Open-source CFD and FEA software products

Open solvers form a high-quality, free and expandable basis for professional simulation:

• Cost advantages: no license costs for CFD/FEA solvers
• Reliable, robust and proven CFD/FEA techniques
• Customisable and expandable for own problem definitions and the individual company workflow
• For short-term increased need: computing capacity promptly available
• Constant revision of methods by universities and research institutions - high reputation and state-of-the-art technique
• Steady, stable and accurate

Open-source solutions basically offer solvers on Linux and therefore provide very good possibilities for automation and scripting. However, a mere open-source solution might present a high entrance barrier for users due to:

• the necessity of a long initial training
• the need of knowledge of the solver language and of Linux
• a text-file based working
• geometry import based on STL geometry input
• a difficult and error-prone command language
• a time-consuming preparation of calculation cases
• the fact that there is no real support for CAD data
• no support for open-source software

The combination solves exactly these points - powerful open solvers, conveniently operated through professional tools.

We offer a state-of-the-art industrial CFD/FEA workflow from CAD model to results. Our software developments adapt to the user's needs and overcome typical open-source deficits:

• Complete CAD-based workflow
• Easy meshing and case setup: user-friendly and very time-efficient
• GUIs obviate text-file based working
• Highly flexible workflow including Windows OS
• Additional functionalities: e.g. coupling of CFD with FEA
• Adapted tools: integration of the in-house CAE environment into the workflow
• Reliable analysis by detailed job control
• Individual training for your specific questions
• Flexible support packages for your specific needs