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From connecting design to real-time intelligence - the journey of Executable Digital Twins (XDTs) marks a new chapter in simulation innovation. Leoluca Scurria, Global Product Manager at Siemens, was recently featured on the Engineered Mind podcast by Jousef Murad. He explains how XDTs are redefining the bridge between the digital and physical worlds, transforming how engineers use simulation beyond design and into live operations. The conversation explores: 🔹 How companies like BASF use XDTs to measure the unmeasurable 🔹 The role of AI and agentic systems in building lightweight, adaptive models 🔹 Common misconceptions and practical steps to scale adoption effectively 🎧 Curious about how Executable Digital Twins are reshaping the future of engineering? ➡️ Find the full episode link in the first comment below. #Simcenter #DigitalTwin #Simulation

The Simcenter Flotherm 2510 electronics cooling CFD simulation software release is out now! Explore the latest features: ✅ Easier creation of detailed, 2R, and DELPHI models using the enhanced Simcenter Flotherm Pack utility ✅ New ROHM Semiconductor library of components (Embeddable BCI-ROMs) ✅ Virtual JEDEC test environments ➡️ Read the full story on the Simcenter Blog in the comments below! #Simcenter #ComputationalFluidDynamics #thermal

Get hands-on with expert-level simulation ⚙️ Mastering early-stage simulation is essential for future engineers. With Simcenter 3D Student Edition, you can design, test and validate your ideas in a virtual environment, just like industry professionals. 🎓 Build real-world simulation skills. 💻 Explore geometry, meshing and solvers. 🚀 Boost your career with hands-on experience. Go to the comments and learn more about how simulation-based engineering empowers students 👇 #Simcenter #EngineeringStudents #Simcenter3D

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2510 is officially released! Top new features empower engineers to: ✅ Accelerate surface wrapping ✅ Refine SPH accuracy ✅ Speed up rotorcraft simulation Plus, many more features… 🔗 If you’re ready to dive deeper, follow the link in the first comment. #Simcenter #CFD #DigitalTwin

Optimizing cardboard packaging for a more sustainable future 🌿 How can traditional cardboard packaging be made stronger, lighter, and more eco-friendly? Using Simcenter HEEDS, Simcenter 3D, and NX CAD, engineers can simulate real-world stress tests - from compression and drop tests to bending and vibration - and explore multiple design variations automatically. This approach helps: ✅ Reduce material use and cost ✅ Improve rigidity and durability ✅ Lower environmental impact The study shows that even widely used packaging formats, like Type C flutes, can be optimized for better performance and sustainability. Advanced simulation tools enable faster design iterations with fewer physical prototypes, resulting in smarter, greener packaging solutions. ➡️ Read the full story to see how simulation and optimization are reshaping sustainable packaging in the first comment! #Simcenter #HEEDS #Sustainability

Unlock speed and consistency in meshing 🚀 What used to take hours of geometric preparation can now be done in minutes! With the latest release of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2510, CFD surface wrapping takes a significant leap forward, delivering speed, consistency, and scalability for complex geometries. ✅ Up to 5.6× faster surface wrapping with MPI parallelization ✅ Consistent results across versions and core counts ✅ Smarter surface remeshing for faster meshing of complex assemblies ✅ Optimized performance Faster, more reliable wrapping means engineers spend less time cleaning up CAD, waiting for their meshes, and can focus on making design decisions that drive innovation. 🔍 Discover how Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2510 accelerates meshing - link in the comments. #Simcenter #STARCCM #CFD

What’s new in Simcenter Fluids and Thermal? 🚀 You’re designing in a world where complexity is the norm. The latest Simcenter CFD and computational chemistry capabilities help you model with confidence, from advanced contact modeling in manufacturing to battery property prediction and transient structural-thermal coupling in electronics. ✅ You want to explore smarter? Now you can. Parametrize chemical systems without molecular size constraints and uncover better-performing designs faster by morphing discretized geometries. ✅ Need speed? We’ve got you covered. GPU-native solvers, accelerated CHT simulations, and streamlined mesh generation mean you iterate faster and simulate more, without compromising accuracy. ✅ Are you keen to break silos? The latest releases strengthen interoperability across engineering applications and teams. From integrated SPH capabilities for rapid CFD to flexible XTXML export for electronics thermal modeling, leverage seamless simulation workflows. ➡️ Read the full blog in the comments. #Simcenter #CFD #FluidsAndThermal

Fire up the flux capacitor, it’s Back to the Future Day! 🚗💨 The DeLorean might not really fly (yet), but Simcenter CFD can tell you exactly why. From drag coefficients to vortex trails, discover how engineers simulated this time-traveling icon to see how it would really perform at 88 mph. ⚡ Curious about the results, check out the blog in the comment. #Simcenter #BackToTheFutureDay

🌌 From Stargazing to Simulation Innovation What started as a method to model stars and galaxies - Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) is now transforming how engineers simulate fluids here on Earth. In the latest releases of Simcenter STAR-CCM+, SPH takes another leap forward: ✅ Local particle refinement: achieve higher precision exactly where it matters, without increasing runtime ✅ Simplified planetary gear setup: configure complex motions in just a few clicks ✅ GPU acceleration: analyze results and visualize free surfaces up to 5× faster From astrophysical origins to down-to-earth innovation, SPH empowers engineers to explore new frontiers in simulation. Read the full story in the comments. #Simcenter #STARCCM #Simulation

🎉 The supersonic CFD cow turns 10… and it’s still flying through airflow simulations! 🐄 A decade ago, the supersonic aerodynamics of a cow simulation in Simcenter FLOEFD went viral, gaining it celebrity status in the engineering world! From memes to T-shirts, this absurd experiment reminds engineers everywhere that humor fuels creativity, even in serious simulations. Celebrate a decade of the CFD cow that refuses to stay grounded - read the blog by Robin Bornoff to learn more about this legendary CFD star's journey- link in first comment. #Simcenter #CFD #Engineering