As we look back on 2024, CPFD Software is proud of the work we have accomplished in conjunction with our global user community, pushing the software and its applications to new frontiers. We intend to maintain this momentum and can hardly wait to see what our user community accomplishes in the coming year. Read on for recent news, and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn to keep up with what promises to be an even more active 2025!
Barracuda Virtual Reactor® 24.1 was released in October. This is a feature release that includes new physics capabilities and usability enhancements. Learn more:
Altair customers can access this version through the Altair Marketplace.
2024 Year in Review
2024 has been a transformative year for CPFD Software. Below are some of the key highlights:
2024 Users’ Conference: Held in Chicago with record attendance, featuring a diverse array of speakers from across the globe spanning numerous industries. Presentation playback available now...
Application Models Section of Our Website: Users can now download example models created by our research engineers for a variety of applications, enabling faster project initiation. More…
Global Distributor of Arena-flow: CPFD Software became the worldwide distributor of Arena-flow, the industry standard sand core engineering CAE software package and sister product to Barracuda Virtual Reactor. More…
Academic Programs and Research
2024 Student Poster Award Winners Ishani Karki Kudva of Ohio State University and Seyedamin Razavi of North Carolina State University
CPFD Software has expanded our support for academic research in particle technology, fluidization, and related applications. Here are some ways we engage with the academic community.
Sponsorship of the AIChE PTF Student Poster Awards: We were honored to continue our longtime support of PTF, the AIChE Annual Meeting, and these awards, championing the next generation of particle technology researchers. More…
Promoting Research. We regularly support universities around the world researching novel applications of Barracuda Virtual Reactor including broad topics such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and carbon nanotubes. Explore other applications using our website’s Resource Finder here.
Academic Offerings. We have multiple academic programs which empower educators and researchers with cutting-edge tools for advancing their work in particle physics and fluid dynamics. Contact us to discuss your research or learn more.
Recent News and Upcoming Events
For all the latest news and updates on upcoming events, be sure to visit our news page, check out our events calendar, and follow us on LinkedIn. Stay connected with us to keep up with the exciting developments at CPFD Software!
