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PreonLab 7.1.0: Particle-Based CFD Simulation Software PreonLab 7.1.0 is the latest release of FIFTY2 Technology’s particle-based CFD simulation software, released on April 30, 2026 . This version introduces a new Virtual Wind Tunnel for airflow generation, significant advancements in thermal solver performance, and extensive workflow improvements based on customer feedback . Key New Features Virtual Wind Tunnel (Integrated FVM Solver) A new capability that uses an integrated Finite Volume Method (FVM) solver to generate steady and transient airflows directly within PreonLab . Designed to accelerate early-stage vehicle soiling studies by significantly shortening the feedback loop between airflow generation and design iteration, while reducing reliance on external tools . Higher-Order Thermal Solver Upgrades The thermal solver introduced in the previous version...

SeismoTank 5: Specialized Seismic Analysis Software for Liquid Storage Tanks SeismoTank 5 is a specialized engineering software for the seismic design and analysis of liquid storage tanks, developed by Dr.-Ing. Habenberger . The software addresses the unique mechanical behavior of fluid-filled cylindrical tanks under earthquake loading, where the interaction between the tank wall and the contained liquid creates complex dynamic responses . Key Features Specialized Seismic Analysis Fluid-Structure Interaction: Models the dynamic behavior of liquid inside cylindrical tanks during seismic events, accounting for both impulsive (lower part of liquid moving with the tank wall) and convective (upper part sloshing) components . Comprehensive Code Compliance: Supports structural verification according to Eurocode 3 for stress analysis and buckling safety of tank shells...

PreonLab 7.0.4: Fast Particle-Based CFD Software PreonLab 7.0.4 is a mesh-free CFD solver from FIFTY2 Technology using the Material Point Method (MPM) for fluid simulation. It is fully GPU-accelerated, delivering 10-100x faster simulations than traditional CFD. Key Features GPU-Accelerated Solver Mesh-free approach eliminates meshing bottlenecks Optimized for NVIDIA GPUs Handles millions of particles efficiently Real-time visualization during simulation Multiphase Flow Gas-liquid two-phase flow with air entrainment Multiple immiscible fluids Surface tension and bubble formation Phase change modeling Thermal Analysis Conjugate heat transfer Temperature-dependent fluid properties Heat sources and thermal boundaries Fluid-Structure Interaction 6-DOF rigid body motion coupled with fluid forces Simulate gears, rotating shafts, moving components One-way and two-way coupling options Applications Automotive: Gearbox lubrication, e-motor cooling, brake cooling Manufacturing:...

MacroFlow 4.1 | Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) & Heat Transfer Simulation Software MacroFlow 4.1 is a comprehensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software package designed for simulating fluid flow, heat transfer, and related physical processes in engineering applications. It provides engineers and researchers with powerful tools for analyzing complex fluid dynamics problems across multiple industries. Core Functionality Overview: Complete CFD Simulation Capabilities: Features robust solvers for laminar and turbulent flows, incompressible and compressible flows, steady-state and transient simulations, and multiphase flow modeling with various fluid types and properties . Advanced Heat Transfer Analysis: Includes comprehensive heat transfer modeling capabilities including conduction, convection (natural and forced), radiation, and conjugate heat transfer between fluids and solids for thermal management studies . Moving...

ABAQUS 2025 for Linux | Advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) & Multiphysics Simulation Suite ABAQUS 2025 for Linux is a comprehensive, high-performance software suite for advanced nonlinear finite element analysis and multiphysics simulations. This Linux-native version delivers robust solvers and modeling capabilities for tackling complex engineering problems in structural mechanics, thermal, fluids, and coupled phenomena across industries. Core Functionality Overview: Advanced Nonlinear & Multiphysics Analysis: Industry-leading capabilities for simulating complex material nonlinearity, large deformations, contact mechanics, coupled thermal-stress, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and acoustics. Scalable High-Performance Computing: Optimized for Linux clusters, leveraging parallel processing for efficient solution of large-scale models, parametric studies, and optimization loops. Integrated Modeling & Process Automation: Features the ABAQUS/CAE environment for complete pre- and post-processing, along with...