For the fully-automated shape optimization with CFD, one key task is to robustly automate the geometry and mesh generation as well as the actual CFD flow analysis. Within one of our ongoing research projects, GAMMA, we recently had the challenge…
Free Download Available: EUM Presentations
Note that most of the presentations of the CAESES® European Users’ Meeting 2017 are now available for free download. There are still a few missing which we will add in the next days. DOWNLOAD Follow Us Are you…
Successful CAESES European Users’ Meeting 2017
Thanks to all attendees of the CAESES® European Users’ Meeting 2017 (27-29 Sep) for making this event such a huge success! Everyone from the CAESES® team fully enjoyed meeting and chatting with you, and we got inspired by your ideas…
Design Optimization of Propeller Boss Cap Fins
There is a lot of research going on to further improve the efficiency of ships by lowering the overall energy consumption. Besides the optimization of the operational profile of the ships (speed, trim, loading etc.), there are many things you…
EUM 2017: Final Agenda
Done! The final agenda for the CAESES® European Users’s Meeting 2017 has been released today! The lineup is really amazing, and we also have a great set of sponsors and partner companies that add further expertise to this major event.…
Quick Guide: Geometry Scripting
Geometry scripting is really a cool thing! It allows you to create highly customized geometry parts – parts that are often impossible to create with the typical capabilities of a graphical user interface (GUI).
CAESES European Users’ Meeting: Agenda
We are happy to announce that the preliminary agenda of the CAESES® European Users’s Meeting 2017 has been released today! Several leading companies will be participating to present their CAESES®-related work: SIEMENS VOITH KSB ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems Caterpillar Propulsion And many…
Turbocharger Turbine Wheel Optimization
We have published a new case study “Turbine Blade Optimization including Scallops for a Turbocharger” that briefly describes the robust and variable geometry design of a turbine wheel. The purpose of this specific CAESES® model is to be able to…
Users’ Meeting Registrations: Fantastic Response!
Many leading engineering and software companies have already registered and confirmed their participation at the CAESES® European Users’ Meeting in September 2017! There is also an updated preliminary agenda which gives you a list of the confirmed presenters.
CFD Flow Domain for Ship Hulls from NAPA IGES Files
From time to time we receive NAPA IGES files from our maritime customers which are basically an assembly of often hundreds of single surface patches. The question is then: How can we quickly create a watertight, box-like flow domain for…