Beyond Native: Real-Time Scientific & Cable Simulation in UE5 | Unreal Fest Chicago 2026

Forget baked animations. Software developer Skyreal is bringing scientific real-time physics to Unreal Engine 5. Simulating flexible parts like hoses, wiring harnesses, and complex kinematics in real time has always been the “final boss” of industrial simulation.

In this session recorded at Unreal Fest Chicago 2026, you’ll witness a world-first integration of XDE, a scientific-grade physics engine, directly into Unreal Engine. Through live, unscripted demos performed on stage, Skyreal showcases previously impossible scenarios: complex cable routing with precise flexibility, mechanical behavior, snap-fit assembly of non-rigid components, and jitter-free collision handling on massive datasets.

Discover how the team pushed the boundaries of UE5 integration to achieve millimeter-accurate interactions for demanding industries including aerospace, automotive, naval, defense, energy, and beyond—turning Unreal Engine into a true engineering lab. If you’re a developer looking to bridge the gap between visual fidelity and physical truth, this session is your proof of concept.

Find out more about Unreal Engine for simulation here: unrealengine.com/uses/simulation

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