Chris Watson

Chris is the Lead Product Manager of the Simcenter FLOEFD product line. In this role Chris leads a team responsible for shaping the product direction and strategy for Simcenter FLOEFD.

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2606? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2606? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

June 19, 2026
The new Simcenter FLOEFD 2606 CFD software release includes Smart Die for modeling complex power distributions on a IC package die, enhanced Smart PCB FEM mesh thermal analysis option, easier to use component libraries, and headless EDA Bridge operation for advanced automation of electronics thermal analysis and optimization workflows.
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ
What's new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2512? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What's new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2512? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

December 12, 2025
The new Simcenter FLOEFD 2512 software release as of December 12, 2025 is now available in all its CAD-embedded CFD variants, and also the...
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ
What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2506? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2506? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

July 1, 2025
Simcenter FLOEFD 2506 software release delivers enhancements in sub-system modeling and reduced order thermal models, XTXML export for editing IC package models, transient structural analysis and more
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ
What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2412? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2412? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

December 17, 2024
Simcenter FLOEFD 2412 CAD embedded CFD software release is now available with enhancements in PCB thermal analysis workflow, results post-processing
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ
What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2406? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2406? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

July 10, 2024
The new Simcenter FLOEFD 2406 software release enhances integration across Simcenter portfolio with import from Simcenter Flotherm XT software, introduces...
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ
What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2312? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2312? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

December 11, 2023
Explore Simcenter FLOEFD 2312 CAD-embedded CFD software release that includes faster CFD meshing, PCB reflow oven simulation, Smart PCB modeling speed, structural mesh boolean operation (MB), a new API for simulation automation and much more
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ
What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2306? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

What’s new in Simcenter FLOEFD 2306? | CAD-embedded CFD simulation

June 19, 2023
Explore new features in Simcenter FLOEFD 2306 CAD-embedded CFD incl. power electronics thermal, structural analysis; to new Simcenter FLOEFD for Simcenter 3D, and much more
By Chris Watson
< 1 MIN READ