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At a Glance
Automation Studio
Automation Studio
Star Rating
(48)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim
Star Rating
(98)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Simcenter Amesim
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Simcenter Amesim excels in "Drag and Drop" functionality with a score of 9.0, making it easier for users to create and manipulate models quickly, while Automation Studio, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.6 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Automation Studio shines in "3D/solid modeling Tools" with a score of 8.3, providing a more robust experience for users needing detailed modeling capabilities compared to Simcenter Amesim's lower score of 5.7.
  • G2 users highlight that Simcenter Amesim has a superior "Quality of Support" rating at 9.0, indicating a more responsive and helpful support team, whereas Automation Studio's support is rated at 8.5, which is still good but not as highly regarded.
  • Users on G2 report that Automation Studio offers better "Finite element analysis" capabilities with a score of 8.3, which is crucial for users needing in-depth structural analysis, while Simcenter Amesim lags behind with a score of 5.7.
  • Reviewers say that both products have similar "Ease of Use" ratings at 8.3, indicating that users find both platforms relatively user-friendly, but Automation Studio's "Ease of Setup" is rated higher at 8.6 compared to Simcenter Amesim's 7.9, suggesting a smoother initial experience with Automation Studio.
  • Users report that Automation Studio's "Manufacturing process simulation" feature is particularly strong, scoring 8.7, which is significantly higher than Simcenter Amesim's score of 5.9, making it a better choice for users focused on manufacturing applications.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Automation Studio
No pricing available
Simcenter Amesim
No pricing available
Free Trial
Automation Studio
No trial information available
Simcenter Amesim
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
8.3
72
Ease of Use
8.3
27
8.3
80
Ease of Setup
8.6
12
7.9
35
Ease of Admin
8.2
12
7.8
24
Quality of Support
8.5
28
8.9
69
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
11
8.5
22
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
24
9.2
69
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
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Not enough data
Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Library
Not enough data
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Platform
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Customization
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Not enough data
Not enough data
8.4
197
7.0
745
Design
8.3
10
5.7
47
8.4
17
6.5
49
8.3
17
6.8
49
7.8
13
5.7
47
Tools
8.6
12
7.8
48
8.3
9
5.8
46
8.5
11
7.4
47
Work
7.8
12
7.9
46
8.3
14
8.3
47
8.8
14
7.9
49
8.7
9
5.8
44
7.8
10
7.8
42
Environment
8.0
10
7.2
44
8.8
12
7.1
46
8.8
12
6.7
44
8.4
15
8.0
50
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Not enough data
7.1
256
Systems Modeling
Not enough data
6.4
22
Not enough data
5.7
21
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
7.5
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Requirements
Not enough data
6.7
20
Not enough data
6.3
21
Not enough data
6.7
21
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.3
20
Not enough data
7.2
21
Debugging
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
6.3
21
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Automation Studio
Automation Studio
Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim
Automation Studio and Simcenter Amesim are categorized as Simulation & CAE
Unique Categories
Automation Studio
Automation Studio is categorized as PCB Design
Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim is categorized as Systems Engineering And MBSE and Simulation and Test Suite
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Automation Studio
Automation Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
51.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.6%
Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Automation Studio
Automation Studio
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
21.6%
Retail
5.4%
Machinery
5.4%
Industrial Automation
5.4%
Higher Education
5.4%
Other
56.8%
Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim
Automotive
29.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
14.6%
Aviation & Aerospace
12.4%
Airlines/Aviation
10.1%
Higher Education
5.6%
Other
28.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Automation Studio
Automation Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
veeresh r.
VR
veeresh r.
Verified User in Mining & Metals

Wide range of flexibility within tool to simulate the circuit by varying the input conditions. Mechanism manager option is great value addition where we can test the system in near true scenario

Most Helpful Critical Review
Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DJ
Deborah J.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Simcenter Amesim has outstanding multiphysics simulations and it shows us a clear and understandable distinction between the bricks and dynamics of the full system. It has demos that are helpful when navigating the software in the early stages.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Biotechnology

Learning Curve, Resource Intensive, Cost, user documentation, Initial Setup

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Discussions
Automation Studio
Automation Studio Discussions
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Automation Studio has no discussions with answers
Simcenter Amesim
Simcenter Amesim Discussions
How can i develop python scripts to automate postprocessing in AMESim? MATLAB or python is better?
1 comment
Marios G.
MG
Hi! I have been facing similar problems regarding post-processing and proper recording of parameter changes and their effects on specific signals. I...Read more
Is AMESim open source?
1 comment
RN
Simcenter Amesim is a commercial software, but it can integrate open-source codes such as ModelicaRead more
What is Siemens Simcenter?
1 comment
RN
Simcenter is a set of simulation and test solutions enabling engineers to model and simulate complexity of different systems, explore different design...Read more