{"id":54704,"date":"2024-01-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/?p=54704"},"modified":"2026-03-26T06:48:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T10:48:26","slug":"simcenter-e-machine-design-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/simcenter-e-machine-design-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Simcenter E-Machine Design: Accelerate, innovate and optimize your electric machine design process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Simcenter E-Machine Design software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Engineers and engineering managers often face a daunting challenge in the world of electric machine design. Product development can stretch on for a couple of years, prototypes are painstakingly built and tested, and costs often soar beyond budgets. Meanwhile, size, weight, and sustainability goals get tighter and tighter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In 2023, we introduced you to our solution that transforms the design process and propels teams toward success, Simcenter E-Machine Design. Now, with almost two years since its first release, we take another look at what it can do for you and how it has developed over the last two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Simcenter E-Machine Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Simcenter E-Machine Design is a simulation tool that accelerates electric machine development, validates designs early through multi-physics simulations, and strikes the perfect balance between performance and cost. It\u2019s built on the legacy of Simcenter SPEED and Simcenter Motorsolve \u2014bringing together the best of electric machine simulation into one unified platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>You can&#8217;t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><strong> Maya Angelou, author and human rights activist.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes it extraordinary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Template-based design&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Engineers can leverage pre-defined templates tailored specifically for electric machines, enabling them to design hundreds of machines virtually\u2014without needing to be FE experts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Slash design time&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Explore innovative topologies&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Automate geometry imports with DXF and scripting support, from your favorite CAD, such as Siemens DesignCenter NX&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New with the updates added in 2406 and further improved in 2506: Scriptable geometry import, and enhanced Simcenter SPEED integration allows for seamless transfer of custom designs.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Work-Flow-With-Annotations-IV-EM.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Temperature kills motors<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/E-machine-blog-cooling.gif\" alt=\"A gif showing the change in temperature while a motor is running for a machine that has no cooling (top) and and machine that has cooling included in its design (bottom)\" class=\"wp-image-54923\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 1: Compare the motor temperatures, with and without cooling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early Multi-Physics Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermal performance is critical\u2014temperature can make or break motor reliability. A mere 10\u00b0C increase will halve a machine\u2019s lifetime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simcenter E-Machine Design enables engineers to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Run quick electro-thermal simulations&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Predict and mitigate overheating issues&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Export thermal models as equivalent networks (LPTNs) to Simcenter AMESIM&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New in 2412: LPTN export now supports interior permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance machines.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Axial flux machine module<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Axial flux machines are gaining attention for their compact size and high torque density. Simcenter E-Machine Design now includes an axial flux module.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Evaluate axial vs. radial flux alternatives&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Use analytical models to simulate performance in seconds&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Explore 500 configurations in 2 hours with Simcenter HEEDS&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New in 2412: Air-core stator template for quieter, lighter machines with lower torque ripple\u2014ideal for medical and precision applications.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Axial-Flux-Machine-Workflow-Shorter-III.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Axial flux machine workflow <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><strong>Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, Inc.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integration across the Simcenter Portfolio<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>System integration\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Simcenter E-Machine Design connects the dots across the V-cycle, enabling full-system validation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Create accurate Reduced Order Models (ROMs)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Integrate with Simcenter AMESIM, Xpedition, and PartQuest Explore&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim-1024x630.png\" alt=\"The Simcenter Amesim user interface when completing an e-machine project. \" class=\"wp-image-54970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim-1024x630.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim-600x369.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim-1536x944.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim-900x553.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Using-Simcenter-E-machine-with-Amesim.png 1869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thermal integration\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build detailed multi-physics cooling models in Simcenter STAR-CCM+&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simcenter E-Machine Design helps you leverage your model and build detailed multi-physics cooling models in Simcenter STAR-CCM+, as our colleague Gaetan explained <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/stay-integrated-with-the-easy-import-of-e-machine-cooling-designs\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>want to know more? Deep dive into the topic with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.com\/story\/live-webinar---e-drive-development-and-nvh-integration-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on-demand webinar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Mechanical integration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Validate NVH performance of the machine, gearbox, and housing&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Export electromagnetic forces for vibro-acoustic analysis in Simcenter 3D&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>New in 2406: NVH force export now supports induction machines.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Emag-loads-on-full-NVH.png\" alt=\"Considering the effect of electromagnetics loads propagating through the transmission and casing allows for a more accurate verification of e-drive NVH.\" class=\"wp-image-54911\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:contain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Emag-loads-on-full-NVH.png 627w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Emag-loads-on-full-NVH-600x261.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Figure 2: Considering the effect of electromagnetics loads propagating through the transmission and casing allows for a more accurate verification of e-drive NVH.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>I feel the need \u2013 the need for speed!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<cite><strong>Tom Cruise as Peter \u2018Maverick\u2019 Mitchell in Top Gun.<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to accelerate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The story of electric machine design is changing fast. With Simcenter E-Machine Design, engineers can conquer challenges, accelerate time-to-market, and create products of unparalleled quality, efficiency, and performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/plm.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/simcenter\/electromagnetics-simulation\/e-machine-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simcenter E-Machine Design webpage<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Advancing Electric Motor Design and Simulation | Adrian Perregaux\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h8DbY12FGn8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simcenter E-Machine Design Product Manager Adrian Perregaux discusses the background of EMAG simulation and how the new product improves upon existing options.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/whats-new-in-simcenter-mechanical-simulation-2312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simcenter Mechanical 2312 release blog<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/whats-new-in-simcenter-mechanical-simulation-2506\/\">Simcenter Mechanical 2506 release blog<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engineering.com\/resources\/e-drive-development-and-nvh-integration-methodology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Webinar: E-Drive Development and NVH integration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YU_k327WzQA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simcenter E-Machine Design introductory video<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/simcenter-3d-the-latest\/\">Simcenter 3D: The latest &#8211; Monthly news update<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simcenter E-Machine Design software is our new virtual laboratory for e-motor and e-generator engineers. Find out more in this blog.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85222,"featured_media":54763,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spanish_translation":"","french_translation":"true","german_translation":"true","italian_translation":"","polish_translation":"","japanese_translation":"true","chinese_translation":"true","footnotes":""},"categories":[179,1],"tags":[243,19881,33477,19769,23922,63482,2,63713,18629],"industry":[125,126,89,132,133,150,154,157,23375,156,155,166,168,135,169,136,130,134],"product":[63712],"coauthors":[23921,18475,17725],"class_list":["post-54704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-updates","category-news","tag-computer-aided-engineering-cae","tag-e-machine-simulation","tag-e-motor-cooling-design-simulations","tag-electromagnetics","tag-emag","tag-ev","tag-product-launches","tag-simcenter-e-machine-design","tag-simcenter-mechanical","industry-aerospace-defense","industry-aircraft-engines","industry-automotive-transportation","industry-automotive-oems","industry-automotive-suppliers","industry-energy-utilities","industry-equipment-manufacturer","industry-heavy-equipment","industry-hvac-equipment","industry-industrial-machinery","industry-industrial-machinery-heavy-equipment","industry-medical-devices-pharmaceuticals","industry-medical-instruments-equipment","industry-motorcycles-bicycles-parts","industry-orthopedics-dental","industry-rail-systems","industry-space-systems","industry-trucks-buses-specialty-vehicles","product-simcenter-e-machine-design"],"featured_image_url":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/01\/Simcenter-Mechanical-2312-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85222"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54704"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54704\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69375,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54704\/revisions\/69375"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54763"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54704"},{"taxonomy":"industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/industry?post=54704"},{"taxonomy":"product","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product?post=54704"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=54704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}