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Automated Meshing and Adaptive Re-Meshing at Bombardier
Discover how engineers at Bombardier developed the Meshing & Adaptive Re-meshing Server (MARS) with Cadence Pointwise’s Glyph scripting to create over 250,000 high-quality CFD meshes since 2017. MARS automates the meshing process, reduces meshing time, and ensures consistent user-agnostic meshes across geometry variations. In this presentation, learn how to: • Create high-quality meshes to resolve flows with reasonable cost • Use Glyph scripting to automate meshing for consistency, quality, and fast turn-around times • Encapsulate company best practices with templates for any geometry
This Week in CFD
Read John Chawner's "Another Fine Mesh" blog on all things CFD. This from the week of July 30, 2021.
Preparation of Geometry Models for Mesh Generation and CFD
Making geometry models suitable for CFD meshing is often a time-consuming bottleneck in CFD analysis. Here we will discuss why this is so and some ways to alleviate the problems.
It’s all in the numbering – mesh renumbering may improve simulation speed
Renumbering (ordering) of the cells in the Finite Volume Method (FVM) can affect the performance of the linear solver and thus the speed of the simulation.
2020 Prediction: Dr. Alan Chalker
Ohio Supercomputer's Dr. Alan Chalker shares his thoughts on 2020
Automatic (not Automated) Meshing
In this Blog post, Pointwise President, John Chawner shares the company's work to automatically generate an unstructured or hybrid mesh on and around virtually any geometry model.
Glyph scripts reduce meshing time by up to 90% and manual input from hours to minutes
Watch and download the presentation given by Steve Karman, Pointwise, Inc. at the Pointwise User Group Meeting about how Pointwise used custom Glyph scripts to automatically generate high-quality unstructured meshes for Engineering Sketch Pad (ESP) geometries, saving time and freeing users from repetitive and tedious tasks.
Automatic Unstructured Mesh Generation with Geometry Attribution
Technical Paper presented at AIAA SciTech 2019 describes a process that automatically creates unstructured meshes from water-tight geometry input using Glyph scripting. Utilizing this process, one can reduce meshing time by up to 90% and manual input from hours to minutes.

Pointwise Articles

Cadence Acquires Pointwise to Expand System Analysis Offerings Addressing CFD Meshing for Aerospace Applications
SAN JOSE, CA, April 15, 2021—Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) announced today that it has acquired Pointwise, Inc., a … Continue reading Cadence Acquires Pointwise to Expand System Analysis Offerings Addressing CFD Meshing for Aerospace Applications →
AzoreCFD Support Now Built-in to Latest Pointwise Meshing Software
FORT WORTH, TX (18 February 2021) – The latest release of Pointwise’s computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh generation software includes … Continue reading AzoreCFD Support Now Built-in to Latest Pointwise Meshing Software →
28X Increase in Simulation Speed by Using Pointwise Meshes
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise released the case study, “28X Increase in Simulation Speed by Using Pointwise Meshes.” which explains … Continue reading 28X Increase in Simulation Speed by Using Pointwise Meshes →
Mesh Adaptation That Works!
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise published the case study, “Mesh Adaptation That Works,” which explains how Pointwise and ISimQ have … Continue reading Mesh Adaptation That Works! →
Join Us for Five Days of Pointwise
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise is hosting a five-day virtual event during the week of 9 November to introduce Flashpoint … Continue reading Join Us for Five Days of Pointwise →
Pointwise Introduces Intelligent Automatic Surface Meshing
FORT WORTH, TX (13 October 2020) – The latest release of Pointwise’s computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh generation software includes … Continue reading Pointwise Introduces Intelligent Automatic Surface Meshing →
Pointwise Signs Distribution Agreement with Tecplot Europe
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise, Inc. has signed a distributorship agreement with Tecplot Europe to market, sell and support Pointwise, … Continue reading Pointwise Signs Distribution Agreement with Tecplot Europe →
Understanding Tractor Trailer Aerodynamics Using a Time Accurate Approach
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise released the webinar, “Understanding Tractor Trailer Aerodynamics Using a Time Accurate Approach,” which shows how … Continue reading Understanding Tractor Trailer Aerodynamics Using a Time Accurate Approach →
Pointwise Enables Accurate CFD for Nuclear Reactor Rod Bundles
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise releases the case study, “Pointwise Enables Accurate CFD for Nuclear Reactor Rod Bundles,” explaining how … Continue reading Pointwise Enables Accurate CFD for Nuclear Reactor Rod Bundles →
