COMSOL Now Blog Posts
Cloaking Advancements for Flexural Waves in Elastic Plates
A European research group discovered a theoretical framework to both overcome the limitations of cloaking and achieve exact cloaking for flexural waves in Kirchhoff–Love plates. Get details >>
How to Use COMSOL Multiphysics, a Tutorial Video
New to running simulations in COMSOL Multiphysics®? Get a preview of a step-by-step tutorial video that demonstrates how to set up and solve your first model.
Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Bangalore
Engineers and academics from across India gathered to participate in the COMSOL Conference 2014 Bangalore. Browse a slideshow of photos from the event here.
COMSOL Conference 2014 Bangalore Award Winners
Some of the award-winning research topics from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Bangalore include hydrodynamics, direct heating of uranium rods, microwave radiation, and more.
Keynotes from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Boston
The COMSOL Conference 2014 Boston featured 2 inspiring keynote presentations with speakers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and WiTricity. Get an overview of what they discussed…
Why Haven’t CPU Clock Speeds Increased in the Last Few Years?
Did you ever notice that around the year 2005, the top speed of high-end processors plateaued at 4 GHz? We discuss why this happened and why CPU speeds haven’t increased much since.
Rosetta and Philae: A Historic Landing on a Comet
In 2014, the spacecraft Philae, aboard the Rosetta, landed on a comet for the first time ever. We talk to 2 of the scientists involved in this project about what this means >>
COMSOL Multiphysics® Version 5.0 Now Available
COMSOL Multiphysics® version 5.0 includes the revolutionary Application Builder, which lets you transform multiphysics models into user-friendly interfaces with predefined inputs and outputs.
Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Boston
Did you happen to attend the COMSOL Conference 2014 Boston (our tenth annual event?) If so, take a look at our photo slideshow and see if you can spot yourself!
Ada Lovelace Day, Celebrating Women in STEM
October 14 is recognized in the scientific community as Ada Lovelace day, named after Ada Lovelace, one of the first computer programmers. The day is meant to celebrate women in STEM.
Learning with Technology: 3D Printing in the Classroom
As 3D printers become more affordable to the average consumer, more and more teachers are starting to use these devices within their classrooms to teach students about additive manufacturing.
Blue LEDs Recognized with 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to a team of scientists from Japan and the U.S. for their work in developing blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for more efficient lighting.
Understanding Parallel Computing
Q: Do you use parallel computing to run your COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations? If so, you may enjoy this conceptual overview of computers and the algorithms used by the COMSOL® software.
Photos from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge
More than 320 simulation engineers gathered at Churchill College in Cambridge, U.K., for the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge. View photos from the Europe stop of the conference tour here >>
Keynotes from the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge
Whirlpool R&D, Bang & Olufsen, Xaar: These 3 companies gave keynote presentations at the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge. Get the highlights here…
COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge Award Winners
Presentations at the COMSOL Conference 2014 Cambridge included topics like multiplanar transformers, loudspeaker cabinets, and discharge lamps. Get an overview of the award-winning projects.
The Science of Composting
Compostable coffee pods in recyclable packaging are an environmentally friendly way to get your morning caffeine fix. But what exactly is the science behind the composting process?
Just Published: Paper on Modeling Spinal Column Stimulation
To determine the effect of scar tissue on electrical current distribution during the treatment of chronic pain, researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess modeled the spinal cord stimulation process.
COMSOL News 2014 Is Now Available
COMSOL News 2014 features research in a variety of application areas, including: drug-eluding stents, nuclear reactors, lightning strike protection for aircraft, and more >>
New Book on Topology Optimization for Electromagnetics
Whether you’re a student or an industry engineer, read Multiphysics Simulation: Electromechanical System Applications and Optimization, a reference guide on simulation and topology optimization.
FIRST® Robotics at PTC® Live Global 2014
COMSOL was an exhibitor at PTC® Live Global 2014. Learn about a PTC program called FIRST® Robotics, which is meant to help kids involved in science and technology.
Getting the Most out of Client-Server Mode
Learn how to use Client-Server mode when modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics® on a Floating Network License — and see why it is beneficial for you to do so.
COMSOL Comes to China, Successful Launch Events for 4.4
In 2014, COMSOL opened two offices in China and introduced users to the powerful tools available in COMSOL Multiphysics® version 4.4. See highlights from the launch events and new release here.
Multiphysics Simulation: An IEEE Spectrum® Insert Now Available
The 2014 edition of Multiphysics Simulation, an IEEE Spectrum insert, features stories about engineers and designers in the power and energy industries. Get an overview here.
