The testing and optimization of the performance of digital products using Siemens NX and Simcenter 3D is becoming increasingly important in the age of Industry 4.0, where the digitization of the value chain plays a crucial role. The concept of the digital twin enables simulations that closely resemble reality. This book provides all the necessary fundamentals to conduct both simple and complex simulations with NX and Simcenter 3D (formerly NX CAE). It is aimed at design engineers, CAE engineers, and engineering students.

The following topics are covered in the book:

• Motion simulation (MBD)
• Design simulation (FEA, Nastran)
• Simcenter/Advanced Simulation (FEA, CFD, and EM)
• Management of calculation and simulation data (Teamcenter for Simulation)

Each chapter begins with brief theoretical introductions and includes learning tasks of increasing difficulty, most of which are based on the CAD model of the legendary Opel RAK2.