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  • Developing an Ecosystem of Cloud-Native Tools for Human-Centric Design

    Human-centric design is the holistic approach to the design of spaces and cities that accounts for occupant health and wellbeing, microclimate, and long-term adaptations to our changing climate and extreme weather events. It is a design philosophy as well as a methodology gaining widespread momentum amongst architects and engineers, globally. AtkinsRéalis, a leading multi-disciplinary consulting…

  • HVAC Components: Increased Performance with CFD Simulation

    With the growing importance of sustainable living environments, it is essential to make sure the products we use for ventilation are efficient as well. To design and create heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) components with higher performance, analyzing them for aerodynamic and pressure-flow characteristics is critical. Most types of ventilation systems need to be…

  • Cloud-Native Simulation for the Next Generation of Electric Hypercars

    Inspired by the engineer, futurist, and fellow-Croatian Nikola Tesla, Mate Rimac founded Rimac Automobili in 2009. Rimac’s agile approach has delivered impressive progress in an incredibly short amount of time. Today, the company develops high-performance electric drivetrain and battery systems for many of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers. Its customers include Aston Martin, Porsche, Koenigsegg,…

  • Rotating Equipment Design Powered by the Cloud

    Rotating equipment design and analysis is quite complex, with very stringent requirements on reliability, durability, and efficiency. The emerging focus on developing equipment and processes that are more sustainable, economical, and globally accessible has led rotating machinery designers and engineers back to the drawing board to answer questions like: The answer is SimScale’s newest offering…

  • Revit® Workflow for Microclimate Simulation

    Architects and engineers have strict design guidance and compliance criteria to meet when designing buildings, cities, and outdoor spaces. The design community has recognized that early-stage design decisions are having the greatest impact on overall scheme development and represent the most productive stage in which to embed simulation and analysis of the microclimate. A dedicated…

  • CFD Simulation for Cooling Data Center Hardware

    Submer Technologies, S.L. (Submer) is a specialist product and services provider that focuses on the data center market and IT industry. Cooling data center buildings is critical, as they consume large amounts of energy and are considered a carbon-intensive industry. This is set to continue as the global trends of digitalization and cloud computing further…

  • Better Rotating Equipment with Cloud-Native Engineering Simulation

    SimScale is committed to making engineering simulation more accessible to all engineers, especially those working in industries that have not traditionally leveraged simulation in their design processes. This is why we are bringing a new solution to the rotating equipment market.  Digital prototyping, in many stages along the R&D cycle, not only reduces cost and time…

  • PRP Architects Develop Customized Workflow for Complex Geometry With SimScale

    Few architecture firms know as much about urban regeneration as PRP. The interdisciplinary skillset they offer clients range from master planning and urban design to sustainability, landscape, and project management. This enables PRP to apply their holistic approach to the design and delivery of homes and places of varying scale, complexity, and diversity.  PRP was…

  • Monodraught Develops Sustainable HVAC Products With CFD-Led Design Process

    Monodraught is unique in the sense that they are both manufacturers and consultants. They develop high-performing, low-energy building products and provide design services for engineering a sustainable built environment. They not only design ventilation, cooling, and heating systems but they also install and maintain these systems for healthier occupants in public buildings including schools and…

  • In-House Simulation for Product Development

    Adopting in-house engineering simulation software, instead of hiring external consultants, is a straightforward solution to keep engineering teams competitive. It not only puts money back in your budget and lost time back into your workflows, but it also keeps you and your team in control of your design process; from concept to final product.  With…

  • A Day in the Life of Fillia, Customer Support Agent at SimScale

    Fillia, who is based in Greece, is one of SimScale’s Customer Support Agents and has been part of the team since February 2020. In this installment of “Day in the Life” find out what her typical working day looks like and be inspired by the beautiful snapshots from her routine!  08:00 – 09:30:  As an independent…

  • Solar Radiation: How to Model and Evaluate With SimScale

    Professionals in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry understand how critical their building designs are to the comfort of occupants and building energy performance. Solar radiation has a significant impact on the thermal aspects of buildings and structures, in both internal and external environments. SimScale has now empowered architects and engineers to model the…