Battery Design LLC and CD-adapco Expand Relationship to Keep Customers and Market Ahead of Curve

CD-adapco, the creator of the computer aided engineering tool, STAR-CCM+ announced today a further expansion of its tools through the inclusion of Battery Design Studio® (BDS) in to its product line-up.

New York and London. February 22, 2012

CD-adapco will assume all development responsibility for Battery Design Studio® from Battery Design LLC and this announcement builds on the existing collaboration which has seen worldwide sales of the software tool.

Robert Spotnitz, the creator of Battery Design Studio® commented, "I am delighted that CD-adapco will now develop the product. As the user base has grown so has the need to increase development resources. Long standing customers will only see a great deal of benefit from this expanded relationship."

Battery Design Studio® will continue to be retailed through CD-adapco's worldwide operation and the successful collaboration with Robert Spotnitz and his company Battery Design LLC will continue to provide leading edge battery simulation methods to clients.

Steve Hartridge, Director of Electric & Hybrid Vehicles at CD-adapco said, "Leveraging our global development team and their processes will provide a clear route for the long term stability of Battery Design Studio®. Moreover, allowing Robert Spotnitz to focus on technology and method development will ensure BDS customers stay ahead of the curve."

For an update on the recent advances in Battery Design Studio’s technology and also more on the changes mentioned above please view this webcast hosted by Dr. Robert Spotnitz and Steve Hartridge. The recording features a live Battery Design Studio® demonstration and highlights new features in the code.

In addition to the webcast, CD-adapco will also host “A Guide to Simulating Lithium-ion Batteries Using Battery Design Studio® Software” at the company’s upcoming STAR Global Conference in Amsterdam, March 19, 20 and 21. For more details on the workshop and dedicated Battery and Electrification Industrial Sessions featuring GM, Opel, and NISSAN, visit the conference website.

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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