Open-Source CFD for Enterprise
Developed by ENGYS, HELYX leverages our expertise in open-source CFD solutions to offer a unique product that combines the reliability and support of traditional tools with the cost-effectiveness and scalability of open-source software.
Benefits
Enjoy all the benefits of both open-source and commercial CFD software in one tool.
Unlimited scalability
HELYX allows you to run unlimited simultaneous CFD simulations across all available computing cores, without incurring any additional HPC licensing fees.
Easy-to-use interface
HELYX offers an intuitive and easy-to-use graphical user interface with client-server support for local, remote and cloud-based operation.
Responsive support
ENGYS is committed to delivering outstanding, prompt technical support for HELYX, backed by our team of CFD specialists.
Affordable price
HELYX license fees are highly competitive, providing exceptional value, especially with the absence of additional HPC licensing costs.
Full transparency
ENGYS' customers have full access to HELYX-Core source code, unlike traditional black-box CFD software.
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
How can HELYX help you reduce costs and increase productivity?
No more limited cores.
Unlike traditional CFD software that restricts your computing power unless you pay for additional licenses, HELYX offers unlimited scalability. You can run your simulations on as many computer cores as your hardware supports, with no extra fees. Maximize your investment and unlock the full potential of your CFD simulations with HELYX.
Experience limitless performance.
No more waiting in line.
Traditional CFD software often forces you to wait for one simulation to finish before starting another, unless you pay for costly HPC licenses. With HELYX, there are no such constraints. You can run multiple simulations simultaneously and handle pre- and post-processing tasks without delay. Enjoy seamless, unrestricted productivity and accelerate your projects with HELYX.
No more bottlenecks, just pure efficiency.
KEY FEATURES
Unlimited simulations.
Unlimited scalability.
Exceptional value.
INDUSTRIES
Are you looking for an open-source CFD solution? We are the right choice.
HELYX is a versatile, open-source CFD software based on the finite volume method. It addresses a wide range of engineering challenges across industries. HELYX stands out as the top choice in open-source CFD software, offering all the benefits of traditional CFD software with full transparency and unlimited scalability.
Just like you, we are passionate about CFD
Contact ENGYS team to explain your CFD challenges and learn if our open-source CFD solutions can help you.
HELYX for the AEC industry
HELYX offers the most cost-effective CFD solution for all flow applications in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
HELYX for Turbomachinery
HELYX is the most comprehensive open-source CFD solution for turbomachinery in the market.
HELYX for Motorsports
The flexibility and scalability offered by HELYX makes it the preferred CFD solution for six Formula 1 teams.
HELYX for Aerospace and Defense
The fully validated open-source solver methods provided with HELYX make it the most cost-effective CFD solution for aerospace and defense applications.
HELYX for Marine applications
HELYX can help you improve your naval and marine designs by scaling up your CFD operations at a fraction of the cost of traditional closed-source tools.
HELYX for Process and Manufacturing
Learn how the open-source CFD methods in HELYX can help you optimize your processes and equipment.
HELYX for the Energy industry
Empower sustainable energy solutions through the use of HELYX and open-source CFD technologies.
HELYX for Automotive design
HELYX is a proven CFD solution for vehicle design, trusted for over 15 years by numerous automotive OEMs, consultants and suppliers.
HELYX for Academia
A GUI for ease of use and an open-source simulation engine makes HELYX perfect for research institutes and university groups.
ADD-ONS
Additional modules to expand HELYX capabilities.
HELYX-Adjoint is a continuous adjoint-based CFD tool for topology and shape optimization of complex engineering designs, including internal and external flow applications.
HELYX-Coupled is a block-coupled, implicit, CFD solver suite for single-phase, incompressible and compressible flow applications in the sub-sonic, transonic and supersonic regimes.
HELYX-Marine is a dedicated CFD solver for hydrodynamic analysis and design optimization of naval and marine applications, including calm-water ship hull resistance calculations and seakeeping analysis.
Latest release
HELYX v4.4.0 Release Highlights
HELYX FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about HELYX.
Is HELYX a GUI for OpenFOAM?
No. HELYX is a general-purpose, enterprise-class CFD software solution created and supported by ENGYS consisting of two main software components:
- HELYX-GUI: our graphical user interface, released under our own end-user license agreement. HELYX-GUI is designed to control and operate HELYX-Core.
- HELYX-Core: our open-source CFD simulation engine, released under the GNU GPL. HELYX-Core has been actively developed by ENGYS since 2010 using well-known open-source libraries, such as OpenFOAM, VTK, etc.
Can HELYX-GUI be used with standard OpenFOAM?
No. HELYX-GUI only supports and works with the CFD utilities and solvers developed by ENGYS and delivered with HELYX-Core.
Which platforms do HELYX and ELEMENTS support?
HELYX and ELEMENTS run on both Linux and Windows systems, and support x86, ARM and PowerPC architectures.
Are HELYX and ELEMENTS open-source?
HELYX-Core (our simulation engine) is open source and released to our customers under the GNU GPL as part of our HELYX and ELEMENTS packages, offering unlimited meshing and solver scalability without additional license costs. Conversely, the graphical user interfaces delivered with HELYX and ELEMENTS are released under our own proprietary license and are not open source.
Can I download HELYX or ELEMENTS for free?
No. HELYX and ELEMENTS are only available to paying customers. Both HELYX and ELEMENTS are licensed on a per-user basis.
Can HELYX and ELEMENTS be customised or extended?
Yes. HELYX and ELEMENTS customers are given full access to the HELYX-Core source code under the GNU GPL to modify and extend all the original functionality provided by ENGYS. ENGYS also offers development services and APIs for integrating custom CFD applications or workflows.
How does HELYX differ from ELEMENTS?
While HELYX is a general-purpose CFD tool, ELEMENTS offers all the benefits of HELYX in addition to a series of vertical applications tailored for external vehicle aerodynamics, thermal analysis and other general vehicle flow design applications.
How does HELYX-Core differ from OpenFOAM?
HELYX-Core is an enterprise-focussed evolution of OpenFOAM, characterised by its novel Unified Solver Framework. Unlike the more rigid publicly available distributions, this architecture, underpinned by a new consolidated material properties backbone, allows users to define simulations with much greater freedom through a combination modular physical models.
This versatility is maximized by superior performance from advanced coupled solvers and code optimization. Supported by an evolved meshing engine that combines superior cell quality, performance, and robustness with an extended set of capabilities, HELYX-Core delivers the speed and numerical stability demanded by modern engineering.
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