Train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation is addressing the aeroacoustic noise problem of high-speed trains using advanced computational fluid dynamics and computational aeroacoustics
The European Commission has a vision for a completely integrated train system and is in the process of finalising what it calls its technical specifications for interoperability (TSI). Once all these have been agreed across Europe, the rail network will operate in compliance with standard specifications and regulations that will eventually create a completely integrated system.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 October 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Of the many areas under discussion, noise pollution is causing train manufacturers a particular headache.
New European legislation will force rail operators to reduce the external noise of their trains.
On high-speed trains, aerodynamic noise is the major cause of concern and manufacturers are searching for a solution before the law changes.
Bombardier Transportation, the worlds leading train manufacturer, has a dedicated department called The Centre of Competence for Aerodynamics and Thermodynamics (CoC-ATh) tackling the aeroacoustic noise problem using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and computational aeroacoustics (CAA).
Head of the CoC-ATh, Dr Alexander Orellano explains the thrust of his work: 'We use state-of-the-art predictive computer aided engineering tools such as CFD and CAA to optimise product design for the rail industry.
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Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients and at the same time reduce operating and design costs.
The work we undertake is design optimisation and specification during the bid and design phase and problem solving after delivery'.
'Our job extends from ensuring the passenger comfort (such as climate control within the train carriage), to directly improving safety, (for example by investigating the impact of wind loads on all our trains, especially those travelling at high-speed)'.
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The European Commission (EC) has a working group to define the legal requirements and restrictions for future trains.
Bombardier is well prepared to meet the up-coming new standards as the centre has already been working with CFD to help with noise reduction for over three years.
The level of expertise is impressive, and has given Bombardier a distinct head start over its competitors.
Bombardier is enjoying a tactical advantage by combining acoustics with aerodynamics and thermodynamics in one department.
Orellano explains the benefit: 'In other companies they have a separate department for acoustics that would be solving noise problems.
The methodology of acoustics is not traditionally numerical, so analysis techniques that we find invaluable, such as CFD, can get ignored.
Even if they do decide to use it, CFD is not something you can pick up in an afternoon.
We have a strong background in using techniques like this, and can put them to use solving important problems such as noise reduction'.
The project to reduce the external noise from Bombardier's high-speed trains involved a detailed analysis of the pantographs (the power connection between the overhead lines and the train).
The research concentrated on the process of vortex shedding, where an obstacle in the flow (here the pantograph) causes eddies - and therefore low-pressure concentrations - to appear on alternate sides of the obstruction.
In rapid succession, these eddies are a significant noise contributor.
'When the contact strip is moving with the train at high speed there is pronounced vortex shedding', explains Orellano.
'It is this disturbance around the pantograph that creates the aerodynamic noise.
We need to find ways of reducing this noise to meet the future legal requirements.
Our work aims to develop a method for predicting these aeroacoustic noise sources by studying transient flows'.
Dr Tjark Siefkes, senior director of advanced technology at the centre of competence at Bombardier Transportation explains: 'The centre of competence is responsible for the standardisation and harmonisation of tools within its fields of expertise.
It ensures that state-of-the-art tools are used for our vehicle projects'.
CoC-ATh uses CFD software - Star-CD - from the CD Adapco Group.
'We evaluated other software', says Orellano, 'and decided to use Star.
We appreciate CD Adapco's willingness to co-operate with us for specific projects.
The support we get from them is invaluable'.
Orellano stresses the distinction between noise source description and noise radiation.
'With CFD, we are trying to predict the level of vortex shedding.
The vortices cause pressure pulses that represent noise sources.
In this way, the CFD gives us a way to isolate the noise generation mechanism.
We use boundary element methods or the Fwacs-William-Hawkings method to predict the resulting far field noise levels; it's the CFD that pinpoints the source'.
The accepted wisdom for this type of analysis is to predict the pressure pulses from steady state flow.
The work at CoC-ATh has moved away from this, focusing directly on transient flow behaviour.
Orellano and his team leader, Thomas Rung have been working with Star-CD to develop a sophisticated turbulence-modelling tool called detached eddy simulation (DES).
By working directly with transient flow, the analysis of the vortex shedding is a much more precise way of trying to predict noise sources.
It is hoped that the predictive tool will be able to help in the reduction of noise from other sources.
'In modern trains with distributed traction the pantograph is positioned directly above passenger seats.
