FIFTY2 Technology
Jens Cornelis, one of the founders of FIFTY2 Technology, shares his experience of developing (and taking to market) their particle-based CFD code, PreonLab
Today I’m chatting with Jens Cornelis, one of the founders of FIFTY2 Technology – CFD software developers based in Freiburg, Germany & home to the particle-based CFD code PreonLab.
Jens shares some of the story of FIFTY2 Technology & the development of what became PreonLab, including:
- why PreonLab is about more than just pretty pictures (but boy, do they make some pretty pictures) & whether using a CFD package can actually be “fun”
- how it was a little “too physical” for Pixar
- how they “crossed the chasm” & their journey from academia (University of Freiburg) into business
- the benefits of partnering with a distributor & having an industry focus
A couple of “must watch” videos to get a better handle on what we’re talking about:
- The “wipers & rain” video I mentioned
- The water wading simulation Jens mentioned
- Another windscreen wiper video, this time dealing with snow
Shownotes
- Check out FIFTY2 Technology website for more info about them & their excellent code PreonLab
- See more videos at the Fifty2 YouTube Channel
- Connect with Jens on LinkedIn (please mention the podcast) 👍
- Crossing The Chasm - the book recommended by Jens on bringing new technologies to market