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How Meancalc Achieved 5.3X Cost Savings for Automotive Aerodynamics

Optimize CFD run times and accuracy with Meancalc - automate time averaging, reduce errors, and make every simulation more efficient and reliable.

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How Meancalc Achieved 5.3X Cost Savings for Automotive Aerodynamics

Optimize CFD run times and accuracy with Meancalc - automate time averaging, reduce errors, and make every simulation more efficient and reliable.

Upstream team

4 min read

Open Blog

How Meancalc Achieved 5.3X Cost Savings for Automotive Aerodynamics

Optimize CFD run times and accuracy with Meancalc - automate time averaging, reduce errors, and make every simulation more efficient and reliable.

Upstream team

4 min read

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Shorten Automotive Design Cycle with High Fidelity Machine Learning Solutions

Accelerate automotive design with high-fidelity machine learning solutions and explore the open-source DrivAerML CFD dataset for advanced aerodynamic modeling.

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Shorten Automotive Design Cycle with High Fidelity Machine Learning Solutions

Accelerate automotive design with high-fidelity machine learning solutions and explore the open-source DrivAerML CFD dataset for advanced aerodynamic modeling.

Upstream team

2 min read

Open Blog

Shorten Automotive Design Cycle with High Fidelity Machine Learning Solutions

Accelerate automotive design with high-fidelity machine learning solutions and explore the open-source DrivAerML CFD dataset for advanced aerodynamic modeling.

Upstream team

2 min read

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Upstream CFD’s Contribution and Commitment to the OpenFOAM Community

Discover how Upstream CFD supports OpenFOAM with key code contributions, governance roles, and a subscription model that drives innovation and long-term value.

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Upstream CFD’s Contribution and Commitment to the OpenFOAM Community

Discover how Upstream CFD supports OpenFOAM with key code contributions, governance roles, and a subscription model that drives innovation and long-term value.

Upstream team

2 min read

Open Blog

Upstream CFD’s Contribution and Commitment to the OpenFOAM Community

Discover how Upstream CFD supports OpenFOAM with key code contributions, governance roles, and a subscription model that drives innovation and long-term value.

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DrivAerML: High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Dataset for Road-Car External Aerodynamics

N. Ashton, C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, L. Fliessbach, H. Hetmann, T. Knacke, N. Schönwald, V. Skaperdas, G. Fotiadis, A. Walle, B. Hupertz, D. Maddix

DrivAerML: High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Dataset for Road-Car External Aerodynamics

N. Ashton, C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, L. Fliessbach, H. Hetmann, T. Knacke, N. Schönwald, V. Skaperdas, G. Fotiadis, A. Walle, B. Hupertz, D. Maddix

DrivAerML: High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Dataset for Road-Car External Aerodynamics

N. Ashton, C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, L. Fliessbach, H. Hetmann, T. Knacke, N. Schönwald, V. Skaperdas, G. Fotiadis, A. Walle, B. Hupertz, D. Maddix

Two computational studies of a flatback airfoil using non-zonal and embedded scale-resolving turbulence modelling approaches

M. Fuchs, P. Weihing, T. Kuehn, M. Herr, A. Suryadi, C. Mockett, H. Knobbe-Eschen, F. Kramer, T. Knacke

Two computational studies of a flatback airfoil using non-zonal and embedded scale-resolving turbulence modelling approaches

M. Fuchs, P. Weihing, T. Kuehn, M. Herr, A. Suryadi, C. Mockett, H. Knobbe-Eschen, F. Kramer, T. Knacke

Two computational studies of a flatback airfoil using non-zonal and embedded scale-resolving turbulence modelling approaches

M. Fuchs, P. Weihing, T. Kuehn, M. Herr, A. Suryadi, C. Mockett, H. Knobbe-Eschen, F. Kramer, T. Knacke

The Grey-Area Improved σ -DDES Approach: Formulation Review and Application to Complex Test Cases

M. Fuchs, C. Mockett, J. Sesterhenn, F. Thiele

The Grey-Area Improved σ -DDES Approach: Formulation Review and Application to Complex Test Cases

M. Fuchs, C. Mockett, J. Sesterhenn, F. Thiele

The Grey-Area Improved σ -DDES Approach: Formulation Review and Application to Complex Test Cases

M. Fuchs, C. Mockett, J. Sesterhenn, F. Thiele

Industrial Prediction of Jet-Flap Interaction Noise with Advanced Hybrid RANS-LES Methods