The resulting aerodynamic noise power level of the pantograph is so high that it goes through the roof and enters the passenger compartment', explains Orellano.
'So we have an aeroacoustic problem inside the train as well as outside.
Another source of aeroacoustic noise is the heating, ventilation and cooling system (HVAC).
This is quite annoying for passengers and we aim to use transient flow predictions for firstly identifying the problem and later on for evaluating design variants'.
As a new tool, the DES method has been put through some rigorous testing and comparative studies.
During a joint co-operation with DaimlerChrysler Research and Technology and the Centre of Competence a test case has been established to assess the predictive accuracy of different methods.
A comparative study has also been done on the pantograph problem by positioning an array of microphones around a high-speed train to pinpoint precisely where the noise was coming from.
'We asked the Technical University of Berlin to evaluate the test cases against the DES method', said Orellano.
'A comparison was also done against the conventional flow simulation method.
The results showed that the DES method is much more suitable for external noise problems'.
Dr Orellano is focused on ensuring that Bombardier is ready for the change in noise regulations resulting from the integration of Europe's rail network.
But as an engineer he is not against this new predictive tool for Star-CD being used beyond company limits.
As a result the, DES tool is being offered to other CD Adapco customers, as Michael Dickens, Business development manager at the CD Adapco Group explains: 'DES in Star-CD is now available to a selective number of our users, including Bombardier and eventually will be on general release so that everyone can benefit from it'.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Enhanced thermal modelling for Pro/Engineer users
IcePro 3.1 is a Pro/Engineer-to-Icepak interface from Fluent
The interface builds on the successful integration of CAD software and Icepak thermal modelling software. With the release of IcePro 3.1, Pro/Engineer geometry and materials are seamlessly available to Icepak. 'This release is a major advance in the CAD integration paradigm introduced in the previous versions of the interface.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 November 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The leading producer of high pressure cleaning systems, Alfred Karcher, now optimises the flow characteristics of its devices with the computational fluid dynamics solution Fluent for Catia V5
More choice in fluid flow simulation
Version 2 of Fluent for Catia V5 will extend the range of fluid flow simulations that can be accomplished within the V5 PLM environment
Using a few configuration parameters, the user can export much of the model automatically.
Icepak can also be started directly from within Pro/Engineer to access the newly exported model', says Icepak Product Manager, Dr Rajesh Nair.
In addition to the capabilities available previously, the new interface also allows the user to automatically decompose complex geometries into prismatic shapes.
All of the manual features are still available.
IcePro 3.1 allows the user to export protrusion features and cut features on boundaries automatically to Icepak.
Complex shapes can be decomposed automatically for export into Icepak.
Simplification, the process of simplifying a model to ignore small geometry features, while including the larger thermally relevant features, has been made extremely easy, and thus dramatically reducing transfer time.
A new optional feature allows the Pro/Engineer assembly tree to be replicated in Icepak.
The hierarchy of information is maintained for the geometric shapes that are exported to Icepak.
The interface also applies sensible object recognition, as when recognising a pattern of fins to be modelled as a heatsink object, or modelling a pattern of holes or cutouts as a vent or planar resistance.
IcePro 3.1 is now available for Icepak users worldwide from Fluent for Windows NT/Windows 2000, HPUX and Solaris platforms only, for an annual licence fee of $2500.
The interface builds on the successful integration of CAD software and Icepak thermal modelling software. With the release of IcePro 3.1, Pro/Engineer geometry and materials are seamlessly available to Icepak. 'This release is a major advance in the CAD integration paradigm introduced in the previous versions of the interface.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 November 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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More choice in fluid flow simulation
Version 2 of Fluent for Catia V5 will extend the range of fluid flow simulations that can be accomplished within the V5 PLM environment
Using a few configuration parameters, the user can export much of the model automatically.
Icepak can also be started directly from within Pro/Engineer to access the newly exported model', says Icepak Product Manager, Dr Rajesh Nair.
In addition to the capabilities available previously, the new interface also allows the user to automatically decompose complex geometries into prismatic shapes.
All of the manual features are still available.
IcePro 3.1 allows the user to export protrusion features and cut features on boundaries automatically to Icepak.
Complex shapes can be decomposed automatically for export into Icepak.
Simplification, the process of simplifying a model to ignore small geometry features, while including the larger thermally relevant features, has been made extremely easy, and thus dramatically reducing transfer time.
