Altair HyperWorks
A comprehensive design and simulation platform for engineers.
Executive Summary
Altair HyperWorks is a comprehensive design and simulation platform offering a powerful suite of Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software for various engineering disciplines. It enables engineers to perform advanced analyses, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and electromagnetics, to optimize product design and performance. The platform continuously evolves, with recent versions like HyperWorks 2025.1 featuring significant advancements in AI-powered engineering and optimization, as well as enhanced capabilities for mechanical and electronics systems design. It supports a wide range of applications, from structural analysis to multidisciplinary system simulation, helping users streamline processes and accelerate innovation.
Use Cases
- Structural analysis and optimization of components and assemblies.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for fluid flow simulation.
- Electromagnetics simulation for electronic systems design.
- Multidisciplinary system design and performance prediction.
- AI-powered engineering for advanced design exploration and optimization.
Features
Visibility
- Interactive 3D Visualization: Visualize complex engineering models and simulation results in interactive 3D environments.
- Integrated User Interface: A unified environment for pre-processing, solving, and post-processing across various engineering disciplines.
Intelligence
- AI-Powered Design Exploration: Utilize AI to explore design variations and identify optimal solutions more rapidly.
- Predictive Analytics: Leverage simulation data and AI to predict product performance under various conditions.
Support
- Online Community & Resources: Access to Altair Community for discussions, tutorials, and support.
- Academic Program: Dedicated resources and attractive pricing for educational institutions.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Modular, integrated platform with various solvers and tools, cloud-enabled via Altair One.
- Deployment
- Hybrid
- API Available
- Yes
Infrastructure
- Cloud (Altair One)
AI/ML Stack
- Machine Learning algorithms
- Python APIs
Pricing
- Model
- Altair Units Licensing
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise,Academic
About Altair
Altair Engineering Inc. is an American multinational information technology company that provides software and cloud solutions for simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) across diverse industries. The company empowers organizations to design and optimize products and processes through its comprehensive, open-architecture solutions.