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18.06.26
Model-based automation in NX and Simcenter
EFFICIENT. STANDARDISED. ERROR-FREE.
Whether it’s variant management, FEM preparation or digital twins – with our solution, you can automate your CAD and simulation processes directly within Siemens NX & Simcenter. Thanks to rule-based workflows and reusable templates, you can create complete, simulation-ready models in just a few steps – without any manual intermediate steps.
Ideal for mass-produced products, short development cycles and maximum efficiency
CAD and simulation are merging
Achieving an efficient workflow through intelligent automation.
With our solution based on Siemens NX, NX Open and Simcenter, you can automate the entire modelling process, from assemblies right through to a simulation-ready analysis environment.
Thanks to parametric templates, rule-based component logic and NX Open scripting, complete product models can be created in just a few clicks – including subsequent FEM preparation and a whole host of benefits.
- Automated creation of parametric CAD assemblies
- Significant time savings by eliminating repetitive steps
- Automated Geometry Simplification & Component Selection
- Standardised simulation set-ups with reusable templates
- End-to-end workflows – from CAD to solver in a single environment
- Scalable workflows for variant studies and mass-produced products
Automated processes in detail.
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CAD model and assembly creation (NX CAD)
- Parametrically controlled individual parts and assemblies via sets of rules (e.g. dimensions, features, drilling patterns)
- Automated component placement based on product type / logic
- Feature suppression for simulation (e.g. suppression of small details, logos, chamfers)
- Automatic generation of assembly templates for different use cases
- Integration with PDM (e.g. Teamcenter) to manage product series and configurations
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Transfer to simulation (NX CAE / Simcenter)
- Automatic selection of geometries relevant to simulation
- Assignment of materials, loads and boundary conditions based on CAD logic
- Rule-based mesh generation with NX Open
- Automated FEM run preparation and reporting in Simcenter
Example of use
Drum Designer
For our client Beumer Maschinenfabrik, we have generated automated models to speed up the creation of CAD and FEM models.
- Input values
- Automatic creation of simulation models
- Automatic evaluation and report generation
With the help of our tool, a project engineer is able to design and validate the drum dimensions during the project planning phase.
- Product Configurator
- Parametrised CAD models
- Simulation templates
- Standardised analysis and evaluation methodology
- Automate reporting
OUR SOLUTION.
NX-native and fully customisable
Our automation solutions are based on NX Open (Python, C++, VB.NET) and make full use of the native interfaces of Siemens NX & Simcenter. This means our
solutions integrate seamlessly into your existing CAD/CAE environment – without the need for external tools or data disconnects.
Optional:
Integration with PDM systems (Teamcenter, etc.) to control automated workflows.
Our solution
For many sectors.
Mechanical & Plant Engineering:
Automation of FEM preparation for mass-produced products
Vehicle Manufacturing:
Standardisation & Reusability of Mesh and Boundary Condition Templates
Electronics & Mechatronics:
Automated generation of thermal simulations from electrical CAD exports
Engineering IT:
Setting up automated analysis pipelines for geometry and simulation verification
Your personal contact.
Sebastian Döpke
Head of Simcenter3D | Engineering Software Development
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Whether it’s structural analysis, fluid flow simulation, thermal design or system simulation, find out more now about our simulation solutions and how they can revolutionise your engineering work.
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