MATLAB Copilot, Open Source CAE Tools & How to Become a CFD Engineer
🧠 “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.” ― Victor Hugo
🚀 MATLAB Copilot - AI assistant optimized for MATLAB
Just launched in the R2025a release, your new AI-powered assistant is optimized for MATLAB users! MATLAB Copilot is designed to make your coding experience smoother, faster, and more enjoyable:
✨ Answer Your Questions - Instant, documentation-linked answers.
💻 Code Generation and Modification - Generate or modify code in your editor.
🛠️ One-Click Error Explanations - Immediate error insights.
⌨️ Autocomplete with Ease - Press tab for smart code completions.
✅ One-Click Test Generation (my personal favourite!) - Auto-generate unit tests instantly.
💻 The 3D Mesh Resolution Threshold - 5k Points is All You Need!
What’s a minimum threshold resolution for 3D models that still allows accurate prediction of physical properties in simulations? This is especially crucial in fields like aerodynamics or structural design, where the minimal level of detail required for a 3D model should still deliver reliable estimations.
To answer this, we sought to determine the resolution threshold at which 3D models remain effective. By using our API to analyze the impact of 3D model resolution on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation outcomes, we performed experiments assessing aerodynamic properties using OpenFOAM. Our goal is to figure out the least detailed resolution that still provides reliable drag coefficient estimates, comparable to those obtained from high-resolution models.
💻 Research Rabbit - Visualise Networks of Papers and Co-Authorships
Just like in Spotify, you can add papers to collections. ResearchRabbit learns what you love and improves its recommendations!
🌐🔧 Open Source CAE Tools!
The smart guys at CFDSUPPORT, we've created a dynamic list of the most influential open-source software packages in the CAE domain.
🎬 Video of the Week
💻 Engineering Tool of the Week – COOLFluiD
The object-oriented HPC platform for CFD, plasma and multi-physics simulations whose development started in 2002 at the Von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (www.vki.ac.be) in collaboration with the KU Leuven Center for mathematical Plasma Astrophysics (CmPA) dept. (https://wis.kuleuven.be/CmPA) is open.
📚Book of the Week
The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis
This text is geared toward assisting engineering and physical science students in cultivating comprehensive skills in linear static and dynamic finite element methodology. Based on courses taught at Stanford University and the California Institute of Technology, it ranges from fundamental concepts to practical computer implementations. Additional sections touch upon the frontiers of research, making the book of potential interest to more experienced analysts and researchers working in the finite element field.
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Keep engineering your mind! 🧠
Jousef