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Oct 10, 2024

Sim4Life.lite V8.2 beta: Free Student Version Pre-Release Ahead of the Main Sim4Life V8.2 Desktop and Web Release!

Sim4Life.lite V8.2 beta: Free Student Version Pre-Release Ahead of the Main Sim4Life V8.2 Desktop and Web Release!

The intense interest in our cloud-based simulation tools for students, educators, and universities has been overwhelming. Now, thanks to the sponsorship of the National Institutes of Health (NIH, USA) and ZMT, some of the most advanced simulation tools can be provided to students for free.

No other high-end simulation tools are as easy to use or so readily available as Sim4Life on the web – no installation needed and no hardware requirements other than internet access via a simple browser.

The wealth of valuable feedback we have received has guided us in further refinements of the simulation platform to improve usability.

Key enhancements of V8.2 beta:

  • Performance and Usability: Faster navigation, quicker startup, and improved video streaming for a smoother experience.
  • New Features: Resource monitoring, integrated Help, Guided Tours, and an IPython-based Console for automation.
  • Growing Toolset: New Material Calculator, Multiport Simulations, and new modeling tools.

Automated Microstrip Antenna Evaluation with a 3-D-Corrugated Ground Structure:
Sim4Life.lite provides all tools you need – Python scripting, Jupyter integration, and advanced modeling and visualization tools – to explore such simplified yet complex systems. Optimized for students and educators, Sim4Life.lite offers seamless collaboration that is ideal for classroom projects. [Samal et al., IEEE Trans. on AP, 2024]

If you are a student and have not yet signed up for Sim4Life.lite, you can start your free account by clicking here. If you are an academic, contact us if you intend to use the platform in your classroom. Students should not miss the Sim4Life.lite Student Competition 2024 and the opportunity to vie for a US$ 3000 cash prize. Click here to check out the simulation projects of last year’s awardees. 

Want to know more? Listen to the voices of our users as they share their excitement about the unique capabilities of Sim4Life.lite!

"... The flexibility that Sim4Life.lite offers is invaluable in my teaching as an engineering educator ..."

"... our students using a MacBook found Sim4Life.lite particularly beneficial, as it enabled them to complete their entire project seamlessly on that platform. We are pleased with its performance ..."

"... The cloud-based platform enables me to design interactive simulations that help students visualize and engage with challenging electromagnetic concepts ..."

"... Its intuitive, user-friendly interface makes it accessible for beginners, while still providing robust functionality for more advanced users ...”