Virtual Prototype Assembly: Mount Characterization Simcenter Testing 2025-10-19 | Part of the Virtual Prototype Assembly (VPA) seminar series on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Virtual-Prototype-Assembly-VPA-SeminarRelated information on the Simcenter Testing community: - Blocked versus Contact forces: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/blocked-forces-versus-contact-forces-in-transfer-path-analysis-tpa- Using Simulation Data in Simcenter Testlab: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/nastran-and-test-compare-mode-shapes-and-frfs- Installing CAD Display in Simcenter Testlab: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Installing-Simcenter-Testlab-CAD-Display-for-2306-0001-and-Later- FRF Based Substructuring (FBS): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/FRF-Based-Substructuring- Frequency Response Function (FRF): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-a-frequency-response-function-frf- Obtaining Invariant Loads Practical Examples: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Obtaining-Invariant-Loads-Practical-Examples- What is Transfer Path Analysis (TPA): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/an-introduction-to-transfer-path-analysis- Simcenter Testlab Virtual Prototype Assembly software: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Virtual-Prototype-Assembly
Time Data Acquisition: Ratings and Events Simcenter Testing 2025-10-04 | When collecting field data, Simcenter Testlab Neo Time Data Acquisition has a keystroke logging feature to annotate events and ratings while acquiring data.More about Simcenter Testlab Neo on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Introduction
What is a Sone? Simcenter Testing 2025-09-25 | More information about loudness and sones on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/sound-quality-metrics-loudness-and-sonesRelated articles:- What is a decibel?: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/basics-what-is-a-decibel-db-anyway-why-is-it-used- A-Weighting: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-a-weighting- Auditory Masking: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/masking- Octaves in Human Hearing: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/octaves-in-human-hearing- Critical Bands in Human Hearing: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/critical-bands-in-human-hearing
Simcenter Testlab Neo Automated Excel Reports Simcenter Testing 2025-09-23 | Want to make reports (bar charts, line graphs, etc) automatically in Excel using Simcenter Testlab Neo? This video and accompanying article covers all aspects: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/import-export-data-between-excel-and-testlab
Simcenter Testlab Neo Time Data Acquisition Video Capture Simcenter Testing 2025-09-11 | In Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506, support for video capture for a USB to PC camera in parallel with SCADAS analog data channels was added: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-and-VideoMore information on the Simcenter Testing community:- What's New in Simcenter Testlab 2506: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2506- Introduction to Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Introduction- Importing Video in Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Importing-Video-in-Simcenter-Testlab-Neo
Getting Started with Sine Control Simcenter Testing 2025-09-09 | More information on vibration control: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-vibration-control-testingRelated sine control articles from the Simcenter Testing community:- Shaker Table Considerations: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Vibration-Shaker-Table-Considerations- Compression Factor, Sweep Rate, Number of Periods: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/sine-control-closed-loop-control-parameters- Sine Amplitude Estimation Methods: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/sine-control-amplitude-estimation-methods- Notching in Sine Control: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/sine-control-notching
Sound Intensity Testing Simcenter Testing 2025-09-04 | How to use Simcenter Testlab and SCADAS to measure sound intensity.More information on the Simcenter community:- What is Sound Intensity?: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Sound-Intensity- Sound Intensity acquisition: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Measuring-Sound-Intensity- Sound Intensity analysis: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Sound-Intensity-Analysis
Sound Intensity Analysis Simcenter Testing 2025-09-03 | How to use Simcenter Testlab and SCADAS to analyze sound intensity.More information on the Simcenter community:- What is Sound Intensity?: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Sound-Intensity- Sound Intensity acquisition: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Measuring-Sound-Intensity- Sound Intensity analysis: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Sound-Intensity-Analysis
Simcenter Testlab Neo Sound Levels (Laeq, LAF, LAS, etc) Simcenter Testing 2025-09-03 | How to calculate sound level metrics (Laeq, LAF, LAS, SEL, etc) in Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Sound-Level-Calculations-LAeq-LAS-LAF-SEL More about using Simcenter Testlab Neo Process Designer on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Process-Designer
