Israeli Computational Fluid Dynamics Center

What Israeli Computational Fluid Dynamics Center does

Israeli Computational Fluid Dynamics Center (ISCFDC, Ltd.) is a private Israeli R&D firm founded in 2005 by Dr. Yuval Levy, headquartered in Caesarea, Israel. The company develops proprietary computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and provides consulting, training, and Israel-exclusive third-party software distribution primarily to aerospace and defense customers in Israel, with documented engagements including the Israeli Aerospace Industry (IAI), academic collaborations with Technion, and research interactions with NASA Ames Applied Fluids Branch and the AIAA Aeroelastic Prediction Workshops. The firm's operating geographies are explicitly limited to Israel, and the named team consists of approximately five people covering development, consulting, finance/operations, and administration.

The proprietary software portfolio consists of three in-house flow solvers — EZNSS (a structured Chimera/overset grid solver), EZAir (a second-generation structured code with aeroelasticity, multi-physics, and overset capabilities), and Arion (an unstructured solver with hybrid RANS/LES and integrated Cantera-based chemical non-equilibrium modeling) — supplemented by a pre/post-processing utility (EPPIC), a GUI optimization framework (EZOpt), a material-response code (Ember), and supporting utilities (HyPE, P3D, EZXtrude, EZFlare). Differentiated technical features include overset (Chimera) grid methods that permit independent meshing of aircraft components, advanced turbulence models (SST-SAS, Spalart-Allmaras, IDDES), and computational aeroelasticity validated against benchmark cases such as the F-15 and F-16 fighter simulations, BSCW AePW-2, HIRENASD, and the DLR-F6 wing-body configuration; ISCFDC claims up to an 8x convergence speedup from its multigrid method.

Revenue is generated through three concurrent streams: (1) licensing of proprietary solvers under floating or node-locked enterprise licenses (RLM or FlexNet), (2) project-based consulting and verification work for aircraft modifications and store-separation simulations, and (3) acting as the Israel-exclusive distributor and local support provider for Fidelity Pointwise (Cadence), FieldView (Tecplot), and the AMI Aero code family (VLAERO+, VSAERO, USAERO, MGAERO, NSAERO). Distribution is direct via a login-protected download portal, with marketing and developer-relations activity across webinars, forums, YouTube tutorials, and the social channels of Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. There is no disclosed external funding.

Name

Israeli Computational Fluid Dynamics Center

Legal name

ISCFD, Ltd.

Website

https://iscfdc.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Israeli Computational Fluid Dynamics Center (ISCFDC) is a private Caesarea-based R&D firm developing proprietary CFD solvers (EZNSS, EZAir, Arion) and providing consulting, training, and Israel-exclusive distribution for Fidelity Pointwise, FieldView, and AMI Aero codes for aerospace and defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Computational Fluid Dynamics Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Engineering & Simulation (CFD/FEA, Digital Twins, Model-Based Engineering) (IMAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Computational fluid dynamics
• CFD software
• Aerospace simulation
• Aeroelasticity analysis
• Turbulence modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Caesarea

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary CFD software including EZNSS, EZAir, Arion, and related tools. Software is distributed via login-protected downloads with license activation required (RLM or FlexNet licensing).
2. Consulting Services: Project supervision, solution quality assessment and verification, and aerodynamic analysis services for aircraft modifications and store separation simulations.
3. Training and Workshops: Grid generation workshops, basic and advanced CFD workshops, and software training for Fieldview, Pointwise, and EZAir. Also offers CFD theory and applications courses.
4. Commercial Software Distribution: Distribution and local support for commercial CFD software including Fidelity Pointwise (Cadence), VLAERO+, VSAERO, USAERO, MGAERO, NSAERO (AMI Aero), and FieldView (Tecplot).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ISCFDC develops proprietary Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software — including structured Chimera-based flow solvers (EZNSS, EZAir) and unstructured flow solvers (Arion) — and provides consulting, training, and support services to aerospace companies and government/defense entities, with specialization in aircraft aerodynamic analysis, store separation simulations, and computational aeroelasticity.

Product overview

Israeli Computational Fluid Dynamics Center (ISCFDC) develops and distributes a portfolio of CFD software solutions. The core offerings include in-house flow solvers: EZNSS (structured Chimera-based code), EZAir (second-generation structured code), Arion (unstructured flow solver), and Ember (material response code). Supporting utilities include EPPIC (pre/post-processing), EZOpt (optimization framework), P3D (data manipulation), EZXtrude (surface extrusion), and EZFlare (motion simulation). ISCFDC also distributes commercial software including Fidelity Pointwise (grid generation), FieldView (visualization), and AMI Aero's vortex-lattice/aero codes (VLAERO+, VSAERO, USAERO, MGAERO, NSAERO). The company also provides consulting services, software training, and CFD workshops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EZNSS: Structured Chimera-based CFD flow solver code
• EZAir
• Arion
• Ember
• EPPIC
• EZOpt
• EZFlare
• HyPE
• P3D

