G2

Verified User in Automotive

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/30/2023

"It WAS overwhelming to work with big complex models but it is IMPROVING everyday, in the good track."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Simcenter STAR-CCM+?

Version by version there are new features, mainly focused on improving meshing timing, and as well automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Simcenter STAR-CCM+?

The CAD modeller/availabilities has not yet have video tutorials accessible without paying for extra training courses. So the learning curve can be a bit time-consuming and challenging. That stops us from using it, and we may end up using an external Pre-processor for CAD geometry manipulation. -They should find a way to make the Multiphysics simulations more intuitive to setup, mesh, interfaces and solver .(like fluid and thermal solid plus radiation) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Simcenter STAR-CCM+ solving and how is that benefiting you?

Internal flow/aerodynamics and Heat transfer problems within the Automotive industry.

Also Aeroacoustics. Potential cosimualtions.

It is handy to have many capabilities all in one, even though that may make things a bit complex at the beginning. Every time they are offering some degree of step automation, or workflow options, that we are starting to use and may save us time, or increase our performance. It does require an investment in learning, especially if you want to use fully the software's potential it requires learning about many options and capabilities that sometimes are a bit hidden until someone shows it to you or explains how to properly use it. So the workflow has always room to be optimized. Also, the template new option may be a time-saving tool for us when we work on similar CFD models type. All that is making that STARCCM is every time more the favourite tool to use when you want to model either an external or internal flow/aerodynamics and Heat transfer problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Yolanda Dong of Simcenter STAR-CCM+

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Thank you for sharing your valuable insights into Simcenter STAR-CCM+! It's great to hear your positive experiences and your appreciation for the regular software updates, fast user support, and the user-friendly GUI interface. Your feedback on the clear and straightforward workflow, built-in CAD modeler, and powerful post-processing capabilities is valuable for both our team and others exploring the software. We understand your perspective on the need for improvement in certain areas, and your input contributes to the ongoing development of the software.

If you’re looking to share your insights further, we’d like to invite you to join our community. Sounds like you’d have a lot to contribute. https://community.sw.siemens.com/s/topic/0TO4O000000MikhWAC/simcenter-starccm