At Tecplot, we like to keep a close eye on industry trends. Sometimes, that means poring through scientific journals and researching new technologies. And sometimes, that means playing more video games. We’re in the business of making things pretty, after all. And no one does that better than gaming companies. They’re constantly coming up with fresh ways to: · Render art, · Achieve faster frame rates, · Develop more textured […]
By Mike Peery Tecplot co-founder Recently, I was reading a very good article about Simulation Data Management (SDM) by Mark Norris of the NAFEMS Simulation Data Management Working Group. I realized the article is actually a very good status report on the practice of Simulation Data Management. In it, he reports that less than half of all companies who could benefit from SDM are using it. And those that aren’t […]
At Tecplot, Inc., we’ve had many conversations with our engineering customers about how they use CFD in their day-to-day work. From these conversations, we’ve found that CFD engineers fall into two groups: Exploratory CFD and Production CFD. Both groups can benefit from a robust simulation data management software tool. By listening to customer needs, Tecplot, Inc. has been able to meet the needs of both groups with Tecplot Chorus, which […]
As computing power has increased, the volume of simulation data that reservoir engineers must work with has gone up exponentially. Working with so much important data, it’s critical that engineers not miss anything. Vast amounts of money could be wasted if data is overlooked. And with all that data, it’s very likely some could be. For instance, before an oil company goes to the expense of producing a field, reservoir […]
A look at vertical wind turbine design shows how we are working to improve quantitative capabilities and qualitative analysis for safe, cost-effective, and accurate engineering design. […]
Plot3D is a standard file format used for storing grid and results data in CFD simulations. This standardization of formats is a big plus for engineers, allowing them more choices in tailoring their solutions to a project. Taking a page from another industry, where the belief that owning the format means owning the market—the cell phone industry still suffers from these proprietary practices, which, as we know, rarely work out […]
A lot has changed in CFD software. Over the past three to five years, commercial and government codes have proliferated; and engineers are the winners as the codes keep getting better and better. Today, engineers might use ANSYS CFX or FLUENT. Or they might opt for STAR-CCM or OpenFOAM. Or they may choose OVERFLOW-2 or Wind-US. Any one of these tools may be preferred for a different flow regime. The […]
By Mike Peery As I watched the final launch of the space shuttle Atlantis earlier this month, I was overcome with pride. Pride in the fact Tecplot, Inc. played even a small role in a program that proved to be the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. The fact that NASA developed the science to be able to lift an object the size of Atlantis off the ground, place it […]
Part three of the Unsteady Analysis Webinar series had tons of Q’s and plenty of A’s. In it, two unsteady cases were visualized and analyzed in Tecplot 360, highlighting new features and tips that may not be known, even to seasoned Tecplot 360 users. […]
How Tecplot 360 implements support for transient data and how to specify time information using the Stand Editor. […]
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