{"id":62172,"date":"2026-02-27T11:18:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/?p=62172"},"modified":"2026-04-29T11:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:10:37","slug":"simcenter-3d-the-latest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/simcenter-3d-the-latest\/","title":{"rendered":"Simcenter 3D: The latest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to Simcenter 3D: The latest. Your monthly update on mechanical simulation at Simcenter, including Simcenter 3D and related solutions; such as Simcenter E-Machine Design, Simcenter Nastran, Simcenter Tire, Simcenter Madymo, and more.
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Note: New updates are posted in the last week of the month.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last update: April 1st 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A day deadicated to simualtions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until now I have managed to get a blog out in the last week of each month, for over a year. Last month I failed, and for that I am sorry but I did in the name of good content, or at least I hope I did. Yesterday I spent the day with simulation engineers at Hotel Van der Valk in Eindhoven. Where the hosts had assembled an energizing mix of Siemens insights and refreshingly practical customer stories. From benchmarking Simcenter 3D in a real verification environment to speeding up structural work and improving workflows with automation, the common thread was clear: simulation is moving upstream, becoming a faster, earlier, and more decisive part of product development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give you some idea fo what the day included I created a blog to share the highlights that stuck with me most, such as: what teams at ASML, Daikin, and Kinetron are doing today, plus a look at where things are heading with AI\/ML and tighter end-to-end workflows, find out more in the blog.
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Read the BeNeLux Simulation Day blog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Simcenter Technology Conferenece: The conference previously known as Altair Technology Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simcenter and Altair each had their merits, both in and out of the products that they produce. While Simcenter tends to focus on its highlevel Realize Live<\/a> conference, I have heard good things about the old Altair Technology Conference and it seems I was not the only one. Siemens have taken it on and plastered their name on it. I believe focused on what customers are actually doing in the software today, this conference attracts some big players, with this years event including presentations from Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Astec Industries, Gordon Murray Group, Boeing, and Airbus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tips and tricks – Not just evaluating set screw effectiveness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We have some fantastic experts at siemens who really know their stuff. Some of these experts pots videos and this month they have been particularly busy. One even teamed up with me to make a blog related to the video, so you can get a grasp of the concepts in just a few minutes before choosing to commit the time to watch the full length video. So if you are interested in finding out how to evaluate set screw effectiveness through contact simulation you can follow this blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the blog: Evaluating\u00a0Set\u00a0Screw\u00a0Effectiveness\u00a0Through Contact\u00a0Simulation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If that one isn’t for you then follow this link<\/a> to see all 11 videos added in the past month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to model erosion with element add\/remove<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to reverse a pressure load<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to use assembly FEM vs. monolithic FEM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to create a nodal force report<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to specify structural damping<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to find free body loads across a weld<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to evaluate the effectiveness of set screw fasteners in an assembly<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to model and analyze thermal barrier coatings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to run nonlinear contact<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to open files from the file explorer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to run linear contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Simcenter Software Trials<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Many of our software products are now available for a free trial, and to make things easy for you, we have listed them all on one web page. Check out this web page<\/a> to discover the features and functionalities of Simcenter products. Each product trial includes fully licensed software, complete with sample files and guided tutorials. Enjoy instant access anytime, anywhere, without the need for massive downloads or lengthy installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Siemens for Start-Ups<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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A new global initiative<\/a> to work with founders that want to effectively collaborate with Siemens, refine their solutions, scale their business, and bring their innovations to market faster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Student edition<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We have a deadicated student edition<\/a> allowing any student to use expert level simulation software. You can get a brief overview of the avaialble solutions here<\/a>, or start learning to use it today, with the free deadicated training pathway<\/a>. Learn more in the release blog<\/a>, or dive right in and download now!<\/a>
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Training<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

There are many training options available that are provide by both siemens and our partners, here is a list of those that I found after a short search. If you don’t see a class that you are interested in here, take a look at our class finder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date and host<\/td>Course Title<\/td>Link<\/td><\/tr>
March<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
2nd – 4th Maya HTT<\/td>Fundamentals of Simcenter E-Machine Design<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Maya HTT <\/td>Simcenter 3D Electronic Systems Cooling<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
16th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
17th Volupe<\/td>Introduction training, Simcenter 3D, online<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
30th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Thermal Multiphysics<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
April<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
1st Volupe<\/td>Topology optimisation training, Simcenter 3D, online<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
6th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter MAGNET Introductory<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
May<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
4th Maya HTT<\/td>NX Customization and Programming using NX Open API<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
11th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Low-Frequency Electromagnetics for Transformers<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
June<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
1st Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Electronic Systems Cooling<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
15th Maya HTT<\/td>Fundamentals of Simcenter E-Machine Design<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
15th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
July<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
6th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Thermal Multiphysics<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
August<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
17th Maya HTT<\/td>NX Customization and Programming using NX Open API<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
September<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
14th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter MAGNET Introductory<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
14th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Electronic Systems Cooling<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
14th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
28th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Thermal Multiphysics<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
October<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
26th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Low-Frequency Electromagnetics for Rotating E-machines<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
November<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
2nd Maya HTT<\/td>NX Customization and Programming using NX Open API<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
9th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Electronic Systems Cooling<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
30th Maya HTT<\/td>Simcenter 3D Space Systems Thermal<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
30th Maya HTT<\/td>Fundamentals of Simcenter E-Machine Design<\/td>Link<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Simcenter 3D Video <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Our latest video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Simcenter Mechanical marketing team produces a range of videos that cover everything from case studies to the latest features, the latest video is below or you can see the full YouTube Playlist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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