Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a multiphysics simulation platform that combines real-world analysis, automated design exploration, and optimization in a single workflow.
12+
Physics Disciplines in One Platform
Full Range
Fluids, Structures, Electrochemistry
Multi-CAD
Import From Any CAD System
Automated
Design Exploration and Optimisation
Fluid Dynamics Simulation
Model and optimize fluid flow, heat transfer, and thermal performance.
Aero Acoustics
‘Predict flow-induced noise using steady, direct, and propagation models – including DES/LES and APE solvers.
Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Efficient and accurate fluid solvers with excellent parallel performance – the foundation for multidisciplinary design exploration.
Multi Phase Flow
Eulerian and Lagrangian modelling for accurate representation of multi-fluid and solid phase behaviour.
Particle Flows
First commercial tool with discrete element method fully coupled with numerical flow – for granular solids, powders, food particles, and more.
Reacting Flow
Model turbulent flow-chemistry interactions to optimise performance and emissions trade-offs across operating conditions.
Heat Transfer
Simulate conduction, convection, and radiation to improve thermal performance and optimize cooling system designs.
Simulation Applications
Solve complex real-world engineering challenges across industries.
- Battery Simulation
- Co-simulation
- Design Exploration
- Electric Machines
- Electrochemistry
- Engine Simulation
- Moving Objects
- Rheology
- Solid Mechanics
Battery Simulation
Digitally validate Li-ion cell geometry, electrochemical performance, and thermal behaviour.
Co-simulation
Connect STAR-CCM+ with other tools for multi-physics simulations across different time scales.
Design Exploration
Simulate the full operating range and identify better designs faster.
Electric Machines
Model thermal, EM, and drive control behaviour across all power and speed ranges.
Electrochemistry
Simulate complex electrochemical processes in 3D within a single solver.
Engine Simulation
Run combustion and heat transfer simulations with simplified setup and advanced multiphysics support.
Moving Objects
Simulate interacting moving parts using overset mesh and morphing technologies.
Rheology
Accurately model non-Newtonian and viscoelastic material flow behaviour.
Solid Mechanics
Simulate complex electrochemical processes in 3D within a single solver.
The STAR-CCM+ Advantage
A unified simulation platform for faster, more accurate engineering decisions.
Automated Design Exploration
The only CFD tool with automated parametric optimisation built in - explore the full design space.
True Multiphysics in One Solver
Fluids, structures, heat, electromagnetics, and electrochemistry solved together.
Reduced Simulation Approximation
Account for all relevant physics simultaneously - reducing the simplification assumptions that cause inaccurate predictions.
Scalable Parallel Performance
Excellent parallel scalability for large and complex models - run big simulations fast across clusters and cloud.
More Innovative End Products
Broader design space understanding leads to genuinely better product decisions.
Reduced Simulation Approximation
Connects to external tools via dedicated interfaces or open API - enabling multi-tool, multi-timescale simulations.
Insights
Discover trends, best practices, & expert perspectives from the world of engineering.
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