Bladed 4 Knowledge Centre News and articles
16th October 2025
RELEASE | Bladed Results API 2.1 has been released
Bladed Results API 2.1 offers improved cross-version support (compatibility with any past and future Bladed versions), updated tooling (NumPy 2 and Python 3.13/3.14 support), faster performance and improved debugging. Read the release notes.
29th September 2025
RELEASE | Bladed Next Gen Demo 4 has been released
The Bladed Next Gen Demo 4 package has been released, which includes new calculation capabilities, a 64-bit-only calculation engine, a new licensing platform and input schema validation. Find out more about Bladed Next Gen and read the release notes.
25th September 2025
RELEASE | Bladed 4.18 has been released
Bladed 4.18 is a new major release of Bladed, introducing 64-bit Windows dtbladed calculations, Campbell diagram and linearisation upgrades, and enhanced integration with Sesam floating wind workflows. Read the release notes and download the installer.
2nd July 2025
EVENT | Bladed User Conference 2025 registration now open
We are excited to invite you to the Bladed User Conference 2025 in Hamburg, where we’ll unveil Bladed 5 and explore the future of wind turbine simulation. Register here.
16th May 2025
RELEASE | Bladed Next Gen Demo 3 has been released
The Bladed Next Gen Demo 3 package has been released, which includes Power Production simulations, schema improvements, support for distributed input files and a new CLI interface. Find out more about Bladed Next Gen and read the release notes.
19th December 2024
RELEASE | Bladed 4.17 has been released
Bladed 4.17 is a new major release of Bladed, introducing vortex wake aerodynamics, Campbell diagram upgrades including mode animation, and hydrodynamic improvements for floating platforms. Read the release notes and download the installer.
7th November 2024
RELEASE | Bladed Results API 2.0 has been released
Bladed Results API 2.0 is a new major version of the Results API, containing many improvements over Results API 1.0, including faster performance, no dependencies on additional packages (e.g. pythonnet) and an improved developer experience. Read the release notes.
13th August 2024
RELEASE | Streamline floating wind design collaboration with the Bladed-OrcaFlex co-simulation link
We are excited to announce a co-simulation link for coupled analysis of floating wind turbines using Bladed and OrcaFlex, now available in Bladed 4.16.1. Read the release notes and download the installer, and read the online documentation.
5th August 2024
RELEASE | Bladed Next Gen Demo 2 has been released
Bladed Next Gen is a new version of Bladed under development, aiming to bring greater flexibility and efficiency to meet the challenges of modern wind turbine design. The Demo 2 package has been released, showcasing the latest features and developments. Find out more.
27th June 2024
BLOG | New model helps engineers predict wind turbine standstill vibration in extreme conditions
A new model developed by DNV significantly improves predictability around how wind turbines behave during extreme weather, reducing uncertainty and risk for modern flexible turbines. Find out more.
13th June 2024
WEBINAR | Bladed 4.16 - Large turbine modelling improvements
This recorded webinar covers large turbine modelling improvements in Bladed 4.16, including the IEA 22 MW reference turbine model, blade 6x6 structural properties and wind file generation upgrades. Watch the webinar.
7th May 2024
RELEASE | Bladed 4.16 has been released
Bladed 4.16 is a new major release of Bladed, including bug fixes and performance improvements. Read the release notes and download the installer.