Simcenter Testlab Neo Time Data Acquisition Sound Level Simcenter Testing 2025-08-31 | How to calculate sound level metrics (Laeq, LAF, LAS, SEL, etc) in Simcenter Testlab Neo Time Data Acquisition: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Sound-Level-Calculations-LAeq-LAS-LAF-SEL
Simcenter Testlab Neo AI Assisted Modal Analysis Simcenter Testing 2025-08-28 | Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 includes AI (Artificial Intelligence) Assisted modal curvefitting. In a single dashboard, Simcenter Testlab Neo modal analysis identifies modes from FRFs, uses clustering and other algorithms to assure a good fit with unique modes, and then displays the shapes, FRF synthesis, and Modal Assurance Criterion.More about Simcenter Testlab Neo modal analysis on the Siemens community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Modal-Analysis
Simcenter Testlab Neo Time Data Acquisition Video Capture Simcenter Testing 2025-08-15 | In Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506, support for video capture for a USB to PC camera in parallel with SCADAS analog data channels was added: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-and-VideoMore information on the Simcenter Testing community:- What's New in Simcenter Testlab 2506: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2506- Introduction to Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Introduction- Importing Video in Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Importing-Video-in-Simcenter-Testlab-Neo
Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 Process Variables Simcenter Testing 2025-08-15 | Variables used in Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 Process Designer now can be managed from an Excel file and can optionally have conditions. Manage settings like spectral resolution, orders, filter cutoffs across all methods from one central variable list. Use channel names to conditionally set annotations. Manage repeats for durability test from an Excel file.More information on using variables in Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Process-VariablesRelated resources from the Simcenter Testing community:- Introduction to Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Introduction- Simcenter Testlab Neo Process Designer: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Process-Designer- What's New in Simcenter Testlab 2506: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2506
Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 Sound Power Simcenter Testing 2025-08-04 | Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 supports Sound Power methods in Process Designer. More about the Simcenter Testlab 2506 release on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2506Sound Power theory and background on the Simcenter Testing community:- Sound Power: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-sound-power- Pressure, Intensity, Power: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/sound-pressure-sound-power-and-sound-intensity-what-s-the-difference- Noise Certification: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/noise-level-certification-how-to-select-the-right-standard
Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 Transfer Path Analysis Simcenter Testing 2025-08-01 | Simcenter Testlab Neo 2506 includes matrix inversion and in-situ transfer path analysis. More about the Simcenter Testlab 2506 release on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2506
Quasi Static Sine Burst Testing Simcenter Testing 2025-07-27 | Static qualification testing of a spacecraft is used to ensure survival from launch loads due to constant acceleration. Dynamic shakers using a sine burst waveform can be used in lieu of traditional centrifuges and load frames for static spacecraft qualification tests. More about dynamic vibration controllers and shakers on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-vibration-control-testing
Smart Hit Selection in Simcenter Testlab Neo Simcenter Testing 2025-07-19 | Simcenter Testlab Neo Impact Acquisition includes Smart Hit Selection. Overloads, double hits, inconsistent FRFs are automatically excluded from the averaged FRF. More information on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Smart-Hit-Selection-in-Simcenter-Testlab-Neo
Switching Frequency Spectral Map Simcenter Testing 2025-07-14 | More information about the spectral content of power inverters and their associated Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Switching-Frequencies-and-Pulse-Width-Modulation-PWM-Signals
Simcenter Testlab Neo and Excel Simcenter Testing 2025-07-13 | Looking to export and import data from Excel into Simcenter Testlab Neo? This video and accompanying article covers all aspects: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/import-export-data-between-excel-and-testlab
Vibration Control Seminar - Part II Simcenter Testing 2025-07-05 | Vibration Control seminars Part I and II on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Vibration-Control-Seminar
Simcenter Testlab Transfer Path Analysis Step By Step Guide Simcenter Testing 2025-06-25 | A step-by-step guide to performing direct, mount stiffness, and matrix inversion transfer path analysis in Simcenter Testlab. More information on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/an-introduction-to-transfer-path-analysis
