February 2021 Summaries

The platform update highlights several simulation and rendering software advancements, including Ansys 2021 R1, which introduces new multiphysics capabilities and enhancements for additive manufacturing and electronics; AVL Simulation Suite 2020R2, which provides insights into automotive efficiency and performance; and V-Ray 5.00.02, a 3D rendering tool renowned for its realistic imagery using adaptive ray tracing technology. Additionally, CONVERGE 3.19 offers advanced fluid dynamics simulation with features like autonomous meshing and a robust chemistry solver, while ENGYS HELYX 3.3.0 enhances its CFD software with updates to its solver modules. ESI VA ONE 2020.1 facilitates vibro-acoustic analysis, enabling precise noise and vibration assessments in the design phase. The text also mentions the availability of a full software catalog and introduces Jolie Hales, an award-winning filmmaker and former Disney Ambassador, as the author.

Rescale has announced a $50 million funding round to advance its mission of accelerating digital transformation in R&D-driven organizations through intelligent computing. Founded a decade ago, Rescale aims to empower innovation by removing computational barriers, using intelligent automation to migrate complex legacy systems to dynamic cloud environments with specialized architectures. Rescale's platform leverages advancements in virtualization, public cloud, and specialized hardware to optimize resources for R&D, promoting connectedness, collaboration, and continuous integration. The company's open ecosystem strategy is supported by partnerships with industry leaders like NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Samsung, and aims to transform digital R&D operations by enabling cloud-based collaboration and automated computational pipelines. Rescale's efforts were highlighted by its role in providing supercomputing resources for COVID-19 research, demonstrating the potential impact of next-generation computing on future innovations in fields such as space exploration, autonomous driving, and sustainable energy.