Rune Aero uses Nvidia GPUs to cut virtual wind tunnel costs by 80%

Rune Aero has revolutionized its aircraft development process using an interactive virtual wind tunnel powered by Physics AI, achieving an 80% reduction in early design costs while doubling payload capacity and cutting fuel consumption by 50%. The groundbreaking digital twin technology combines Luminary Cloud’s Nvidia CUDA-X-accelerated CFD simulations with an Nvidia Omniverse Blueprint for real time computer-aided engineering digital twins. Ultimately engineers can observe aerodynamic effects instantly as they modify designs. This transformative approach has compressed what traditionally required months of iterative physical testing into a continuous, real-time optimization process for the autonomous cargo aircraft startup. The company made the announcement at Nvidia’s GTC 2025 in San Jose, California. AI Physics Transforms Aircraft Economics with Real-Time Design Optimization Founded in 2023, Rune Aero is developing a sustainable and autonomous aircraft for the growing middle-mil ... Read full article.