The release also adds new important deep learning capabilities that simplify how engineers, researchers, and other domain experts design, train, and deploy models. Matlab 2017b ( MATLAB 9.3, R2017b) introduced on with new features in MATLAB and Simulink, six new products, and updates and bug fixes to 86 other products. MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform used by millions of engineers and scientists to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models.