Xcelerator Academy


Certificate & Training Programs

Certificate Course in Intermediate NX Design and Assemblies

Course Code: ILT001003
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

In this course, designers, engineers, and NC/CNC programmers will learn to build assembly structures and create parametric solid models that capture design intent.

Course Topics

  • Build basic parts using surfaces
  • Create molded parts
  • Build Robust Models
  • Data translators
  • Manage assemblies
  • Top-down modeling
  • Link geometry between related parts
  • Create expression links between parts
  • Edit non-parametric models
  • Create reusable components
  • Revise Assemblies
  • Arrangements
  • Sequencing

Benefits

  • Accelerate mechanical design process
  • Boost product design efficiency
  • Hands on knowledge on quality design process
  • Knowledge on End-to End mechanical design methodologies
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Design Engineers
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical, and relevant branch graduates and aspirants
  • Manufacturing engineers
  • CAM Programmers

Certificate Course in Mechatronics Concept Designer Fundamentals

Course Code: ILT001034
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

Interactively design and simulate the complex motion of electromechanical systems. Supports early machine design phase that provides the basic machine concept.

Course Topics

  • Basic design concepts
  • Feature based solid modelling
  • Exchanging CAD geometries
  • Advanced assembly modelling
  • Introduction of mechatronics
  • Kinematics
  • Sensors
  • Controls
  • Conveyor belts
  • Assigning and controlling properties
  • Writing sequences and logics
  • Motion profile and Inverse Kinematics
  • Understanding of PLC Signals
  • Signals creation and Signal Mapping

Benefits

  • Knowledge of digital twin
  • Designing methodologies of Special Purpose Machines (SPM)
  • Understanding of mechatronics and automation
  • Designing a mechatronics system
  • Simulation of mechatronics system
  • Virtual commissioning

Who should attend

  • Design Engineers
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical, and relevant branch graduates and aspirants
  • Special Purpose Machine designers and manufacturers
  • Mechatronics systems designers

Certificate Course in Mold Wizard Fundamentals

Course Code: ILT001012

Course Topics

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Simcenter STAR-CCM+

  • Introduction to NX Modules & Mold Wizard
  • Understanding of Injection Molding
  • Types of Molds
  • Part Design and Validation
  • Process of Mold Design Project
  • Planning a Mold Layout
  • Parting Tools
  • Designing cores & cavities
  • Using of Mold Base Library
  • Finishing Details
  • Mold Design Validation
  • Family Molds
  • How Mold Wizard simplifies the mold design process
  • Create Mold Drawings & Documentation

Benefits

  • Understanding of Mold Design process
  • Proficiency in using Mold Wizard for automating various aspects of the mold design process
  • Hands on knowledge on quality design process
  • Ability to create and modify mold bases, insert standard components, and generate detailed documentation
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Design Engineers
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical, and relevant branch graduates and aspirants
  • Manufacturing engineers
  • CAM Programmers

Certificate Course in Design for Additive Manufacturing

Course Code: ILT044001
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

Additive Manufacturing allows new freedoms in part design. Learn how to take advantage of design techniques that are particularly suited for additively produced parts and how to design parts that account for various additive processes.

Course Topics

  • Introduction to NX Modules & Additive Manufacturing
  • Understanding of Traditional & AM
  • Types of 3D printing technologies
  • Design principles – overhangs, Support structures & material shrinkage
  • Designing with lattices
  • Optimizing lattices for weight reduction and strength
  • Designing with scanned geometry
  • Repairing STL files
  • Automatic and manual support generation in NX

Benefits

  • Industry relevant Skills for Developing Optimized structure
  • Understand how different AM technologies
  • Careers in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial manufacturing
  • Useful for research projects in lightweight structures
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Design Engineers
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical, and relevant branch graduates and aspirants
  • Manufacturing engineers
  • CAM Programmers

Certificate Course in Process Simulate basics and Robotic Path Development

Course Code: ILT046011
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

In this course, you use the Process Simulate basic tools, as well as perform modeling, define kinematics, import components and development robotic paths.

