BWI: Indian Institute of Science Selects COMSOL Multiphysics for Training in MEMS

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Source: COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 03:15 PM IST (09:45 AM GMT)
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Indian Institute of Science Selects COMSOL Multiphysics for Training in MEMS


Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd. announced today that the Indian Institute of Science, under a national program on MEMS, in collaboration with the Institute of Smart Structures and Systems has selected the COMSOL Multiphysics engineering software to promote learning and education among Indian universities.

The Indian Institute of Science will distribute the classkit licenses to about 65 colleges across the country over the coming months. COMSOL will also be providing training for students and faculty on the effective use of this software.

"Engineering education in India needs to emphasize hands-on learning if we want to produce world class engineers. Adoption of COMSOL in education will be a step in that direction," said Prof. K.J. Vinoy, from the Electrical Communication Engineering Department in the Indian Institute of Science.

"Adoption of computer aided education by a premier institution such as IISc is heartening for us," said Dr. Vineet Dravid, Manager Director, COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd.

COMSOL started its India operations in December 2008. The India office markets and sells the industry-leading multiphysics simulation software from COMSOL and provide technical support services to its customers.

About the COMSOL product line

COMSOL Multiphysics is a scientific simulation environment for the modelling and simulation of any physics-based system. A particular strength is its ability to account for multiphysics phenomena. Optional modules add discipline-specific tools for chemical engineering, earth science, electromagnetics, heat transfer, MEMS, and structural mechanics. Other products include COMSOL Reaction Engineering Lab®, which allows users to model reacting systems. COMSOL products are available for the Windows, Linux, Solaris, and the Macintosh operating systems. Full details about COMSOL Multiphysics and related products are available at www.comsol.co.in.

About the COMSOL Group

COMSOL was founded in 1986 in Stockholm, Sweden, and has grown to include offices in the Benelux countries, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and in India with an office in Bangalore. Additional information about the company is available at www.comsol.co.in.

COMSOL, COMSOL Multiphysics, COMSOL Reaction Engineering Lab and FEMLAB are registered trademarks of COMSOL AB. Other products or brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.


CONTACT DETAILS
Vineet Dravid, COMSOL Multiphysics Pvt. Ltd., +91 (80) 25597799, vineet@comsol.com

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