasing system complexity and tighter development timelines.
From advanced NVH analysis and durability testing to integrated validation workflows, the event showcases how Simcenter physical testing enables faster, more confident engineering decisions. Live demonstrations and expert discussions will provide practical insights into modern testing challenges and solutions.
During the expo event, Eric will present how blocked force methodologies help engineers better characterize excitation sources and improve NVH system understanding, enabling more accurate troubleshooting and design optimization.
Read the full article to see what you can expect and how to connect with our experts at the event.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Enhance your testing expertise with a selection of focused webinars covering key measurement and analysis techniques.
Force limiting for shaker testing
Shaker testing plays a critical role in validating structural durability, but improper force control can lead to unrealistic test conditions.
This webinar explains how force limiting techniques help prevent overtesting by controlling input forces during vibration testing. Learn how to define appropriate limits, protect test specimens, and ensure representative test conditions.
Block calculator method for averaging data in Simcenter Testlab Neo
Efficient data processing is essential when working with large measurement datasets.
This webinar introduces the block calculator method for averaging data in Simcenter Testlab Neo. Learn how to apply this technique to improve signal interpretation, reduce noise effects, and streamline post-processing workflows.
Simcenter Testlab NVH simulator
Understanding sound quality early in development is key to delivering refined products.
This webinar demonstrates how the NVH Simulator enables immersive evaluation of vehicle sound, allowing engineers to assess and refine acoustic performance before full prototype availability. By combining measured data with interactive playback, teams can make faster, more informed NVH decisions.
Data validation using Simcenter Testlab Neo Process Designer
Handling large datasets efficiently is critical for modern testing programs.
This video demonstrates how the Process Designer in Simcenter Testlab Neo enables engineers to automatically create segments, calculate statistics, and remove anomalies as part of a structured workflow. Using a vehicle brake performance test example, it shows how performance criteria can be generated automatically, reducing manual effort and improving consistency.
By automating repetitive analysis steps, engineers can focus on interpreting results and accelerating decision-making.
Fourier transform introduction
This webinar provides a focused look at analysis approaches like the Fourier Transform and how engineers can extract more value from their measurement data. Learn how to improve analysis workflows, gain clearer insights, and support more confident engineering decisions.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Gallery of Simcenter Testlab Neo processes
This knowledge article presents a gallery of Simcenter Testlab Neo processes, showcasing how automated workflows can be used to streamline analysis tasks. From data organization to advanced processing techniques, these examples help engineers standardize workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve consistency across test campaigns.
Explore the article to discover practical ways to optimize your daily testing and analysis activities.
March 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Wheel force measurement is essential, but it doesn’t need to be so expensive thanks to AI
Wheel force measurement remains essential for understanding real-world loads and improving vehicle durability and performance — but it can be costly and time-consuming.
This blog explores how AI-enabled techniques help reduce the effort and cost associated with wheel force measurement, while maintaining accuracy and reliability. By combining measurement data with intelligent processing, engineers can extract meaningful load information more efficiently and reduce dependency on expensive test setups.
Read the full article to discover how AI is transforming wheel force measurement workflows.
Mastering dynamic environments: Advanced environmental testing master class 2026
Ensuring product reliability in complex real-world environments requires more than theory — it demands practical, high-fidelity testing strategies. This blog looks back at the Advanced Environmental Testing Master Class 2026, where engineers explored cutting-edge vibration and shock testing techniques, from MIMO control to virtual shaker testing. With a strong focus on hands-on learning and real-world application, participants gained practical insights into avoiding overtesting, improving test accuracy, and confidently validating products under extreme dynamic conditions.
E-drivetrain testing generates vast amounts of electrical, mechanical, and acoustic data — but turning that data into consistent engineering insight remains a challenge. This blog introduces a structured 4-step approach to transform raw measurements into validated, correlated, and decision-ready insights using Simcenter Testlab. By combining data validation, standardized workflows, multiphysics correlation, and automated reporting, engineers can reduce analysis variability, accelerate root cause identification, and ultimately make faster, more reliable design decisions.
🏆 Your success stories – Simcenter in action
Getting designs right the first time is key to reducing development costs.
Sanden demonstrates how using Simcenter Testlab enabled more accurate validation early in the process, helping avoid costly redesigns and saving hundreds of thousands of euros. By improving data quality and analysis efficiency, engineering teams were able to make better-informed decisions faster.
Read the full story to see how optimized testing workflows translate into tangible business value.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Zebra tape butt joint correction for torsional vibrations
Accurate torsional vibration measurements require careful attention to signal quality and setup.
This article explains how to apply zebra tape butt joint correction to improve measurement accuracy in torsional vibration testing. Learn how to address common issues related to signal discontinuities and enhance the reliability of your analysis results.
A practical guide for engineers looking to refine their measurement techniques and avoid common pitfalls in rotational testing.
