Free Mechanical Engineering Softwares

Free Mechanical Engineering:
Dynamic Simulation Software

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Dynamic Simulation Software
HTOINT
A free and open source 3D multibody simulation software.

Rigid and flexible bodies, various connectors in penalty and
Lagrange formulation, rotordynamics, IOBlocks to simulate
controllers, parameter variation and optimization, possibility of
coupling with other simulation software (e.g. to simulate fluidstructure-interaction), eigenmodes, dynamic and static
stresses. Well documented with tutorials.
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Created by: LCM GmbH
Operating System: Windows
freeCAD
A fully functional free Dynamic Simulation Software.

Mechanisms are represented by connected or assembled
joints of 3D solids with defined constraints, actuators, springs,
dampers or forces. In addition to pure geometric and
connection information, mass, moment of inertia, gravity, force
and torque information are also modeled and used to predict
the motion according to Newton's Laws. Animation using the
simulated data produces realistic dynamic behaviour of the
system under study.
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Created by: Aik-Siong Koh, Rajeevlochana C.G.
Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux
MBDyn
Command line free multi-body dynamics solver. You have to

compile the program. A free graphical user interface can be
download from Enlighten Engineering.
Created by University Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Operating System: Windows, Linux

OMDForSimulink
Dynamics engine for modeling multibody mechanical systems.

It is set up to be used with Simulink which is not free and you
need to use MathLab to run it. You may be able to use it
without Simulink if you make the effort using some free
visualization tool.
Created by John Kollman
Silux
Free 2D multi-body dynamic simulation software. Models can

include springs, dampers, actuators, propulsion
engines,gears, cables, links, fixed points, Gravitation fields,
perturbations, programmable control systems, sensors &
friction.
Created by: Silux Ltd
Enlighten
Free multi-body dynamics application embedded in Python. It

uses the free VPython visualization tool.
Created by: Englighten Engineering
MBS3D
Open source mult-body dynamic software using double-step

Maggi formulation. Needs Matlab and OpenSceneGraph for
3D visualization.
Created by: Javier Garc\EDa de Jal\F3n
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2D/3D CAD Systems

Creo/Elements
Direct
Easy to use and free 3D CAD modeler. It does not use

history based modeling, instead click directly anywhere on
the model to add or adjust features. It is a lighter version
of their commercial product so assemblies are limited to

60 parts.
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Created by PTC Inc.
DesignSpark
Mechanical
Free gesture based direct modeling 3D CAD software that

is powered by SpaceClaim. There is no limit to the number
of assembled components. Online electrical CAD
components can also be downloaded and imported into
your model.
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Created by RS Components Ltd
DraftSight
2D CAD that is exactly like AutoCAD but is completely

free. Can open AutoCAD native file formats.
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Created by Dassault Systemes.
nanoCAD
A powerful free 2D CAD just like AutoCAD. They also

have a paid version called nanoCAD Plus, but you will not
miss any of those additional features while using the free
version.
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Created by Nanosoft
QCAD
A free 2D CAD drafting program that is effective and easy

to use.
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Created by RibbonSoft GmbH
LibreCAD
A free 2D CAD drafting program. It's a clone of QCAD but

has taken a life of it's own.
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Created by Open Source
Solid Edge
Drafting
A free 2D parametric CAD program. As a parametric

program you would think changing a dimension should
change the entity. Not so. You have to select the actual
entity and not the dimension to change it. Here is
a book to help you learn.
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Created by Siemens PLM Inc.
T-Flex Student
A 2D & 3D parametric CAD version of their commercial

product, includes an FE solver and dynamics simulator.
Files created by the student edition cannot be opened by
any other software including their own commercial
version. Expect other limitations to the features available.
Commercial use is prohibited.
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Created by Top Systems Ltd..
Solvespace
A 3D CAD program that uses constraints and history to

