Fluid simulation analysis or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) has been and is still a complicated subject with tough demands from its user base. The current stable of fluid analysis codes were originally developed in the 1970s on powerful hardware platforms such as Unix or Cray computers and were later ported to the lower-end platforms. These CFD codes were developed for use by scientists or specialists who were expected to provide detailed technical information to the system such as selecting the appropriate physical models or creating reliable meshes. Of course, recruiting, training and maintaining such a staff and meeting their equipment needs is rather costly. This emphasis on the specialist market has thereby excluded many possible users from not only accessing the technology but also taking advantage of it to reduce their time to market and to create higher quality products. The traditional areas where this technology is currently used are the planes, trains and automobiles markets. However, a vast market of manufacturers who could greatly benefit from this technology has been virtually ignored. These manufacturers require:

• Ease of use for the design engineer or non-specialist
• Fast response time
• Desktop system support (native Windows applications)
• CAD-integration
• Education on the benefits of the technology