Simcenter Amesim vs Spreadsheets
Discover four reasons Simcenter Amesim outperforms spreadsheets for hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal system design.
Spreadsheets hide assumptions and miss dynamic interactions; the first prototype often reveals the truth—at 10× the cost. Simcenter Amesim exposes system behaviour before metal‑cut.
Pain Points with Spreadsheet Sizing
Static: Time‑based effects like transient pressure spikes remain invisible.
Opaque: Formulas buried in cells make design reviews painful.
Error‑prone: Copy‑paste mistakes propagate unnoticed.
Limited reuse: Each new project spawns yet another workbook.
Four Ways Model‑Based Simulation Wins
Multi‑physics libraries – Drag‑and‑drop hydraulic pumps, solenoid valves and thermal exchangers with validated correlations.
Transient analysis – Capture start‑up surges, cavitation risk and heat‑soak cycles.
Automated design exploration – DoE and optimisation find minimal‑mass components while meeting performance.
Digital continuity – One‑click export to Simcenter 3D or Teamcenter for traceable requirements.
Mini‑Case: Electric Excavator Cooling Loop
Replacing a spreadsheet with Amesim shaved 20 kg off radiator mass, cut battery temp overshoot by 6 °C and eliminated a $40k physical test rig.
How ProductSpace Helps
Simulation jump‑start – Library customisation and training sprint.
Model validation package – Correlate against test bench data.
Integration – Embed Amesim results into PLM workflows.
Register for our upcoming webinar to see a live demo of Amesim reducing prototype loops.