Sim4Life 9.0 is the latest release of the premier computational life sciences platform developed by ZMT Zurich MedTech AG, a leader in electromagnetic and multiphysics simulation for biomedical applications. Released on July 14, 2025, this version transforms Sim4Life into a universal, extendable ecosystem powered by the innovative o²S²PARC (open-source, open-standards simulation platform for advanced research and computation) technology. It enables seamless integration of user-defined and third-party tools, supporting workflows from device design and optimization (e.g., body-mounted wireless devices, implants) to safety assessments and basic research in fields like medical technology, neuroscience, and computational health sciences.

Sim4Life 9.0 excels in high-fidelity modeling using computable human phantoms (e.g., the Virtual Population library), advanced physics solvers (FDTD, FEM, BEM), and AI-enhanced tools. Available in desktop (Windows/Linux) and web-based versions (via sim4life.io, sim4life.science, or sim4life-lite.io for students), it delivers equivalent performance without high-end hardware requirements, thanks to cloud-powered computations. As of October 14, 2025, v9.0 is the current stable release, with detailed release notes available on the ZMT forum.

Key Features

  • Modeling and Preprocessing: Anatomically accurate human body models with tissue properties; parametric geometry tools; AI-driven segmentation for MRI/CT data import.
  • Multiphysics Solvers: Electromagnetic (EM), thermal, acoustic, and bio-electromagnetic simulations; supports hybrid solvers for large-scale problems.
  • Post-Processing and Visualization: Interactive 3D/4D views, dose calculations, and uncertainty quantification; exports to formats like STL, VTK.
  • Optimization and Automation: Built-in optimizers for antenna design, implant placement; scripting via Python/Lua for custom workflows.
  • Integration: Full compatibility with third-party libraries (e.g., FEniCS for FEM, SionnaRT for ray-tracing); cloud bursting for scalable computing.
ZMT Sim4Life 9.0
ZMT Sim4Life 9.0