In today’s fast-paced engineering landscape, simulation-driven design is no longer optional — it’s essential. But running simulations alone isn’t enough. To stay competitive, engineers need the ability to analyze, visualize, and communicate results quickly and effectively. That’s where Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Data Analysis comes in.
With powerful multi-physics visualization, immersive collaboration tools, and advanced data processing capabilities, STAR-CCM+ transforms complex simulation results into actionable insights, accelerating decision-making and driving innovation.
Why Data Analysis Matters More Than Ever
Modern products are more complex than ever, often requiring multi-physics simulations that combine aerodynamics, thermal performance, structural analysis, and more. Without the right tools, making sense of these results can be challenging.
STAR-CCM+ enables:
- In-depth understanding of results — Visualize complex geometries and multi-disciplinary simulations with ease.
- Faster design decisions — Reduce turnaround time using high-performance visualization and automated reporting.
- Better communication — Present insights clearly to all stakeholders, regardless of technical background.
How TotalSim applies this: At TotalSim, we use these same analysis tools to help clients explore design trade-offs early, when decisions have the most impact. By filtering and visualizing large CFD datasets, we provide clear recommendations that cut through the noise and speed up the path to the right design.
Analyzing Complex Models, Simply
Simcenter STAR-CCM+ empowers engineers to extract insights from even the most complex simulations:
- Visualize field distributions around sophisticated geometries.
- Identify cause-and-effect relationships using quantitative data.
- Uncover interdependencies and trends through plots, overlays, and comparative reports.
- Collaborate seamlessly using web-based, immersive environments.
This means faster engineering decisions — and fewer costly design iterations.
How TotalSim applies this: When clients come to us with vehicle or aerospace challenges, we rely on STAR-CCM+ data analysis to pinpoint the subtle factors that impact performance. By breaking down airflow patterns, thermal loads, or system interactions, we turn complexity into clarity — giving customers the confidence to move forward with design changes backed by data.
Key Capabilities that Drive Innovation
1. Multi-Physics Visualization
STAR-CCM+ brings together data from multiple physics domains in a single, unified environment. Whether you’re modeling aerodynamics, thermal effects, or structural stresses, you can analyze all results simultaneously, leading to better-informed design decisions.
TotalSim in action: For automotive and motorsport clients, our team often couples aerodynamics with thermal management analysis. By visualizing these domains together, we help customers optimize both cooling and drag performance — avoiding trade-offs that would be missed with siloed analysis.
2. Photorealistic Rendering
Simulation results come to life with realistic lighting, textures, and reflections. By presenting compelling, lifelike images and animations, engineers can communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, bridging the gap between complex data and clear insight.
TotalSim in action: We deliver photorealistic renderings to clients so they can show stakeholders — from executives to marketing teams — how airflow, smoke, or thermal effects behave in realistic scenarios. These visuals don’t just inform engineers; they help entire organizations rally around design decisions.
3. Virtual Reality Immersion
Take simulation exploration to the next level. Using VR-enabled analysis, engineers can:
- Walk through 3D models at full scale.
- Investigate airflow, temperature distributions, or structural responses interactively.
- Collaborate in real time with colleagues worldwide.
TotalSim in action: We use VR reviews with clients to conduct immersive design sessions. Instead of staring at plots on a screen, teams step inside the flow field to see how design changes impact performance. This often leads to insights that wouldn’t surface in traditional reviews.
4. Advanced Quantitative Tools
Communicate results effectively using:
- XY plots, histograms, and design exploration graphs.
- Live-linked visualizations connecting quantitative data with 3D views.
- Automated export of plots and reports for quick stakeholder updates.
TotalSim in action: By automating report generation, we give clients timely updates without the manual overhead. That means engineers spend less time formatting data and more time applying it to critical design decisions.
Collaboration Made Simple
STAR-CCM+ integrates seamlessly into collaborative engineering workflows. Through web-based viewers and Teamcenter integration, teams can:
- Share results instantly without installing software.
- Review 3D simulations, plots, and animations directly in a browser.
- Securely manage data while enabling cross-functional access.
TotalSim in action: We routinely share browser-based visualizations with clients who don’t have STAR-CCM+ licenses. This ensures design reviews include everyone — from engineers to business leads — without adding software costs or access barriers.
The Customer Advantage
By leveraging Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Data Analysis, and TotalSim’s expertise in applying it, customers gain:
- Faster design cycles — We reduce turnaround by managing simulation data efficiently and presenting results clearly.
- Higher confidence in decisions — Our detailed analysis highlights trade-offs, helping clients make choices grounded in physics.
- Improved stakeholder alignment — Through clear visuals and collaborative tools, we help teams get buy-in quickly.
- Scalable performance — From motorsport aerodynamics to aerospace thermal systems, we handle massive datasets without slowing delivery.
Conclusion
In an era where engineering complexity is only increasing, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Data Analysis equips engineers with the tools they need to analyze, visualize, and communicate simulation results effortlessly. At TotalSim, we take this a step further — applying STAR-CCM+ to real-world challenges and tailoring insights to each client’s needs.
The result: smarter, faster innovation, and design decisions that stick.