[ICEM] Choosing a future-proof mesher (ICEM CFD?)

Vestdam · November 3, 2020, 04:31

Hi there

I am on the lookout for a new mesher, as I am currently using the out-dated Gambit, which is giving me RAM problems sometimes.

I would like to know, if anyone has information on the future of the Ansys meshers "ICEM CFD" and "Ansys Meshing".

I am leaning towards ICEM CFD as I like the option of changing the geometry in the meshing software, however, I am concerned that the software will be unsupported in the future like Gambit.

Does anyone have information of the future of ICEM CFD - is it more future-proof to learn Ansys Meshing?

Thank you
/Kasper

silambarasan7 · November 10, 2020, 04:36

Yes. Many OEM and Engineering service industries are using ICEM CFD to create good quality meshing.

aero_head · November 10, 2020, 23:55

Hi Kasper,

It does not hurt to be fluent in the various softwares used for meshing. I agree an update is in order; I personally use ICEM CFD in my research group. It can indeed produce good quality hexa or tetra/prism, structured/unstructured mesh. I believe it's also here to stay, but with technology advancing at the rate it is, the 'future-proof' question may be difficult to answer with absolute certainty.

It may look daunting to learn a new meshing program, but once you do I'm sure you will ask why you didn't do it sooner.

November 3, 2020, 04:31	Choosing a future-proof mesher (ICEM CFD?)	#1
Vestdam Member Vestdam Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 44 Rep Power: 8	Hi there I am on the lookout for a new mesher, as I am currently using the out-dated Gambit, which is giving me RAM problems sometimes. I would like to know, if anyone has information on the future of the Ansys meshers "ICEM CFD" and "Ansys Meshing". I am leaning towards ICEM CFD as I like the option of changing the geometry in the meshing software, however, I am concerned that the software will be unsupported in the future like Gambit. Does anyone have information of the future of ICEM CFD - is it more future-proof to learn Ansys Meshing? Thank you /Kasper

November 10, 2020, 04:36	ICEM CFD Expert	#2
silambarasan7 Member sila Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 12	Yes. Many OEM and Engineering service industries are using ICEM CFD to create good quality meshing.

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November 10, 2020, 23:55		#3
aero_head Senior Member Kira Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 435 Rep Power: 8	Hi Kasper, It does not hurt to be fluent in the various softwares used for meshing. I agree an update is in order; I personally use ICEM CFD in my research group. It can indeed produce good quality hexa or tetra/prism, structured/unstructured mesh. I believe it's also here to stay, but with technology advancing at the rate it is, the 'future-proof' question may be difficult to answer with absolute certainty. It may look daunting to learn a new meshing program, but once you do I'm sure you will ask why you didn't do it sooner.