John Cain
CEO
Our success is built upon our team of skilled professionals with extensive industry experience that has allowed Rockfield to remain at the cutting edge of numerical modelling utilising a full-physics approach to continuously enhance Rockfield’s proprietary software, Elfen.
With offices based in Swansea, UK & Houston, USA we are committed to providing the highest levels of support and service to our blue-chip & innovative clients as well as our academic partners. Trusted by many large and small organisations such as; BP, ExxonMobil, JNFL, ORICA Explosives, Petrobras, Rio Tinto, Saudi Aramco, TOTAL, Unilever, and many other respected institutions.
To meet its objectives, the company is committed to computational developments and technology applications in both existing and emerging disciplines, and the undertaking of collaborative research programmes with industry, universities and research organisations.
Meet the team
We are proud to employ many of the industries most experienced and dedicated individuals.
Directors
Adam Bere
Director of Consultancy
Jun Kato
Head of Analysis
Senior Management Team
Attila Garai
Release Manager
Dan Roberts
Project Manager
Dave Davies
Project Manager
Will Ferguson
Project Manager
Academic Links
We continue to maintain involvement within Research and Development to ensure we remain at the forefront of technology, developing advanced applications with the capability of proposing new solutions across sectors.
A brief history of Rockfield
Established in 1985, Rockfield has grown from strength to strength, with two international centres and 32 staff, our software and solutions are used world wide by organisations big and small.
1987
Rockfield's very first Finite Element software package Microfield is launched
1990
Paradyne – Nuclear Transport container software package launched
1992
Rockfield launches its IPGR funded Glass forming and stress modelling package
1994
ELFEN is born with 2D & 3D capability for generic Finite Element Analysis
1996
Adaptive remeshing is developed into the ELFEN software package
1998
Rockfield pioneers Discrete Element Finite Element technology
1999
Rockfield releases its Can Forming Customisation module within ELFEN
2003
Rockfield engages with Devonport Royal Dockyard and Nuclear Inspectorate to evaluate Safety Critical Structures
2020
Rockfield celebrates its 35th year since inception
Our Vision
Provide insight and innovative solutions to industry challenges.Mission
Rockfield’s technology is highly advanced and evolved, it is driven by people and experience which builds connections, bridging product with skilled insight.
Our attitude is consistent – we can solve your challenge, we can bring significant added value.
We work in complex, technical fields, but we are an approachable, experienced team consistently surpassing our customers’ expectations.
Values
Collaboration
We work in partnership with our customers, understanding that we all have a role in reaching the finest solution.
Integrity
We are open, honest, fair and have the courage to perform to the highest standards.
Creativity
Resourceful and innovative we strive to apply and develop the ideal technology for each solution.
Reliability
We deliver upon our promise and believe our high level of service defines Rockfield within the marketplace.
Respect
Individuals and their diverse skills are valued with all encouraged to be open and honest.
