GPU-Native CFD Integrated with Structured Mesh Generation

Flexcompute, creators of the GPU-native CFD solver Flow360, and GridPro, a leader in structured mesh generation, are integrating their solutions to accelerate computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for the aerospace and defense sectors.

According to the companies, the collaboration will provide seamless compatibility between GridPro’s precision mesh generation tools and Flow360’s high-performance CFD solver. Customers leveraging Flow360 as their CFD solution will now benefit from formal, joint support provided by both Flexcompute and Gridpro, ensuring a smooth, reliable user experience across both platforms. The joint effort targets applications such as supersonic aircraft design, rotorcraft aerodynamics, hypersonic vehicles, missiles, and other space and defense systems, where simulation accuracy and speed are paramount.

“By combining GridPro’s robust meshing with Flow360’s solver speed and scalability, we’re enabling engineers to simulate complex geometries faster and with greater fidelity,” said Vera Yang, President and Co-Founder of Flexcompute.

“Ensuring the compatibility between GridPro and Flow360 enables engineers, particularly in aerospace and defense, to build high-fidelity CFD workflows with speed and confidence, using trusted tools from meshing to solution,” said Peter Eiseman, President of GridPro .

"This partnership represents a leap forward for the industry. By combining best-in-class grid generation with next-generation solvers, we are providing our customers a faster path from concept to solution," said Samuel E James, Chief Operating Officer (Global Operations) of GridPro.

According to the companies, the partnership is particularly valuable for organizations in the aerospace and defense sectors, where GridPro is already widely adopted for meshing in-house engineering teams. With Flow360 now fully compatible with GridPro workflows, these teams can easily incorporate the solver into existing processes, positioning Flow360 as a natural starting point in the simulation pipeline.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.