Vibration Control Seminar - Part I Simcenter Testing 2025-06-04 | Vibration Control seminars Part I and II on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Vibration-Control-SeminarKey topics covered in Part I:1. Intro to Vibration Control: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-vibration-control-testing2. Selfcheck: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/vibration-control-understanding-selfcheck3. Random Control: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Getting-Started-with-Random-Control
Simcenter Qsources Q-TMP Installation Simcenter Testing 2025-05-27 | Installation tips for the Simcenter Qsources Thumper (Q-TMP) shaker: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Qsources-Thumper-Shaker-Setup
Eliminating Spurious Peaks in FRF Based Substructuring Simcenter Testing 2025-05-06 | When performing FRF Based Substructuring (FBS) with experimentally measured Frequency Response Functions (FRFs), measurement noise and variations in the reciprocity of the FRF matrix can create false peaks in the assembled system. This webinar explains how to avoid these false peaks by using modal curvefitting, MLMM method, and enforced reciprocity.Part of the Virtual Prototype Assembly (VPA) seminar series on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Virtual-Prototype-Assembly-VPA-SeminarRelevant Simcenter Testing community links:- FRF Based Substructuring (FBS): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/FRF-Based-Substructuringcommunity.sw.siemens.com/s/article/FRF-Based-Substructuring- Modal Curvefitting: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/getting-started-with-modal-curvefitting- Maximum Likelihood Esimation of a Modal Mode: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/maximum-likelihood-estimation-of-a-modal-model-mlmm- Blocked versus Contact forces: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/blocked-forces-versus-contact-forces-in-transfer-path-analysis-tpa- Obtaining Invariant Loads Practical Examples: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Obtaining-Invariant-Loads-Practical-Examples- What is Transfer Path Analysis (TPA): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/an-introduction-to-transfer-path-analysis- Simcenter Testlab Virtual Prototype Assembly software: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Virtual-Prototype-Assembly
Reverberation T60 Times in Simcenter Testlab Simcenter Testing 2025-04-08 | More information on T60 reverberation on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/T60-Reverberation-Times-in-Simcenter-Testlab
Simcenter Testlab Neo Interactive Analysis Simcenter Testing 2025-03-29 | More information about Simcenter Testlab Neo on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Introduction
Dynamic Stiffness, Compliance, Mobility,... Simcenter Testing 2025-03-17 | Frequency Response Functions come in many forms. Learn the differences between Dynamic Stiffness, Compliance, Mobility, and more in this Simcenter Testing community article: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/dynamic-stiffness-compliance-mobility-and-moreAdditional article and video on Frequency Response Functions in this Simcenter Testing community article: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/what-is-a-frequency-response-function-frf
Simcenter SCADAS XS Recorder Conversion Tool Simcenter Testing 2025-03-14 | Collecting data with a Simcenter SCADAS XS? Files can be exported to multiple formats using the no cost Simcenter SCADAS Recorder Conversion tool: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Recorder-Data-Conversion-Tool and community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/simcenter-testlab-recorder-data-conversion-application
Measuring Tachometers with Simcenter SCADAS RS Simcenter Testing 2025-03-02 | How to measure both digital and analog tachometer signals with the SCADAS RS. More information on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Measuring-RPM-with-Tachometers-on-SCADAS-RSOther SCADAS RS resources on the Simcenter Testing community:- SCADAS RS hardware overview: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-SCADAS-RS-for-Testing-in-Harsh-Environments- Quick Start guide to SCADAS RS hardware: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Quick-Start-Guide-to-SCADAS-RS-Hardware- SCADAS RS Recorder App: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-SCADAS-RS-Recorder-App- SCADAS RS Tips and Tricks: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-SCADAS-RS-Assorted-Tips-and-Tricks
Early Fault Detection in Bearings with Simcenter Testlab Neo Simcenter Testing 2025-02-28 | This article on the Simcenter Testing community outlines one method of predicting failure in bearings using filtering and envelope analysis: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Early-Detection-of-Bearing-Faults-using-Simcenter-Testlab
Simcenter Testlab Displays Simcenter Testing 2025-02-16 | All about Simcenter Testlab displays on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Display-Seminar
Simcenter Testlab Neo Process Variables Simcenter Testing 2025-02-14 | Simcenter Testlab Neo 2406 Process Designer introduced variables that can be used in processes. More about Simcenter Testlab Neo Process Designer on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Process-Variables
