Released in late 2024 with build 290, COMSOL Multiphysics v6.3.0.290 is the premier multiphysics simulation platform, enabling engineers and researchers to model coupled physics phenomena across electrical, mechanical, fluid, thermal, and chemical applications with unmatched accuracy and flexibility.
Key Highlights
- Hybrid Modeling Enhancements – Seamless combination of boundary element method (BEM) and finite element method (FEM) for acoustics and electromagnetics with reduced computational requirements.
- Advanced Structural Mechanics – New nonlinear material models including hyperelasticity, viscoplasticity, and shape memory alloys with improved contact algorithms.
- Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) – Fully coupled FSI with moving mesh and arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) methods for more accurate transient simulations.
- Electromagnetics & RF Module – Enhanced high-frequency electromagnetics with port boundary conditions, periodic structures, and improved solver performance for 5G/mmWave designs.
- Battery & Fuel Cell Modeling – Updated lithium-ion battery models with thermal runaway prediction and detailed electrode microstructure simulation.
- App Builder Improvements – Drag-and-drop interface for creating customized simulation apps with enhanced form objects and JavaScript integration.
- Performance & Stability – Up to 40 % faster solver times for large models, improved parallel scaling, and full compatibility with Windows 11 and Linux clusters.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / Linux)
- 16 GB RAM minimum (64 GB+ recommended for large models)
- DirectX 12 GPU with 4 GB+ VRAM (OpenGL for Linux)
- NVMe SSD strongly advised