Stop building for the worst-case scenario—start engineering with precision.
Overdesign happens when engineering teams default to “just in case.” It’s understandable, when failure isn’t an option, you add safety factors, beef up materials, and make conservative estimates. But those margins for error often turn into margins of waste.
That’s where Simcenter from Siemens comes in.
Simcenter makes it possible to predict how your products will behave in the real world before you ever build a physical prototype. For manufacturers, that means smarter decisions, leaner designs, and faster time to market.
Why overdesign costs more than you think
It’s not just about materials. Overdesign inflates:
- Production costs.
- Shipping and logistics.
- Cycle times.
- Energy use.
- Carbon footprint.
By using simulation tools like Simcenter early in your design process, you avoid chasing “safe” numbers and start engineering to reality.
Real-world insight without real-world risk
Simcenter integrates with your existing Siemens digital tools like NX and Teamcenter. It allows your teams to:
- Test stress, fatigue, vibration, and thermal properties virtually.
- Run real-world “what if” scenarios.
- Optimize designs for performance and efficiency, not just durability.
This is the key to engineering smarter, not harder.
Real-world example
A heavy machinery OEM used Simcenter to simulate operating conditions on its largest loader model. By validating the stress points early, the team reduced the chassis weight by 11% without sacrificing strength, saving $300,000 in material costs in the first year alone.
The bottom line
Overdesign is a silent profit killer. Simcenter helps you turn assumptions into answers.