Frequently Asked Questions
What does Funis Consulting offer?
At Funis Consulting, we focus on Scientific Computing. This means that we specialise in advanced modelling and simulation, helping businesses solve complex challenges and take important decisions, with precision and efficiency. Our expertise includes Data-Driven and First-Principles Models to provide services ranging from understanding how different chemicals react with each other as well as their environments, to Process/Parameter Optimisation in order to understand and optimise entire manufacturing processes. We leverage on statistics, data analysis, AI, and machine learning, and/or Physics-based methods such as Chemistry, Physics and Mathematical models and directly or through our network of professionals can tackle projects in scientific areas such as Molecular Dynamics (MD), Thermodynamics, Reaction Kinetics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Discrete Event Simulation (DES), Discrete Element Modelling (DEM). We also provide data science services, including custom development and deployment of data analysis & visualisation software and tools. We can develop tailor-made scientific software as well built on off-the-shelf tools. Being software-agnostic, we integrate seamlessly with a client’s preferred programming language or platform. Our work combines strong scientific expertise with data science and high-performance computing (HPC), including GPU-accelerated applications, where necessary. We work across industries as such services are applicable to a wide range of sectors. Some examples are FMCG, food R&D and manufacturing areas, chemometrics, biotechnology, economics, flavours, fragrances, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking, finance, transportation from automotive to aerospace, utilities, energy, environment, agriculture as well as collaborate in research and academic fields.
What core services does Funis Consulting offer?
Our core services are: - mathematical, physical, and chemical modelling & simulation, - data science, analytics and visualisation for complex datasets - process and parameter optimisation using model-driven methods, - advanced machine learning and AI integration, and - building and integrating custom scientific and business software.
What kind of project engagement models do you offer?
We offer flexible project structures to suit businesses of all sizes. Our approach can be fixed-cost or time-based, depending on your specific needs. Plus, our first online consultation, to understand whether Funis Consulting is for you, is always free, with no obligation. If you’re facing a complex process challenge or have a modelling or data project in mind, talk to us to see how we can help. What we do is quite niche and we are entrusted with projects by a variety of clients and partners ranging from innovative start-ups to global multi-nationals and leading experts in their fields.
Which industries can make use of your services?
We can work across many industries including, but not limited to FMCG, flavours and fragrances, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, banking, finance and economics, transportation including automotive and aerospace, utilities and government departments, manufacturing, energy, environmental and agriculture, research and academia.
How can my business benefit from Modelling & Simulation?
Data-driven models can be powerful tools, especially when your system involves a lot of different variables which can be difficult to make sense of through simple plots or linear relationships. We can help you make sense of your data and build input-output relationships to help you understand, and control, your system better using statistical and machine learning methods. However, the main limitation of data-driven models is predicting outcomes beyond the available data range, which can lead to significant uncertainties. Models using fundamental physical laws, offering greater flexibility in forecasting changes to operating conditions and providing deeper insights into system behaviour. At Funis Consulting we offer mathematical, chemical and physical modelling and simulation such as Computational Chemistry, Molecular Dynamics (MD), Reaction Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Discrete Event Simulation (DES), Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Discrete Element Modelling (DEM). From simple chemical reactions to complex physical-chemical processes, we develop custom modelling solutions across industries. Our expertise in equation-based modelling enables us to deliver accurate simulations, helping businesses improve predictive accuracy, optimise processes, and gain a deeper understanding of their operations.
How can Process / Parameter Optimisation help my business?
Process / Parameter Optimisation plays a crucial role across industries. If you know the desired outcome but aren’t sure which variables to consider or how to manipulate them, that’s where we step in. Every business generates valuable data, and when leveraged correctly, this data becomes a powerful tool for building models that answer critical questions. Whether you need to look into optimising your process or understanding which parameters will lead to the desired outcomes, we can help you. Let us help you optimise your processes and parameters, using data-driven models to achieve the best possible outcomes, faster and more efficiently. Contact us to discuss further whether Process and Parameter Optimisation can be for you.
How does Data Analysis & Visualisation benefit my business?
Data is the backbone of any model, whether it’s empirical, data-driven, or based on first-principles physics and chemistry. However, the real value comes from interpreting and applying data correctly. While gathering the right data is essential, it’s how you analyse and visualise it that drives meaningful insights and informed decision-making. At Funis Consulting, we help you navigate the complexities of data. We help businesses by providing them with the best methods and tools tailored to their specific needs. With our experience across various industries, we make sure the right data is used to build robust, reliable models. Once your data is gathered, it's the interpretation that unlocks its true potential. Raw data alone isn’t enough, it needs to be transformed into clear, compelling insights. In certain cases we use advanced machine learning techniques and AI integration, to ensure that your data is analysed to reveal actionable strategies that drive smarter, data-driven decisions. We create intuitive visualisations that simplify complex datasets, enabling you to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. With clear, well-structured visualisations, you can confidently present your findings, ensuring transparency, credibility, and a stronger foundation for decision-making. By leveraging the power of data analysis and visualisation, your business can unlock smarter, more strategic decisions, enhancing efficiency and driving innovation.
I am not very technical, however I would like to understand whether Funis Consulting can help my business. Will I be able to understand the solutions that Funis Consulting is proposing?
Funis Consulting provides scientific and technical solutions which are generally complex in nature, however we do our very best to explain things in a manner which is easy to understand from the first meeting, so as to cater for all audiences. Funis Consulting ensures that its solutions are designed with the end-user in mind. All solutions can be made to feel easy to the user, as well as ensuring that such solutions are sustainable and human-centric. Further to this we can provide training and support on-site or online as the situation requires. We have experience with training and teaching people, and so we feel that we are in a position that we can assist stakeholders from all parts of the business. In addition, we speak English, Maltese and Italian fluently.
How can I reach you?
You can reach us by email on info@funisconsulting.com or by filling in the Contact us form.
What fees do you charge?
The fees for our services are very much contingent on the project involved. It would be very difficult for us to give you a project cost before we understand the scope of your project. Contact us so that we can understand your needs better.
Is it possible to have an on-site first meeting with you?
First consultations / meetings held online or on the Maltese islands for the purposes of understanding whether Funis Consulting is for you, are free of charge. If you wish to have a first on-site consultation but you are located abroad, this can be arranged, however it will be against a fee, as this would involve travelling. Contact us to book your meeting with us.
Can Models be made to feel easy and user-friendly? Will staff that is not technical be able to use the technology with ease?
Funis Consulting ensures that its solutions are sustainable and human-centric. This means that the software, models or technologies are made to feel easy-to-use as we keep the end-user in mind at all times while designing the solution. For example, different outputs may be required by different people, or the same dataset may be displayed differently to cater for different audiences. This is made possible by designing friendly interfaces while complex algorithm-based technologies are running in the background for you. We also provide training sessions for different audiences, as well as support. Training and refresher training is also available, both in person as well as online as the situation requires. Talk to us to find out how our solution can help you, your team and your business grow.