Course Topics

  • Kinematics of robot and automation devices
  • Understanding of industrial robots
  • Inverse Kinematics
  • Generate robot program using Tecnomatix
  • Robotic Simulation for Material Handling, Spot Welding,
  • Robot simulation with additional axis (Gantry, Positioner)
  • Robot path planning
  • Human Simulation

Benefits

  • Create Robot Operation Virtual Simulation
  • Minimize robot programming challenges
  • Human ergonomics evaluation for defined task
  • Useful for research projects in lightweight structures
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Design Engineers
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile, Production, Industrial Design, and relevant branch graduates and aspirants
  • Manufacturing engineers
  • Automation Programmers

Certificate Course in Simcenter 3D Motion Fundamentals

Course Code: TR-017004
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

Simcenter 3D Motion is a CAE software application you can use to animate and analyze both kinematic and dynamic motion mechanisms in terms of critical design positions, forces, velocities, and accelerations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand how to apply and edit motion simulations, and use motion simulations to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize a mechanism design.

Course Topics

  • Using the basic capabilities of Simcenter 3D Motion
  • Performing kinematic, dynamic analysis of Motion models
  • Preparing models that can be used in Motion
  • Creating motion bodies, joints, specialized constraints, and motion drivers
  • Defining a mechanism with springs, dampers, bushings
  • Using various data tools to work with Motion models
  • Adding loads to a Motion model
  • Defining analytical contact and 3D contact for a Motion model
  • Defining Motion solution options
  • Displaying Motion results
  • Using sub mechanisms to define a mechanism
  • Motion loads transfer in structural
  • Flexible body analysis

Benefits

  • Analyse both kinematic and dynamic motion mechanisms in terms of critical design positions, forces, velocities and accelerations
  • Students will understand how to apply and edit motion simulations, and use motion simulations to analyse, troubleshoot, and optimize a mechanism design
  • Understands how motion loads affect structural integrity of components in assembly
  • Siemens Certification

Who should attend

  • Design Engineers
  • Mechanical, Aeronautical, and relevant branch graduates and aspirants

Certificate Course in Getting Started with Amesim

Course Code: TR-ILGS
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This training introduces new users of Simcenter Amesim to the structure and the use of the software as well as the modelling and simulation process.

Course Topics

  • Introduction to Simcenter Amesim - Overview and multi-domain simulation capabilities
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) Overview - Component libraries and menus
  • Workflow Modes - Sketch, Submodel, Parameter, and Simulation modes
  • Table Editor and Super components - Data management and system interfacing
  • Additional Features - CAD import, units management, and practical applications
  • Signal and Control Library - Control system components and feedback mechanisms
  • Hydraulic Component Libraries - Fluid properties and components like pumps, motors, and valves
  • 1D Mechanical Library - Dynamics of springs, gears, and shafts
  • Pneumatic Library
  • Air properties, compressors, and actuators
  • Application Examples

Benefits

  • Fundamental understanding of system simulation and Amesim
  • Hands-on experience in modeling and analyzing different domains
  • Improved problem-solving skills in multi-physics simulations
  • Knowledge of control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical simulations
  • Industry-relevant examples and real-world applications
  • Siemens Certification

Who should attend

  • System Engineers
  • Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Automobile, Electrical and relevant branch graduates and aspirants

Certification Course in Fundamentals of Simcenter E-Machine Design

Course Code: ILT042001
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This course will equip you with a basic understanding of SimCenter E-Machine Design and will enable you to design and analyse solutions for any standard electric machine type. This includes synchronous, induction, switched reluctance, and brush-commutated radial flux machines as well as PM synchronous axial flux machines. It explains techniques for modifying geometry, setting windings, defining materials and viewing result.

