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Part 2: Combining CAD Geometry with Meshes in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Learn how to import STL files originating from 3D scan sources and meshes in the NASTRAN® file format, as well as how to prepare them for analysis in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
Part 1: Editing and Repairing Surface Meshes in COMSOL Multiphysics®
COMSOL Multiphysics® includes several operations for modifying imported surface meshes. You can create, intersect, partition, and join entities, adapt and refine mesh elements, and more.
How to Define Load Cycles in Battery Models: Part 2
In this blog post, we cover a straightforward approach to defining load cycles in battery models in COMSOL Multiphysics®. Part 2 of a 2-part series.
Reduced-Order Modeling of Ultrasonic Pipe Measurements
A guest blogger from SINTEF demonstrates how they use 2D axisymmetric simplification to reduce computation time for their pulse-echo simulations.
Corrosion Control, Protective Coatings, and the Role of Simulation
Earlier this year, we attended the Association for Materials Protection and Performance’s Annual Conference + Expo. Check out our recap here!
Inductive Heating of Temperature-Dependent Magnetic Materials
When modeling induction heating processes, incorporating the nonlinearities of the magnetic materials is necessary for accurate results. Learn how to use the AC/DC Module to include such nonlinearities in your simulations here!
Modeling of Excitations with the Magnetic Field Formulation
Get a quick look at 5 interfaces for modeling time-varying magnetic fields and inductive effects in the AC/DC Module. Then, learn how to use one of them for modeling inductive phenomena.
Insights from the 51st Stanford Geothermal Workshop
The 51st Stanford Geothermal workshop had record attendance and 200+ technical papers presented. View some of the event’s highlights here!
Modeling Argon Sputtering on a Silicon Surface
Sputtering is used in semiconductor processing to deposit thin, uniform films on substrates. See an example of how COMSOL Multiphysics® can be used to better understand this process.
Modeling Surface Acoustic Wave-Induced Streaming in a Droplet
Surface acoustic waves are capable of generating a streaming flow inside a droplet, enabling contactless mixing. Learn how this process can be simulated here.
Simulating Tissue Biomechanics During Suction Therapies
To gain a better understanding of the tissue biomechanics involved in cupping therapy, a research team from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell turned to simulation.
Surrogate Models for Faster Simulations and Apps
Get a brief introduction on how to create data-driven surrogate models in the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. Then, explore how they can be used to enhance app interactivity.
The Electric Discharge Module Wins Best of Industry Award 2025
The Electric Discharge Module has won a Best of Industry Award 2025 from MM MaschinenMarkt! We celebrate the significance of this recognition.
Pi on a String: An Interactive App to Estimate Pi
Math in motion: Here, we explore how a simple app of a pendulum can be used to calculate pi.
COMSOL at CES 2026
Earlier this year, we were at CES 2026 with 4100+ other exhibitors and 148k attendees. Check out our recap of the event here!
Simulating the Acoustics of an Open-Plan Office Space
Open-plan offices offer a collaborative workspace, however, they also allow for noise distractions. To improve the acoustical conditions of these spaces, engineers can turn to simulation.
Sonos Optimizes MEMS Microphone Design to Reduce Distortion from Wind Noise
Let’s examine how Sonos has used simulation software to reduce the distortion caused by wind noise on their MEMS microphone.
Minimizing the Charging Time of a Battery
This blog post investigates the relationship between charging time and battery longevity for a lithium-ion battery using the Optimization Module in COMSOL Multiphysics.
Optimizing Battery Pack Lifetime Using Simulation-Aided Design
Simulation-aided design offers a new method for lifetime predictions of battery systems. A guest blog author showcases how COMSOL Multiphysics makes this innovative method possible.
Detecting Corrosion in Embedded Pipelines Using Simulation
A new approach uses guided waves excited by EMAT-based systems to detect corrosion in embedded pressure pipelines. Let’s analyze the guided waves using simulation.
Modeling Ultrafast Heat Transfer with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Let’s explore how to implement the most common non-Fourier heat transfer models in COMSOL Multiphysics.
Modeling a Cellphone Drop Test with Explicit Structural Dynamics
COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.4 introduces new functionality for performing time-explicit structural dynamics analyses, including simulating a phone drop test.
Faster Simulation with NVIDIA GPU Support for COMSOL Multiphysics®
With GPU-accelerated NVIDIA cuDSS, COMSOL Multiphysics can solve large, sparse systems much faster, turning what were once overnight computations into simulations that finish within hours.
Happy Birthday, Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage was a British polymath who is considered to be the “father of the computer”. Let’s explore his life and inventions.
