Altair Engineering announced that the new release of its CAE simulation software, ADVENTURECluster2026, will be released on October 1, 2026, with the addition of the AI Expert function, which uses artificial intelligence to help set analysis conditions and verify results. The release aims to reduce the time required to set up simulations and help engineers identify inappropriate settings before accepting the results.
An Assistant for Verifying Analysis Settings
The AI Expert function allows designers to ask questions in natural language, such as: “Where are the highest stresses?” According to the article, the function can compare the analysis model with previous data, distinguish between differences in the model and analysis settings, and then indicate the settings that need review.
The system can also save recurring analysis settings, reducing the burden of reconfiguration and helping the analysis administrator document more consistent results. Altair Engineering links this function to expanding the use of CAE, so that the benefits of simulation are not limited to specialists with deep expertise in every detail of the software.
Improvements in Multidisciplinary Optimization
ADVENTURECluster2026 provides improvements in multidisciplinary optimization calculations, including reduced calculation time. The article states that some cases achieved a reduction of up to 15 times in calculation time, with the ability to adjust evaluation criteria and constraints associated with structural optimization.
Examples include optimizing the design of components such as engine mounts, allowing low weight to be combined with the required performance indicators, and then advancing the design to a more detailed stage based on the optimization results.
Expanding Model Scope and Improving Contact Analysis
The release adds support for the Algebraic Multigrid (AMG) algorithm to expand the scope of analysis for large models containing fine elements. The article explains that this addition expands the cases in which analysis can be applied, while noting that some models may still not achieve significant benefits depending on the nature and scale of use.
In contact analysis, the Hashiguchi model was added to address the behavior of powder materials or problems involving large deformations. A function was also added to automatically align the positions of shapes, helping evaluate the effects of component movement during deformation and making manufacturing remnants more amenable to analysis.
What Changes in Practice?
The most important change in this release is not the addition of a single algorithm, but the integration of AI-based assistance with the simulation workflow itself: from configuring settings to interpreting results and then optimizing the design. This may benefit engineering teams working with large models or iterative processes, but it does not eliminate the need for human review; the validity of the result depends on the physical model, data, and settings used.
The article indicates that AI Expert is part of the release scheduled for October 1, 2026. The available information does not include details about pricing, regional availability plans, or the function’s limitations compared with previous releases—points that require follow-up before its full commercial impact can be assessed.