What a year it's been! As we close the chapter on 2024, it's impossible not to reflect on the energy, innovation, and breakthroughs that defined the past twelve months. This year has been remarkable indeed, from major product updates to exciting new applications of simulation across industries.
At AnyLogic, we're proud of the strides made in collaboration with our global users, partners, and team members. Let's take a moment and look back at the year's highlights.
Contents:
- AnyLogic and AnyLogic Cloud releases
- New content
- The AnyLogic Conference
- AnyLogic’s Portuguese office
- Events and offline training courses
- Gratitude and wishes
AnyLogic and AnyLogic Cloud releases
This year, AnyLogic 8 and AnyLogic Cloud releases have included a range of functionally valuable features that offer you considerable flexibility when solving various business- and technology-related issues. Let's recall the add-ons from the year 2024.
AnyLogic
AnyLogic 8.9 brought us updates designed to enhance modeling productivity and collaboration. Key highlights include Git integration for version control and a new model format .alpx that facilitate task-sharing and simplify work on complex models.
This release also introduced a memory dump analyzer, which helps identify and resolve memory consumption issues with intuitive visualization tools. With this feature, debugging and optimizing model performance have never been easier.
AnyLogic 8.9.1 introduced built-in support for Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB, so no more manual driver setup is needed. The update also enhanced downtime management with flexible controls in the Process Modeling Library, enabling precise scheduling for maintenance. In addition, transporter manual control has also been added, allowing users to move transporters directly to nodes.
Later, in version 8.9.2, we added new features to the Material Handling Library, a 6-axis robotic arm. The arm offers synchronized motion, customizable link lengths, and flexible end effector options. The new ProcessByRobot flowchart block further simplifies automation by managing robot interactions.
The final update of the year, AnyLogic 8.9.3, brought the NVIDIA Omniverse connection, enabling the creation of high-fidelity 3D animations synchronized with simulation data for visually impactful presentations.
On top of that, we also worked a lot on updating the Road Traffic Library, so now it supports diagonal parking, prioritized parking policies, and traffic flow control.
AnyLogic Cloud
As for AnyLogic Cloud in 2024, we had two interesting releases. Version 2.4.1 introduced a diagnostics tool for easier troubleshooting, improved scatter plots for better sensitivity analysis, and boosted performance with Java 17 for faster, more secure simulations.
The release of AnyLogic Cloud 2.5.0 presented the Completed Runs view; it lets you track and analyze model run results in a table, with sorting, filtering, and export options. It simplifies debugging and result management, especially for multi-run experiments.
Also, we added Single Sign-On (SSO) for Private Cloud Pro and Enterprise users. It allows secure logins through identity providers like Google, Microsoft Entra ID, Ping One, and OKTA.
With AnyLogic Cloud 2.5.1, we presented the technology preview of AnyLogic 9, a SaaS model editor available for all AnyLogic Cloud users.
New content
Blog posts
Over the past year, we've published 25 blog posts filled with valuable insights into simulation modeling, covering a wide range of topics to support your understanding and application of AnyLogic. From leveraging ChatGPT for data analysis in AnyLogic models to creating custom solutions like robotic cranes without advanced programming, our posts aim to make simulation more accessible and practical.
We’ve also explored how simulation can optimize real-world systems, such as integrating SAP with AnyLogic for enhanced manufacturing efficiency or using digital twins to improve hospital operations in Canada. For those in the automotive industry, we’ve shared strategies for addressing challenges like supply chain disruptions through simulation modeling.
If you missed any of these topics, our blog remains a rich resource to revisit and deepen your simulation experience.
Case studies
In 2024, we released 16 case studies exploring diverse topics: manufacturing and production, warehouse operations, business processes, supply chains and logistics, healthcare, rail logistics, and more.
Among these materials, you can find 2 cases from Amazon. One is about network flow optimization; it showed how simulation can help cut goods travel time and decrease overall mileage. The second one focuses on transportation network optimization via truck yard revision.
For those of you who are into the aviation topic, we advise checking out the Archer Aviation case study. It highlights transforming urban mobility with eVTOL aircraft and the use of AnyLogic to optimize vertiports and charging systems. With the help of simulation modeling, the Archer Aviation team designed efficient layouts, paving the way for their air taxi service.
Migros Online, a leading Swiss online supermarket, optimized its warehouse-picking process using simulation models. This approach helped secure management approval for investments and led to a 5% reduction in shipping costs.
If you want to learn how AnyLogic integrated with SAP helped save $4 million on inventory, check out the ITE case study.
For more information about AnyLogic’s use for different business purposes, please visit our Case studies page.
The AnyLogic Conference 2024
The AnyLogic Conference 2024 brought together such names as Intel, Petronas, Netherlands Railways, Novelis, and more to share their exciting uses of simulation modeling, digital twins, and low-code tools.
We saw a game-changing update with AnyLogic's integration with NVIDIA Omniverse, making 3D animations more realistic than ever. Plus, AnyLogic 8 and AnyLogic Cloud shed light on the upcoming features. Attendees even got hands-on experience in the AnyLogic 9 workshop. It was a packed event full of innovation!
For more insights from the AnyLogic Conference 2024, check out the overview blog post.
AnyLogic office in Portugal
AnyLogic is growing and thriving in Lisbon, Portugal! After learning how valuable face-to-face connections can be, we've expanded our office to serve our international clients and partners better. Lisbon, a rising tech hub, is the perfect spot for us to operate in various time zones. This office will allow us to collaborate even more closely with local industries.
The vibrant city and dynamic team are the perfect combo for keeping our finger on the pulse of simulation modeling. With dozens of talented folks already on board, we're always looking for more! Check out our Careers page to join the fun.
Events and offline training courses
As stated above, the expansion of AnyLogic’s presence in Europe made it easier for us to run offline trainings. We held two successful courses in Lisbon in June and October, both led by AnyLogic team members and highly praised by participants.
Meanwhile, our American branch made a strong impact at the Winter Simulation Conference 2024, hosting a hands-on workshop showcasing the capabilities of AnyLogic 9.
In Asia, we attended an engaging Indian User Conference. The event attracted various companies such as Intel, DHL, Airbus, Deloitte, etc.
Looking at the numbers, 2024 saw various webinars and 27 trainings conducted with the support of our partners. These events have empowered dozens of professionals to enhance their simulation skills. Your progress motivates us to keep enhancing your modeling capabilities.
Thank you
2024 has almost passed, so now is the best time to share how grateful we are for our community. We work hard to implement new technologies so you can fulfill your ideas first in simulation and then in real life. Your engagement and feedback are the fuel that fires up our powers.
We are celebrating our progress and the opportunities ahead in 2025!
Thank you for being with us, and happy holidays!
