Siemens Digital Industries has introduced Simcenter X Advanced, the latest update to its Simcenter X engineering simulation suite. This scalable, cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform is designed to reduce IT complexity, increase flexibility, and enhance collaboration among engineers. The AI-powered feature aims to boost productivity by providing intelligent user guidance and design exploration capabilities.
With Simcenter X Advanced, engineers can access a range of applications, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), systems, mechanical simulation, and multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO). The integration of these applications, including Simcenter’s STAR-CCM+, Amesim, and 3D software, eliminates silos, reduces IT overhead, and increases productivity through concurrent pre- and post-processing sessions, flexible solvers, and advanced capability access.
The update features a chat function for documentation support and setup guidance, as well as AI-augmented design exploration techniques to optimize studies. Engineers can collaborate faster and make smarter decisions with the help of robust data management, collaboration capabilities, and AI-driven guidance. The platform also offers centralized SaaS deployment, which allows customers to retain desktop workflows while benefiting from cloud-managed entitlements.
Simcenter X Advanced is available globally from November 2025, with tailored deployment options. The platform provides instant, elastic compute and browser-based access to Simcenter STAR-CCM+, eliminating the need for installation. The flexible credit-based licensing and centralized SaaS deployment reduce onboarding time from days to minutes, and every user has access to secure, traceable, and scalable simulation data management and collaboration with Teamcenter X.
According to Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, senior VP of Siemens simulation and test solutions and digital industries software, Simcenter X Advanced is the next step in democratizing access to advanced multiphysics and optimization for innovators and industry leaders. The platform empowers engineers to accelerate innovation, reduce complexity, and make smarter decisions faster, anytime and anywhere. By unifying multiphysics and optimization technologies and enhancing them with robust data management, collaboration capabilities, AI-driven guidance, and design exploration, Siemens is enabling every engineer to drive innovation and success.