Altair announced a new release of HyperWorks SimLab 2017, a software tool created specifically as a pre-processor for detailed computer models of complex powertrains, has been released as part of HyperWorks 2017.

SimLab is a process oriented, feature based finite element modeling software that allows you to quickly and accurately simulate engineering behavior of complex assemblies. SimLab automates simulation-modeling tasks to reduce human errors and time spent manually creating finite element models and interpreting results. SimLab is not a traditional off-the-shelf pre- and post-processing software but a vertical application development platform for capturing and automating simulation processes.