propagate design modifications. It can be used for
assemblies. It's an astoundingly light program for what it
does and is fun to use. But it can get stuck in long
computation loops as the model progresses.
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Created by Jonathan Westhues
FreeCAD
It's a free open source 2D/3D CAD program that is a work

in progress.
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Created by J Riegel, W Mayer, Y van Havre.
PowerSHAPE-e
Free 3D CAD designer using wireframe, surface, solid &

triangle modeling. Files can only be saved in their
propreitary format.
Created by Delcam Inc.
X11
2D CAD but 3D features can also be created. As this is a

free version of their commerical product, only one layer
can be created for 2D modeling and the model size is
limited to 200kB.
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Created by GrayTech Software, Inc.
CadStd
A simple 2D CAD program suitable for most drafting

work.
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Created by John Apperson.
JustCAD
2D CAD software.
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Created by Jon Hoke
PythonCAD
2D CAD software.
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Created by Matteo
VectorEngineer
A compact & efficient 2D CAD software, some features

have been disabled in the free version, but nothing you
can't live without.
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Created by Duncan Aylwin
A9CAD
General purpose 2D CAD program.

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Created by A9 Tech Inc., Inc
ProgeCAD Smart
A 2D CAD program.
Created by ProgeCAD
BRL CAD
The U.S army has released a CAD system to open

source, which is now being enhanced by the open source
community.
Operating System: Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris.
Draft IT
Good 2D drafting program. Light version of their

commerical product.
Created by CAD Logic
Cap
Free simple & smart 2D CAD program.

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Created by Michael Henderson
Operating System: All (Java)
DoubleCAD
Free 2D CAD drafting program, just like AutoCAD LT.

Created by IMSISOFT
Electrical CAD Systems

DesignSpark
The best free PCB design software available. It allows you

to generate all the files required to take your project from
circuit diagram to layout schematic to a circuit board built
project. Gerbers (Extended RS-274-X), Excellons, BOMs,
component lists and positions are possible along with DXF
(import and export) and IDF for interfacing to mechanical
CAD software. Supports the importing of Eagle CAD
design files, circuit diagrams and libraries.
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Created by RS Components Ltd
FreePCB
Free PCB design software. 1 to 16 copper layers. Board

size up to 60 inches by 60 inches. Lots of options when
generating CAM gerber files. You usually import a PADS
netlist generated from a schematic capture program
(TinyCad) then you can run connectivity checks to validate

your layout against the schematic. Lots of layout design
rule checks are also included. It even uses a free online
auto-router.
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Express
PCB/SCH
Free Circuit Board Design and Schematic Design

Software.
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Created by Express PCB
Eagle
The EAGLE Layout Editor is an easy to use, yet powerful

tool for designing printed circuit boards (PCBs). It can
create CAM files for EXCELLON & GERBER. The
limitations of the freeware version are as follows the useable board area is limited to 100 x 80 mm (4
x 3.2 inches).
only two signal layers can be used (Top and
Bottom).
the schematic editor can only create one sheet.
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Created by CadSoft Computer GmbH.
Electric
The ElectricTM VLSI Design System is a complete

Electronic Design Automation (EDA) system that can
handle many forms of circuit design, including: Custom IC
layout , Schematic Capture (digital and analog), Textual
Languages such as VHDL and Verilog, Electromechanical hybrid layout, Programmable logic (FPGAs).
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Created by Static Free Software
Operating System: All (Java)
AutoTRAX
AutoTRAX integrates tools that include schematic capture,

simulation, layout with autoplacement, autorouting and 3D
visualization. Light version of their commerical product so
expect limitations on the number of pins, parts and PCB
size.
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Created by Kovac Software
CADSTAR
PCB design software. Free version limited to 50 library

components and 300 pins.
Created by Zuken.
LASI
LASI (LAyout System for Individuals) is a set of "general

purpose" layout and design programs. It was not
specifically designed for CMOS logic circuit layout, but
most people use it for that purpose. LASI can draw
schematics and can be used for most of the other
graphical jobs of an IC project.
Created by Dr.D.E.Boyce.
PCB123
Free schematic and layout software. Import Net lists from

