College of Engineering receives $5M Honda grant to open simulation center

A $5 million gift from Honda R&D Americas, Inc. to The Ohio State University has launched a center for virtual simulation and modeling of product performance and manufacturing processes in the College of Engineering.

The Simulation Innovation and Modeling Center, or SIMCenter, will research and apply computer aided engineering techniques to the design and manufacturing of advanced product and production concepts.

Since 1988, Ohio State and Honda have continuously partnered on initiatives in education, research, product development and public service.

Located in Smith Laboratory, the SIMCenter will combine expertise from several College of Engineering departments, including mechanical, aerospace, electrical, industrial, materials science, computer science, and Integrated Systems and partnership with Ohio Supercomputer Center. The SIMCenter initially will focus on Honda’s simulation and modeling needs, but eventually other public and private enterprises will be invited to collaborate on sustainable mobility and manufacturing research initiatives.

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