Open Source Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Software
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CloudCompare
CloudCompare main repository
CloudCompare is a 3D point cloud (and triangular mesh) processing software. It was originally designed to perform comparison between two 3D points clouds (such as the ones obtained with a laser scanner) or between a point cloud and a triangular mesh. It relies on an octree structure that is highly optimized for this particular use-case. It was also meant to deal with huge point clouds (typically more than 10 million points, and up to 120 million with 2 GB of memory). -
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FreeCAD
a parametric 3D CAD modeler
This is an official mirror of FreeCAD. Code and release files are primarily hosted on https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD and mirrored here. FreeCAD is a general purpose feature-based, parametric 3D modeler for CAD, MCAD, CAx, CAE and PLM, aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits a wider range of uses in engineering, such as architecture or other engineering specialties. It is 100% Open Source and extremely modular, allowing for very advanced extension and customization. FreeCAD is based on OpenCasCade, a powerful geometry kernel, features an Open Inventor-compliant 3D scene representation model provided by the Coin 3D library, and a broad Python API. The interface is built with Qt. FreeCAD runs exactly the same way on Windows, Mac OSX and Linux platforms. -
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LibreCAD
Cross-platform Open-source 2D CAD
LibreCAD is an open-source cross-platform 2D CAD program, which is translated in over 30 languages. LibreCAD is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 2. This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. License: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Source: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/releases Track the latest development: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/milestones https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/commits/master Create bug reports and feature requests: https://github.com/LibreCAD/LibreCAD/issues Get help: - https://forum.librecad.org - https://dokuwiki.librecad.org - https://librecad.readthedocs.io/ -
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Seamly2D
Free and open source pattern design software
Seamly2D enables the design, reuse, and remix of digital sewing patterns for creating bespoke-fit, specialty-sized, and ready-to-wear-sized clothing. Users have the right to utilize, sell, share, and distribute their patterns in any way they choose. * Downloads: https://seamly.io * Support: https://forum.seamly.io * Code: https://github.com/fashionfreedom/seamly2d * License: GPLv3+ -
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dxf2gcode
DXF2GCODE: converting 2D dxf drawings to CNC machine compatible G-Code
DXF2GCODE is a tool for converting 2D (dxf, pdf, ps) drawings to CNC machine compatible GCode. Windows, Linux, and Mac support by using python scripting language. -
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VirtualSatellite
Virtual Satellite
Virtual Satellite is a DLR open source software for model based systems engineering MBSE. One of the major features of Virtual Satellite is the modular data model, that can be easily customized to your personal needs. Today, there are already various different versions: - Virtual Satellite 4 - Core is the entry point to start developing and the basis for all other versions - Virtual Satellite 4 - CEF is a specialized version for the use in our Concurrent Engineering Facility - Virtual Satellite 4 - FDIR is a research version for Failure Detection, Isolation and Recovery - Virtual Satellite 4 - DEV IDE is a spezial Eclipse IDE for easy and fast VIrtual Satellite development. This project contains the deployed artefacts from the Virtual Satellite Eco-System. Donwnloads for Virtual Satellite 4 Core are also provided. The artefacts contain p2 builds for: - Daily development builds - Regular integration builds - Specific release builds -
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Frame3DD
Static and Dynamic Structural Analysis of 2D and 3D frames.
FRAME3DD is a program for the static and dynamic structural analysis of two- and three-dimensional frames and trusses with elastic and geometric stiffness. -
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CAELinux
Dedicated to computer-aided engineering Linux distribution
CAELinux is an installable live (USB) Linux distribution dedicated to open source engineering with a focus on Computer Aided Engineering and Scientific Computing. Based on Ubuntu, it features a ready to use workstation environment for open source product development, makers and scientist with many CAD/CAM/CAE applications for mechanical design, stress analysis, heat transfer, flow simulation and CNC manufacturing / 3D printing as well as electronic design tools and a complete development environment for scientific computing & mathematical modeling. A special focus of CAELinux is to provide simplified interfaces to facilitate the use of specialized open source software while providing high performance parallel multiphysics solvers ready to use for more advanced users. Try CAELinux or carry it with you on a USB stick in a live environment or install it to turn your PC into a full fledged Ubuntu based CAE workstation. It's all up to you what you can do with it! -
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KiCad EDA
A Cross Platform and Open Source Electronics Design Automation Suite
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Open Source CAM - Toolpath Generation for 3-Axis CNC machining
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This small program can help you to calculate optimal cut of rectangular details. It can be used to design cutting out of wood, glass, steel and other material.