multiple CAD vendors, 145,000+ parts library, 2, 4, and 6
layer support, design rule check/design for manufacturing,
copper pour with net connectivity.
Created by PCB123
McCAD
Collection of fully functioning electronic circuit design tools

which are functional and can be used to create
schematics, printed circuits, view Gerber documents, and
run simulations. Free version has limitations on net, pin &
board sizes.
Created by McCAD Inc
Operating System: Windows, Mac.
Rimu Schematic
Electrical and electronic schematic capture software, free

version limited to 100 pins.
Created by Hutson Systems

TinyCAD
Free open source software for drawing circuit diagrams,

comes with a library of standard symbols.
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Created by Team
Target3001
Free light version of their commerical PCB design product,

this one does save to production file formats (Gerber etc).
Created by Distrelec PCB Services
Ship CAD Systems

FreeShip Plus
Free software to analyze the resistance and power for a

ship and other hydrodynamic calculations for vessels and
underwater vehicles.
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Created by HydroNShip
Sea Solution
CAD software specific to ship building. While their latest

software is not free, they have made their first version of
the software freely available. Scroll to the bottom of their
download page to find the free release.
Created by Sea Solution Inc
Architectural CAD Systems

DesignWorkshop
Lite
Build 3D models for home design, visualization of

architecture, landscapes, exhibits, or any kind of spatial
design with DesignWorkshop Lite, courtesy artifice Inc,
you can also view and walk-through ready-made models
created in 3DMF format, DXF, Design Workshop etc.

Created by Artifice Inc
Operating System: Windows, Mac
Sweet Home 3D
Open source cad program that lets you use drag and drop
to lay-out rooms, houses and apartments in 2d. 3d
projections can be displayed. It also allows you to create
photo-realistc PNG files and videos. It can import images
from google sketch-up and 3DS files.
Created by Emmanuel Puybaret
Operating System: All (Java), Web browser
TigerCAD
Free 2D general diagramming software which can be used

for garden design, building & room plans as well as
mechanical & electronic drawings. Very capable and
simple simple to use, also creates pdf files of your
drawings.
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Created by Peter Howard
AllyCAD
Free version of their commerical product, file size limited

to a maximum 150kb. Can be used for both architectural &
mechanical work.
Created by Knowledge Base Pty Ltd
CYCAS
Architectural software for drafting and design in 2D & 3D.

Rendering is provided by the freeware POV-Ray engine.
The freeware version of their commercial product is
restricted to using just one layer, printing to only A4 size,
there may also be additional limits to the features offered.
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Created by Verlag A.C.Frese
KREOnet
For laying out tiles & mosaics on floors & walls with
texturing.
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Created by Iris Fabbrica Marmi e Graniti
Octree
The beta releases are free for now. It's a revolutionary

idea in interface design that maximizes the screen space
for drawing.
Created by FCA GmbH and GbR HNS
Operating System: Windows (some limitations on
Windows), Unix
Envisioneer
Express
Simple creation of floor plans, 3D models, and interior

design concepts, it uses real world objects such as walls,
doors, windows and stairs. Very easy to learn.
Created by CadSoft Corp.
Copan Lite
Designed for land surveyors, processes and adjusts raw

field survey data, computes and adjusts map traverse
data, performs map or deed checks, calculates areas and
perimeters, performs coordinate transformations.
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Created by Underhill Geomatics Ltd.
Liberta
Scalinata
Liberata is a free timber roof and dormer design software.

