ToffeeX - Discovery Plug-In
1.06

Supported Ansys versions:

2025 R1,
2025 R2

Required Product:

Discovery

Integrate ToffeeX into your Ansys Discovery workflow to streamline the design of optimized thermo-fluid systems.

(A ToffeeX license is required to use the plug-in.)

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App Description

ToffeeX is the leading software for physics-driven generative design for thermal-fluid topology optimization.

The ToffeeX Plug-in brings fast physics-driven generative design directly into Ansys Discovery. It is now possible to seamlessly import and export data across the platforms for early stage rapid simulation-driven design workflows, easily manipulate and evaluate ToffeeX geometries, and pass a narrowed down selection to advanced analysis in flagship Ansys tools such as Ansys Fluent and more.

Key Benefits

Integrated Workflow
Eliminates the need for manual data transfer, reducing errors and saving time.
Accelerated Design Process
Combines generative design with real-time simulation, enabling faster iterations and quicker decision-making.
Enhanced Design Performance
Physics-driven optimization ensures designs meet thermal and fluid performance targets with minimal material usage.
Cost and Resource Efficiency
Reduces prototyping costs by validating optimized designs virtually before physical testing.
Broad Compatibility
Expand ToffeeX compatibility with the broader Ansys suite to work with key products like Fluent, Mechanical, and more.

Use Cases

Optimized Thermo-Fluid Design in Discovery
- Engineers can leverage ToffeeX’s physics-driven generative design directly within Ansys Discovery to create highly efficient cooling systems, such as heat exchangers, cold plates, manifolds, and more.
Seamless Data Exchange
- Import and export designs between ToffeeX and Discovery without manual file handling, enabling smooth iteration between conceptual design and detailed simulation.
Rapid Design Exploration
- Quickly generate multiple design alternatives in ToffeeX and validate them in Discovery’s simulation environment for performance metrics like temperature distribution and flow efficiency.
Comparative Analysis
- Use ToffeeX’s run comparison feature to evaluate multiple design candidates and select the best-performing solution before finalizing in Discovery.