Simcenter Realize Club: Pretoria | August 27, 2026
Venue: The Capital Menlyn Maine, 194 Bancor Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010, South Africa
In cooperation with our partner Aerotherm, who specialises in simulation solutions, we will be having an in-person event focused on Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations. Multiple industries will be covered, including Mining, Bulk Material Handling, Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals. There will be a Panel Discussion on the digitalisation of the industry and the crucial role of simulation. We will showcase Siemens simulation software, including Simcenter EDEM and Simcenter STAR-CCM+. Share the new Simcenter X Advanced (SaaS) license scheme, which includes 4 simulation domains, allowing access to this software through a flexible license scheme. Ending the day with a Workshop demonstrating Simcenter EDEM.
Agenda
8:30 – 09:00
Arrival & Registration
09:00 – 09:15
Welcoming & Opening Remarks
09:15 – 10:00
World of Granular Materials, Simcenter EDEM & Co-Simulation
Overview of Simcenter DEM solutions and Siemens' vision for DEM simulations.
Speaker: Senthil Arumugam
10:00 – 10:15
Success stories from South Africa
Showcase practical application and verification through success stories, both locally and internationally.
Speaker: Ignus le Roux
10:15 – 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:45
Panel Discussion: Digitalizing bulk material handling: from operational challenges to predictive engineering
Explore regional challenges in the bulk material handling industry and discuss how digitalisation is helping to resolve these issues.
Speakers: Ryan Earle, Senthil Arumugam, Prof Corne Coetzee, Ryan Rennie, Johan Fourie, Hentie Fourie
11:45 – 12:00
Simcenter X Advanced. One license, all things simulation.
An introduction to Siemens' new simulation licensing approach.
Speaker: Christiaan de Wet
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch & Networking
13:00 – 15:00
Workshop on Simcenter EDEM
Demonstration of the workflow going from CAD to Results.
Speaker: JG Serfontein
15:00
Event Close