Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, has announced the launch of Altair® HyperWorks® 2025, a cutting-edge design and simulation platform aimed at transforming engineering workflows. This latest release drives innovation toward a zero-prototype future, where virtual simulations replace costly physical testing, accelerating product development. By integrating artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and multiphysics simulation with cloud scalability and a connected digital thread, HyperWorks 2025 redefines the design and simulation landscape.
“HyperWorks 2025 builds on Altair’s four decades of expertise, pushing the boundaries of simulation, AI, and automation,” said James R. Scapa, Founder and CEO of Altair. “With powerful machine learning, open architecture, and cloud collaboration, this platform streamlines workflows and delivers sustainable, high-performance solutions at an unprecedented scale.”
Altair continues to lead in AI-driven engineering, leveraging machine learning and optimization tools to enhance simulation accuracy and speed. New transformer-based physics models enable precise predictions, even with incomplete data, while AI-powered solvers drastically reduce computation times. Reduced Order Modeling (ROM) accelerates nonlinear simulations, providing early-stage design insights for superior decision-making.
HyperWorks 2025 embraces cloud-based infrastructure, making advanced simulation tools more accessible. The new Altair® DSim™ SaaS platform enables semiconductor designers to run unlimited simulations on a pay-as-you-go model, eliminating upfront costs. Additionally, the Altair One® cloud gateway facilitates real-time collaboration, offering seamless access to simulation applications, data, and HPC resources.
New automation features, including Python APIs, remove repetitive tasks, streamline data queries, and simplify report generation. For large-scale projects, batch execution and task libraries optimize workflow efficiency. The platform also allows customized simulations, tailored for industries such as pharmaceuticals and agriculture, enhancing flexibility and application precision.
HyperWorks 2025 strengthens digital continuity by integrating digital twin and digital thread technologies, ensuring a consistent data flow across the product lifecycle. To support sustainability, private material databases centralize material decision-making, incorporating carbon footprint analysis tools to drive eco-conscious design choices.
The “One Model, One Solver” framework in Altair® OptiStruct® enables seamless transitions between implicit and explicit simulations. AI-powered solvers, including Altair® PhysicsAI™, replace traditional numerical solvers to enhance speed and accuracy. In electronics design, updated ECAD meshing and electromagnetic-thermal coupling improve thermal management and performance predictions. Enhancements in motor drive and converter modeling refine power electronics simulations for optimal efficiency.
Altair® Inspire™ advances designer-friendly computational physics for structural, fluid, and motion analysis, integrating manufacturability and optimization tools. The Altair® CoPilot™ Beta AI-assistant supports real-time guidance, Q&A, and workflow automation. New tools such as image planes for sketching and expanded implicit modeling simplify geometry creation and exploration.
HyperWorks 2025 strengthens material simulation capabilities, enabling engineers to source, standardize, and simulate complex materials like composites and polymers. AI-driven CO₂ impact analysis supports sustainable design initiatives, while particle simulation updates introduce new physics models for applications in agriculture, batteries, and pharmaceuticals.
With HyperWorks 2025, Altair delivers an advanced simulation ecosystem that integrates AI, automation, and cloud technologies, transforming product development. By enabling a zero-prototype future, this platform reduces design iterations, improves efficiency, and accelerates innovation across industries. Experience the next generation of engineering with Altair HyperWorks 2025.