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TexGen is a geometric textile modelling software package to be used for obtaining engineering properties of woven textiles and textile composites. Citing TexGen We would be grateful if you could acknowledge use of TexGen where appropriate and suggest using one of the following references: L P Brown and A C Long. "Modelling the geometry of textile reinforcements for composites: TexGen", Chapter 8 in "Composite reinforcements for optimum performance (Second Edition)", ed. P Boisse, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2021, ISBN: 978-0-12-819005-0. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819005-0.00008-3 Lin, H., Brown, L. P. & Long, A. C. 2011. Modelling and Simulating Textile Structures using TexGen. Advanced Materials Research, 331, 44-47. To reference version 3.13.0 please use: Louise Brown, mike-matveev, & georgespackman. (2023). louisepb/TexGen: TexGen v3.13.1 (v3.13.1). Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8221491
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OdooPLM
A Full PLM system based on odoo
OdooPLM - full open source PLM built on Odoo. 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, revisions and documents, versioned. LGPL-3, since 2010 by OmniaSolutions, Official Odoo Partner. YOU DO NOT NEED ODOO AS YOUR ERP. Run it as a standalone PLM beside your existing ERP - Odoo is the platform, not the commitment. Already on Odoo? PLM and ERP share one database. THIS PAGE = WINDOWS CAD CONNECTOR. One build works with every Odoo version (v11+). Download: /files/Client/Stable/ CAD: SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, ThinkDesign, AutoCAD, DraftSight, FreeCAD, ZwCAD. SERVER MODULES ARE NOT HERE. Install them FIRST: apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?search=omniasolutions github.com/OmniaGit/odooplm DOCKER QUICK START git clone -b 19.0 https://github.com/OmniaGit/odooplm.git addons/odooplm FROM odoo:19.0 + pip3 install -r aaa_requirements.txt Mount ./addons -> /mnt/extra-addons, then: odoo -d DB -i plm,plm_web_3d,plm_automated_convertion Docs: odooplm.omniasolutions.website | info -
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Impact is an explicit Finite Element Program Suite which simulates dynamic impact events. It has a range of elements, contact handling and different material laws. Models can be created, solved and analyzed with the included pre- and postprocessor. Impact is based on an Explicit Time stepping algorithm. These kind of codes are used to simulate dynamic phenomena such as car crashes and similar, usually involving large deformations.
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FEATool Multiphysics - FEA & CFD Toolbox
FEATool Multiphysics is an easy-to-use FEA and CFD Simulation Toolbox
FEATool Multiphysics (https://www.featool.com) is a fully integrated toolbox for computer aided engineering CAE, finite element analysis & fluid dynamics simulations. With a very easy-to-use GUI, anyone is now able to quickly set up and perform large scale dynamical and complex engineering physics simulations, with coupled fluid flow, heat transfer, structural mechanics, chemical transport, and electromagnetics effects, without having to learn complex programming. In addition to built-in CAD and pre/post-processing, automatic mesh generation, and multi-physics solvers, FEATool also seamlessly integrates the state-of-the-art OpenFOAM [1], SU2, and FEniCS CFD and FEA solvers. Moreover, native itegration with MATLAB and Python allows advanced simulation scripts and programmatic use cases such as in AI and machine learning [2]. [1]: https://www.featool.com/Easy-to-Use-OpenFOAM-GUI/ [2]: https://featool.com/model-showcase/2024-11-12-CFD-and-Flow-Prediction-Based-on-Deep-Learning -
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An STL format importer/exporter plugin script for Google SketchUp. Supports both binary and ASCII import and export.
