Simcenter EDEM

Experience advanced bulk material simulation with Simcenter™ EDEM™ software. Simulate the behaviour of granular materials like coal, grains, powders, and more for better equipment design and operational efficiency.

Simcenter EDEM

What is Simcenter EDEM?

Simcenter EDEM is a Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) software that enables users to simulate and analyse the behaviour of bulk materials with high precision.

From coal and ores to grains, powders, and fibres, Simcenter EDEM provides accurate insight into how materials interact with equipment during operation.

This powerful tool allows engineers to predict bulk material flow, understand particle forces, and optimise equipment design before physical testing.

Simcenter EDEM is used in a range of industries, including mining, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, enabling users to improve efficiency, minimise risk, and reduce development costs.

Simcenter EDEM

Key features of Simcenter EDEM

Simcenter EDEM is packed with essential features that make bulk material simulation faster, more precise, and easier to use. From advanced CAE integration to a wide range of material simulation capabilities, Simcenter EDEM supports engineers at every step of the design process.

A visualisation of a dump truck releasing granular materials, demonstrating Altair EDEM DEM’s ability to simulate bulk material behavior and interactions with heavy machinery.

CAE Integration

Seamlessly integrate Simcenter EDEM with FEA, CFD, and MBD tools for comprehensive system analysis. Couple Simcenter EDEM with structural and system dynamics tools to ensure accurate simulation of material loads. This powerful integration allows users to simulate real-world particle behaviour and reduce the reliance on costly physical prototypes.

Altair EDEM Simulate Any Material

Simulate Any Material

Simcenter EDEM makes it easy to simulate real-world materials, from large boulders and fine powders to grains, fibres, and tablets. With trusted multi-sphere and polyhedral particle solvers, users can model and analyse a diverse range of particle behaviours, enabling more accurate results for any bulk material process.

Altair EDEM simulation of an excavator interacting with soil, evaluating digging efficiency and material displacement in real-world conditions.

Gain Insight

Understand how materials interact with equipment in real-world conditions. Simcenter EDEM delivers critical insights on material flow, stress distribution, and equipment wear, allowing engineers to reduce operational downtime and enhance product performance. Whether used as a standalone tool or in conjunction with other CAE solutions, Simcenter EDEM provides powerful analysis capabilities for better design decisions.

Simcenter EDEM

Key features of Simcenter EDEM

Simulate materials like rocks, ores, grains, powders, and tablets.
Access physics models for dry, sticky, and compressible materials.
Connect to CAE, FEA, CFD, and MBD tools for streamlined workflows.
Use pre-built material libraries and an intuitive interface for quick setup.
Compute simulations on CPU, GPU, or multi-CPU systems for faster processing.

Simcenter EDEM

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Frequently asked
questions

Find answers to your questions about Simcenter EDEM. If you need more help, simply contact us, and we’ll get back to you.

Simcenter EDEM is a simulation software based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM) used to model and analyse the behaviour of bulk materials and granular particles. It enables engineers to study how individual particles interact with each other and with equipment.

Simcenter EDEM is used to simulate bulk material handling processes involving powders, pellets, granules, and other particulate materials. Engineers use it to analyse flow behaviour, segregation, wear, and interaction between particles and machinery.

Simcenter EDEM can simulate a wide range of bulk materials, including powders, grains, pellets, and agglomerates. These simulations help engineers understand material behaviour under different operating conditions.

Simcenter EDEM is commonly used in industries such as mining, bulk materials handling, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and manufacturing. It is particularly valuable where particle flow and material interaction affect performance and reliability.

Simcenter EDEM allows engineers to evaluate how bulk materials interact with equipment such as conveyors, hoppers, crushers, mixers, and feeders. This helps identify bottlenecks, excessive wear, and flow inefficiencies.

Simcenter EDEM supports analysis of particle-induced wear by modelling contact forces and interaction patterns. This helps engineers assess potential wear locations and improve equipment durability.

Simcenter EDEM is typically used during design, optimisation, and validation stages of equipment and process development. It helps engineers evaluate material behaviour digitally before physical testing or full-scale operation.

Simcenter EDEM helps engineers gain insight into bulk material behaviour, reduce reliance on physical testing, and improve design confidence. It supports better decision-making when designing or optimising material handling systems.

Simcenter EDEM is designed to integrate with other simulation tools to support multi-physics workflows. This allows engineers to combine particle simulation with structural, fluid, or system-level analysis where required.

For accurate pricing, licensing options, and package guidance, customers should contact Simutron directly. Licensing and packages depend on specific bulk material simulation requirements.

Why choose simutron

Expert solutions with unmatched support

Simutron partners with Simcenter to offer powerful, flexible solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern engineering. With advanced technology, dedicated support, and flexible licensing, we equip your team with the tools needed to innovate, optimise processes, and stay competitive.

Flexible Licensing

Access a full suite of tools with one scalable licence.

Centralised Platform

Manage licences, downloads, and resources in one convenient platform.

Extended Tool Access

Gain 65+ additional tools through Simcenter.

Expert Support Team

Receive guidance from engineering experts to maximise your tools.

Multi-Disciplinary Solutions

Benefit from solutions in structural, fluid, EM, and data analysis

CAD Integration

Simulate directly on CAD models without simplification or meshing.

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