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AUVs 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


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Hydrofoil Design - America's Cup Technology for Commercial Products

Livia Trambaiolo
Livia Trambaiolo
12/05/2023

The 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


The role of CFD in passing aircraft EASA regulations

Wouter Remmerie
Wouter Remmerie
02/05/2023

Certifying 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
Wouter Remmerie
18/04/2023

AirShaper sits down with David Solar, engineer at EASA to discuss the challenges of eVTOL certification. Read More


A validation study of AirShaper software

Dennis Van Dommelen
Dennis Van Dommelen
22/02/2023

AirShaper software was validated against Flightstream, Star-CCM+ and wind tunnel reference data where the lift, pitching moment and drag coefficients of a Cessna 210 Centurion were analysed Read More


How does aerodynamics affect speed?

Geoff Dymott
Geoff Dymott
07/02/2023

Aerodynamics 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


How CFD can optimize VTOL drone design

Wouter Remmerie
Wouter Remmerie
07/09/2022

Optimizing the aerodynamic behaviour of VTOL drones is becoming more important as the application of drones continues to increase Read More


A CFD analysis of the Audi TT spoiler

Geoff Dymott
Geoff Dymott
12/08/2022

We used AirShaper software to analyse the aerodynamic effect of the Audi TT spoiler that was added to solve the original TTs high speed stability issues Read More


From supercar to hypercar - the Lamborghini Rayo

Geoff Dymott
Geoff Dymott
04/07/2022

7x Design used AirShaper shape optimization software to convert a Lamborghini Huracan supercar to a Lamborghini Rayo hypercar achieving speeds of more than 300mph Read More


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