February 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Can virtual NVH evaluation reduce reliance on physical prototypes?
This blog shows how the Simcenter Testlab NVH Simulator allows engineers to assess vehicle interior sound quality early in the development cycle. By combining simulation and physical measurements, teams can evaluate design changes before full prototype availability — speeding up iteration while maintaining engineering confidence.
The focus is on hybrid validation workflows: integrating simulation and physical testing to make NVH engineering more efficient, accurate, and insightful — whether for combustion, hybrid, or electric vehicles.
Read the full article to discover how digitalization is transforming NVH testing.
As drivetrain systems grow in complexity, efficient and scalable validation strategies become increasingly important.
This blog highlights how XiL (eXecutable in the Loop) testing enables engineers to accelerate EV powertrain validation by integrating test benches, simulation models, and control strategies within a unified validation framework. The approach supports earlier issue detection, improved system integration, and faster development iterations.
The article also looks back at the XiL Masterclass in Chengdu, where experts shared structured insights into applying XiL methodologies in real validation environments. Topics included practical implementation strategies, test architecture considerations, and best practices for building flexible and future-proof validation workflows.
Read the full article to discover how Simcenter supports modern EV powertrain validation through advanced XiL testing and dedicated knowledge initiatives.
🎬 Video – Watch and learn
Simcenter Micred Quality Tester: Ensuring thermal reliability of power modules
Power electronics require careful validation, especially as vehicle platforms electrify.
This video demonstrates how the Simcenter Micred Quality Tester performs precise thermal and power cycling tests on EV power modules. Engineers can reproduce real operating conditions, assess fatigue mechanisms, and improve design robustness — helping ensure reliability across the vehicle powertrain.
Watch the video to see how advanced thermal testing supports safe and dependable electrified systems.
📖 New solution E-book
Simcenter SCADAS RS provides fast, cost-effective testing
Reliable data acquisition underpins all physical testing campaigns.
The updated solution guide for the Simcenter SCADAS RS presents a scalable, high-channel-count platform for multiphysics testing — from NVH to thermal and structural validation. Streamlined setup and flexible deployment reduce test complexity while maintaining measurement accuracy.
Whether for conventional, hybrid, or electrified vehicles, Simcenter SCADAS RS enables faster, more efficient testing campaigns without compromising quality.
Explore the solution guide to see how to optimize your next test campaign.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) testing
Gain practical insights from experts without leaving your desk.
This webinar demonstrates Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) testing, a method to acoustically test vehicles, spacecraft, or other items without requiring a dedicated reverberant test facility. A set of speakers surrounds the test object to recreate the acoustic field.
The video covers post-test analysis, including comparing measured levels against targets and assessing the uniformity and diffusivity of the sound field. These insights help engineers evaluate acoustic test quality and ensure reliable assessment across all test programs.
Not familiar with DFAN testing in general? Get up to speed here.
💡 Knowledge articles – Test smarter, not harder
Working with segments in Simcenter Testlab Neo
This article explains how to efficiently manage and use segments in Simcenter Testlab Neo. Learn how segmentation supports targeted data analysis, improves workflow organization, and enables more precise interpretation of complex measurement datasets.
Whether you are handling long-duration recordings or multiple operational conditions, mastering segments can significantly enhance productivity.
Split by position method – Practical examples
Discover how the split by position method can be applied in real measurement scenarios. This article provides step-by-step examples demonstrating how to separate datasets based on positional information, helping engineers isolate operating states and improve analysis accuracy.
Clear methodology examples make it easier to apply this feature in day-to-day NVH and durability testing workflows.
January 2026
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Physical Test AI Master Class 2026 – New learning opportunity
In May 2026, Siemens is hosting the inaugural Physical Test AI Master Class in Leuven, Belgium. This three-day, hands-on event will guide engineers through practical AI workflows tailored to physical test data, covering essentials from data preparation to AI/ML model training and validation. Designed for NVH, durability, and test professionals, the master class aims to empower teams to extract deeper insights and competitive advantage from their testing data with AI-enhanced methods
E-Powertrain packaging validation: Tackling the “dynamic clearance” challenge with smart virtual sensing
Efficiently validating e-powertrain packaging requires innovative approaches to understand complex interactions under real-world conditions. This blog explores how Smart Virtual Sensing helps engineers overcome dynamic clearance challenges, delivering faster, more accurate insights and supporting smarter product development.
👉 Why this matters: Understanding and predicting dynamic clearance early in design can save time, reduce costly physical testing, and improve e-powertrain reliability.
