New York and London. August 22, 2011

CD-adapco is now accepting images for its 2012 Calendar Contest. Winner receives an iPad 2*.

The 2011 Calendar Contest was easily our most successful ever - generating over 100 entries that demonstrate some of the most attractive and informative simulation post processing ever seen. CD-adapco invites you to showcase your work on the desks of over 5000 CAE Engineers by submitting an image for our annual calendar. The creator of the best image will win an iPad 2* and, more importantly, bragging rights over colleagues forever.

To enter the contest, please visit the 2012 Calendar Contest page: http://www.cd-adapco.com/calendar/index.html

*The fine print:

• All entries must be received by October 24, 2011 at 11:59:59 P.M. Eastern Time
• Only simulation images generated with STAR-CCM+ will be accepted
• Contestants may enter multiple times however only one image per contestant may be shortlisted to appear in the calendar
• Each image requires a title and description to be considered
• Images must be high resolution preferably 4096x4096 (STAR-CCM+ Hi-res image guide)
• A signed release form is required for every image submitted (Download Release Form)
• Winning image will be selected by a panel of CD-adapco employees
• CD-adapco employees may enter however they will not be considered for a prize

About CD-adapco

CD-adapco (www.cd-adapco.com) is the world's largest independent CFD focused CAE provider. Our core products are the technology-leading simulation packages, STAR-CCM+ and STAR-CD. The scope of our activities, however, extends well beyond CFD software development to encompass a wide range of CAE engineering services in fluid dynamics, heat transfer and structural engineering. Our ongoing mission is to "inspire innovation and reduce costs through the application of engineering simulation software and services."

A privately owned company, CD-adapco has maintained 17% organic year-on-year growth over the last 5 years. CD-adapco employs over 550 talented individuals, working at 21 different offices across the globe.

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