Scalinata is a free wooden staircase design software.
Created by Weto AG
CAD Management Systems

iges2step
Allows viewing IGES and STEP files and translating

between them.
Viewplot
Viewplot allows you to inspect various CAD formats, take
measurements and manipulate data.Create high

resolution PDF documentation within the graphical user
interface or in batch mode. Supported Input formats:
Gerber(X), DXF, Drill, Hpgl.
Created by Roneda
Bentley
A CAD file viewing for DGN, DWG and DXF file formats.
Created by Bentley
WorkXPlore
Freeware to view DXF, DWG, STL, IGES, STEP,

UNISURF.
Created by Sescoi USA Inc
Solidworks Viewer
eDrawings Viewer allows viewing of native AutoCAD\AE

files (DWG and DXF) and native SolidWorks parts,
assemblies, and drawings.
Created by Solidworks Inc.
CAD Exchanger
Freeware program to convert between the following

formats ACIS SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, VRML and Open
CASCADE BRep. Work is under-way to include X3D,
Parasolid XT, and others.
Created by Roman Lygin
Animation Software
Anim8or
Free 3D modeling and character animation software.

Create figures, sequences, scenes, materials &
animations.
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Created by R. Steven Glanville
Blender
Open source 3D modelling software for animation &

rendering.
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Misfit Model 3D
Linux users have to compile it from the sources..

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Wings3D
A free 3D subdivision modeler suited for artists.

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Created by Open Source Volunteers
Art Of Illusion
Open source 3D modelling software for animation &

rendering.
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CAD/CAM Systems
FreeMill
Fully functional free 3-axis mill CAM software with tool path
simulation and G-code generation. It doesn't have a CAD
modeler, so you'll have to create that data in some other
software. It will open the following file formats - their own
commerical product VisualMILL, STL, Rhino .3dm, VRML and
raw triangle files.
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Created by MecSoft Corp.
PyCAM
Free 3-axis CAM software. It does not have a CAD modeler, so

3D models need to be in STL and 2D models in DXF or SVG.
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Created by Open source

HeeksCNC
Free CNC mill CAD/CAM. It'a CAM add-on to HeeksCAD, both

of which are works in progress.
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Created by Dan Heeks
CncSimple
Open source CAD/CAM for generating and editing G-codes for

milling and turning. Lacks documentation, you will have to
experiment to learn it.
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Created by Tenac
SharpCAM
21/2 axis CAM, the demo version is fully functional but does not
generate byond the first 100 lines of G-code.
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Created by SharpCam Ltd
ProFold
Free give-away of CNC turret punch press CADCAM.

Created by Applied Production, Inc.
BobCAD
Software for 3,4 and 5-axis milling, lathe programming and wire
EDM, with the "Save" crippled.
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Created by BobCAD
Powerstation
This is a 21/2 axis CAD/CAM software for Mills, Lathes, EDMs

and waterjets. The "Save"utility is crippled as also the NC editing
function.
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Created by Microcimm Corp
EZ-CAM
CAD\CAM for milling, turning, EDM, & engraving.
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Created by EZ CAM Inc.
VisualMill
CAD/CAM software for milling. Very easy to use in a freindly

Windows environment with all features functional. The only
crippling being done, is on the "Save" being disabled as also the
G-code post-processing.
Created by MecSoft Inc
FeatureMill
A very easy to use CAD\CAM software for 21/2, 3 - axis milling

and turning. The "Save" and post-processing for G-code have
been crippled.
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Created by EGS Inc.
KZX
Cad/Cam program for drawing and producing G-codes for sheet

metal parts.
Created by KZX Software
SimpleGCoder
Online tool to build circuit boards, it generates G-Code for CNC.

Created by SimpleGCoder
Operating System: Browser based
CNC Simulation
CNCSimulator
2D and 3D simulation of both turning and milling machines. It

has an NC editor and ports for communicating to CNC machines.
Although it's completely free software, they require you to
download what they call a "petrol file" every couple of months to
keep the program working on your computer.
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Created by MicroTech
CNC Controls
Mach3
CNC control software to drive a wide variety of machines (upto

6-axes) using a Windows PC. It uses the printer ports of a PC to
drive the Step and Direction type of Stepper Motor and Servo
Controls. Free version is limited to 500 lines of G-code for milling
and plasma, and 50 lines of G-code for turning.
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Created by ArtSoft
LinuxCNC
Open source CNC control software for machine tools such as

milling machines, cutting machines, robots, etc.
Operating System: Linux
Caliper2PC
A very clever interface to connect digital calipers to a PC via

