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Flapper Drones - Bio-inspired Flight
Matěj Karásek
18/05/2021Bio-inspired flight draws inspiration from nature to make drones fly using bird-like wings Read More
Aerodynamic Shape Optimization
Wouter Remmerie
22/04/2021Adjoint optimization techniques have made it possible to automatically optimize the shape of a vehicle, athlete, plane or drone to improve its aerodynamic performance. Read More
The Oceanbird Wind Powered Vessel
Claudia Jiménez Cuesta
13/04/2021The Oceanbird vessel claims a 90% reduction in emissions through the use of large sails to propel the ship. Is this the future of shipping? Read More
Vehicle Water Management
Wouter Remmerie
30/03/2021Vehicle water and dirt management is a key area where manufacturers are investing a lot of resource. Using hydrodynamic and CFD simulations, companies can now model and optimise the behaviour of water flows and dirt particles. Read More
The Case of the Mercedes EQC Drag Coefficient
Wouter Remmerie
16/02/2021The Mercedes EQC drag coefficient showed some interesting results when AirShaper CFD simulations were conducted with the car in reverse. What does this tell us about the aerodynamic behaviour of SUV’s? Read More
Camera Pod Aerodynamics
James Aarestad
05/01/2021Trains may move in a straight line, but the aerodynamics are very fascinating: tunnel boom, cross-winds, efficiency and more determine their shapes! Read More
Rally Cars in Wind Tunnels
Lluis Vazquez Vilamajo
22/12/2020Aerodynamics aren't just for Formula 1 - More & more, they are becoming the key factor for a good Rally Car. This blog details how they have been tested in the wind tunnel over the past years. Read More
Pickup Truck Aerodynamics
Jelle Van Weert
08/12/2020The WLTP emissions regulations are putting tremendous pressure on pickup trucks and addons designed for them. This blog details how innovative aerodynamic design can help comply with regulations. Read More