At the COMSOL conference in early October 2024, COMSOL showcased a preview of its physics-based modeling and simulation platform—COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.3, with the official release expected in November or December. Notably, the new version will integrate ChatGPT. Below are some of the expected new features and functionalities, take a look:
- New Modules and Features
- Geometry and Mesh Processing Tools: To better support the import of large-scale industrial CAD models, COMSOL has added new geometry analysis tools. These automated tools can handle complex CAD models.
- Electrical Discharge Module: This new module focuses on electrical discharge phenomena in high-voltage equipment and consumer electronics (such as smartphones). It can analyze low-power electrical discharges (like electrostatic discharge on touchscreens) and high-power arc discharges (such as safety verification for power grid components).
- Multiphysics Interface for Structural Analysis: A new motor-mechanics interface supports electromechanical coupling for thin structures, further expanding simulation capabilities.
- New Features for Fluid Flow Modeling: A new anisotropic turbulence flow interface provides more accurate handling of high Mach number flows.
- Extended Electromagnetic Modeling Features: This includes electromagnetic interfaces for transformers and motors, as well as a lattice structure component library.
- GPU Acceleration The update introduces GPU acceleration for simulations, boosting computation speed. This includes GPU-accelerated proxy models (such as neural network models) and acoustic simulations, significantly improving simulation efficiency, especially in complex multi-physics simulations like automotive cabin acoustics.
- Interactive Java Environment This new feature allows users to interact with models, enhancing the user experience.
- Integration of ChatGPT The update includes an integrated ChatGPT feature to assist with writing simulation application code, particularly for automation tasks, saving users significant time.