Latest Pointwise Release Includes 5X Faster Surface Meshing
FORT WORTH – The latest release of Pointwise’s computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh generation software accelerates its surface meshing process … Continue reading Latest Pointwise Release Includes 5X Faster Surface Meshing →
Automated Meshing and Adaptive Re-meshing at Bombardier
Pointwise released a webinar where Amine Ben Haj Ali, senior engineering specialist from Bombardier, explains the Meshing & Adaptive Re-meshing … Continue reading Automated Meshing and Adaptive Re-meshing at Bombardier →
Accurately Model Propeller Performance Using TCFD and Pointwise
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise releases the case study, “Accurate Performance Predictions for Marine Propellers,” providing benchmark validation for accurate … Continue reading Accurately Model Propeller Performance Using TCFD and Pointwise →
How UAV Icing Simulations Help With Ice Protection
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise has released a webinar hosted by neptech AB and the Norwegian University of Science and … Continue reading How UAV Icing Simulations Help With Ice Protection →
Maximize Performance while Reducing Costs with Automated Design Optimization
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise published the case study, “Pointwise Used in Topology Optimization of Automotive Components,” that explains how … Continue reading Maximize Performance while Reducing Costs with Automated Design Optimization →
Improve Efficiency and Accuracy Using Solution-Based Mesh Adaptation with Pointwise and ANSYS CFX
FORT WORTH, TX – The on-demand webinar, “Solution-Based Mesh Adaptation with Pointwise and ANSYS CFX” hosted by Nick Wyman and … Continue reading Improve Efficiency and Accuracy Using Solution-Based Mesh Adaptation with Pointwise and ANSYS CFX →
Push-button Design Optimization of a Race Car Front Wing
FORT WORTH, TX – “CAD-Based Design Optimization of a Race Car Front Wing,” a joint webinar from Pointwise and Phoenix … Continue reading Push-button Design Optimization of a Race Car Front Wing →
How to Mesh a Frozen Drone
FORT WORTH, TX – The Department of Engineering Cybernetics at Norwegian University of Science and Technology uses Pointwise to help … Continue reading How to Mesh a Frozen Drone →
On-Demand Pointwise Training is Now Available
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise announces the launch of a comprehensive online training course, Pointwise Mesh Generation Foundations. This in-depth … Continue reading On-Demand Pointwise Training is Now Available →
Application of Pointwise T-Rex Meshing and CFD Modeling to the Analysis of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (S-CO2) Power Cycles
FORT WORTH, TX (10 March 2020) – Pointwise published the case study, “Application of Pointwise T-Rex Meshing and CFD Modeling … Continue reading Application of Pointwise T-Rex Meshing and CFD Modeling to the Analysis of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (S-CO2) Power Cycles →
Pointwise Enables Revolutionary Building Construction
FORT WORTH, TX (13 January 2020) – The case study, “Pointwise Enables Revolutionary Building Construction,” shows how using Pointwise for … Continue reading Pointwise Enables Revolutionary Building Construction →
Survey Launched on Mesh Types and Sizes Used for CFD
Pointwise has launched a survey of the CFD market to assess the relative popularity of mesh types and sizes with … Continue reading Survey Launched on Mesh Types and Sizes Used for CFD →
CFD Used to Explore Truck Platooning Technologies
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise published the case study, “Researchers use CFD to Help Quantify the Benefits of Truck Platooning … Continue reading CFD Used to Explore Truck Platooning Technologies →
What’s New in Pointwise V18.3 Webinar
FORT WORTH, TX – The webinar, “New Features in Pointwise V18.3,” spotlights how to generate and examine a hex-core mesh … Continue reading What’s New in Pointwise V18.3 Webinar →
Pointwise Launches Free Software for CFD Mesh Viewing and Examination
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Pointwise announces the launch of Pointwise Viewer, free software for importing, viewing, measuring, and examining the … Continue reading Pointwise Launches Free Software for CFD Mesh Viewing and Examination →
Allovis Named New Pointwise Distributor in Italy
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise, Inc. has signed a distributorship agreement with Allovis Engineering Services to market, sell and support … Continue reading Allovis Named New Pointwise Distributor in Italy →
Pointwise Entering the Glass Industry via CelSian
FORT WORTH, TX (4 October 2019) – Pointwise has signed an agreement with CelSian Glass and Solar whereby they license … Continue reading Pointwise Entering the Glass Industry via CelSian →
Webinar on Hybrid Conformal Meshing for Wind Farm CFD Applications
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise released the webinar, “Hybrid Conformal Meshing for Wind Farm CFD Applications” detailing techniques used to … Continue reading Webinar on Hybrid Conformal Meshing for Wind Farm CFD Applications →
