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Why Simcenter EDEM?

Why Simcenter EDEM?

Choose Simcenter EDEM to gain crucial insight into how granular materials interact with handling equipment during a range of operation and process conditions. Leverage this high-performance Discrete Element Method (DEM) software for your bulk material and particle simulation.

Leverage instant access to material models libraries

Get started with simulations quickly and easily with Simcenter EDEM's extensive range of pre-calibrated material models representing rocks, ores, soils and powders.

Tackle complex systems with rapid time to results

Simulate complex, industry-scale particle systems involving many millions of particles with fast and scalable compute performance across CPU, GPU and multi-GPU solvers.

Seamlessly integrate for multiphysics and AI automation

Extend your application scope by coupling Simcenter EDEM with FEA and MBD tools. Combine it with CFD tools for accurate simulation of particle-fluid systems and optimize automation with industry-leading AI.

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Skid steer loaders, excavators, backhoe loaders and truck bodies all handle bulk materials from large quarry rocks to cohesive soils, abrasive ores or free flowing granules. Simcenter EDEM enables you to predict material behavior and identify risk of blockage, spillage and areas prone to wear. It provides accurate material loads that can be used in FEA and MBD simulations for optimal designs.

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