Fluids and Thermal
Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is a world-leading multiphysics CFD simulation platform that enables engineers to model the full complexity of real-world fluid and thermal problems — all within a single, integrated environment. Whether you are optimizing thermal management of electronics, predicting vehicle aerodynamics, simulating gearbox oiling, reducing cooling fan noise, or accelerating innovation in medical devices, Simcenter delivers the accuracy and scalability you need. Key simulation capabilities include:
- A comprehensive Navier-Stokes (NS) solver for conjugate heat transfer, thermal management, and general-purpose multiphysics applications.
- A Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) solver for free-surface flows including sloshing, oiling, and mixing simulations.
- A Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM) solver for high-fidelity aerodynamics and aeroacoustics — GPU-accelerated for overnight results.
Why Messenlabs?
As an authorized partner of Siemens Digital Industries Software, Messenlabs uniquely combines deep engineering expertise with the Siemens Simcenter Xcelerator portfolio — spanning simulation, data analytics, AI-driven engineering, and high-performance computing (HPC) — to help customers develop innovative products faster. Our experienced engineering team is equipped to address the most demanding multiphysics simulation challenges, empowering you to lead in digital twin-driven product development.
Engineering the Future, Today
Major Advantages
- Deep domain knowledge paired with Siemens Simcenter's industry-leading simulation technology
- Expertise in High-Performance Computing (HPC), Data Centers, and Cloud (Simcenter X on AWS)
- Product Engineering and Simulation Consulting
- Data Analytics & AI-Driven Simulation
- Digital Twin Implementation and Support
- Customer Success Program
- Flexible Siemens Simcenter Licensing (token-based, cloud, and enterprise options)
Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+ for Integrated CFD and Thermal Performance
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is Siemens' comprehensive multiphysics CFD platform for fluid flow, heat transfer, conjugate thermal analysis, rotating machinery, and aerodynamics. Its fully integrated workflow — from geometry preparation through meshing, solving, and post-processing — helps engineering teams reduce manual effort, improve model consistency, and make faster design decisions for even the most complex products. GPU-accelerated solvers and cloud-ready HPC scaling via Simcenter X ensure you get results when you need them.
Products: Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter X
Siemens Simcenter FLOEFD for CAD-Embedded Thermal Analysis
Simcenter FLOEFD is a CAD-embedded CFD solution that works directly inside leading MCAD environments, enabling design engineers to evaluate thermal management, flow distribution, and electronics cooling early in product development — without leaving the CAD tool. By bringing simulation to the design stage, FLOEFD supports rapid iteration, fewer physical prototypes, and earlier detection of thermal risks, significantly compressing the development cycle.
Products: Siemens Simcenter FLOEFD
Electronics Cooling: Conjugate Heat Transfer and EDA Thermal Management
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ provides a fully integrated environment for electronics thermal management, enabling engineers to accurately simulate conjugate heat transfer (CHT), forced and natural convection, and complex electronics cooling applications — without requiring advanced CFD expertise. Automated meshing and intelligent workflows allow teams to identify and correct thermal issues earlier in development. The platform supports tight multiphysics coupling of fluid flow, heat transfer, and electromagnetic effects within a single, unified simulation environment.
Products: Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter FLOEFD
Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics: GPU-Accelerated Multiphysics CFD
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ delivers industry-leading aerodynamics and aeroacoustics simulation for passenger cars, heavy-duty vehicles, aircraft, and rotating machinery — including cooling fans and electric motors. GPU-accelerated computing enables overnight high-fidelity simulations of even the most complex models. AI-driven automation, Design of Experiment (DOE) workflows, and embedded design exploration support digital twin development and simulation-driven design at enterprise scale.
Products: Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+, Simcenter X (Cloud HPC)
Particle-Based Fluid Dynamics: Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH)
Simcenter STAR-CCM+'s Smoothed-Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) solver enables engineers to accurately predict fluid behavior around complex geometries under complicated motion — ideal for free-surface flows such as gearbox oiling, sloshing, and industrial mixing processes. Fully integrated into the STAR-CCM+ environment, SPH benefits from the platform's end-to-end automation, parametric design exploration, and scalable HPC capabilities, delivering both speed and accuracy for the most challenging particle-based flow applications.
Products: Siemens Simcenter STAR-CCM+, SPH Solver