Looking back at 2025 with PDM Analysis

Looking back at 2025 with PDM Analysis 

2025 was a standout year for PDM Analysis, filled with accomplishments big and small. Join us as we revisit the moments that shaped our success and made this year truly memorable.

SCORG v2025 was released

In 2025, one of our most exciting milestones was the launch of our SCORG update, SCORG v2025.

 

SCORG v2025 was a release that marked a major step forward in capability, flexibility, and user experience. This new version introduced a fully modular licensing structure, giving engineers the ability to tailor SCORG to their exact workflow while unlocking powerful new utilities such as rotor-tool generation, advanced modelling for vacuum pumps using the Quimby rotor profile, and expanded support for internally geared screw machines (IGSM). The update also delivered meaningful technical enhancements, including parametric 3D CAD generation through Autodesk Inventor, improved thermodynamic modelling with real-fluid definitions, refined lubricant viscosity models, and increased stability and speed for multi-chamber simulations.

 

The updates were also included in SCORG alto, the cloud platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, enabling you to design and analyze screw machines using the software SCORG.

 

If you missed the update earlier this year, be sure to download the free SCORG demo here.

 

SCORG Webinar Series 2025

To help our global community get the most out of the release, we launched a dedicated webinar series. The webinar series was hosted by our in-house experts Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic and Dr. Sham Rane, providing deep dives, live demonstrations, and an interactive demonstration to help users visualize how they too can explore the new features. SCORG v2025 set a strong foundation for the future, reinforcing our commitment to continuous innovation and user-driven development.

 

 

The series included 2 webinars on the following topics:

 

Webinar 1 – New Features in SCORG v2025 & Rotor Profiling

 

Webinar 2 – Internally Geared Screw Machines & Design Module

 

The first webinar in the SCORG v2025 Webinar Series was hosted by  Prof. Ahmed Kovacevic and introduced a host of powerful new features tailored for positive-displacement machines, including twin-screw, IGSM, vane compressors, expanders, pumps, motors and even Quimby vacuum pumps.

Highlights include:

 

• “N”-shape rotor profile generation with clearance distribution, tools for manufacturing (milling, grinding, hobbing) and export of rotor/casing 3D designs in multiple CAD formats.
• Robust contact-force & Hertzian stress calculations for rotor durability optimization, along with enhanced port/leakage area modelling for IGSM machines.
• A new modular licensing structure (SCORG-Thermo, SCORG-CFD, SCORG-Package) offering users more flexibility in how they deploy and pay for tools.
• Improved oil-injection modelling, bearing-loss calculations, and refined thermodynamic analysis of vacuum pumps — all designed to streamline design effort and boost performance efficiency.
• Updated templates, extended manuals and tutorials to support the rollout and make adoption smoother.

 

This session set the tone for the year by reaffirming our commitment to innovation and supporting our users with both cutting-edge capabilities and comprehensive educational resources.

 

In the second webinar in the SCORG v2025 Webinar Series, Dr. Sham Rane discussed the powerful new design module for Internally Geared Screw Machines (IGSM). This session highlighted key additions such as:

• Parametric rotor-profile generation using a “pin-generation” method, enabling calculation of chamber volumes, leakage areas and port layouts with precision.
• Advanced thermodynamic modelling was also introduced, covering IGSM machines with or without liquid injection, plus contact-force and stress analysis of rotors.
• A major leap in CAD integration was another focus: SCORG now supports full 3D visualisation and export of assemblies (rotors, housings, bearings) in formats like INV, DWG, STEP/IGES, bridging the gap between design and manufacturing.

 

The webinar featured a live demonstration showing rotor meshing and chamber-volume changes in real time, and how designs export into Autodesk Inventor for further mechanical work. The update also introduced the modular licensing structure of Thermo, CFD and Package variants, along with new templates and comprehensive manuals and tutorials.

This session underscored our ongoing commitment to advancing the design of complex screw-machines, delivering precision tools, seamless CAD workflows, and strong user support, all in one cohesive update.