A new optional feature allows the Pro/Engineer assembly tree to be replicated in Icepak.
The hierarchy of information is maintained for the geometric shapes that are exported to Icepak.
The interface also applies sensible object recognition, as when recognising a pattern of fins to be modelled as a heatsink object, or modelling a pattern of holes or cutouts as a vent or planar resistance.
IcePro 3.1 is now available for Icepak users worldwide from Fluent for Windows NT/Windows 2000, HPUX and Solaris platforms only, for an annual licence fee of $2500.
Fluent to set solutions in Granite
Fluent has signed an agreement with PTC to offer interoperability solutions built on PTC's Granite One
Granite One is the interoperability platform based on the unmatched geometry, feature and data exchange capabilities at the core of Pro/Engineer, PTC's market leading MCAD software. One of the key advantages of solutions built on Granite is the ability to interoperate associatively, providing updates to downstream applications based on any changes in an original solid model.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 November 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Under the agreement, Fluent Inc will use Granite to provide interoperability between a range of MCAD solutions and its electronics cooling thermal management software, Icepak.
The integration of Granite One will enable Icepak users to share native Pro/Engineer part and assembly data.
These data, or the data from any other Granite application, will drive associative update to Icecad applications.
Icepak will be further enhanced by leveraging Granite for neutral file exchange (eg IGES, STEP) with other CAD solutions 'PTC's strength in electronics packaging dictates a need for a variety of thermal modelling applications', says Jim Heppelmann, PTC's Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Software Products.
'We know that our customers are excited about this new relationship as the Icepak application directly impacts their ability to innovate new products.
Fluent is a wonderful addition to the Granite community, which is dedicated to making product development as easy and seamless as possible for our mutual customers', says Heppelmann.
'By using Granite in our next generation CAD import module, we will enable our Icepak customers to read in CAD files from virtually anywhere and take advantage of the robust interoperability that we have provided on the Pro/Engineer platform for several years with our IcePro module', says Icepak Product Manager, Dr Rajesh Nair.
Granite One is the interoperability platform based on the unmatched geometry, feature and data exchange capabilities at the core of Pro/Engineer, PTC's market leading MCAD software. One of the key advantages of solutions built on Granite is the ability to interoperate associatively, providing updates to downstream applications based on any changes in an original solid model.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 November 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Under the agreement, Fluent Inc will use Granite to provide interoperability between a range of MCAD solutions and its electronics cooling thermal management software, Icepak.
The integration of Granite One will enable Icepak users to share native Pro/Engineer part and assembly data.
These data, or the data from any other Granite application, will drive associative update to Icecad applications.
Icepak will be further enhanced by leveraging Granite for neutral file exchange (eg IGES, STEP) with other CAD solutions 'PTC's strength in electronics packaging dictates a need for a variety of thermal modelling applications', says Jim Heppelmann, PTC's Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, Software Products.
'We know that our customers are excited about this new relationship as the Icepak application directly impacts their ability to innovate new products.
Fluent is a wonderful addition to the Granite community, which is dedicated to making product development as easy and seamless as possible for our mutual customers', says Heppelmann.
'By using Granite in our next generation CAD import module, we will enable our Icepak customers to read in CAD files from virtually anywhere and take advantage of the robust interoperability that we have provided on the Pro/Engineer platform for several years with our IcePro module', says Icepak Product Manager, Dr Rajesh Nair.
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Thermomechanical stress module for thermal program
Flomerics has launched Flo/Stress, a thermomechanical stress module for its Flotherm V3.1 thermal management package giving accurate thermomechanical calculations at the product design stage
Flomerics has launched Flo/Stress, a thermomechanical stress module designed to provide users of its Flotherm V3.1 thermal management package with the facility to make fast, first-order accurate thermomechanical calculations at the product design stage, so reducing significantly the problem of electronic failure and minimizing 'time-to-market'.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new module is ideally suited for predicting the linear elastic behaviour of layered cuboid structures such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs), Chip Scale Packages (CSPs) and Flip-Chips.
Commenting on the launch, John Parry, Research Manager, Flomerics, said, 'Combating electronic failure at the pre-prototyping stage is a crucial design issue for electronic engineers and manufacturers keen to ensure that their end products are manufactured to the highest quality and within the shortest possible time frame.
