Press Release
Karlsruhe, August 9, 2012
Create design concepts - optimized for fluid flow
The new version of TOSCA Fluid 2.3.0 software provides easier and faster creation of optimized
design concepts in the product development process
Karlsruhe, Germany - August 9th 2012: TOSCA Fluid 2.3.0, topology optimization software for fluid
flow systems and components, is now available from FE-DESIGN and its international resellers.
The use of TOSCA Fluid early in the design process helps engineers maximize flow efficiency, reduce
cost, and improve reliability. Shortcomings in a design concept can be identified and resolved early.
TOSCA Fluid delivers innovative design ideas for a defined flow task, within an available design space.
In addition to typical applications such as reducing pressure drop and increasing flow efficiency, more
sophisticated tasks such as mass flow balancing, reduction of flow instabilities, and reducing flowinduced noise and vibration can also be solved. Industries which can benefit from optimized designs
include automotive, energy, medical devices, HVAC, chemical & process.
TOSCA Fluid enables engineers to achieve higher quality and eco-efficiency. Only one CFD solver run
is necessary for an optimization. TOSCA Fluid communicates directly with standard commercial CFD
solvers. Existing CFD models can be used immediately.
TOSCA Fluid -with its innovative technology- creates efficient design concepts for internal flow
solutions. The product design process is shortened. It is not mandatory to begin with an initial design
concept, which is then improved step-by-step. TOSCA enables engineers to complete designs faster,
starting, with the available design space and boundary conditions. The result: the most efficient fluid
flow through the given design space. Optimized design concepts are then interpreted and manually
reconstructed in CAD.
TOSCA Fluid 2.3.0 contains tools for reconstruction of the final optimized design. Interpretation and
reconstruction is enhanced by better smoothing technology, with an improved shrinkage correction
feature, and more flexible creation of wireframe geometry.
Other new features and improvements in TOSCA Fluid 2.3.0 include:
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Intuitive set-up and enhanced graphical user interface. The setup for parallel calculations is
now accessible via the graphical interface.
Shorter computation times for optimization runs and post-processing, especially for complex
large scale models.
"With this latest release of TOSCA Fluid we are increasing usability and value for our customers.
Intuitive data management, reduced processing times, and simplified result generation have been
achieved. With the enhanced smoothing concepts, we have set a clear focus on improved process
integration and simplified result reconstruction" - Dr. Markus Stephan, Product Manager TOSCA Fluid
at FE-DESIGN.
About FE-DESIGN:
FE-DESIGN GmbH is engineering and software company for numerical optimization solutions based
on finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). FE-DESIGN develops TOSCA
Structure and TOSCA Fluid - leading technologies for structural optimization (topology, shape and
bead) and flow optimization (topology). The company also provides comprehensive expertise and
unique software applications in flexible, customized engineering services.
FE-DESIGN has offices in Europe and the USA and is globally represented by a worldwide network of
authorized resellers.
FE-DESIGN GmbH
Haid-und-Neu-Straße 7
D-76131 Karlsruhe
Phone +49 (0)721-96 46 7-0
Fax
+49 (0)721-96 46 7-290
FE-DESIGN Optimization Inc.
2700 South River Road, Suite 302
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Chicago / USA
Phone +1 847 - 232 - 3801
Fax
+1 847 - 635 - 7463
E-Mail: ron.banchak@fe-design.com
For further information please go to: www.fe-design.com
Contact for the press:
Jeanette Allendorf
Marketing Manager
FE-DESIGN Büro München
Lichtenbergstraße 8
85748 Garching
Phone: +49(0) 89-339829-81
FAX:
+49(0) 89-339829-94
E-Mail: jeanette.allendorf@fe-design.de