We showed up – Event Attendance in 2025

In 2025, PDM Analysis strengthened its global footprint by participating in key industry events and showcasing our latest advancements. Across Europe and North America, we continued to introduce the world to SCORG and highlight the exceptional innovation and expertise we bring to the compressor community.

Hannover Messe 2025: Hannover, Germany

At Hannover Messe 2025, PDM Analysis had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in one of the world’s most influential industrial innovation events, engaging directly with leaders, researchers, and companies shaping the future of engineering.

 

Throughout the exhibition, we explored cutting-edge developments in digital twins, AI-driven automation, smart manufacturing, and sustainable design, areas that closely align with our ongoing work and the evolving capabilities of SCORG. The event highlighted the accelerating demand for high-fidelity simulation tools that improve efficiency, reduce material waste, and support greener manufacturing practices.

 

Our presence at Hannover Messe not only strengthened our global visibility but also opened the door to new collaborations and insights, reinforcing our commitment to helping companies design more efficient, reliable, and sustainable positive displacement machines. This experience has played a key role in guiding our direction for the coming year, as we continue to innovate and advance the boundaries of compressor and rotor design technology.

 

 

We are grateful for the positive feedback on SCORG and are eagerly anticipating future opportunities at Hannover Messe.

 

Learn more about our experiences at Hannover Messe 2025 here.

AHR Expo 2025: Orlando, Florida, United States of America

At AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, PDM Analysis took full advantage of the premier global HVAC gathering to deepen our connection to the industry and showcase our work with SCORG. Over the three-day event from Feb 10th to 12th, we explored breakthrough developments in smart building automation, energy-efficient HVAC systems, and new refrigerants, truly a glimpse into the future of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration.

 

We attended technical sessions and workshops that clarified emerging regulations and sustainability best practices, gaining valuable insight into where the industry is headed. The AHR Expo also gave us the chance to demo SCORG to manufacturers, engage with current and prospective clients, and highlight recent updates to our software. Meeting peers, OEMs, and innovators across the HVAC sector reinforced our belief that advanced simulation tools are critical to designing efficient, sustainable positive-displacement machines. All in all, AHR Expo 2025 strengthened our network, reinvigorated our vision, and reaffirmed that PDM Analysis is well-positioned to support the next wave of HVAC innovation.

 

Read more about PDM Analysis at AHR Expo in Orlando 2025 here.

The 14th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems 2025: London, United Kingdom

At the 14th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems 2025, PDM Analysis Ltd. took centre stage, both as a Silver Sponsor and active participant, joining top researchers, manufacturers, and industry leaders in a hybrid forum hosted by Centre for Compressor Technology at City St George’s, University of London.

 

Over three days, the conference featured thought-provoking keynote talks, technical papers, panel discussions and a workshop on modelling and simulation in compressor systems. We showcased our flagship simulation platform SCORG at our exhibition booth, demonstrating its CFD-ready modeling, optimization, and performance-prediction capabilities. The event opened doors for meaningful collaboration between academia and industry, sparked technical dialogue around emerging technologies, and reaffirmed our commitment to driving innovation in positive-displacement machine design. Inspired and energized by the experience, we leave with fresh insights, new connections, and a renewed determination to push the boundaries of compressor technology.

 

Read about our experience at The 14th International Conference on Compressors and Their Systems 2025 here.

7th Short Course on CFD in Positive Displacement Machines: London, United Kingdom

At the 7th Short Course on CFD in Positive Displacement Machines (6–7 September 2025, at City, University of London), PDM Analysis participated alongside researchers, engineers, and students from across the industry to dive deep into latest advances in computational fluid-dynamics for positive displacement machines.

 

The course offered a mix of emerging CFD methods and tools, real-world case studies on flow, heat transfer and leakage modelling, and opportunities to bridge academic research with industrial practice. We had hands-on discussions about multiphysics simulations, fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and validation strategies, themes that reflect growing sophistication in modeling complex flows and structural interactions inside compressors and pumps.

