FluiDyna releases version 1.1 of Culises, the library for GPU-based acceleration of OpenFOAM®. Features include highly efficient state-of-the-art iterative solvers like AMG and full support for the usage of two GPUs in a single compute node, including the latest NVIDIA® Tesla® K40 GPU Accelerators.

An early bird discount of 35% applies for all orders of regular annual licenses and quarterly test licenses until April 30, 2014. Licenses for academic and non-commercial use are available with an additional discount of 50%. Additionally, a discount of 35% on the retail price applies for all NVIDIA® Tesla® GPUs purchased in a bundle with an annual license of Culises.

Our fully pre-configured GPU server FluiDyna® Hurricane K40 S with 2 NVIDIA® Tesla® K40 GPUs, 2 annual licenses of Culises and pre-installed OpenFOAM® is now available at an introductory price of only 12,990 Euro plus VAT. The corresponding GPU workstation FluiDyna® Hurricane K40 W is available at 13,890 Euro plus VAT.

Testing of Culises is possible free of charge on our purpose-built workstation. Available slots and additional information about testing and licensing can be found on our website. Just send an e-mail to culises@fluidyna.com to get an account on the workstation to determine the acceleration potential of Culises for your individual OpenFOAM® application.

Culises is not approved or endorsed by OpenCFD Limited, the developer of the OpenFOAM® software and owner of the OpenFOAM® and OpenCFD® trademarks. OpenFOAM® is a registered trademark of OpenCFD Limited, a 100% subsidiary of the ESI Group.