PLANO, TX, Dec 2, 2025 – Siemens has updated its Simcenter X software, integrating simulation and optimization tools into a single cloud platform. The update provides engineers with access to computational fluid dynamics (CFD), system modeling, mechanical simulation, and multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO).
Siemens has introduced Simcenter X Advanced, a cloud platform that unifies its multi-domain simulation tools in a data managed environment. The new release integrates Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter Amesim, Simcenter HEEDS, Simcenter 3D, and Simcenter Femap under a single license and token pool. The platform streamlines workflows, lowers IT overhead, and enables concurrent pre- and post-processing, flexible solvers, and shared capability access.
“Simcenter X Advanced is the next logical step in our strategic goal to democratize access to advanced multiphysics and optimization for our community of innovators and industry leaders,” said Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, senior vice president, simulation and test solutions, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “By unifying our multiphysics and optimization technologies and enhancing them with robust data management, collaboration capabilities, AI-driven guidance and design exploration, we’re empowering every engineer to accelerate innovation that matters, reduce complexity and make smarter decisions faster – anytime, anywhere.”
Consulting and analyst firm CIMdata is of the view that: “By combining well-established Simcenter modelers and solvers under a unified SaaS entitlement including Teamcenter X data management with embedded AI assistance, Siemens is expanding access to multidisciplinary simulation while enhancing its digital-thread and SaaS leadership across engineering fields.”
Engineers gain access to capabilities wherever and whenever they need them, with license management. Built-in data management is powered by Teamcenter X software for product lifecycle management (PLM).
Key Capabilities Available in Simcenter X
Centralized SaaS deployment: Customers retain desktop workflows, benefiting from cloud-managed entitlements, reducing onboarding time from days to minutes
Scalable collaboration: Every user has access to secure, traceable and scalable simulation data management and collaboration with Teamcenter X
AI-enhanced productivity: AI features include a chat for documentation support, and setup guidance. Optimization studies are boosted with AI-augmented design exploration techniques
CFD simulation with HPC and remote desktop: Enables instant, elastic compute and browser-based access to Simcenter STAR-CCM+ – no installs, flexible credit-based licensing
Simplified licensing and flexible multidomain access: Named-user licenses guarantee concurrent pre- and post-processing access, while floating tokens unlock solver capabilities across domains.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a business unit of Siemens AG, delivers industrial software, hardware and services through the Siemens Xcelerator business platform to help organizations of all sizes achieve digital transformation. Its portfolio spans product lifecycle management, electronic design automation, simulation and digital twin technologies, manufacturing operations management, and low-code application development. The company serves industries including aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and semiconductors, machinery, medical devices, and process manufacturing. Founded in 1963 as United Computing, it became Siemens PLM Software in 2007 before adopting its current name. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens Digital Industries Software generates an estimated $3.9 billion in annual revenue and enables companies to optimize design, engineering, and manufacturing processes – from chips to complex systems – to create sustainable products for the future.