 

For PDM Analysis, this was a great chance not just to learn, but to position our software, SCORG, as a practical, industry-ready solution: many of the pain-points raised at the course, such as geometry import, mesh generation, solver integration, and performance prediction under varying operating conditions, align directly with SCORG‘s strengths. The experience reinforced our commitment to pushing the boundaries of CFD-driven design and validation for positive-displacement machines, and left us energized about upcoming enhancements and collaborations..

 

We Launched GT-SCORG

In May 2025, we officially launched GT-SCORG, a powerful new tool that merges our own SCORG platform with the multi-physics and system-level modelling environment GT‑SUITE from Gamma Technologies.

 

This strategic integration creates a unified solution for the design, simulation, and optimization of screw machines, giving engineers the ability to model not only the internal thermodynamics of compressors, pumps or expanders, but also to examine the interactions of these machines with the full surrounding system (including bearings, motors, silencers, cooling/oil circuits, acoustics, and more).

 

With GT-SCORG, the workflow becomes highly streamlined: from rotor geometry definition and chamber/port volume calculation, to automatic generation of a ready-to-use GT‑SUITE model that captures flow rates, internal leakage, torque, power consumption, and full system-level behaviour. The tool supports advanced multi-physics simulations, including friction, thermal and NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) analysis, enabling comprehensive design optimization that accounts for real-world operating conditions.

 

The launch was celebrated with a joint webinar on May 20th, 2025 and was co-hosted by experts from both PDM Analysis and Gamma Technologies. Presenters including our own team’s leadership detailed common design challenges in screw-machine development and demonstrated how GT-SCORG can significantly accelerate design cycles, reduce the need for costly physical prototypes, and enable rapid exploration of design variants through virtual testing and optimization.

 

This milestone represents a major evolution for PDM Analysis, expanding our software portfolio and reinforcing our commitment to delivering next-generation, industry-ready solutions. It positions GT-SCORG as a game-changing tool for manufacturers, OEMs, and R&D teams aiming to cut development time, reduce costs, improve performance, and bring more efficient, reliable and sustainable screw-machine systems to market.

 

Read more about the new collaboration here.

 

If you’re interested in learning more about GT-SCORG, reach out to marketing@pdmanalysis.co.uk

 

Publications

This year, we published several papers exploring a range of topics related to screw compressors, their applications, and advanced analysis methods. SCORG featured prominently throughout our research, particularly in studies focused on the design, performance evaluation, and optimization of screw machines. If you haven’t seen them yet, you can browse our latest publications here.

Testimonials

We always put our SCORG users first, so keeping them happy is a priority. That is why the greatest attestation to our success is the praise from our customers and SCORG users.

 

Please don’t take our word for it, read some of the amazing testimonials our users have left.

Upcoming Events and Projects

We are excited for 2026, with many projects in the works.

 

SCORG Updates for 2026 are on the horizon! We’re excited to share that a new wave of SCORG enhancements is currently in development, bringing powerful features that will transform the way users interact with the software. These updates are set to elevate both capability and usability, and we look forward to unveiling them soon.

 

We are also proud to continue our involvement with the CERES Industrial Consortium. As part of City’s Centre for Compressor Technology, this consortium unites industry partners and academic experts to exchange insights, explore emerging challenges, and guide research toward real-world needs. With all projects driven by industry proposals, CERES ensures that innovation remains closely aligned with market demand. If you’re interested in joining as an industry member, we encourage you to reach out to the consortium for more information.

 

Looking ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be a dynamic year. We plan to participate in even more global events, expand our technical initiatives, and further strengthen our partnerships. As we conclude 2025 and prepare for the opportunities ahead, we welcome the new year with enthusiasm and optimism.

 

Stay connected with PDM Analysis, you won’t want to miss any of the exciting developments still to come.