Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has officially announced the launch of Altair® HyperWorks® 2025, which happens to be a a best-in-class design and simulation platform capable of solving the world’s most complex engineering challenges.
According to certain reports, Altair® HyperWorks® 2025 is markedly designed to deliver a zero-prototype world where the perfect design is reached upon in the virtual space before eventually translating it all into the physical world.
More on that would reveal how this innovation combines intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and multiphysics simulation with cloud-based scalability and digital thread connectivity to conceive for developers an unprecedented launchpad.
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its AI-powered engineering, machine learning, and optimization capabilities. These capabilities contribute towards the creation of cutting-edge physics prediction models which, on their part, are powered by new transformer architectures to deliver accurate simulations, even with limited or incomplete data.
Alongside these physics-oriented models, we also have machine learning models that act as solvers go cut down on simulation times, and at the same time, improve reliability. Complementing that is an AI-enabled reduced order modeling (ROM) functionality, which makes it possible for users to achieve faster, more precise simulations of nonlinear systems by providing insights early in the design process.
Next up, we have new Altair® DSim™ SaaS solution allowing semiconductor designers to run unlimited simulations with a pay-as-you-go model and eliminate upfront costs, all while offering the freedom to scale on demand.
“Altair HyperWorks 2025 builds on four decades of Altair’s expertise in simulation, design, and optimization,” said James R. Scapa, founder and chief executive officer at Altair. “By integrating advanced simulation technologies with AI and machine learning, automation, open architecture, and a connected digital thread, the platform accelerates design processes, fosters scalable cloud collaboration, and empowers teams to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable solutions. It is yet another leap in our vision of democratized computational intelligence.”
Joining that would be Altair One®, a cloud innovation gateway which enhances collaboration and provides instant access to simulation applications, data, and HPC resources.
Then, there are new automation capabilities, such as Python API, coming into play. The stated capabilities effectively eliminate repetitive tasks, streamline data queries, and simplify report generation. For large-scale projects in particular, users can expect advanced batch execution and task libraries that reduce their time spent on complex workflows.
In case that wasn’t enough, the platform in question also boasts several customization options to let users tailor simulations as per unique applications like modeling particle interactions in pharmaceuticals or agriculture.
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in Altair’s bid to deliver a digital engineering ecosystem at the disposal of users. You see, by connecting data, teams, and processes across the product life cycle, the company is able to realize a more integrated approach towards design and simulation.
Furthermore, it puts on the offer enhanced digital twin and digital thread technologies to ensure seamless data flow and align virtual models with physical systems. To meet its sustainability goals, Altair even deploys private material databases, well-equipped to provide a single source of truth for material decisions, including tools for carbon dioxide (CO₂) impact analysis.
Hold on, we still have a few bits left to unpack, considering we haven’t yet touched upon the company’s “One Model, One Solver” approach, which facilitates smooth transitions between implicit and explicit analyses. This means that, by deploying Altair® PhysicsAI™ models as solvers, users can replace traditional numerical solvers with AI-powered alternatives to accelerate simulations and maintain accuracy.
We also haven’t touched upon the updated version of Altair® Inspire™, a solution which now offers designer-friendly computational physics for structural, fluid, and motion analysis, as well as manufacturability and optimization workflows.
On top of that update, Altair even announced the introduction of Altair® CoPilot™ Beta, an intelligent AI-assistant embedded within Inspire, who can provide on-demand guidance, Q&A, and workflow support.
Rounding up highlights would be the company’s decision to launch Altair’s material solutions that can help organizations source, standardize, and simulate high-fidelity material data for advanced materials like composites, polymers, and additive manufacturing.