USB. A digital read out can be made for mills and lathes using
the Caliper2PC software. The software is freeware and contains
a virtual interface for testing the software's features without the
hardware.
Created by Tomer Lanzman
Baldor HPGL
Baldor offers a free HPLG plotter cnc with 2.5 axis of control,
free open source download in VB6 will convert to vs2008 if
workbench 5204 is preloaded in your pc. Just comment out the
only error after conversion to 2008 and it runs. Must have a
Baldor controller (Nextmove BXII or Nextmove ESBII) to actually
run a physical system. or simply connect to the virtual controller.
Created by ABB
Computational Fluid Dynamics
OpenFOAM
Solvers for incompressible & compressible flows,

multiphase flows, DNS and LES, combustion, heat
transfer, electromagnetics.
Created by OpenCFD Ltd
ISAAC
Solver for order turbulence models with compressible

flows.
Created by Joseph H. Morrison
Operating System: Unix
Q'nS
2D solver for laminar, incompressible Navier-Stokes

equations.
Created by Scott Forbes & Gerald Recktenwald
Operating System: Mac
Open FLOWER
Solver for turbulent unsteady incompressible NavierStokes equations.

NaSt3DGP
Parallel 3D flow solver for the incompressible NavierStokes equations.

Created by Prof. D.M.Griebel & team
OpenFVM
Open source serial and parallel solvers to simulate

the flow past complex 3D geometries. Needs the
open source tool Gmsh for pre- and post-processing.
Created by OpenFVM Team
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FEA Software
LIS A
LISA can be used for linear static, modal vibration, dynamic

response, buckling, steady/transient heat flow, acoustic, steady fluid
flow, DC current, electrostatics and magnetostatics. STEP, IGS,

STL, CAD models can be automeshed. Mesh templates for
pressure vessel components. The program is very easy to use and
the extensively documented user manuals explains the how's and
why's of everything fea in simple english. Easily the first choice for
new entrants to FEA. 1300 node limit.
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Created by Sonnenhof Holdings
Impact
Open source free explicit FE solver for high velocity & large
deformation analyses such as car crashes, press operations etc.
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FEBio
Specialized elements to represent biological tissues such as

tendons, muscles, basically any tissue that contain fibers. FEBio is
a solver for biomechanical applications and is completely free. Also
available are stand alone pre- & post-processor programs that work
with FEBio.
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Created by MRL at the University of Utah
CADRE
Structural analysis shareware for 3D plate and beam type

structures. The structure may be solved for displacements and
loads under external loading conditions, vibration mode shapes,
and vibration frequencies. The maximum model size of the free
versions are restricted.
Created by CADRE Analytic Inc .
QuickField
For 2D Analysis of DC Magnetics, AC Magnetics, Electrostatics,

Current flow, Heat transfer and Stress analysis. The maximum node
limit is 500.
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Created by Tera Analysis Ltd
FEMM
A free FEA software for magnetic field analysis. Can be used for 2D
planar & axisymmetric problems. Constrained Delaunay
triangulation auto-mesher.
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Created by D.Meeker
Z88
A free finite element software for linear static, non-linear geometric

static, steady thermal and natural frequency analysis.
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Created by Dr. Frank
Operating System: Windows & Linux
AutoFEM Lite
Great choice for AutoCAD users moving into FEA, especially since
there is no limitation on the maximum number of nodes. It does
require you to have AutoCAD on your computer as it's an AutoCAD
add-on. This is a lite version of their commerical product offering
static, frequency, buckling & thermal analysis. As it is a free version,
the following are the restrictions - only one solid object can be
analysed at a time; for frequency analysis, only the first natural
frequency is solved and for thermal analysis, only convection and
fixed temperature boundary conditions can be applied.
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Created by AutoFEM Software JSC
FesaWin
Linear stress analysis with rod, beam, membrane & plate elements.
Node limit is 200.
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Created by ORCA Offshore
Ram-Series
Ram Series for 2D & 3D structural analyses. Powered by the GiD

