The Promise of Science-Based Computational Engineering

The field of engineering is poised to enter a new and exciting era. The exponential growth in computing capability from one floating-point operation per second (FLOPS) in 1945 to 1015 in 2008 is helping us replace the standard engineering process of iterated empirical design-build-test cycles with an iterated design-mesh-analyze paradigm based on physics-based computational tools. It helps engineers be more productive and also helps manufacturers reduce time-to-market and design costs, better respond to changing market conditions, and increase their technical workforce and testing facilities' productivity.