Course Topics

  • Introduction to Electric Machine Design & Simcenter E Machine Design
  • Fundamentals of Electric Machines
  • Machine Topologies & Design Considerations
  • Geometry Creation & Parameterization
  • Electromagnetic Analysis & Performance Evaluation
  • Thermal & Structural Analysis Integration
  • Industry-Specific Applications
  • Simulation Optimization & Multiphysics Coupling

Benefits

  • Gain a strong foundation in electric machine design and analysis
  • Hands-on experience with Simcenter E Machine Design
  • Learn industry-relevant simulation techniques and best practices
  • Ability to create and modify mold bases, insert standard components, and generate detailed documentation
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • 3rd and 4th-Year Engineering Students
  • Aspiring Electric Machine Engineers (Motor & Generator design enthusiasts)
  • Simulation Engineers interested in machine design

Certificate Course on Electrical Vehicle Modeling

Course Code: ILT018003
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This course offers comprehensive training on the use of Siemens Simcenter Amesim for Electrical vehicle Modeling. It is designed to equip learners with practical skills in utilizing this application for vehicle simulation and optimization. The course also provides hands-on experience through case studies and practical exercises, enabling learners to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Course Topics

  • Electric motor basic design and sizing
  • High voltage battery design and
  • Customized battery models
  • Gearbox Design
  • Powertrain Integration
  • Vehicle chassis and suspension architecture
  • System integration and validation

Benefits

  • Fundamental understanding of system simulation and Amesim
  • Hands-on experience in electrical vehicle modeling
  • Improved problem-solving skills in multiphysics simulations
  • Industry-relevant examples and realworld applications
  • Siemens Certification upon successful course completion

Who should attend

  • Automotive, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers involved in vehicle design, simulation, and performance analysis.
  • Application engineers who are working in the battery design and electric vehicle domain
  • Academia & Students in automotive engineering seeking advanced simulation skills

Certification Course in Simcenter Amesim - Design and Simulate Electric Storage Systems

Course Code: ILTLG018012
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This course covers the Electric Storage System library in Simcenter Amesim, focusing on modeling energy exchanges, optimizing battery sizing, designing cooling subsystems, and validating control strategies in multi-physics simulations.

Course Topics

  • Introduction to System Simulation & Electrical Solutions
  • Electric Storage System Library Overview
  • Fundamentals of Battery Technology
  • Equivalent Circuit Modeling Techniques
  • Parameter Estimation & Tuning Tools
  • Battery Aging, cooling & Degradation Modeling
  • Thermal Runaway & Safety Analysis
  • Electrochemical Modeling for Performance Prediction

Benefits

  • Fundamental understanding of system simulation and Amesim
  • Hands-on experience in modeling and analyzing different domains
  • Pre-calibrated model validation for battery aging with different chemical compositions
  • Improved problem-solving skills in multiphysics simulations
  • Industry-relevant examples and realworld applications
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Automobile engineers, Mechanical engineers, Electrical engineers
  • Researchers, R&D professionals, and academic professors

Certification Course in Simcenter Amesim for vehicle longitudinal performance and energy consumption analysis

Course Code: ILT018022
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This course offers comprehensive training on the use of Siemens Simcenter Amesim for vehicle longitudinal performance and energy consumption analysis. It is designed to equip learners with practical skills in utilizing this application for vehicle simulation and optimization. The course also provides hands-on experience through case studies and practical exercises, enabling learners to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Course Topics

  • Introduction to Simcenter Amesim for Vehicle Simulation
  • Vehicle Sub-systems Modeling (Engine, Transmission, Driveline, Aerodynamics, etc.)
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Simulation – Energy Flow, Range Estimation, and Optimization
  • Full Powertrain Modeling, Performance Analysis, and Emissions Evaluation
  • Vehicle Performance & Fuel/Energy Consumption Analysis
  • Control Strategy Validation for Efficiency Improvement

Benefits

  • Fundamental understanding of system simulation and Amesim
  • Hands-on experience in modeling, analyzing, and optimizing vehicle performance
  • Improved problem-solving skills in multiphysics simulations
  • Validation of control strategies to enhance efficiency and vehicle performance
  • Industry-relevant examples and realworld applications
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Automotive, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers involved in vehicle design, simulation, and performance analysis
  • R&D professionals working on hybrid/ electric vehicle systems and energy efficiency
  • Academia & Students in automotive engineering seeking advanced simulation skills

Certification Course on Simcenter Amesim - Electric Motors and Drives

Course Code: ILTLG018006
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This training course focuses on the electrical machines and their control and is designed to provide all the elements necessary in building optimal models. We’ll provide the assumptions and specificities of the Simcenter Amesim libraries dedicated to the electrical machines (EMD) and power electronics (ESC).

