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A Peek into the Certification Process

There’s no preapproved list of FEA [finite element analysis] or CFD [computational fluid dynamics] software titles you can pick from. 
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Terrain Twins and Software in the Loop

Software’s growing role in modern cars suggests it must now be an integral part of automotive simulation.

A Peek into the Certification Process

January 29, 2026 · There’s no preapproved list of FEA [finite element analysis] or CFD [computational fluid dynamics] software titles you can pick from. 

XTI Collaborates with ORNL on XVTOL Development

June 16, 2025 · Collaboration involves DoE's ORNL Frontier supercomputer.

Terrain Twins and Software in the Loop

June 13, 2025 · Software’s growing role in modern cars suggests it must now be an integral part of automotive simulation.

Ansys Boosts CFD Simulation with NVIDIA Superchips

December 4, 2024 · Ansys Fluent coupled with NVIDIA accelerated computing significantly speeds large-scale CFD simulations, according to Ansys.

When Boats Fly

August 13, 2024 · CFD helps boats grow wings and stay airborne.

Formula 1 By Design

May 14, 2024 · Engineering the pinnacle of motorsport racing through simulation.

CAD Users Embrace Hybrid Modeling

May 10, 2024 · Subdivision modeling gaining ground in production phase surface modeling.

SimScale Showcases AI-Driven Automotive Design Features

April 9, 2024 · SimScale, a fully cloud-native simulation platform, works with leading manufacturers, suppliers and OEMs to ship better products faster, company reports.

Oracle Red Bull Racing, Ansys Renew Partnership

March 1, 2024 · Ansys simulation and data management tools will drive Oracle Red Bull Racing’s development of faster, more reliable cars, the companies report.

AirShaper Launches Aerodynamic Shape Optimization Software

April 22, 2021 · New software uses algorithms to automatically optimize your design, helping you achieve aerodynamic performance goals.

MIT and NASA Take Flight With New Wing Structure

August 19, 2019 · “Metamaterial” design aims for lighter, more energy-efficient aircraft that can be produced cost effectively.

Hyperloop Pod Travels Across America

August 6, 2019 · National roadshow will stop in Columbus, Arlington, Kansas City and other cities over the next few months.

ENGYS Releases ELEMENTS v3.0.0 Software Suite

June 6, 2019 · ELEMENTS v3.0.0 is an open-source based CFD software suite for vehicle design applications.

Volkswagen Smashes Time Record At Nürburgring With ANSYS Simulation Solutions

June 4, 2019 · Volkswagen's all-electric race car captures second consecutive electric vehicle speed record, showcases e-mobility prowess

PROSTEP Sponsors the Formula Student DART Racing Team

May 3, 2019 · The team is developing an electric racing car for the international Formula Student university design competition.

Engineering Automation: Going on Autopilot

May 1, 2019 · From flying taxis to cargo drones, efforts are underway to automate in the air.

Use of CF-MESH+ and OpenFOAM Helps Solve Turbulent Flow Simulation Around DrivAer Vehicle

March 1, 2019 · CF-MESH+ is a fully automated CFD meshing software solution that features capabilities for mesh generation in arbitrary complex geometries.

Jostling for the Best Position in a Peloton

October 1, 2018 · CFD and wind tunnel test reveal aerodynamically advantageous positions in a group cycling race.

Winds of Change Hit Aerodynamics Testing

July 1, 2018 · Despite more expansive use of computational fluid dynamics, carmakers are getting the best aerodynamics results by tuning engineering workflows to integrate both simulation and wind tunnel testing.

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