C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, T. Knacke, F. Kramer, U. Michel, M. Steger, F. Thiele

Industrial Prediction of Jet-Flap Interaction Noise with Advanced Hybrid RANS-LES Methods

C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, T. Knacke, F. Kramer, U. Michel, M. Steger, F. Thiele

Industrial Prediction of Jet-Flap Interaction Noise with Advanced Hybrid RANS-LES Methods

C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, T. Knacke, F. Kramer, U. Michel, M. Steger, F. Thiele

Two non-zonal approaches to accelerate RANS to LES transition of free shear layers in DES

C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, A. Garbaruk, M. Shur, P. Spalart, M. Strelets, F. Thiele, A. Travin

Two non-zonal approaches to accelerate RANS to LES transition of free shear layers in DES

C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, A. Garbaruk, M. Shur, P. Spalart, M. Strelets, F. Thiele, A. Travin

Two non-zonal approaches to accelerate RANS to LES transition of free shear layers in DES

C. Mockett, M. Fuchs, A. Garbaruk, M. Shur, P. Spalart, M. Strelets, F. Thiele, A. Travin

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Our Fair & Sustainable Approach

Subscription model for enhanced methods, validated and synced to latest openfoam.com release

Mature methods contributed to the public release

Strong community engagement

Upstream CFD's team has contributed to the OpenFOAM community since 2011 — learn more about our approach and published features in this article.

OPENFOAM® is a registered trademark of OpenCFD Limited, producer and distributor of the OpenFOAM software via www.openfoam.com

Our Fair & Sustainable Approach

Subscription model for enhanced methods, validated and synced to latest openfoam.com release

Mature methods contributed to the public release

Strong community engagement

Upstream CFD's team has contributed to the OpenFOAM community since 2011 — learn more about our approach and published features in this article.

OPENFOAM® is a registered trademark of OpenCFD Limited, producer and distributor of the OpenFOAM software via www.openfoam.com

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How Meancalc Achieved 5.3X Cost Savings for Automotive Aerodynamics

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How Meancalc Achieved 5.3X Cost Savings for Automotive Aerodynamics

Upstream team

How Meancalc Achieved 5.3X Cost Savings for Automotive Aerodynamics

Upstream team

Shorten Automotive Design Cycle with High Fidelity Machine Learning Solutions

Upstream team

Shorten Automotive Design Cycle with High Fidelity Machine Learning Solutions

Upstream team

Shorten Automotive Design Cycle with High Fidelity Machine Learning Solutions

Upstream team

Upstream CFD’s Contribution and Commitment to the OpenFOAM Community

Upstream team

Upstream CFD’s Contribution and Commitment to the OpenFOAM Community

Upstream team

Upstream CFD’s Contribution and Commitment to the OpenFOAM Community

Upstream team

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DrivAerML: High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Dataset for Road-Car External Aerodynamics

DrivAerML: High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Dataset for Road-Car External Aerodynamics

DrivAerML: High-Fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics Dataset for Road-Car External Aerodynamics

Two computational studies of a flatback airfoil using non-zonal and embedded scale-resolving turbulence modelling approaches

Two computational studies of a flatback airfoil using non-zonal and embedded scale-resolving turbulence modelling approaches

Two computational studies of a flatback airfoil using non-zonal and embedded scale-resolving turbulence modelling approaches

The Grey-Area Improved σ -DDES Approach: Formulation Review and Application to Complex Test Cases

The Grey-Area Improved σ -DDES Approach: Formulation Review and Application to Complex Test Cases

The Grey-Area Improved σ -DDES Approach: Formulation Review and Application to Complex Test Cases

Industrial Prediction of Jet-Flap Interaction Noise with Advanced Hybrid RANS-LES Methods

Industrial Prediction of Jet-Flap Interaction Noise with Advanced Hybrid RANS-LES Methods

Industrial Prediction of Jet-Flap Interaction Noise with Advanced Hybrid RANS-LES Methods

Two non-zonal approaches to accelerate RANS to LES transition of free shear layers in DES

Two non-zonal approaches to accelerate RANS to LES transition of free shear layers in DES

Two non-zonal approaches to accelerate RANS to LES transition of free shear layers in DES

A comprehensive study of detached-eddy simulation

A comprehensive study of detached-eddy simulation

A comprehensive study of detached-eddy simulation

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