Course Topics

Using components from the Electrical Basics Library (EB)

Theoretical background in motor models

  • Electricity and magnetism
  • Motor dynamic equations (DC, synchronous, induction)
  • Command electronics
  • Batteries

Theoretical background in power electronics

  • Rectifiers – Inverters – Choppers

Illustration with basic practical examples

Advanced examples

  • DC motor and battery
  • Self-commutated synchronous machine
  • Synchronous machine hysteresis control
  • Synchronous machine vector control
  • Start of induction machine

Benefits

  • Fundamental understanding of system simulation and Amesim
  • Improved problem-solving skills in multiphysics simulations
  • Hands-on experience on advanced applications
  • Industry-relevant examples and realworld applications
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Electrical Engineers involved in simulation and performance analysis
  • Professionals working on Motors & Drives
  • Students in Electrical engineering seeking advanced simulation skills

Certificate Course in Simcenter Amesim Fuel Cell Design

Course Code: ILTLG-018015
Course Duration: Customised
Description:

This course covers fuel cell modeling, integration, and optimization using Simcenter Amesim. Participants will explore multi-physics interactions with the Fuel Cell, Gas Mixture, and Moist Air libraries to enhance system performance.

Course Topics

  • Overview of the Fuel Cell Industry and Applications
  • Fundamentals of Fuel Cell Technology and Energy Conversion
  • Fuel Cell System Integration in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)
  • Fuel Cell Stack Parameterization – Demos & Best Practices
  • Introduction to Gas Mixture & Moist Air Libraries
  • Development of Scalable Fuel Cell Models
  • Fuel Cell Components Integration and Performance Analysis
  • Dynamic Water Transport in Fuel Cells

Benefits

  • Fundamental understanding of system simulation and Amesim
  • Hands-on experience in fuel cell system simulation and integration
  • Practical exposure to parameterization, stack design, and system optimization
  • Understanding of multi-physics interactions in fuel cell technology
  • Improved problem-solving skills in multiphysics simulations
  • Industry-relevant examples and realworld applications
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • Technical Specialists and Engineers involved in fuel cell system design, integration, and simulation
  • Automotive, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers working on fuel cell technologies

Certificate Course in Fundamentals of Simcenter STAR-CCM+

Course Code: ILT-030005
Course Duration: Customised

Course Topics

Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Simcenter STAR-CCM+

  • Fundamentals of CFD
  • Overview of Simcenter STAR-CCM+ capabilities
  • Applications across various engineering fields

Geometry Preparation & CAD Cleaning

  • Techniques for cleaning CAD using the 3D-CADparametric modeler in Simcenter STAR-CCM+
  • Ensuring simulation-ready geometries

Meshing Techniques

  • Surface and volume meshing strategies
  • Best practices for creating efficient meshes

Physics Modeling

  • Setting up physics models within Simcenter STARCCM+
  • Understanding turbulence and turbulence modeling
  • Introduction to multiphase modeling approaches

Simulation Setup & Execution

  • Defining boundary conditions and solver settings
  • Running simulations effectively

Post-Processing and Data Analysis

  • Techniques for analyzing and post-processing simulation data
  • Interpreting results for engineering insights

Industry-Specific Applications

  • Automobile Engineering: Vehicle aerodynamics, underhood thermal management
  • Aerospace Engineering: Aircraft aerodynamics,propulsion systems
  • Mechanical Engineering: HVAC systems,turbomachinery
  • Mechatronics Engineering: Cooling systems for electronic components

Benefits

  • Gain foundational knowledge essential for fluid dynamics simulations
  • Hands-on Experience with Simcenter STAR-CCM+: Develop practical skills in setting up and analyzing simulations
  • Learn techniques and methodologies prevalent in the engineering industry
  • Ability to create and modify mold bases, insert standard components, and generate detailed documentation
  • SIEMENS Certification

Who should attend

  • 3rd and 4th-Year Engineering Students: Specifically, those in mechanical, mechatronics, automobile, aeronautical, and aerospace disciplines
  • Aspiring CFD Engineers: Individuals aiming to specialize in computational fluid dynamics
  • Design & Research Enthusiasts: Students interested in simulation-driven design and research