Mentor Graphics Announces FloEFD for PTC Creo, 1 in a Series

By DE Editors

Mentor Graphics announced the availability of its FloEFD v11.3 concurrent computational fluid dynamics (CFD) technology for PTCs Creo Parametric, Creo Elements/Pro, and Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire design software. FloEFD for Creo works directly with native PTC product geometry to keep pace with ongoing design changes. Since designers are using the same geometry and a common user interface for CAD and analysis, FloEFD for Creo allows users to maintain a single set of data across the entire project design flow.

According to the company, concurrent CFD can reduce simulation time by as much as 65 to 75 percent in comparison to traditional CFD tools. Concurrent CFD enables users
to optimize product performance and reliability while reducing physical prototyping and development costs without time or material penalties.

PTC customers using FloEFD for Creo can realize a wide range of physical simulation capabilities for fluid flow, heat and mass transfer, including a special module for electronics cooling applications with extensive property libraries.

For more information, visit Mentor Graphics.

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