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The latest updates for PyroSim, Pathfinder and Results are available now. View our Release Notes to download and see the full details, or read on for a quick look at what's new. Read More...

PyroSim 2022.1 will release this week with several new features. One that we'll highlight today is the new mesh assignment optimization algorithm. When a model is designed with multiple meshes, they are assigned to separate cores for simulation. This parallel process helps reduce the total time needed. When there are more meshes than processors, an algorithm is used to determine an efficient pairing. Read More...

FEMTC, the Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference, began in 2011. Thunderhead Engineering noticed a lack of modeling-specific events in the industry and wanted to provide an opportunity for the community to share its progress with one another. It was always designed to highlight achievements through application, research, and experimentation. At that inagural event, Thunderhead Engineering co-founder Dan Swenson introduced the event and expressed its intent which has not changed. Read More...

If you're experienced with FDS and PyroSim and are ready to take your skills to the next level, the Advanced FDS course through SFPE is available during the month of April. Virtual sessions are scheduled Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM EDT (+4 UTC). Attendees will work through modules accompanied by lectures led by Thunderhead Engineering's own Bryan Klein. For registration and more details, please visit SFPE. Read More...

The Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference (FEMTC) has been an active event for over a decade. In that time, over 150 members from across the industry and research fields have presented their work for the benefit of this community. Fortunately, all of these presentations are freely available online at femtc.com. Read More...

Thunderhead Engineering is hosting the 6th Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference (FEMTC) on September 12-14, 2022 in Brno, Czech Republic. We have planned two and a half days of technical presentations on fire and evacuation modeling. FEMTC 2022 is a hybrid event and will have opportunities for both attendance and presentation by remote participants. If ... Read More...

FEMTC, the Fire and Evacuation Modeling Technical Conference, focuses on bringing together professionals from industry and academia to present and discuss leading ideas and projects around the world. Thunderhead Engineering will host FEMTC for the sixth time since the inaugural event in 2011. Read More...

Would you like to improve your skills with PyroSim and/or Pathfinder? Dave McGill has worked with Thunderhead Engineering to provide training to hundreds of attendees for many years. We are excited to announce the latest dates, viewable at our online schedule, for his acclaimed courses in an online workshop format.

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Prices for all license types of PyroSim and Pathfinder are scheduled to increase on January 1, 2022. All quotes issued before this date will retain 2021 pricing throughout their normal 30 day validity period, even if that extends into early 2022. If you are considering a new purchase, or if your annual subscription is expiring ... Read More...

The latest updates for PyroSim, Pathfinder and Results are available now. The 2021.3 release focuses supporting the latest industry trends through the FDS 6.7.6 release and video rendering technology, while also providing advanced usability and simulation options for Pathfinder. Read More...