Next Limit Technologies

Next Limit Technologies is a computer software company headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Founded in 1998 by engineers Victor Gonzalez and Ignacio Vargas[1] the firm develops technologies in the field of digital simulation and visualization. This software can be applied to professional fields including engineering and digital content.[2] In December 2016, the XFlow division was acquired by Dassault Systèmes. [3]

Next Limit Technologies
Simulation Technologies
IndustryComputer Software
FoundedFebruary 14, 1998 in Madrid, Spain
FoundersVictor Gonzalez and Ignacio Vargas
Headquarters
Madrid
,
Spain
ProductsXFlow, RealFlow, Maxwell Render, CaronteFX
Websitehttp://nextlimit.com

Products

Software Releases
1998RealFlow 1.0

RealWave 1.0

RealFlow 1.2

1999RealFlow 1.3
2000RealWave 2.0
2001RealFlow 2.0
2002RealFlow 2.5
2004RealFlow 3.0

Maxwell Render Alpha version

2005Maxwell Render Beta version
2006Maxwell Render 1.0

Maxwell Render 1.1

RealFlow 4.0

2007Maxwell Render 1.5

Maxwell Render 1.6

Maxwell Render 1.6.1

2008Maxwell Render 1.7
2009Maxwell Render 2.0
2010RealFlow 5.0
2011XFlow CFD 2011

Maxwell Render Suite 2.6

Maxwell for Google SketchUp

2012RealFlow 2012

Maxwell Render 2.7

Maxwell Render Learning Edition

Maxwell Render 2.6.1

2013RealFlow 2013

XFlow 2013

Maxwell for SketchUp

Maxwell Render 3.0

2014RealFlow 2014

XFlow 2014

Maxwell Render 3.0.1

Maxwell Render 3.0.1.1 beta

2015Maxwell Render 3.1

Maxwell Render 3.1.0.2

Maxwell Render 3.2

RealFlow 2015

XFlow 2015

CaronteFX

2016XFlow 2016

Research and development

Next Limit has actively participated in various research projects throughout Europe as well as Spain. It is currently the leader of the European project, SAFECITI (Safe Citizen),[5] which aims to create a simulation system for analysts that would predict the behavior of large crowds in urban environments in moments of panic, violence, or catastrophes. The system is based on serious game technology and is designed as a training platform. Other European projects that Next Limit has actively participated in are: PRISM,[6] Skycoat[7] and COELUX.[8] COELUX is responsible for the production of a window with an optics system based on nanotechnology that can reproduce natural light and the appearance of solar and sky light. This technology is implemented in closed spaces that lack an exterior facing window.[9]

In Spain, Next Limit has participated in biotechnology research to simulate the heart as a complex fluid structural system.[10]

Awards
Next Limit Technologies - Academy Awards 2008
YearCategoryAwarded byResult
2013Mare Nostrum[11] AwardSociedad Científica Informática de España (SCIE) and the Congreso Nacional de Informática (CEDI)Winner
2008Technical Achievement Academy Award[12]Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesWinner
2008Second Prize Chomón[13] AwardAcademia de las Artes y las Ciencias Cinematográficas de EspañaWinner
2006Maxwell Render[14]Information Society Technology (IST) prizeWinner
2006RealFlow[15]Information Society Technology (IST) prizeWinner

This was the second Technical Merit Oscar awarded to a Spanish person. The previous Oscar awarded to a Spanish person was Juan de la Cierva y Hoces in 1969 for his creation of the optic stabilizer Dynalens, an apparatus used to eliminate camera vibrations.[16]

See also

References
  1. https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=30191481
  2. https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/next-limit
  3. url=http://www.3ds.com/press-releases/single/dassault-systemes-enriches-computational-fluid-dynamics-simulation-on-the-3dexperience-platform/
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. http://safeciti.eu/safeciti/consortium/
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2015-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. http://www.skycoat.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=109
  8. http://www.coelux.com/
  9. http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/pdf/press/campaign/coelux/ip_es.pdf
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-08. Retrieved 2015-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. http://www.upm.es/institucional/UPM/CanalUPM/Noticias/d50e5bf7eeeb3410VgnVCM10000009c7648aRCRD
  12. http://www.oscars.org/awards/80th-sci-tech-awards-memorable-moments
  13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2015-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  14. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  16. http://architosh.com/2008/01/next-limit-wins-academy-award/
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