WILSONVILLE, Ore., Nov. 17,2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Mentor Graphics
Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the newest release of
its leading frontloading computational fluid dynamics (CFD) FloEFD™
product targeting complex design challenges. Frontloading CFD
refers to the practice of moving CFD simulation early into the
design process, enabling design engineers to examine and evaluate
design options, resulting in optimized product performance and
reliability. The new FloEFD product provides the industry's first
simulation solution for water vapor absorption alongside several
other lighting related functionalities.
With the latest version of FloEFD software, users can now
simulate the sorption (when one substance permeates another) and
desorption (changing from an adsorbed state to a gaseous or liquid
state) processes. For example, plastic absorbs water and then
releases it when environmental conditions change. This
functionality is important for several key markets such as
automotive lighting design where moisture needs to be minimized in
light housings. Other automotive lighting related capabilities
include radiation and spectrum for direction source modeling, and
LED thermal-optical modeling to simulate LEDs with non-linear
dependence of parameters on temperature.
"The engineering team at SICK AG has been using FloEFD
successfully for several years" said Dr. Dirk Spreeman, project leader, presence
detection department in the research and development group at SICK
AG. "And now that the condensation functionality includes water
vapor absorption in solids, we will be able to include simulation
in the design process for our light sensors as well. To date we
have been unable to access this information until after the first
prototype has been built. Therefore, we are very excited about
gaining insight into the design earlier when we can modify it
quickly and inexpensively."
While we continue to make the software faster and more
efficient, the focus of FloEFD 16 is on power and the ability to
handle even more complex tasks:
- Linked Data from Components: Often the design of complex
devices assumes a multi-level simulation approach when analysis is
initiated from a simple component, followed by an assembly of
components, then finally the full system comprised of many
components and sub-assemblies. Using the new FloEFD product, users
can move from level to level, and re-use the component task
definition of an assembly, saving a great amount of time by
eliminating the need to repeat component or sub-assembly
definition. Users simply link to a previously created project in
just seconds, minimizing the risk of manual entry errors. In
addition, users can create a library of components by saving model
components with FloEFD conditions for future use, to be shared with
other designers in the organization.
- Radiation and LED enhancements: the radiation modeling
capability for FloEFD software has been further extended to include
radiation pattern and spectrum definitions for directional sources.
The LED thermal-optical model is now capable of simulating LEDs
with non-linear dependency of parameters on temperature. These
improvements are ideal for automotive lighting design and
simulation.
- Transient Explorer: The new method of results data
compression saves large amounts of disk space while it provides
access to transient data immediately. Users can combine the
transient animation of plots and parameter charts into a single
view.
- Design of Experiment (DOE) and Optimization: True
optimization of designs requires that multiple criteria be
considered concurrently; as such its implementation can consume
substantial resources (such as time and computing power). With the
addition of this functionality now users can take advantage of DoE
and Response Surface optimization.
- Korean localization: FloEFD is now the only CFD software
with user interfaces in Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Russian,
English and now Korean, allowing engineers to experience FloEFD in
their preferred language.
"Our customers require fast and accurate simulation results for
their complex engineering problems," said Roland Feldhinkel,
general manager of Mentor Graphics Mechanical Analysis Division.
"Our latest FloEFD product provides the power, special
functionality and performance required by engineers to obtain
meaningful answers to their questions without disrupting their
design process."
Product Availability:
The new FloEFD product is
available for immediate shipment. It is the only CFD software
product with user interfaces in multiple languages including
Korean, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Russian and English. For
additional product information, visit the website:
https://www.mentor.com/products/mechanical/floefd/
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in
electronic hardware and software design and manufacturing
solutions, providing products, consulting services and
award-winning support for the world's most successful electronic,
semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the
company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of approximately
$1.18 billion. Corporate headquarters
are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web
site: http://www.mentor.com/.
Mentor Graphics and Mentor are registered trademarks, and FloEFD
is a trademark of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or
product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective owners.
For more information, please contact:
Larry Toda
Mentor Graphics
503.685.1664
larry_toda@mentor.com
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