The digital transformation of industry is accelerating, and with it comes a fundamental shift in how engineering simulations are delivered and consumed. Simcenter X, part of the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem, introduces a new paradigm: moving from traditional on-premise solutions to a flexible, cloud-enabled model.
Why Simcenter X?
Today’s engineering organizations face three major challenges:
- Underutilized IT investments – up to 36% of desktop software spending is wasted.
- Rising product complexity – 42% of high-tech companies cite complexity as a top challenge.
- Pressure for faster time-to-market – 73% of engineers see speed as the key value driver for simulation.
Simcenter X addresses these challenges with a SaaS approach that delivers:
- Simplified license management through the cloud.
- Instant access to high-performance computing (HPC) without hardware investments.
- Integrated data management and AI-powered assistance for smarter decisions.
What Does Simcenter X Offer?
1. Cloud-Enabled Solutions
- Named-user licensing for guaranteed 24/7 access.
- Tokens for flexible solver and advanced feature usage.
- Built-in Teamcenter X Essentials for simulation data management.
- AI chat assistant for quick knowledge access and modeling guidance.
2. Cloud-Hosted HPC & Remote Desktop
- Zero-install, on-demand compute resources.
- Pay-as-you-go model via credits.
- Ideal for peak workloads or full cloud migration.
Simcenter X Mechanical
- Access to Simcenter 3D and Femap in simplified packages.
- Full capabilities including acoustics, electromagnetics, motion, and design exploration.
- Tokens for solver activation and advanced applications.
Simcenter X CFD
- Built on Simcenter STAR-CCM+, the leading multiphysics CFD platform.
- Full multiphysics CFD, CAD integration, and intelligent design exploration.
- Tokens enable unlimited CPU/GPU scaling and access to advanced apps like battery, SPH, and in-cylinder simulation.
Key Benefits for Customers
- Flexibility: Pay only for what you use.
- Speed: Instant deployment without complex IT setups.
- Collaboration: Built-in data management and cloud-based workflows.
- Future-ready: AI-driven productivity and full integration into the Siemens digital thread.
Simcenter X is more than just cloud – it’s a smarter, simpler, and more scalable way to do simulation.
