Location-dependent green density improvements: We've added the ability to specify variable density in the Sinter Material object using tabular entry, simplifying the process of importing experimental green density data for sintering simulations.

This feature is available in the Sintering Process Add-On by choosing Sinter Material > Initial State Data = Tabular under Definition.

Alumina material model: A new Alumina material model is now available, allowing you to model one of the most versatile and widely used technical ceramic materials due to its exceptional combination of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. The material model uses the newly added Ashby modifier for sinter stress and the newly added Pore Pinning modifier for grain-growth kinetics with 4^th power for grain size.

Advanced grain-growth model: A new general power law model for grain-growth kinetics is now available, enabling more accurate simulation of normal grain growth during sintering. Unlike the previous parabolic model, this approach supports variable growth exponents, making it suitable for diverse materials such as ceramics and metals used in powder metallurgy.

The feature is available by choosing Sinter Material > Model = Advanced under Grain-Growth Kinetics.

New sintering stress evolution models: Three new stress evolution models are available for accurate modeling of sintering stress. This enhancement builds upon existing stress calculation by adjusting the calculated stress. The new models are based on work by McMeeking & Kuhn, Ashby, and Shinagawa.

Choose an option on Sinter Material > Stress Modifier under Sintering Stress.