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World’s most aerodynamic suits - Interview with Deanna Panting, founder of Qwixskinz.

Livia Trambaiolo
31/07/2023Aerodynamic clothing can make a substantial difference when it comes to aerodynamic drag. Over the years, Qwixskinz has helped numerous athletes win medals & break records. Read More
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Free Speed: how properly designed clothing can make Olympic athletes faster.

Livia Trambaiolo
05/07/2023Free Speed: how properly designed clothing can make Olympic athletes faster. Read More
How does a Wind Tunnel work?

Geoff Dymott
09/06/2023We discover how a closed loop Wind Tunnel works and the techniques used to condition the airflow to achieve accurate results. Read More
Reducing the drag of an AUV with AirShaper

Wouter Remmerie
17/05/2023AUVs are becoming essential research tools for oceanographers, but the range of the onboard battery limits the lengths of missions. AirShaper CFD software was used to reduce the drag and improve the hydrodynamic efficiency of a new AUV design, increasing its range. Read More
Hydrofoil Design - America's Cup Technology for Commercial Products

Livia Trambaiolo
12/05/2023The America's Cup is the pinnacle of sail boat technology. The move to hydrofoils has opened up many opportunities which are finding their way to commercial products. Read More
Technology - Can it improve lives?

Wouter Remmerie
12/05/2023Technology often comes with the promise to improve our lives. Is this so? And how long do those improvements last? Read More
The role of CFD in passing aircraft EASA regulations

Wouter Remmerie
02/05/2023Certifying an aircraft to meet EASA regulations requires comprehensive testing programmes, but Computational Fluid Dynamics CFD has now become an integral part of this certification process. Read More
eVTOL certification interview with EASA

Wouter Remmerie
18/04/2023AirShaper sits down with David Solar, engineer at EASA to discuss the challenges of eVTOL certification. Read More
How does aerodynamics affect speed?

Geoff Dymott
07/02/2023Aerodynamics strongly affects the top speed of an object, whether that be a runner, cyclist, motorcycle, car or aircraft. This article explains why and shares insight into the tactics different industries use to exploit aerodynamics to maximise speed. Read More