pre/post-processor. Max no. of elements 300.
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Created by Compass Ingenier\EDa y sistemas
UNA
This is not a stand-alone FEA software, but is a solver that has to

be used with other Pre/Post - processors such as FEMAP,
PATRAN, I-DEAS, NASTRAN. The solver can be used for static

analysis, modal analysis, elastic buckling, substructuring, transient
response, frequency response, random vibrations, aeroelastic
response. It is a sparse linear matrix solver, sparse Lancos
eigenvalue solver. Automatically eliminates local singularities, etc.
Created by Dr. Zoran Rudic
Code_Aster
Free FEA and open source. Linear & non-linear static/dynamic,

thermal & fluid analysis. You will need to compile the code for your
machine. Software is in French.
Created by EDF
Operating System: Linux, Solaris and IRIX 64 bits
CAELinux
A DVD image of Linux & Code Aster which must be burnt as a

bootable DVD. No installation required, simply boot-up from the
DVD to have a version of Linux on your normal computer and Code
Aster will be ready to run on your computer, it also uses the Salome
open source pre & post-processor. Non-linear thermo-mechanics,
coupled fluid-structure dynamics, sismic / non-linear explicit
dynamics, contact and visco-plasticity simulation.
Created by Joel Cugnoni
SLFFEA
Free and open source. Linear static analysis.

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Created by San Le
Operating System: Unix, Linux
CALCULIX
Free FEA system, part of the open source movement. Linear & nonlinear static & dynamic analysis, uses only 3D tetrahedron &
hexahedral elements. Hyperelastic, plastic & user defined materials.
Creep analysis.
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Created by Guido Dhondt & Klaus Wittig
Operating System: Linux, Irix
A free command prompt windows version is available at Convergent
Mechanical Solutions.
VisualFEA
Multi-physics FEA software - linear, non-linear structural, thermal,

seepage & dynamic analysis. Assembly and solution of finite
element equations can be simulated interactively and graphically so
that the process of finite element analysis can be visually inspected
and explored. 1000 node limit.
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Created by Intuition Software
Operating System: Windows, Mac
Range
Can be used to solve of linear static, heat transfer with or without

fluid flow CFD, vibration, porous media flow, electrostatics,
magnetostatics, acoustics, wave propagation. The free version is
limited to a maximum of 1000 nodes.
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Created by Tomas Soltys
Operating System: Windows & Linux
Analysis for
Windows
Light FEA application for analysis of 2D and 3D frames and

trusses.
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Created by Cuylaerts Engineering
CAEPipe
Tool for analyzing statically and dynamically the effects of weight,

temperature, pressure, earthquake, time varying and harmonic
loads, pumps, turbines, in piping systems. Checks for compliance
with piping codes (ASME, B31, British, Canadian, Swedish and
guidelines WRC, NEMA, API). Free version limited to 20
components.
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Created by SST Systems, Inc
AixsVM
Software for structural designers of frames and/or surface

structures. Limited to 40 line elements and 400 surface elements,
20 Load Cases, and 10 Mode Shapes.
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Created by InterCAD Kft
Elmer
Open source fea for multiphysics problems of fluid dynamics,

structural mechanics, electromagnetics, heat transfer and acoustics.
The pre-processor can read Comsol Multiphysics, Fidap, Gmsh,
UNV files.
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Created by CSC - IT Center for Science
Optimization Software
IOSO NS
Using IOSO NS, you can quickly and efficiently solve non-linear
parametric optimization problem with dimensionality up to 5
independent variables and 5 functional inequality constraints.
Family of IOSO NS versions utilizes set of heuristic self-organizing
optimization algorithms. These algorithms are based on usage of
owner-developed approximation technology. At every iteration of
search for optimum response surfaces are being built for objective
and constrained parameters, then these response surfaces are
being optimized. Thus, the number of direct calls to mathematical
model is minimized, and time expenditures for problem solution are
also minimal. Using approximation technology makes it possible to
solve successfully problems with complex topology of objective and
constraints. Unlike the gradient methods, IOSO NS works robustly
with discontinuous, non-differentiatable, noised and locally
incomputable objectives and constraints.
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Created by - IOSO Technology Center
ReSHAPE
ReSHAPE performs optimisation on linear static FE models using

