CATIA
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What both publish
| Fact | CATIA | OpenLSTO |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CATIA supports imagining, designing, and simulating new products and systems. | OpenLSTO is open-source software for level set based structural topology optimization, written in C++. |
CATIA plans
- CATIA for Architecture, Engineering & Construction — Yearly Subscription$6,537 a year
OpenLSTO plans
- OpenLSTOFree
Pick CATIA if…
CATIA suits design and engineering users who need parametric modeling for assemblies, sheet metal, or surfaces. It may also suit teams that need cloud collaboration through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
Pick OpenLSTO if…
OpenLSTO is aimed at researchers and others working on structural topology optimization who are comfortable using command-line software. Its scope is limited to 2D compliance minimization under a volume constraint in the described first version.