Through its tight integration with Flotherm, Flo/Stress is one of the first products aimed at predicting thermomechanical stress at such an early stage of the physical design process and is set to reduce significantly manufacturers' time to market.' Flo/Stress accepts orthotropic and temperature dependent material property data for all 3-D cuboidal objects.
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The engineering team at Bronswerk used a combination of Pro/Engineer Wildfire from PTC and EFD.Pro from Flomerics when designing its new fans and cooler systems
Stress-free temperatures can be applied on an object-by-object basis.
Flo/Stress can be used immediately after a Flotherm calculation has been made, with minimal model setup time as it shares the existing Flotherm model geometry.
The results of the stress calculation can then be readily displayed in Flomotion, Flomerics' post-processing visualization tool.
Flo/Stress has been developed during a TCS programme with the University of Greenwich, with funding until June 2002 being provided by the UK's DTI.
Flomerics will also be undertaking further research into stress prediction within the EC-funded PROFIT* project (Prediction of Temperature Gradients Influencing the Quality of Electronic Products), which commenced in January 2000.
Here, Flomerics will develop compact models of layered structures by determining how to calculate thermomechanically-equivalent material properties for composites
Flomerics has launched Flo/Stress, a thermomechanical stress module designed to provide users of its Flotherm V3.1 thermal management package with the facility to make fast, first-order accurate thermomechanical calculations at the product design stage, so reducing significantly the problem of electronic failure and minimizing 'time-to-market'.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Flomerics' EFD.Lab allowed Shaw Aero Devices to produce an acceptable software prototype in a single day
Fluid dynamics software improves CAD support
EFD 8 users can publish dynamic 3D results plots enabling viewers to rotate and zoom-in areas of interest
The new module is ideally suited for predicting the linear elastic behaviour of layered cuboid structures such as printed circuit boards (PCBs), Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs), Chip Scale Packages (CSPs) and Flip-Chips.
Commenting on the launch, John Parry, Research Manager, Flomerics, said, 'Combating electronic failure at the pre-prototyping stage is a crucial design issue for electronic engineers and manufacturers keen to ensure that their end products are manufactured to the highest quality and within the shortest possible time frame.
Through its tight integration with Flotherm, Flo/Stress is one of the first products aimed at predicting thermomechanical stress at such an early stage of the physical design process and is set to reduce significantly manufacturers' time to market.' Flo/Stress accepts orthotropic and temperature dependent material property data for all 3-D cuboidal objects.
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Stress-free temperatures can be applied on an object-by-object basis.
Flo/Stress can be used immediately after a Flotherm calculation has been made, with minimal model setup time as it shares the existing Flotherm model geometry.
The results of the stress calculation can then be readily displayed in Flomotion, Flomerics' post-processing visualization tool.
Flo/Stress has been developed during a TCS programme with the University of Greenwich, with funding until June 2002 being provided by the UK's DTI.
Flomerics will also be undertaking further research into stress prediction within the EC-funded PROFIT* project (Prediction of Temperature Gradients Influencing the Quality of Electronic Products), which commenced in January 2000.
Here, Flomerics will develop compact models of layered structures by determining how to calculate thermomechanically-equivalent material properties for composites
Thermal software speeds enclosure design
Significant savings in both time and capital expenditure have been reported at Advanced Fibre Communications after completing a major new product using Flotherm thermal management software
Significant savings in both time and capital expenditure have been reported by design engineers at Advanced Fibre Communications (AFC), the global telecommunications vendor, further to the completion of a major new product development project in which they used Flotherm thermal management software from Flomerics to model their FibreMAX enclosure for configurable ADSL solutions.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Developed to cope with the growing demand for ADSL by the residential user, the FibreMAX enclosure was designed to replace the old style 'green boxes' and to bring people and access into the 21st Century.
By using Flotherm to simulate the air movement and heat dissipated within the large 108 x 76 x 48' FibreMAX cabinet, AFC's Engineers were able to study multiple configurations very quickly and to respond promptly to customer requirements.
They did this by creating detailed models of the various components - Channel Bank Assembly, Power Supply Modules, Heat Exchangers, Chargers/Recifiers and Optical Network Units - for use in a variety of system level design configurations.
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Previous thermal test models had taken over one month to build, configure and run.
Flotherm enabled them to achieve turn around times of one to two days, so allowing near immediate feedback and instant modification to customer configurations.
