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Summary Reducing the time a medical device company spends getting products designed, tested, approved, and to market brings clear benefits to the company, the industry, and the people who use the devices for shortened and improved recovery periods. Ansys CFD software allows companies to accurately simulate design behaviors, identify problem areas, adjust the design to get the desired results, and then assemble documentation that verifies those results. Blood flow device companies around the world trust the experts at Rand SIM for Ansys CFD software selection, implementation, and use, because we provide insight and best practices gained from hands-on experience in the field. Together, Ansys CFD software and Rand SIM help companies maintain high standards while gaining a competitive advantage through a shortened production period and streamlined regulatory approval. For More Information Numerous Class II and Class III medical device companies have trusted Rand Simulation for Ansys CFD software, training, and support, and many others have partnered with Rand SIM's consulting team, which consists of experts in medical devices, blood flow devices, and Ansys software. Contact Rand SIM to start a discussion on how we can help ensure you are using the latest and greatest engineering and design practices to get your devices to market faster so patients can benefit sooner. About the Authors Dan White, Medical CFD Specialist, Rand Simulation Dan works with Rand SIM clients leveraging CFD to solve fluid dynamics engineering problems primarily in a consulting capacity. He has nearly thirty years of CFD experience, half of which was in the medical devices industry in areas including blood pumps, stents, and optics. Dan is also listed as the inventor and/or coinventor on fifteen medical device patents making him uniquely suited to help you fully utilize fluid simulation for your medical device applications. Chris Smith, CFD Manager, Rand Simulation Chris works with Rand SIM clients leveraging CFD to solve fluid dynamics engineering problems in both pre-sales and consulting capacities. With a master's degree and a dissertation PhD status in Mechanical Engineering focused on fluid dynamics, Chris has spent years studying CFD. Paired with his professional experience in filtration, particulates, HVAC systems, biomedical devices, and general multiphase flow applications, Chris is ideally suited to help you fully utilize simulation for your fluids and multiphase applications. About Rand Simulation Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation caters to product development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive differentiation and grow bottom-line profitability. Rand Simulation serves as both a North American reseller of Ansys engineering simulation software and as a trusted design consultant offering insights gained on over 3,000 design projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics. E L I T E C H A N N E L PA R T N E R simulation@rand.com | RandSIM.com | 888.483.0674

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