Fortifying Your Engineering Simulations: Why ISO 27001 Certification Matters (and How cloudHPC is Leading the Way)

In the demanding world of engineering simulations, where complex models and sensitive design data are the norm, security isn’t just a feature – it’s a fundamental necessity. The integrity and confidentiality of your intellectual property, your research findings, and your client data are paramount. This is where international standards like ISO Read more

Pushing the Boundaries: CloudHPC’s Journey at the OpenFOAM Workshop 2025 HPC Challenge in Vienna!

The world of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is constantly pushing the limits of technology, and at its heart lies High-Performance Computing (HPC). To truly innovate and solve complex engineering problems, we need robust, efficient, and scalable computing infrastructure. That’s why the HPC Challenge at the OpenFOAM Workshop 2025 in Vienna was such Read more

SnappyHexMesh Vs SALOME

Hexahedral Meshes (Hex-dominant, Structured, Unstructured Hex) – SNAPPYHEXMESH Hexahedral cells are 6-faced, 8-vertex elements (like bricks or cubes). Pros: Cons: Tetrahedral Meshes (Unstructured) – SALOME Tetrahedral cells are 4-faced, 4-vertex elements (like pyramids). Pros: Cons: The Common and Often “Best” Solution: Hybrid Meshes (Tetrahedral Core + Prism Layers) In modern Read more

Unlocking Extreme Performance: OpenRADIOSS Scalability on CloudHPC with AMD EPYC Processors

For engineers and researchers relying on explicit dynamic finite element analysis, OpenRADIOSS is a powerful and increasingly popular open-source software choice. But how well does such complex software scale in a High-Performance Computing (HPC) environment, especially when leveraging the elasticity of the cloud? We dive into recent tests conducted on Read more

Unlocking Engineering Potential: Insights from the “Power of Open Source CFD” Live Session

Recently, the engineering community was treated to an insightful live session on YouTube titled “The Power of Open Source CFD in Engineering,” featuring esteemed guests Dr. Henry Weller and Dr. Jenya Collings from CFD Direct, the driving force behind OpenFOAM®, alongside Jousef Murad from cloudHPC. This discussion delved deep into the transformative Read more

Navigating the Winds of Change: Mastering Crane Design with Eurocodes, cloudHPC, and Advanced Simulation

Cranes: they are the silent, towering workhorses of our modern world. From constructing skyscrapers that pierce the clouds to loading vital cargo in bustling ports, their presence is indispensable. But behind their impressive lifting capacity lies a complex world of engineering challenges. One of the most critical, yet often underestimated, Read more

Automate Your Post-Processing Workflow with CloudHPC: From OpenFOAM to MED, One Script Does It All!

Tired of spending hours manually post-processing your simulation results? Do you find yourself repeating the same steps every time you need to visualize your data from OpenFOAM, VTK, VTM, or MED files? Well, say goodbye to tedious tasks and hello to streamlined efficiency with CloudHPC’s automated post-processing workflow! CloudHPC is Read more

Cracking the Code: Using Code Aster for Creep and Fatigue Assessment in API 579-1/ASME FFS

The oil and gas, petrochemical, and power generation industries heavily rely on aging infrastructure operating under demanding conditions. Ensuring the integrity of these assets is paramount, and API 579-1/ASME Fitness-For-Service (FFS) provides a robust framework for evaluating the structural integrity of in-service components with flaws. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is Read more