A few of the major developments are:

 

Geometry sketching: Version 5.5 includes new sketching tools for easier modelling of planar drawings in 2D models and 3D work planes. The Design Module provides additional drawing tools for assigning dimensions and constraints to geometry sketches.

 

Introducing two modules: the Porous Media Flow Module and the Metal Processing Module further expand the product suite's multiphysics modelling power.

 

Efficient Distribution of Standalone Applications: It is much more efficient to distribute simulation applications, thanks to a new option in COMSOL Compiler™, which creates minimal file size standalone applications. Application file sizes can be as small as just a few MB.

 

News in add-on modules: Notable news include improved shape and topology optimisation, nonlinear shells, random vibration, fast linear elastic wave simulations and combined full wave and ray optics analysis.