Streamlining data: Efficient test data consolidation with Simcenter Testlab
This blogpost demonstrates how Simcenter Testlab tackles the difficult job of test data consolidation by automating the segmentation of long recordings using GPS-defined track segments, applying consistent, intelligent run naming, and adding context through dynamic suffixes for driving maneuvers — all of which reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and help engineering teams focus faster on analysis rather than data preparation.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Simcenter Testlab Neo – Display tips and tricks
Maximize the potential of your Simcenter Testlab Neo experience. This webinar shares practical tips and tricks to enhance your data visualization, streamline analysis, and improve testing efficiency.
👉 Why this matters: Small workflow improvements in Testlab Neo can significantly reduce testing time and help teams make better, faster decisions.
Non-destructive acoustic resonance testing
Discover how acoustic resonance testing can be used for non-destructive evaluation, enabling engineers to detect structural issues without interrupting production. This session provides actionable insights and real-world applications.
👉 Why this matters: Non-destructive testing ensures product safety and quality while minimizing downtime and avoiding costly production delays.
December 2025
🌍 Blogs spotlight – Insights worth your time
Structural dynamics: looking ahead to IMAC 2026
What trends will shape structural dynamics over the next years? From AI-assisted workflows to tighter simulation–test integration, this blog outlines the themes already emerging as we move toward IMAC 2026.
If modal testing, structural dynamics, or model correlation are part of your daily work, this is essential reading.
Effective testing strategies for heavy equipment
Testing heavy equipment brings unique challenges: high loads, harsh environments, long duty cycles, and the need for reliable durability insight. This blog outlines proven testing strategies to capture realistic operational data and turn it into actionable engineering decisions.
From holiday wishes to testing excellence
This season’s blog connects the festive spirit with the innovation drive that defines physical testing excellence. Drawing inspiration from holiday traditions, it follows Elif, a real-world engineer facing typical test campaign pressures after a Christmas break and explores how Simcenter Physical Testing empowers her to test faster, smarter, and earlier in the development cycle.
High-frequency dynamic mount stiffness via inverse substructuring
Selecting the right mounts for vibration control hinges on knowing dynamic stiffness across all six DOFs and high frequency ranges. This technical article explains how Inverse Substructuring workflows in Simcenter Testlab deliver high-fidelity stiffness characterization up to several kHz—helping engineers optimize NVH outcomes.
Ring in the Holiday Season with the Simcenter Carillon Project
Add a bit of festive magic and engineering curiosity to your month. This December blog explores the science behind the sound of carillon bells—iconic instruments found in European belfries—and how engineers are using Simcenter testing and simulation tools to understand and improve their acoustic performance. The story follows a field campaign where vibration and acoustic data were collected on historic bells using Simcenter SCADAS hardware and analysis techniques in Simcenter Testlab, and then correlated with a digital twin model in Simcenter 3D to reveal how bell geometry and installation influence sound quality.
🎓 Webinars – Expand your knowledge
Anomaly detection with Simcenter Testlab Neo
Manual review of large test datasets is no longer sustainable. This session shows how Simcenter Testlab Neo automatically detects anomalies in test data helping engineers focus on interpretation rather than inspection.
Simcenter Testlab Neo: Time Data Acquisition
One of the core capabilities of Simcenter Testlab Neo is Time Data Acquisition—a dedicated module that enables engineers to acquire multichannel time domain data directly to a PC using Simcenter SCADAS hardware, complete with channel setup, calibration, and live visualization. This time-domain data can then be processed seamlessly with Neo’s Process Designer, supporting workflows from spectral analysis to fatigue calculations immediately after acquisition.
📘 From theory to practice
📄 Solution brief — Automated component model extraction
Automated component model extraction with Simcenter software and hardware transforms manual, error-prone transfer path analysis into a fast, standardized workflow—cutting measurement time from days to hours while ensuring consistent, accurate NVH data for reliable design decisions.
📄White paper — Leveraging AI-Assisted Modal Analysis
AI is no longer experimental in modal testing. This white paper explains how AI improves mode selection consistency, reduces manual effort, and increases confidence in results.
🧪 Research highlights
A new MSSP journal paper by Nicolò Salamone on a hybrid state-space coupling approach has been officially approved. The work advances methodologies relevant to NVH engineering and virtual prototyping workflows.
📥 The paper is available for free download in the next days!!!
💡 Technology highlight
Virtual damage sensor — Predict failure, don’t just observe it
This month we spotlight the virtual damage sensor, a smart testing approach that enables early detection and quantification of machine damage.
Using operational strain data acquired with Simcenter SCADAS RS, engineers can assess damage accumulation without intrusive physical sensors opening new possibilities for durability, fatigue, and condition monitoring.
🛠️New software release
Simcenter Anovis 2506.0001
We are pleased to announce the release of Simcenter Anovis 2506.0001, the latest software version for the Simcenter Anovis industrial quality testing system.
November 2025
🌍 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:
- Dr. Emilio Di Lorenzo – Aerospace structural dynamics and the future of testing
More info: https://www.aidaa.it/ceasaidaa2025/keynote-speakers/
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
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
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