Flow Science

Flow Science, Inc. is a global developer of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, specializing in the high-fidelity simulation of free-surface flows. The company's flagship product line, FLOW-3D, is extensively used in the life sciences and healthcare sectors to model complex fluid behaviors in microfluidic devices, biological systems, and medical implants such as stents and heart valves. Their technology enables researchers to optimize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including mixing, coating, and liquid filling, by predicting fluid dynamics with high precision. Founded in 1980 by Dr. C.W. Hirt, a pioneer in the Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) method, the company was acquired by Bentley Systems in 2022. Today, it operates as a key component of Bentley's analysis software portfolio, providing critical R&D tools for the biotechnology and medical device industries.