Cfd Direct

CFD Direct Limited is a UK-based company founded in March 2015 and headquartered in Reading, Berkshire. It specializes in the development, management, and support of OpenFOAM, a prominent open-source software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The company aims to make CFD accessible to all by providing free software that promotes scientific knowledge and collaboration across various applications.

The core activities of CFD Direct include the development and maintenance of OpenFOAM, ensuring its quality and usability. They offer comprehensive training and consultancy services to help users effectively apply CFD techniques. Additionally, CFD Direct provides cloud-based CFD solutions branded as CFDDFC®, which facilitate scalable computations. The company also assists clients with bespoke CFD development and support.

Founded by key figures in the OpenFOAM community, CFD Direct is committed to advancing open-source CFD software. With a growing team and a focus on accessibility, the company serves a diverse global user base, including researchers and engineers in need of CFD solutions.