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What is Pointwise?

Pointwise is a software tool used for mesh generation, primarily in the field of computational fluid dynamics (CFD). It is used to create high-quality meshes, which are discrete representations of the geometry of a physical object or space, that are then used as input for CFD solvers to simulate fluid flow and heat transfer. Pointwise excels in generating structured, unstructured (triangles and tetrahedra), and hybrid meshes, and supports various CAD formats. It also offers advanced tools for mesh control, such as surface meshing, volume meshing, and boundary layer meshing. By creating these meshes, engineers and researchers are able to run simulations on various products.

What other technologies are related to Pointwise?

Pointwise Competitor Technologies

CFD++ is a general purpose CFD solver that can be used with its own grid generation capabilities, making it a partial competitor to Pointwise.
mentioned alongside Pointwise in 38% (103) of relevant job posts
STAR-CCM+ is a CFD software package with integrated meshing capabilities, so it competes with Pointwise's mesh generation functionality.
mentioned alongside Pointwise in 1% (53) of relevant job posts

Pointwise Complementary Technologies

FUN3D is a CFD solver often used with mesh generation tools like Pointwise. It solves the flow given the grid.
mentioned alongside Pointwise in 52% (128) of relevant job posts
Tecplot is a post-processing and visualization tool used to analyze CFD results obtained from solvers, including those using meshes generated by Pointwise.
mentioned alongside Pointwise in 32% (145) of relevant job posts
US3D is a CFD solver often paired with mesh generation tools like Pointwise to simulate fluid dynamics problems.
mentioned alongside Pointwise in 45% (73) of relevant job posts

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