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conducteo
conducteö - logiciel de calcul des ponts thermiques linéiques
conducteö est un logiciel de modélisation et de simulation des ponts thermiques linéiques, conforme à la RT 2012 et aux principales normes européennes concernant les ponts thermiques. Code source : https://github.com/c-marcel/conducteo Installeurs Linux/Debian et Windows : https://github.com/c-marcel/conducteo/releases Installeurs macOS : https://github.com/Neocle/conducteo/releases/tag/macOS -
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Lima VVA
Simple Road Design and Earthworks
Lima VVA is a lightweight Windows application for road design and earthwork calculation. It is suitable for small to medium projects, where ease-of-use, low cost and quick results are paramount. It lets the user design the road interactively, while the geometry and earthwork quantities are automatically calculated in the background. By manipulating the construction parameters, other earthworks can be calculated, such as ditches, embankments, land fills, building sites — in short, anything suitable for the cross-section method. The program produces high quality drawings, reports, and construction data for the design. These results can be exported to other systems such as office, CAD and GIS software, surveying equipment, and systems for automated machine control. -
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Libre Mechanics
Open Knowledge on engineering development.
Libre Mechanics it’s an Open Knowledge project created to offer a useful platform of information related with the development and research of Mechanical Engineering themes and similar fields, higly related with the use of Open Source and Software Libre tools. Here you will find a wide variety of projects, publications and scientific material available as references for developing their own projects, also guides and tutorials that allow you to take advantage of free software tools available today. The four principal lines of work are: Design Analysis and Simulation Automation and Robotics Development -
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Explicit/Impicit Finite Element Program with linear/nonlinear, elastic/hyperelastic/hypoelastic/plastic/visco, contact,thermal, fluid capabilities. h/p refinements. Parallel/Distributed solvers available. No shell elements but has 2D beams, trusses.
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The 1-dimensional gas-dynamics code. More information in http://www.openwam.com Modeling is an important technique for the optimization of internal combustion engines (ICE). The use of calculation models together with experimental tests is producing unquestionable successes due to the fact that both techniques complement each other. 1D wave action models simplify the engine by means of ducts, where only one dimension is considered, and volumes where mass accumulation is considered and the gas properties are uniform in the entire element. Finally, non dimensional models are used to solve connections between 1D and 0D elements. Thanks to more than 20 years, more than 10 PhD Thesis and many research projects and publications, CMT-Motores Térmicos has developed an own 1D gasdynamic tool called OpenWAMTM which gathers an important know-how on air management, compressible flow, turbocharging, chemical species tracking, numerical analysis and many other aspects of engine modeling.
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KicadCGS
Библиотека УГО компонентов для Kicad
Eng: The library of Conventional Graphic Symbols (CGS) for Kicad is based on russian international standards also known as GOSTs. Рус: Библиотека компонентов для Kicad, созданных в полном соответствии с требованиями УГО по международным нормативам ГОСТ. -
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ThanCad is a 2dimensional cad, with limited 3d support and raster inclusion capability and emphasis in engineering. It is being written in Python and since it uses the Tkinter library, it is platform independent.
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CFDTool - CFD & OpenFOAM GUI Toolbox
CFDTool - Easy to Use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Toolbox
CFDTool - "CFD Simulation Made Easy" CFDTool is a fluid dynamics toolbox for modeling and simulation of flows with coupled heat transfer. Based on FEATool Multiphysics (https://www.featool.com), CFDTool is specifically designed to make advanced fluid mechanics and heat transfer simulations both easy and enjoyable. - Completely stand-alone and cross-platform self-contained toolbox - Optionally use as MATLAB Add-On toolbox - Fully integrated and easy to use MATLAB GUI - Modeling and simulation in 1D, 2D, 3D, and axisymmetric/swirl/cylindrical coordinate systems - Seamless OpenFOAM GUI and SU2 CFD solver integrations (https://www.featool.com/Easy-to-Use-OpenFOAM-GUI) - Built-in geometry and CAD tools - Automatic mesh and grid generation - Pre-defined equations and boundary conditions for: + Incompressible viscous fluid flows (Navier-Stokes equations) + Compressible, supersonic, trans-sonic, and turbulent flows + Heat conduction with conjugate heat transfer -
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Make sure to download from the link below and not the big giant button. I'm not sure how to fix that, so if you know!