direct analytical sensitivities. Can optimise for multiple objectives of
modal, displacement, stress, force, reaction, volume/area/mass and
any combination of these. Fully functional download, but limited to
350 elements.
Created by - ADVEA Corp
Thermal Analysis Software

WinTherm
A thermal modeling analysis software with full geometry, editing,

analyzing and post-processing capability. It comes with a helpful
tutorial . This is a demo of their current commercial release, so it will
definitely have some features crippled. Most likely it will be the
maximum nodes that can be solved for.
Created by ThermoAnalytics
Operating System: Windows, Unix

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Dynamic Simulation Software

A free and open source 3D multibody simulation software.

A fully functional free Dynamic Simulation Software.

Command line free multi-body dynamics solver. You have to

Operating System: Windows, Linux

Dynamics engine for modeling multibody mechanical systems.

Free 2D multi-body dynamic simulation software. Models can

Free multi-body dynamics application embedded in Python. It

Open source mult-body dynamic software using double-step

2D/3D CAD Systems

Easy to use and free 3D CAD modeler. It does not use

of their commercial product so assemblies are limited to

Free gesture based direct modeling 3D CAD software that

2D CAD that is exactly like AutoCAD but is completely

A powerful free 2D CAD just like AutoCAD. They also

A free 2D CAD drafting program that is effective and easy

A free 2D CAD drafting program. It's a clone of QCAD but

A free 2D parametric CAD program. As a parametric

A 2D & 3D parametric CAD version of their commercial

A 3D CAD program that uses constraints and history to

It's a free open source 2D/3D CAD program that is a work

Free 3D CAD designer using wireframe, surface, solid &

2D CAD but 3D features can also be created. As this is a

A simple 2D CAD program suitable for most drafting

A compact & efficient 2D CAD software, some features

General purpose 2D CAD program.

The U.S army has released a CAD system to open

Good 2D drafting program. Light version of their

Free simple & smart 2D CAD program.

Free 2D CAD drafting program, just like AutoCAD LT.

Electrical CAD Systems

The best free PCB design software available. It allows you

Free PCB design software. 1 to 16 copper layers. Board

(TinyCad) then you can run connectivity checks to validate

Free Circuit Board Design and Schematic Design

The EAGLE Layout Editor is an easy to use, yet powerful

The ElectricTM VLSI Design System is a complete

AutoTRAX integrates tools that include schematic capture,

PCB design software. Free version limited to 50 library

LASI (LAyout System for Individuals) is a set of "general

Free schematic and layout software. Import Net lists from

Collection of fully functioning electronic circuit design tools

Electrical and electronic schematic capture software, free

Created by Hutson Systems

Free open source software for drawing circuit diagrams,

Free light version of their commerical PCB design product,

Ship CAD Systems

Free software to analyze the resistance and power for a

CAD software specific to ship building. While their latest

Architectural CAD Systems

Build 3D models for home design, visualization of

created in 3DMF format, DXF, Design Workshop etc.

Free 2D general diagramming software which can be used

Free version of their commerical product, file size limited

Architectural software for drafting and design in 2D & 3D.

The beta releases are free for now. It's a revolutionary

Simple creation of floor plans, 3D models, and interior

Designed for land surveyors, processes and adjusts raw

Liberata is a free timber roof and dormer design software.

CAD Management Systems

Allows viewing IGES and STEP files and translating

Viewplot allows you to inspect various CAD formats, take