Build-Your-Own In-House CFD
Resources to help you build-your-own cloud CFD using OpenFOAM® & AWS – do more CFD without buying more hardware.
Choosing an EC2 Instance for OpenFOAM
I tested 6 different-sized OpenFOAM cases on 6 different EC2 instance types to recommend the cheapest, fastest & best AWS instances for your CFD simulations
Don't buy CFD...Yet
Before spending any money on CFD (software, hardware or consulting) ask yourself these 4 questions to see if it can solve a real problem for you.
CFD without HPC
Is bigger always better when it comes to compute power for CFD? Or do you need to think a little differently to take proper advantage of on-demand computing?
Using Git with OpenFOAM
An introduction to why you should make friends with Git and take (version) control of your OpenFOAM case files.
Uber for CFD?
What lessons (if any) could CFD learn from the superstars of the access economy? Is it time that we had an Uber for CFD?
Why hire a CFD consultant?
A handful of ways that a CFD consultant could bring value to your product development, even though you're thinking that you could do the CFD bit yourself.
The Complete Guide to Docker & OpenFOAM
Everything you need to know about running OpenFOAM with Docker, including how to install it, use it & build your own OpenFOAM container
Choosing CAD for CFD
I break down the 3 must-have's in a CAD package to make it a valuable part of my CFD workflow and explain why I chose Rhino over the alternatives
An Innovator's Dilemma
A true tale about a company that forgot to keep innovating and how maybe you can avoid the same trap with a dose of actionable CFD.
Overlooked CFD Opportunities
You've souped up your design process using CFD – now what? 9 ideas for what you should be focussing your CFD on next.