Mentor Graphics Acquires Flowmaster Group

By DE Editors

Mentor Graphics has acquired the Flowmaster Group, a Dutch-owned, UK-based provider of 1D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software for system design.

1D CFD solutions allow for the design of complex fluid flow network systems like water-cooled electronic racks, automotive vehicle thermal management, and aerospace fuel systems. According to Mentor, the acquisition of Flowmaster complements the company's previous acquisition of Flomerics in 2008. The combination of the CFD software products and services from Mentor Graphics and Flowmaster, both targeted at engineers, designers and analysts, is expected to provide a comprehensive set of upfront and concurrent CFD design tools. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"We are very excited about the technical expertise and industry leading solutions that Flowmaster adds to our mechanical analysis simulation capabilities," said Erich Buergel, general manager, mechanical analysis division, Mentor Graphics. "Both companies have world-class products in their respective sectors, a loyal set of customers and employees, and share a passion for pioneering fast design tools for engineers. This unique combination of solutions will allow us to meet the reliability, cost efficiencies, and time-to-market pressures of our respective user bases throughout the world, enhancing the quest for real-time engineering design solutions for a wide range of industries.

For more information, visit Mentor Graphics and Flowmaster.

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