Simcenter HEEDS
HEEDS is a powerful design space exploration software developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software. It helps engineering teams automate simulation workflows, explore design alternatives, and optimize performance—without requiring manual iteration or deep expertise in optimization algorithms.
Whether you're designing aerospace components, automotive systems, or industrial machinery, HEEDS empowers you to discover high-performing, cost-effective designs faster than ever before.Why Choose HEEDS?
Seamless Process Automation
HEEDS integrates effortlessly with your existing CAE tools (like Simcenter, ANSYS, Abaqus, MATLAB, and more). It automates your entire simulation workflow—reducing manual effort and eliminating repetitive tasks.
Smart Design Exploration
Unlike traditional optimization tools, HEEDS uses advanced algorithms (including SHERPA, a proprietary hybrid optimization method) to explore the design space intelligently and efficiently, even with limited computational resources.
Real-World Performance, Realized Faster
HEEDS allows you to evaluate hundreds or thousands of design options quickly—helping you meet or exceed performance goals like strength, efficiency, weight, and cost.
No Expert Knowledge Required
With HEEDS, you don’t need to be an optimization expert. The intuitive interface and automated setup let engineers and designers focus on engineering—not coding or tuning parameters.
Enterprise Scalability
Whether you're a small team or a global enterprise, HEEDS scales to meet your needs. It supports cloud computing, HPC clusters, and team collaboration, helping teams make decisions faster and more confidently.
Key Use Cases
Structural and thermal analysis
CFD optimization (e.g., aerodynamics, cooling)
Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO)
Lightweighting and cost reduction
Control system parameter tuning
Robust design under uncertainty
Compatible with Your Tools
HEEDS supports a wide range of commercial and in-house simulation tools, including:
Simcenter, NX, STAR-CCM+
ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN
MATLAB/Simulink
Custom scripts (Python, Bash, etc.)
Faster Innovation, Better Products
With HEEDS, leading companies around the world have:
Reduced product development time by up to 70%
Discovered innovative designs not found through manual iteration
Improved performance while lowering material costs
Case Study
Drone maker uses Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Simcenter HEEDS to deliver the world’s first true ducted fan VTOL UAV
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Using Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Simcenter HEEDS to help deliver comfortable, efficient heating to homes
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Optimizing moon pool design and performance with advanced simulation engineering
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Design space exploration enables optimization of bicycle aerodynamics and ride quality
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Our standard support is included when you purchase a product license or subscription (active maintenance). This covers the following:
- Licensing and setup questions
- Basic technical questions about software features and building models
- Simple troubleshooting.
We understand that for particularly challenging issues more advanced support is required. For this, we also offer advanced support services, which include:
- Detailed help building complex models (even production simulations)
- Extensive troubleshooting, debugging, and testing of models
- Custom consulting projects.
Advanced support is not included with active maintenance.
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