Nextflow offers meshless smooth-particle hydrodynamics (SPH) technology. Nextflow Software, headquartered in Nantes, France, was founded in 2015 as a spinout from HydrOcean when that organization was acquired by Bureau Veritas (BV) to form their Marine & Offshore Solutions Group. The technology was originally developed at the Ecole Centrale Nantes (ECN) and the Bureau … [Read more...] about Siemens acquires Nextflow Software to build-out CFD in Simcenter portfolio
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Palatov Motorsport runs a lean operation with SolidWorks
The small maker of high-performance cars for recreational racing created a new suspension system and improved aerodynamics with a team of four. Recreational auto racing is a small industry where enthusiasts and manufacturers form more of a community than is possible in professional racing. Palatov Motorsport of Portland, Oregon has become successful in recreational racing by … [Read more...] about Palatov Motorsport runs a lean operation with SolidWorks
Dassault Systemès acquires simulation division from Next Limit
XFlow CFD offers a new approach to highly dynamic fluid flow simulation. Next Level will concentrate on its simulation for visualization products. Dassault Systemès and Next Limit Technologies (NLT) have announced the sale of NLT’s Dynamics division to Dassault. The purchase moves a popular new approach to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) into the hands of the world’s … [Read more...] about Dassault Systemès acquires simulation division from Next Limit
Finding a way to make tractors less noisy
Commercial and agricultural manufacturer CNH needed a better way to study noise reduction strategies. The solution was found in MSC Actran. Commercial and agricultural vehicles are built for work, not personal use. Compared to automobiles, big trucks, tractors, and construction vehicles generate much more noise. It is important for drives to hear their motors, but at the same … [Read more...] about Finding a way to make tractors less noisy
CFS & ITI win research grant to develop new meshing solutions
The goal is to create new computational fluid dynamics routines for the earliest stages of aerospace industrial design. Cambridge Flow Solutions (CFS) and International TechneGroup Limited (ITI) have been awarded a three-year R&D grant award from the UK Government to support development of advanced geometry processing and automated meshing solutions for aerospace. … [Read more...] about CFS & ITI win research grant to develop new meshing solutions
Using rendering technology to revolutionize yacht design
Architect Greg Lynn is pioneering a new language of form, taking advantage of real-time ray tracing hardware and software from Imagination Technologies to see light and shadow at the earliest design stages. The recent America’s Cup yacht racing championship in San Francisco (see “More than a boat race”) brought attention to how the application of technology has … [Read more...] about Using rendering technology to revolutionize yacht design
Autodesk moves simulation to the cloud
Autodesk believes Simulation 360 will lead to increased access, lower prices, and help push simulation up-front in design workflow. Autodesk has rolled up many of the simulation and analysis tools acquired in recent years and put them online as a new cloud-based service, Autodesk Simulation 360. The service is an extension of its existing PLM 360 line of cloud-based product … [Read more...] about Autodesk moves simulation to the cloud
SpaceClaim links to Simerics CFD
Users of Pumplinx and Simerics MP can use SpaceClaim to prepare CAD geometry for simulation. 3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) vendor Simerics and 3D CAD editor SpaceClaim have introduced a direct integration between the two company’s products. The two say the deal will allow Simerics users to more quickly prepare complex CAD models for simulations. Two Simerics … [Read more...] about SpaceClaim links to Simerics CFD
Busting mushrooms to improve Formula auto racing
Swift Engineering studies wake patterns to find new competitive approaches. The race does not always go to the swift, especially when it’s Formula racing, where the wake of a race car can be turbulent enough to prevent others from passing it, no matter how fast they’re going. “That can make it pretty boring to watch, as well,” said John Winkler, Ph.D. and Chief … [Read more...] about Busting mushrooms to improve Formula auto racing
Speedo turns to Ansys to help develop Fastskin Racing System
Virtual prototyping with multiphysics analysis reduced the need for real-world testing. Competitive swimmers this summer can streamline performance thanks to Speedo’s revolutionary Fastskin Racing System, which was designed using engineering simulation software from Ansys. When worn together as a complete system, a Fastskin suit, cap and goggle can reduce full-body passive … [Read more...] about Speedo turns to Ansys to help develop Fastskin Racing System