Bramble CFD
“West Northants has been a fantastic base for Bramble CFD. The region’s access to high-tech engineering talent, its strong links to automotive and motorsport, and the supportive innovation community have all played a key role in our growth. As we continue to expand our platform and push the boundaries of cloud-based CFD, being in the heart of Motorsport Valley gives us the connectivity, collaboration, and energy we need to thrive.”
Ivor Annetts, Managing Director, Bramble CFD
About Bramble CFD: bramble is a cloud-based platform for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Designed to boost productivity and promote best-practice simulation, the platform includes built-in CFD software, analysis tools, and data management – all in one place. bramble’s flexible pay-per-simulation model and commitment to accessibility, removes the burden of traditional licensing costs, making high-quality CFD available not only to OEMs looking to reduce costs, but also to smaller businesses and agile engineering teams.
Ongoing Growth: Since its launch from TotalSim in 2022, bramble has established itself as a trusted and reliable platform within the engineering community. The business has grown consistently year on year, driven by a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. Today, bramble is recognised for its dependable performance and strong customer relationships, with a loyal and growing user base across a range of industries.
Ongoing platform development is focused on delivering new features that make CFD faster, more intuitive, and more efficient. By listening closely to customer feedback, the team ensures every tool remains practical, relevant, and grounded in real-world engineering challenges. At the same time, bold, blue-sky thinking drives innovation, using the agility of a smaller organisation to explore fresh ideas and respond quickly to emerging trends. This unique balance of user insight and forward-thinking development keeps bramble at the leading edge of CFD innovation.
Why West Northants is the perfect location: Bramble CFD is proudly based at Catesby Innovation Centre in Charwelton, in the heart of Motorsport Valley. The location offers direct access to a vibrant cluster of high-tech engineering companies, including Silverstone Park and several leading research institutions. The team feel that the excellent transport links, combined with a strong local talent pool and supportive innovation ecosystem, make West Northants the ideal location for bramble to grow and thrive.
The Future of the Industry: As simulation becomes increasingly important to the design of cleaner, more efficient products, such as electric vehicles and drones, the CFD industry is moving toward cloud-based, automated solutions. bramble is built for this future. The platform offers fully web-based workflows, automated setup, built-in quality checks, and is being developed to integrate with AI and machine learning. These advancements position bramble to meet future demand with greater flexibility and accessibility.