STAR-CCM+ v13.02: Win the race against time!

“ The true currency of life is time, not money, and we’ve all got a limited stock of that ”, says Robert Harris .
 
“Time is what we measure in minutes, hours, days, and years.” Th…

STAR-ICE: Engine simulation in Simcenter STAR-CCM+

While we all continuously hear about the electrification of automotive powertrains, the reality is that the internal combustion engine will not disappear anytime soon and, in fact, will be a staple o…

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ v13.02: Better Teamcenter Connectivity with PLMXML schemas

 
 
One of the biggest challenges I  faced  while  working in  an   Engineering  G roup  was getting the right model.  I don’t know how…

How a Simulation Resistant Marine Industry is Failing Us All

The past 25 years have seen unprecedented levels of innovation in the transportation industries. Driven by a combination of government regulation and aggressive consumer demand, aerospace and automot…

Top Tips from a Recovering Simulation Engineer

It occurred to me just the other day, that I’ve now been a simulation engineer for over 25 years (despite my youthful good looks, I really am that old). Back in the early 90s, when I fired up pro-STA…

May The Aerodynamic Force be With You!

May The Aerodynamic Force be With You!

As the old saying goes, in order to run, first you must walk . Whilst this may sound like the advice of a wizened old Jedi Master (although that might be something more like “to run, walk first you …

Siemens PLM joining LyoHUB (Advanced Lyophilization Technology Hub)

As an effect of globalization, the patent life of newly discovered drugs has decreased considerably, forcing manufacturers to minimize drug development time as well as maximize throughput. To achieve…

STAR-CCM+ drives InDesA’s digital twin development through 1D and 3D co-simulation

Gone are your father’s engines, the ones that polluted the air and burned a tank of gas by the time he drove the car home from work. In today’s climate, bigger isn’t necessarily better, and concerns …

Looking under the hood: AGCO finds superior performance and safety through STAR-CCM+ simulation

Agricultural vehicles increasingly have to provide a comfortable and safe working environment for operators, some of whom will spend their entire working day inside a cabin. AGCO, a worldwide manufac…