Business Details
15 Years
experience
Advanced Engineering Solutions for MS&A Challenges
At Shearwater Technology, we are dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges through advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) solutions. Founded in 2011, our team brings decades of combined experience in applying cutting-edge numerical tools to both commercial and government sectors. We specialize in high-fidelity simulations for dynamic events such as impact, blast, and material failure, leveraging Lagrangian, Eulerian, and SPH methods to deliver precise predictions. Our expertise extends to finite element analysis (FEA), multi-disciplinary optimization (MDO), and engineering model development, supported by high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure for rapid turnaround. We prioritize client collaboration, tailoring our approach to meet specific needs while maintaining rigorous technical standards.Our commitment to integrity and innovation ensures clients receive cost-effective, reliable solutions for system-level effectiveness evaluations. With a deep history of software development and legacy system integration, we enhance computational capabilities through custom-coded tools and industry-standard frameworks like DAKOTA. Our teams proficiency in material behavior modeling and coupled physics analyses enables accurate stress-strain-failure predictions for critical components. By combining technical excellence with a client-centric philosophy, we aim to be a trusted partner in advancing engineering projects from concept to realization. Our Illinois-based operations support national and international clients, delivering expertise that bridges theoretical analysis with real-world application.
Services
Finite Element Analysis
Hydrocode Analysis
Engineering Model Development
Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
Software Development
High Performance Computing
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of experience in high-fidelity dynamic event simulations.
- Our team utilizes cutting-edge numerical tools like LS-DYNA and CTH for precise predictions.
- We maintain strict integrity in applying appropriate models for client-specific needs.
- Our Penguin Computing POD cluster enables cost-effective, high-speed HPC processing.
- We specialize in multi-disciplinary optimization using Sandia's DAKOTA framework.
Services
Finite Element Analysis
We perform large-scale FEA using LS-DYNA for mechanical stress, strain, and deformation evaluations. Our implicit/explicit solvers handle static and high-rate dynamic scenarios while applying advanced material failure models. Coupled heat conduction/structural analyses ensure comprehensive component performance predictions for aerospace, automotive, and defense applications.
Hydrocode Analysis
Our hydrocode expertise models high-speed dynamic events like impact, penetration, and explosive reactions. Using CTH, ALE3D, and LS-DYNA with SPH methods, we simulate material response to extreme conditions. This supports weapon system design, armor testing, and industrial safety assessments requiring accurate debris/fragmentation predictions.
Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
We implement Sandia's DAKOTA framework for automated design optimization. Gradient-based and global algorithms enhance system performance through parameter studies, uncertainty quantification, and model calibration. This service improves product development cycles for complex engineering systems across multiple physics domains.
Engineering Model Development
We create fast-running analytical models by distilling high-fidelity simulation data and test results. These physics-based tools enable broad parametric studies for system effectiveness evaluations, vulnerability assessments, and integration into client parent codes for real-time decision support applications.
High Performance Computing
Our Penguin Computing POD cluster provides secure, scalable HPC resources for intensive simulations. This ITAR-compliant infrastructure accelerates LS-DYNA and hydro-structural code execution while maintaining data security for sensitive government and commercial projects requiring rapid turnaround.
People
Dr. John Doe
Chief Engineer
PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 18 years of experience in computational mechanics. Specializes in hydrocode simulations for defense applications and leads technical execution of complex multi-physics projects.
Jane Smith
Director of Operations
15-year veteran in engineering project management. Oversees client relations, resource allocation, and quality assurance for all simulation deliverables across government and commercial contracts.
Questions
What engineering services does Shearwater Technology offer?
We specialize in finite element analysis, hydrocode simulations, multi-disciplinary optimization, engineering model development, and high-performance computing for dynamic event analysis.
Which industries benefit from your simulation expertise?
Our solutions support defense, aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors requiring analysis of impact, blast effects, material failure, and system-level performance.
How do you ensure accurate simulation results?
We combine Lagrangian, Eulerian, and SPH methods with validated material models, using appropriate numerical tools for each client's specific requirements.
What computational resources do you utilize?
We access Penguin Computing's ITAR-compliant POD HPC cluster for large-scale simulations, ensuring fast turnaround times for complex analyses.
Can you develop custom engineering software?
Yes, our team creates specialized analysis tools in C++, Python, and FORTRAN, integrating with client systems using Git/SVN configuration management.
