Altair HyperWorks, the most comprehensive, open-architecture CAE platform in the industry, includes best-in-class concept design, modeling, analysis, optimization, reporting and simulation management solutions for a variety of applications. Learn more from the voices of our thought leaders. AcuSolve 12.0 comes equipped with many new features, improvements, and bug fixes. This release continues to build on Altair’s class leading CFD solution by providing performance improvements for massively parallel applications, introducing new acoustic propagation capabilities, and providing even tighter integration into the HyperWorks software suite. Drastic Improvements to Parallel Scalability Added MPI performance optimizer for Intel MPI Optimized domain decomposition for hybrid mpi/openmp Increased Capability for Massively Parallel Applications Capable of handling models in excess of 1 billion elements Introduction of FFowcs-Williams-Hawkings Acoustic Solver Enable users to evaluate the far field acoustic signature of designs without relying on a 3rd party acoustic solver. Enhanced and More Efficient Particle Tracing Simulation Added bi-directional coupling support between AcuSolve and its particle tracer AcuTrace Usability Improvements Drastic improvements to database robustness Added Plug-in and Group Managers to Streamline Workflow Enhancements to Porosity Modeling Options Simplified Specification of Turbulence Quantities at Inlets Utility for Mapping Results Between Meshes New Visualization Capabilities in AcuConsole Modifications to Advanced Solution Strategy Settings