Simcenter Testlab 2406 Neo Process Designer Simcenter Testing 2025-02-06 | What's New in Simcenter Testlab 2406 Neo Process Designer. New features include method properties, variables, map calculator, sound power, resolver rpm, mission synthesis: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2406
Shaker Fundamentals for Vibration Control Simcenter Testing 2025-02-03 | More about environmental testing using shakers at the Simcenter Testing community including force ratings and health checks: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Vibration-Shaker-Table-Considerations
Standalone Mode for SCADAS XS Simcenter Testing 2025-01-22 | The Simcenter SCADAS XS is a 12+ portable data acquisition system for noise, vibration, and durability measurements. More information using the SCADAS XS in standalone recording mode on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-SCADAS-XS-Standalone-Recording
Simcenter Testlab Neo Accelerated Time-Based Durability Testing Simcenter Testing 2025-01-08 | How to use Simcenter Testlab Neo to accelerate time-based durability test based on damage: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/some-thoughts-on-accelerated-durability-testing
Accelerated Durability Testing Simcenter Testing 2025-01-02 | Discussion on performing durability tests quicker including pros and cons of increasing amplitude, speed, and omitting non-damaging events on the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/some-thoughts-on-accelerated-durability-testing
Simcenter Testlab Array Data Analysis Simcenter Testing 2024-12-30 | Simcenter Testlab Array Data Analysis software is used to analyze data from the Simcenter Sound Camera hardware: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/simcenter-sound-camera-everything-you-need-to-know
Simcenter Testlab Modal Validation Simcenter Testing 2024-12-27 | Simcenter Testlab has several validation tools to check the results of experimental modal analysis. More information on these tools in the Simcenter Testing community article: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Modal-Validation
Thermal Testing for Electronics and Semiconductors – Overview Simcenter Testing 2024-12-11 | More information on thermal testing of electronics and semi-conductors: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Thermal-characterization-of-complex-electronics-A-basic-primer-on-structure-functions
Simcenter Micred Power Tester Simcenter Testing 2024-12-06 | More information on the Simcenter MicRed Power Tester: plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/simcenter/physical-testing/powertester
Cepstrum Analysis Simcenter Testing 2024-11-19 | Cepstrum analysis, the spectrum of a spectrum, helps identify harmonic content in signals. It can be used to find faults in gears and ball bearings. More about cepstrum analysis at the Simcenter Testing community: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Cepstrum-Analysis
Simcenter Testlab Neo Mission Synthesis Simcenter Testing 2024-11-08 | Step-by-step tutorial on using Mission Synthesis in Simcenter Testlab Neo: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Neo-Mission-SynthesisSome useful reference material:-Fatigue Damage Spectrum (FDS): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Fatigue-Damage-Spectrum-Maximum/Shock Response Spectrum (MRS/SRS): community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/shock-response-spectrum-srs
Vibration Control Tip: Data Block Processing Simcenter Testing 2024-10-26 | FAQs and Tips for Simcenter Testing Vibration Control: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/vibration-control-faqs
Simcenter Sound Camera Software Simcenter Testing 2024-10-19 | Introduction to Simcenter Sound Camera software: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/simcenter-sound-camera-everything-you-need-to-know
Simcenter Testlab Workflow Automation Simcenter Testing 2024-10-17 | Simcenter Testlab Workflow Automation is used to automatically retrieve, process, store, and publish data: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/Simcenter-Testlab-Workflow-Automation-TWA
Two Clicking Sounds Simcenter Testing 2024-10-06 | Kurtosis metric can be used to quantify the difference between two different clicking sounds: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/kurtosis
Simcenter Testlab Compress Project Simcenter Testing 2024-09-28 | Deleting data in Simcenter Testlab or Simcenter Testlab Neo and the project file (*.lms) size is not getting smaller? Use the "Compress Project" option under "File - Save As" to free up the space!More information: community.sw.siemens.com/s/question/0D5Vb00000LKDVOKA5/testlab-neo-projects-get-large-and-wont-get-smaller
Simcenter Sound Camera Setup Simcenter Testing 2024-09-27 | Setup of the Simcenter Sound Camera takes the same amount of time to boil a kettle of tea: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/simcenter-sound-camera-everything-you-need-to-know
Simcenter Testlab 2406 Structures Simcenter Testing 2024-09-18 | What's New in Simcenter Testlab 2406 Structures. New features include a reworked impact acquisition with integrated multiple hammer merging (low and high frequency), campaign setup with CAD models, and geometric overlay in correlation: community.sw.siemens.com/s/article/What-s-New-in-Simcenter-Testlab-2406