Pointwise Adds Hex-Core Meshing for Improved CFD Flow Solver Efficiency
FORT WORTH, TX (16 September 2019) – The latest release of Pointwise’s computational fluid dynamics (CFD) mesh generation software includes … Continue reading Pointwise Adds Hex-Core Meshing for Improved CFD Flow Solver Efficiency →
Mesh Strategies for the FDA Benchmark Centrifugal Blood Pump
FORT WORTH, TX – Pointwise and Applied CCM will host the webinar, “Mesh Strategies for the FDA Benchmark Centrifugal Blood … Continue reading Mesh Strategies for the FDA Benchmark Centrifugal Blood Pump →
High-Order Curved Meshes for More Accurate CFD Solutions
Pointwise released the first commercial CFD mesher to generate high-order curved meshes for high Reynolds number flows. The case study, … Continue reading High-Order Curved Meshes for More Accurate CFD Solutions →
Pointwise for Automotive CFD Simulation Workshop
Pointwise is hosting the Pointwise for Automotive CFD Simulation Workshop in München, Germany on 14 November 2019. In the workshop, … Continue reading Pointwise for Automotive CFD Simulation Workshop →
Workshop on How to Increase Ship CFD Simulation Accuracy, Efficiency with Pointwise Meshing Flexibility
Pointwise is hosting the Pointwise for Marine CFD Simulation Workshop in Hamburg, Germany on 12 November 2019. In the workshop, … Continue reading Workshop on How to Increase Ship CFD Simulation Accuracy, Efficiency with Pointwise Meshing Flexibility →
Using CFD and AI to Help Increase the Safety of Driverless Cars
FORT WORTH, TX (11 July 2019) – Pointwise published the case study, “Using CFD to Help Increase the Safety of … Continue reading Using CFD and AI to Help Increase the Safety of Driverless Cars →
The Revolution in Simulation Continues to Gain Momentum as Pointwise, Inc. Joins the Growing List of Sponsors
JUNE 5, 2019; USA – The industry collaboration and technology alliance Revolution In Simulation (“Rev-Sim” at www.rev-sim.org), created to accelerate … Continue reading The Revolution in Simulation Continues to Gain Momentum as Pointwise, Inc. Joins the Growing List of Sponsors →

Pointwise Case Studies

Push-Button Design Optimization of a Race Car Front Wing
By using ModelCenter from Phoenix Integration as an integration platform, Pointwise to generate the meshes, and AcuSolve to run the CFD calculations, push-button design optimization was achieved.
Automated Meshing and Adaptive Re-meshing at Bombardier
In the webinar, Amine Ben Haj Ali, Senior Engineering Specialist in Advanced Aerodynamics at Bombardier details the Meshing & Adaptive Re-meshing Server (MARS) he has developed, which has been used by engineers at Bombardier to generate over 250,000 high-quality meshes since 2017.
Flexible Meshing Enables Accurate CFD for Nuclear Reactor Rod Bundles
Accurate fluid flow modeling of nuclear reactor rod bundles is essential and extremely challenging with exacting standards for the mesh to deal with the geometric complexity and near-wall physics.
Reducing Boiler Emissions Through Shape Optimization
In this work, a flexible framework for discrete adjoint-based reactive flow optimization in SU2 is presented. The implementation is based on a low-Mach number solver and a flamelet progress variable model for strongly cooled laminar premixed flames.
Car park Ventilation CFD with Pointwise, Caelus, CFX and FDS
Design and construction of covered car parks in Australia requires CFD modeling of carbon monoxide from car exhausts to extraction fans to ensure the carbon monoxide level does not rise too high for the safety of occupants.
Accurate Performance Predictions for Marine Propellers
This case study presents the benchmark validation of CFD simulation results of the Potsdam Propeller Test Case (PPTC) using CFD Support’s TCFD flow solver with a Pointwise mesh.
Pointwise Used in Topology Optimization of Automotive Components
Pointwise’s unstructured mesh generation with Helyx Adjoint sensitivity based shape optimization enables fully automated performance-driven design shape evolution and optimization.
Application of Pointwise T-Rex Meshing and CFD Modeling to the Analysis of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide (S-CO2) Power Cycles
This case study demonstrates how Pointwise, by greatly simplifying and speeding up the meshing process was critical to the successful modeling of an S-CO2 compressor test bed system.
Big Wave Surfboard Optimization Using Pointwise and CRUNCH CFD
To the elite big wave surfer, extra speed and stability are crucial parameters of the surfboard design that allow them to catch that monster wave, ride it….and ultimately survive it!
Pointwise and the Evolution of Faster, Easier, More Reliable Automated Meshing
Generating high-quality automated meshes for CFD analysis is difficult for three reasons: the geometry models upon which the mesh is built are complex, the mesh has numerous quality constraints, and it must resolve flowfield features that are unknown at the time the mesh is created.