Further savings were also made possible when a Flotherm model revealed that 3 not 4 heat exchangers were required to cool the system.
Commenting on the design project, Todd Newhouse, Senior Engineer, AFC, said, 'The cost for ADSL equipment alone can easily surpass $100,000 in addition to approximately $10,000 in resource and test equipment cost for each test.
With the product offering an endless variety of configuration options, the immediate savings are significant.
Ten configurations required by the customer and Product Line Management does, for example, result in savings of over $200,000.
Another important monetary factor is the ability to respond to customers and improve time-to-market.' Concluding, Mr Newhouse, said, 'The end result is a model that can predict with confidence multiple configurations of equipment inside a large enclosure.
Flotherm allowed us to make significant cost savings in both development and production - the development savings being realized by not having to physically build and test multiple configurations and the production savings being realized from cost reductions in the design.'
Significant savings in both time and capital expenditure have been reported by design engineers at Advanced Fibre Communications (AFC), the global telecommunications vendor, further to the completion of a major new product development project in which they used Flotherm thermal management software from Flomerics to model their FibreMAX enclosure for configurable ADSL solutions.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Developed to cope with the growing demand for ADSL by the residential user, the FibreMAX enclosure was designed to replace the old style 'green boxes' and to bring people and access into the 21st Century.
By using Flotherm to simulate the air movement and heat dissipated within the large 108 x 76 x 48' FibreMAX cabinet, AFC's Engineers were able to study multiple configurations very quickly and to respond promptly to customer requirements.
They did this by creating detailed models of the various components - Channel Bank Assembly, Power Supply Modules, Heat Exchangers, Chargers/Recifiers and Optical Network Units - for use in a variety of system level design configurations.
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EFD 8 users can publish dynamic 3D results plots enabling viewers to rotate and zoom-in areas of interest
Software prices cut for universities
Flomerics has announced that it will provide all three versions of EFD at US $380 for a three-year license to universities and technology colleges around the world
Previous thermal test models had taken over one month to build, configure and run.
Flotherm enabled them to achieve turn around times of one to two days, so allowing near immediate feedback and instant modification to customer configurations.
Further savings were also made possible when a Flotherm model revealed that 3 not 4 heat exchangers were required to cool the system.
Commenting on the design project, Todd Newhouse, Senior Engineer, AFC, said, 'The cost for ADSL equipment alone can easily surpass $100,000 in addition to approximately $10,000 in resource and test equipment cost for each test.
With the product offering an endless variety of configuration options, the immediate savings are significant.
Ten configurations required by the customer and Product Line Management does, for example, result in savings of over $200,000.
Another important monetary factor is the ability to respond to customers and improve time-to-market.' Concluding, Mr Newhouse, said, 'The end result is a model that can predict with confidence multiple configurations of equipment inside a large enclosure.
Flotherm allowed us to make significant cost savings in both development and production - the development savings being realized by not having to physically build and test multiple configurations and the production savings being realized from cost reductions in the design.'
New office in Singapore for analysis software firm
Flomerics Group has opened a new office in Singapore to provide support for users of the company's Flotherm thermal management software at companies such as Agilent, Intel, Aztec and AMD
Flomerics Group has opened a new office in Singapore. Headed by Andy Fong, newly appointed Regional Sales Manager, Flomerics South East Asia PTE Limited has been set up to provide a high level of customer support for users of the company's Flotherm thermal management software at companies such as Agilent, Intel, Aztec and AMD; its Flo/EMC computational tool for analysing electromagnetic emissions from enclosures and cabinets; and its Flovent air flow modeling software for contamination control and the optimization of heating and ventilation in built environments.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 11 May 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Flomerics Group plc, a world-leader in the rapidly expanding field of virtual prototyping software for design engineers, has opened a new regional office in Sweden - Flomerics Nordic AB
With over 6 years experience working for companies such as Tech Semiconductor, Seagate and Millice, Mr Fong - who has a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science, majoring in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - is well placed to meet the needs of customers located in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Australasia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr Mike Reynell, Director of Marketing, Flomerics, said, 'Flomerics' success in international trade, which won us a Queen's Award in 2000, is largely due to our strategy of setting up small, wholly-owned branches worldwide - rather than relying on indirect channels to promote our software.
