Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Reviews & Product Details

I love that Simcenter STAR-CCM+ serves as a single platform for preprocessing, solving, and post-processing, eliminating the need to switch between different software. This integration is incredibly efficient, offering quick access and simplifying modifications, which is especially beneficial for my work as a CFD engineer. The variety of meshing options available, such as automated meshing, polyhedral meshing, and prism layering, is impressive and enhances the flexibility and precision of my simulations. Additionally, compared to the software I used before, Powerflow, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ provides a broader range of options for creation and solving, significantly improving my workflow. The initial setup was also easier than with Powerflow, which adds to the overall user-friendliness of the product. Overall, these features make Simcenter STAR-CCM+ a standout tool in CFD simulations, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find that the user interface of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ can be quite messy due to the multitude of options available for the various stages of CFD simulations. This abundance of features makes it time-consuming to understand where all the necessary options are located and can be overwhelming for users trying to navigate the software effectively. It would be beneficial to have separate sections dedicated to preprocessing, solving, and post-processing, simplifying the interface and making it easier to access and modify different stages of the simulation process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is how well it handles complex multiphysics simulations in a single workflow. The automated meshing is very helpful because it saves a lot of time compared to doing everything manually. I also appreciate how clean and detailed the post-processing visuals are — they make it much easier to understand results and spot potential design issues. Another upside is the ability to run parametric studies, which helps compare different design variations quickly without repeating the full setup. Overall, it improves accuracy, reduces physical testing costs, and speeds up decision-making in engineering projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about Simcenter STAR-CCM+ is the steep learning curve, especially for beginners who are new to simulation tools. It takes some time to understand all the features and workflows properly. The software also requires a fairly powerful computer, so performance can slow down when running large or complex models. In addition, the licensing cost can be expensive for smaller teams or individual users. It would be helpful to have more beginner-friendly tutorials and simplified options for basic simulations. Apart from that, once you get familiar with it, the tool works very well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Star ccm+ was helped for many projects for tractor thermal management.

few projects are Tractor under hood thermal management, EV tractor PDU design like fan sizing, Battery thermal management for EV tractor.

Star CCM+ GUI is good and easy to use.

DoE's Implementation is easy.

Siemens Support center is good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Star ccm+ to Amesim intergration is difficult.

required more user-friendly integration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ has helped the Combustion department at Siemens Energy standardize our analyses across our global organizations. We have CFD analysts in Canada, USA, UK, Sweden, Germany, India, and China. With all these different time zones, languages, and individual experiences, quality control is challenging. However, when we chose to use one CFD tool, Simcenter STAR-CCM+, we found that all our experiences and expertise could be leveraged into one process establishing best practices. The pre-processing and post-processing using Java macros has been the key method to implement our best practices where any engineer can communicate their results in consistent manner to our customers. The models and capabilities of the solver also allow our differing products to be analyzed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is no downside to using Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most is that you can bring all your ideas to life, no matter how many constraints you have, all within a single simulation setup using a consistent interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The software can be somewhat challenging to learn, and it may take a while to get the hang of it. However, once you do, it's definitely worthwhile. I have also noticed that when working on more complex designs, the geometry tools can seem a little too basic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part about STAR-CCM+ is its automation and workflow integration. The ability to link simulation steps with Java macros and the pipeline-based approach significantly improves efficiency. The meshing tools are excellent, offering polyhedral and trimmed cell options, which provide a good balance between accuracy and computational cost. The user interface is also quite intuitive once you're familiar with it, and the documentation and support are reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the tool is powerful, the initial learning curve can be steep for beginners, especially those coming from other CFD platforms. Also, it is quite resource-intensive, requiring high-performance computing hardware for larger simulations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best part about star CCM+ is the Tree based approach and the access of 3D CAD cleanup , Meshing , Solver Setup and post processing all included in one window. This makes going back into a previous step and making changes very simple. In case a new physics or a new process needs to be evaluated , customer support is always available with quick response times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What is also a strength that makes it easy to use is also a weakness. Where the Cleanup, meshing, solver setup and post-processing are all included into one window under one license, if cleanup or meshing needs to be done on another project , an additional STAR CCM+ license would be then required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Automatically cleans up the Improper CAD geometry to create fine meshes. It saves hours of manual geometry repair, especially useful for legacy or complex models. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simulation files can become very large, especially with transient or multiphase models. This can strain storage systems and slow down post-processing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

All-in-One Simulation Environment ,User-Friendly Meshing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simcenter STAR-CCM+ can have a steep learning curve, especially for new users.

Its licensing costs are high, which may be limiting for smaller teams or academic users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is not a particular thing I like in general. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Everything functions exactly as it should. I have no complaints at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.