{"id":75669,"date":"2026-06-16T03:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T07:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/?p=75669"},"modified":"2026-06-19T04:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:14:15","slug":"simcenter-edem-20261-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/simcenter-edem-20261-released\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s new in Simcenter EDEM 2026.1?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Simcenter EDEM 2026.1 is now available, bringing engineers powerful capabilities to enhance their particle simulation workflows. Automate your simulation setup and reuse models across workflows with minimal effort, enabling you to explore the possibilities of particle behavior in diverse scenarios. Analyze coating thickness on particle surfaces up to 100x faster, significantly accelerating your design iterations and helping you go faster from concept to solution. Develop and maintain custom physics models faster with a unified approach that simplifies handling complexity in your particle systems. These enhancements streamline your engineering process, reduce setup time, and improve computational efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the complete range of enhancements in Simcenter EDEM 2026.1 and see how these capabilities can support your next project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/support.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/product\/269200794\/download\/PL20260205323214888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download Simcenter EDEM 2026.1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/doc\/269200794\/PL20260205323214888.pdfs.edem_release_notes?audience=external&amp;pk_vid=e5e8b1f7c30a13477441ed614bbcf21817811916318b8321\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the complete New Feature List for Simcenter EDEM 2026.1<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL1m1vu8_quoB_ieAG9KrlqFLDurjNzrOD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn how to use Support Center<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>New enhancements in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siemens.com\/en-us\/products\/simcenter\/fluids-thermal-simulation\/edem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simcenter EDEM<\/a> are designed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Model-the-complexity\">Model the complexity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Explore-the-possibilities\">Explore the possibilities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Go-faster\">Go faster<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"511\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-75685 size-large\" alt=\"Develop and maintain custom physics models faster than ever with Simcenter EDEM 2026.1\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase-1024x511.png\" style=\"object-position:46% 93%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"46% 93%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase-1024x511.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase-600x299.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase-1536x766.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase-900x449.png 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/UnifiedCodebase.png 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d4d0d3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\" id=\"Model-the-complexity\"><strong>Model the complexity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Develop and maintain custom physics models faster than ever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/bf757e82-9ad1-455e-94fe-e53194e91778-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing custom physics models in DEM simulations has traditionally meant managing two separate codebases: one for CPU solvers and another for GPU solvers. This duplication creates a maintenance burden, doubles your testing effort, and introduces opportunities for inconsistencies between implementations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Simcenter EDEM 2026.1, you now have access to a Unified Custom Model API that eliminates this complexity. You write your custom physics code once, and it runs seamlessly on both CPU and GPU solvers without any duplication. You benefit from consistent behavior across both solver types, making debugging significantly more efficient and reducing the risk of solver-specific errors. The streamlined file structure frees you to focus on physics innovation rather than managing code complexity. You reduce development time substantially by eliminating redundant coding and testing cycles. This unified approach means faster iteration, easier maintenance, and greater confidence in your custom model implementations across your entire simulation environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to accelerate your custom physics development? Explore the Unified Custom Model API.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\" id=\"Explore-the-possibilities\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-75377 size-large\" alt=\"Automate DEM simulation and customize workflows with the Simcenter EDEM JSON format\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-1024x597.png\" style=\"object-position:50% 75%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 75%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-600x350.png 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-1536x896.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-2048x1195.png 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/Simcenter-EDEM-JSON-900x525.png 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#76695d\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Explore the possibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automate simulation setup and reuse models across workflows with minimal effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/7419f854-96cf-443f-8a93-5d4e60f3afba-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up simulation variants in DEM workflows often means repeating the same configuration steps over and over, which consumes valuable engineering time and limits your ability to explore design alternatives efficiently. When every parameter change requires manual intervention through the GUI, running design of experiments or parametric studies becomes a bottleneck that slows down innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Simcenter EDEM 2026.1 release introduces a human-readable JSON input file format that fundamentally changes how you interact with your simulation models. You can now edit simulation configurations using any script that can modify JSON (including Python) or any standard text editor, eliminating the need to rebuild models from scratch. This approach enables you to automate design of experiments by programmatically generating multiple simulation variants without manual rework. You gain the flexibility to reuse and adapt existing simulations by simply modifying text files rather than clicking through complex setup procedures. The JSON format also allows you to seamlessly integrate EDEM into custom workflows and AI-driven processes using standard tools and libraries. You&#8217;ll accelerate your simulation throughput while maintaining full control over model configurations through an accessible, scriptable interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore how JSON-based simulation input files can streamline your DEM workflow and unlock new automation possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/simcenter\/automate-dem-simulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read more about JSON-based simulation input files<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-75686 size-large\" alt=\"Analyze coating thickness on particle surfaces up to 100x faster with Simcenter EDEM 2026.1\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3-1024x563.jpg\" style=\"object-position:39% 68%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"39% 68%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3-600x330.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3-1536x845.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3-900x495.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.sw.siemens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/SprayCoatingPost-v3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#eeedef\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\" id=\"Go-faster\"><strong>Go faster<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analyze coating thickness on particle surfaces up to 100x faster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video autoplay controls loop muted src=\"https:\/\/videos.mentor-cdn.com\/mgc\/videos\/5400\/167726a0-8cb8-497a-bd19-cf0897408e24-en-US-video.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Spray coating simulations are critical for optimizing pharmaceutical tablet coating and food seasoning processes, but slow analysis times have traditionally created bottlenecks in process development. Engineers often wait hours for coating thickness results on particle surfaces, which delays optimization cycles and slows down production decisions when time-to-market is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new release of Simcenter EDEM 2026.1 addresses this challenge with significantly accelerated spray coating performance for polyhedral particles. With this enhancement, you can now complete tablet coating or seasoning simulations in minutes instead of hours, transforming your workflow efficiency. You&#8217;ll optimize spray parameters faster, enabling you to reduce material waste and improve coating uniformity across your product batches. The performance boost allows you to run more design iterations within the same timeframe, giving you the confidence to fine-tune production processes based on comprehensive analysis rather than limited data. This means you can explore a wider range of operating conditions and make better-informed decisions about nozzle positioning, spray rates, and process parameters. Faster results directly translate to shorter development cycles and quicker paths to production optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to accelerate your coating analysis workflow? Explore the enhanced spray coating performance capabilities and discover how much faster you can optimize your processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just a few highlights in Simcenter EDEM 2026.1. 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