Siemens Simcenter Amesim enables engineers to virtually assess and optimize mechatronic systems through predictive 1D simulation. This multi-physics platform allows users to model mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and electrical domains in a single integrated environment before detailed CAD geometry exists. By simulating system performance early in the design cycle, engineering teams can reduce physical prototyping costs and accelerate development timelines for complex machinery.
Key Features
- Adaptive Tolerance Solver: The latest 2511 release introduces a new default solver algorithm that automatically adjusts tolerance levels during simulation runs. This improvement significantly reduces calculation time for complex models without requiring manual tuning of solver parameters.
- Simcenter X AI Chat Assistant: Users accessing the software via the Simcenter X cloud environment can now utilize an integrated AI assistant. This tool provides instant, context-aware answers to documentation queries and troubleshooting questions directly within the workspace.
- Unified Gas Library: A completely restructured gas modeling framework replaces legacy pneumatic libraries with a real-time capable architecture. It supports ISO-6358 compliant components and Redlich–Kwong–Soave (RKS) equations of state for accurate simulation of compressible flows and gas mixtures.
- Battery Pack Assistant: This specialized tool streamlines the creation of electro-thermal battery models by allowing direct import of cell characteristics from a verified database. Engineers can quickly configure cooling architectures and define thermal discretization strategies for electric vehicle energy storage.
- Hydrogen Aging Modeling: New predictive capabilities allow for the evaluation of long-term performance decay in hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers. The software simulates degradation mechanisms over time, helping manufacturers estimate component lifespan and efficiency loss in sustainable energy systems.
- Graph Digitizer with Color Detection: The enhanced digitization tool extracts numerical data from static images or manufacturer datasheets. It uses color-based filtering to isolate specific curves from complex plots, converting visual charts into usable simulation data tables automatically.
Use Cases
Automotive engineers utilize this platform to optimize electric vehicle range by balancing battery thermal management with cabin climate control energy consumption. In the aerospace sector, propulsion teams apply the software to model cryogenic fuel storage and fuel delivery systems for next-generation hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Simcenter Amesim offers a distinct advantage by combining extensive pre-validated component libraries with open capabilities for Modelica and FMI, making it a versatile foundation for creating accurate digital twins on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.
Version 2404 — April 2024
Added:
- Embedded CFD data exchange with Simcenter STAR-CCM+
- 1D-3D Drivers for electric vehicle modeling
- Spherical mesh contact component in 3D Mechanical library
- P2D electrochemical battery model with lithium plating detection
- Installation-free FMU export capability
Improved:
- Graph digitizer with automatic curve detection and color-based extraction
- CAD import tool with mechanism geometry extraction
- SPMe battery model with degradation analysis
- Solver performance for larger system models
Fixed:
- Enhanced plot viewing and management interface
- Optimized simulation performance for complex systems