This strategy requires more effort and investment in the early stages, but pays off in the end both for us and for our customers because we end up with highly trained and knowledgeable people who are committed to supporting Flomerics' products.' Headquartered in Hampton Court, Surrey, UK, Flomerics has four offices in the USA, plus offices in France, Germany, Italy and China.
Specialist agents cover the territories of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.
Flomerics Group has opened a new office in Singapore. Headed by Andy Fong, newly appointed Regional Sales Manager, Flomerics South East Asia PTE Limited has been set up to provide a high level of customer support for users of the company's Flotherm thermal management software at companies such as Agilent, Intel, Aztec and AMD; its Flo/EMC computational tool for analysing electromagnetic emissions from enclosures and cabinets; and its Flovent air flow modeling software for contamination control and the optimization of heating and ventilation in built environments.
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With over 6 years experience working for companies such as Tech Semiconductor, Seagate and Millice, Mr Fong - who has a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science, majoring in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - is well placed to meet the needs of customers located in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Australasia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr Mike Reynell, Director of Marketing, Flomerics, said, 'Flomerics' success in international trade, which won us a Queen's Award in 2000, is largely due to our strategy of setting up small, wholly-owned branches worldwide - rather than relying on indirect channels to promote our software.
This strategy requires more effort and investment in the early stages, but pays off in the end both for us and for our customers because we end up with highly trained and knowledgeable people who are committed to supporting Flomerics' products.' Headquartered in Hampton Court, Surrey, UK, Flomerics has four offices in the USA, plus offices in France, Germany, Italy and China.
Specialist agents cover the territories of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea.
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Swedish office for virtual prototyping company
Flomerics Group plc, a world-leader in the rapidly expanding field of virtual prototyping software for design engineers, has opened a new regional office in Sweden - Flomerics Nordic AB
From this centre customers will receive excellent local support for the company's Flotherm thermal management software, Flo/EMC computational tool for analysing electromagnetic emissions from enclosures and cabinets; and its Flovent air flow modelling software for contamination control and the optimising of heating and ventilation in buildingst environments.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 June 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Flomerics Group has opened a new office in Singapore to provide support for users of the company's Flotherm thermal management software at companies such as Agilent, Intel, Aztec and AMD
Lena Evander, newly appointed Regional Manager, will head up the Flomerics Nordic AB office.
A qualified Electronics Engineer with over 15 years experience in the software, computer and electronics markets working for companies such as Trio Communications and Philips, she will control manage all sales and marketing activitiescustomer support, as well as customer support sales and marketing activities for the region.
Being located in Sweden, regarded as the hub of the Nordic countries and with one of the highest percentages of investments in R and D in the world, the new office is also ideally placed to serve customer needs in Norway, Denmark, Icesland and Finland.
Commenting on the office opening and her appointment, Lena Evander said that it demonstrated Flomerics commitment to its customers.
'This is a great challenge because there is tremendous potential in this region.
We have many major electronics companies, including users such as Ericsson and Nokia, who see the future importance of thermal design within their own businesses.
My team and I will be very happy to discuss specific application requirements for virtual software, and the increasingly important issues of EMC emission or contamination control, with any company in the Nordic countries.
From this centre customers will receive excellent local support for the company's Flotherm thermal management software, Flo/EMC computational tool for analysing electromagnetic emissions from enclosures and cabinets; and its Flovent air flow modelling software for contamination control and the optimising of heating and ventilation in buildingst environments.
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 June 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Lena Evander, newly appointed Regional Manager, will head up the Flomerics Nordic AB office.
A qualified Electronics Engineer with over 15 years experience in the software, computer and electronics markets working for companies such as Trio Communications and Philips, she will control manage all sales and marketing activitiescustomer support, as well as customer support sales and marketing activities for the region.
Being located in Sweden, regarded as the hub of the Nordic countries and with one of the highest percentages of investments in R and D in the world, the new office is also ideally placed to serve customer needs in Norway, Denmark, Icesland and Finland.
Commenting on the office opening and her appointment, Lena Evander said that it demonstrated Flomerics commitment to its customers.
'This is a great challenge because there is tremendous potential in this region.
We have many major electronics companies, including users such as Ericsson and Nokia, who see the future importance of thermal design within their own businesses.
My team and I will be very happy to discuss specific application requirements for virtual software, and the increasingly important issues of EMC emission or contamination control, with any company in the Nordic countries.
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