SMT, PCB Electronics Industry News
  • SMTnet
  • »
  • Industry News
  • »
  • Mentor Graphics Acquires the Flowmaster Group to Provide a Unique Combination of CFD Capabilities

Mentor Graphics Acquires the Flowmaster Group to Provide a Unique Combination of CFD Capabilities

Jan 24, 2012

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT), today announced that it has acquired the Flowmaster Group, a global leader in 1D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation software for system design. 1D CFD solutions allow for very rapid engineering design of complex fluid flow network systems like water-cooled electronic racks, automotive vehicle thermal management, and aerospace fuel systems.  This acquisition consolidates the position of Mentor Graphics as the first EDA company to move into the adjacent Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) mechanical analysis space.

The Flowmaster Group is a Dutch owned, UK-based international organization with over twenty years experience providing industry-leading, thermo-fluid systems simulation software to the aerospace, automotive, marine, oil and gas, power generation, process, rail and water industries. Flowmaster software is used by a wide range of engineering professionals to improve complex internal fluid systems from conceptual idea to finalized design. Flowmaster provides users with greater systems insight and foresight upfront of system development cycles significantly reducing the overall timescales involved.

The acquisition of Flowmaster complements the acquisition of Flomerics Limited by Mentor Graphics in 2008, the leading player in the general purpose, 3D multi-CAD embedded CFD and 3D electronics cooling thermal analysis sectors, and broadens the Mentor Graphics portfolio in the CFD space. The combination of the CFD software products and services from Mentor Graphics and Flowmaster, both targeted at engineers, designers and analysts, is expected to provide the most comprehensive set of upfront and concurrent CFD design tools available in the market today. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"We are very excited about the technical expertise and industry leading solutions that Flowmaster adds to our mechanical analysis simulation capabilities," said Erich Buergel, general Manager, Mechanical Analysis Division, Mentor Graphics. "Both companies have world-class products in their respective sectors, a loyal set of customers and employees, and share a passion for pioneering fast design tools for engineers. This unique combination of solutions will allow us to meet the reliability, cost efficiencies, and time-to-market pressures of our respective user bases throughout the world, enhancing the quest for real-time engineering design solutions for a wide range of industries. We are impressed by the strong customer base and the existing relationships. We recognize the importance of a strong stable foundation which will be the platform for future innovations.”

"The acquisition by Mentor Graphics brings together two companies with market-leading pedigrees and a shared vision for design tools to provide the unique goal of real-time, 1D-3D CFD solutions and decision making” said Alan Berry, CEO of the Flowmaster Group. "Our two R&D teams and complementary industry strengths will accelerate our ability to deliver innovative simulation software technologies to our customers, thereby enhancing their product design and as a result their competitive advantage."


Flowmaster Group is an international organization with over twenty years experience providing industry leading fluid systems simulation software to the aerospace, automotive, marine, oil and gas, power generation, process, rail and water industries. With its headquarters in the United Kingdom, the Flowmaster Group has offices in the USA, Germany and India. Flowmaster system simulation software enables design engineers and analysts to understand the complex internal flow and thermal effects within fluid systems at the concept stage and throughout the development process. Flowmaster provides users with a greater understanding of fluid systems much earlier, increasing quality and performance whilst shortening the development cycle. Flowmaster Ltd is certified to BS-EN-ISO 9001:2000 & TickIT www.Flowmaster.com.

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world’s most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues in the last fiscal year of about $915 million. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.

Apr 13, 2017 -

Mentor Announces 27th Annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards Program

Jan 11, 2017 -

TSMC Collaborates With Mentor Graphics, Enabling Design and Verification Tools for New InFO Technology Variants

Sep 26, 2016 -

Mentor Graphics SystemVision Improves Siemens Building Technologies’ PCB Design Flow Worldwide

May 05, 2016 -

Mentor Graphics Announces PADS PCB Product Creation Platform with Voltage Drop and Electronic Cooling Capabilities

Mar 16, 2016 -

Mentor Graphics Announces a Secure Plug-and-Play IoT Device and Data Acquisition Solution for Electronics Manufacturing

Oct 18, 2015 -

Mentor Automotive announces Safety Certifiable Digital Instrument Cluster Solution

Mar 23, 2015 -

Mentor Graphics Launches Xpedition Package Integrator Flow for IC-Package-Board Design

Jan 27, 2015 -

HyperLynx Alliance Accelerates High-Speed Design-Ins and Verification

Dec 10, 2014 -

Mentor Graphics Announces 25th Annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards Winners

Oct 28, 2014 -

Mentor Graphics Announces Xpedition System Designer for Comprehensive Multi-board Systems Developmen

51 more news from Mentor Graphics »

Mar 27, 2024 -

Red Glue SMT Solutions: A Cost-Effective Approach for Double-Sided PCBs

Mar 26, 2024 -

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 11.6 Percent in February

Mar 26, 2024 -

iNEMI/IPC White Paper on Complex Integrated Systems Highlights Future Technology and Manufacturing Ecosystem Needs

Mar 26, 2024 -

Don Dennison Appointed to Roll Out KIC's Latest Thermal Analysis System Software in the Northeast

Mar 26, 2024 -

Altus Group Achieves Record Sales Milestone with Koh Young Europe

Mar 26, 2024 -

STI Welcomes Edrick Young as the Newest Mechanical Assembly Technician

Mar 26, 2024 -

Anda Technologies Receives 2024 NPI Award for Setting a New Standard in Smart Manufacturing

Mar 26, 2024 -

ZESTRON's Olaf Schoenfeld, Ph.D. to Participate in EV Special Session at IPC APEX Expo

Mar 26, 2024 -

North American EMS Industry Up 4.1 Percent in February

Mar 26, 2024 -

SMTA Europe Announces 2024 Spring Conferences

See electronics manufacturing industry news »

Mentor Graphics Acquires the Flowmaster Group to Provide a Unique Combination of CFD Capabilities news release has been viewed 1082 times

  • SMTnet
  • »
  • Industry News
  • »
  • Mentor Graphics Acquires the Flowmaster Group to Provide a Unique Combination of CFD Capabilities
ICT Total SMT line Provider

Cost-effective Conformal Coating Machine