Products and services

• EZNSS Structured Chimera-based CFD flow solver for aerodynamic simulations, supporting overset grid capabilities and computational aeroelasticity. Extensively used by industry and government aerospace professionals.
• EZAir Second-generation structured CFD code with advanced turbulence models, overset/Chimera grid capabilities, multi-physics modeling, and aeroelastic simulation capabilities.
• Arion Unstructured flow solver for complex geometries, supporting advanced turbulence models including RANS/LES hybrid models, chemical non-equilibrium with integrated Cantera library, and transient simulations.
• Ember Material response code for thermal analysis used in conjunction with CFD solvers.
• EPPIC Pre- and post-processing application for CFD simulations, supporting EZAir, Arion, and PLOT3D data with visualization tools, CGNS format support, and analysis capabilities.
• EZOpt GUI application for optimization processes using local and heuristic algorithms, supporting integration with external analysis software including CFD tools, MATLAB, MSES, Excel, and external scripts.
• EZFlare Three degrees of freedom motion simulation tool used in CFD workflows for moving-body applications such as store separation.
• HyPE CFD solver component used within the ISCFDC software suite.
• CFD Consulting Services Project supervision, solution quality assessment and verification, and aerodynamic analysis services for aircraft modifications and store separation simulations. Targeted at aerospace companies and government professionals.
• CFD Training and Workshops

Quantifiable outcome

• Mesh composed of 97 grids with 2.6M grid points for complete fighter aircraft
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cadence (Fidelity Pointwise)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISCFDC distributes and provides local support for Fidelity Pointwise grid generation and pre-processing software from Cadence in Israel.
• AMI Aero, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISCFDC distributes and provides local support for special-purpose CFD codes from AMI Aero including VLAERO+, VSAERO, USAERO, MGAERO, and NSAERO.
• TecplotcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISCFDC distributes and provides local support for Tecplot's FieldView post-analysis and flow visualization software.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• NUMECA International: Specialized CFD software provider (FINE/Marine, FINE/Turbo, FINE/Open) focused on turbomachinery, aerospace, and marine applications. Closely comparable niche specialization with ISCFDC in aerospace flow solvers and aero-aerodynamic analysis.
• Convergent Science: Developer of CONVERGE CFD, an autonomous meshing CFD platform used heavily in engine combustion and aerospace applications. Highly comparable to ISCFDC's Arion solver in targeting RANS/LES and combustion simulations for aerospace and propulsion.
• AMI Aero: Developer of VLAERO+, VSAERO, USAERO, MGAERO, NSAERO vortex-lattice and panel-method aero codes — distributed by ISCFDC in Israel. Highly comparable niche focus on low-to-mid fidelity aerodynamic analysis tools for aerospace design.
• Tecplot: Provider of Tecplot 360, Focus, and FieldView for CFD visualization and post-processing — FieldView is distributed by ISCFDC. Comparable focus on the CFD post-processing and visualization workflow that complements ISCFDC's solvers.

Broad incumbents

• Dassault Systèmes: Provider of SIMULIA CFD and aerospace simulation tools (PowerFLOW, XFlow). Competes with ISCFDC in aerospace CFD and aeroelasticity, bundled into the broader 3DEXPERIENCE platform targeting aerospace OEMs.
• ANSYS: Global leader in engineering simulation software including Fluent and CFX CFD platforms. Direct overlap with ISCFDC's CFD solver business, but ANSYS serves a much broader customer base across multiple industries with a much larger portfolio of integrated simulation tools.
• Cadence Design Systems: Owner of Fidelity Pointwise (ISCFDC's distribution partner) and Fidelity CFD. Overlaps with ISCFDC in meshing and CFD solver space; Cadence is also a customer-channel partner, making it both a peer and a supplier-relationship.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Owner of Simcenter STAR-CCM+, a leading commercial CFD platform widely used in aerospace. Competes head-to-head with ISCFDC's EZAir and Arion solvers for production aerospace simulation workloads, though with vastly broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• OpenFOAM: Open-source CFD framework widely adopted for aerospace, automotive, and academic applications. Represents the principal price-disrupting alternative to commercial CFD tools, putting direct pressure on ISCFDC's license-based revenue model.
• Metacomp Technologies: Developer of CFD++ and HiFUN aerospace CFD software, focused on high-speed aerodynamics, aero-thermodynamics, and propulsion. Closely comparable niche focus on aerospace CFD with overlap to ISCFDC's multi-physics modeling work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISCFDC_10
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8BNk0OSgC0OSBOv4ZvRwnw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iscfdc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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