Parallel Multi-User CAD and CFD Integration Technology ID: 2014-092

A revolutionary method enabling simultaneous, collaborative use of CAD and CFD models, enhancing efficiency and innovation in design processes.

Technology Overview

This technology integrates multi-user functionality into CAD and CFD applications, allowing concurrent modifications and real-time data sharing between CAD and analysis models. By leveraging existing CAD-analysis link tools, such as NXConnect, ANSYS, and Star-CCM+, and requiring minimal modifications to current plugins, this invention opens new avenues for collaborative engineering efforts, streamlining the design and analysis process.

Key Advantages

• Enables real-time collaboration between multiple users on CAD and CFD models
• Significantly reduces the time required for design iterations
• Integrates seamlessly with existing CAD and analysis tools, minimizing the need for new software or extensive training
• Facilitates more efficient and innovative design processes through enhanced data sharing capabilities
• Provides a competitive edge by speeding up the time-to-market for new designs

Problems Addressed

• Eliminates the bottleneck of sequential design and analysis phases in engineering projects
• Reduces the risk of errors and miscommunications by allowing simultaneous access to CAD and CFD models
• Improves project management by enabling more dynamic collaboration and feedback loops

Market Applications

• Engineering firms engaged in product design and analysis
• Automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery sectors where CAD and CFD are critical to product development
• Educational institutions offering courses in engineering design and analysis
• CAD and CFD software vendors looking to enhance their product offerings with collaborative features

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2014-092
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Date Published: 07 May, 2025