Flow Science,
Advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software that specializes in simulating free-surface flows and multiphysics applications, including casting, welding, additive manufacturing, and hydraulics.
- CEO / Founder
- John Wendelbo (President)
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $350K
- Key Investors
- Dr. Flender Holding Gmbh (acquirer)
Technology & Products
Key Products
FLOW-3D family of products, including FLOW-3D AM (additive manufacturing), FLOW-3D WELD, FLOW-3D CAST, and FLOW-3D HYDRO (hydraulics).
Technological Advantage
Combines decades of CFD expertise with specialized modules tailored for key industrial applications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers accurate and reliable CFD simulation capabilities through specialized modules, reducing the need for extensive physical testing and accelerating time-to-market.
How They Differentiate
Superior accuracy for free-surface flow simulations with specialized interfaces and physics models tailored for industries like casting and additive manufacturing. Pioneers of the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers, designers, researchers, and scientists in industries requiring high-fidelity CFD simulations
Industry Verticals
["Metal Casting","Welding","Additive Manufacturing","Civil and Environmental Engineering","Aerospace","Automotive","Consumer Products","Maritime","Energy","Manufacturing","Microelectronics"]
Competitors
Ansys, M-Star CFD, Solidworks, Altair Engineering, Convergent Science.
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Named one of New Mexico Technology’s Flying 40 fastest-growing tech companies for seven consecutive years (through 2022), with growth measured over 2017-2021; placed in revenue growth category of $1 million to $10 million.
Major Milestones
["Founded in 1980 by Dr. C.W. Hirt","Continuous development and release of FLOW-3D software","Development of specialized modules (FLOW-3D Cast, Weld, AM, HYDRO)","Establishment of a global sales and support network","Launch of FLOW-3D CLOUD","Recent enhancements to additive manufacturing simulation capabilities"]
Notable Customers
Ford; Toyota; NASA; Intel; Procter & Gamble; Samsung; Numerous universities and research institutions