Simulate. Test. Innovate.
In real time.
OPAL-RT delivers real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation platforms that empower engineers to test, validate, and refine complex control systems with confidence. From HIL, PHIL, RCP, and SIL to purely accelerated simulation, our scalable tools support every stage of development, from lab to production, driving innovation across industries with unmatched speed, accuracy, and flexibility.
Our industry areas
Powering the world’s most demanding industries
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Energy
We empower the global energy sector with real-time simulation platforms that support the design, testing, and deployment of smart grids, renewable integration, and distributed energy systems. Our solutions help innovators accelerate grid modernization and ensure stability in a rapidly evolving energy landscape driven by decarbonization and decentralization.

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Power electronics
We provide unparalleled insight into power electronic systems, from converters and inverters to advanced control strategies. Our real-time simulators enable manufacturers and researchers to validate and optimize system performance under real-world conditions safely and efficiently, without relying on full-scale prototypes.

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Automotive
As the automotive industry moves toward electrification, automation, and connectivity, we support rapid innovation with simulation tools built for electric vehicles, battery systems, and ADAS development. We make it possible to test and refine advanced mobility technologies in safe, scalable, and cost-effective environments.

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Aerospace
In aerospace, safety, precision, and performance are critical. We deliver real-time simulation solutions that support the design and validation of avionics, flight control systems, and electric propulsion technologies. Our platforms help engineers develop next-generation aircraft with high reliability and compliance.

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Autonomy
We are driving the future of autonomy: from self-driving vehicles to intelligent robotics and UAVs. Our real-time simulation platforms serve as virtual proving grounds for perception algorithms, decision-making logic, and sensor fusion systems, enabling faster, safer deployment of autonomous technologies.

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Research
We empower researchers and universities worldwide to explore and innovate across system modeling, control theory, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development. Our flexible platforms help accelerate discovery, prototyping, and the development of tomorrow’s cutting-edge engineering solutions.

Our products
Leverage expert-driven solutions trusted by leaders across sectors
Test more safely and get better results with our recognized software platforms, toolboxes, and hardware.
HYPERSIM
The most advanced HIL and SIL real-time simulation platform for power systems.
RT-LAB
Turn Simulink® models into real-time, high-performance simulations.
4DV-SIM
A flexible 3D simulation platform for autonomous systems.
eHS
High-performance, FPGA-based solver for real-time power systems and power electronics simulation.
ARTEMIS
CPU-based toolbox for real-time power systems and power electronics simulation.
ePHASORSIM
Enable real-time simulation of large-scale power networks with a high-performance RMS solver.
Our Testing Approaches
Integrated testing for smarter engineering
Hardware-in-the-loop
HIL simulation is the gold standard for developing and validating the most advanced control, protection, and monitoring systems.
Power hardware-in-the-loop
PHIL simulation builds on HIL by introducing real power exchanges between simulated and physical systems.
Rapid control prototyping
RCP enables faster control development by integrating models, typically based on MATLAB/Simulink™, directly into a real-time simulator.
Software-in-the-loop
SIL testing allows engineers to integrate compiled production code directly into a real-time simulation environment.
Simulation acceleration
Our simulation acceleration technology uses the full capacity of multi-core architectures to significantly reduce simulation time, especially for computationally intensive tasks like EMT simulations.
Digital twins for advanced simulation
By creating virtual replicas of physical systems, organizations can gain deeper insights, troubleshoot issues before they arise, and explore innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Experience you can trust
