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Fluent Connection 1.1 Released

Fluent Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc., has
announced the release of Fluent Connection 1.1 software that helps
streamline the process of creating simulation models based on
design data from leading computer-aided design (CAD) packages.
Integrating core CAE technologies with the most popular independent
design tools has been a key part of the ANSYS strategy for nearly a
decade; this latest release brings direct integration to the Fluent
products as well.
The Fluent UGS NX™ Connection, Fluent Pro/ENGINEER®
Wildfire® Connection and Fluent SolidWorks® Connection
products operate within the CAD system user environments and
provide tools for checking and conditioning the 3-D geometry model
in order to ensure that it has been properly prepared for the next
step in the simulation process. Using Fluent Connection, CAD users
can eliminate or repair geometry issues that would otherwise impede
the simulation process. By providing a well-defined way to check
the CAD model for possible simulation-related issues, Fluent
Connection helps engineering organizations ensure a streamlined
hand-off between CAD and simulation.
Typically, 3-D geometry models are created in CAD systems without
full consideration for the requirements of automated and accurate
simulation. Geometry models may include gaps between surfaces or
overlaps and interferences that will make it more difficult to
generate a high-quality simulation model. Using Fluent Connection,
these issues can easily be identified and repaired. In addition,
Fluent Connection takes into account the unique requirement of
fluid flow simulations to include a description of the fluid volume
inside or surrounding the 3-D solid model. By helping the CAD user
to identify and isolate this fluid region, Fluent Connection
eliminates the need for the engineering analyst to perform this
task outside of the CAD system, thus saving time and effort during
the simulation process.
In addition to enhanced functionality for conditioning of the
geometry, Fluent Connection provides the ability to launch
Fluent’s FloWizard 2.1 or GAMBIT 2.3 simulation environment
directly from the CAD system. The CAD model will be automatically
loaded into the Fluent environment using native readers that
eliminate the need for translation of the geometry data.
The Fluent Connection software products have been built using
development tools provided under the PTC Partner Advantage™
Program (Parametric Technologies Corporation — PTC®
— develops Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire) and UGS and SolidWorks
partnership programs.
“We are very appreciative of the support from our CAD/PLM
partners under their software developer partnership
programs,” notes Ferit Boysan, vice president at ANSYS, Inc.
“As a leading, independent provider of computer-aided
engineering software, ANSYS understands that our customer base
needs outstanding connectivity to multiple design tools and PLM
systems. The Fluent Connection products are part of our strategy to
help customers achieve a streamlined process that facilitates
simulation-based design.”
www.fluent.com
Details
Date: September 25, 2006