OpenMDAO
5.8#9 in generative design softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitOpenMDAO vs TopOpt
What both publish
| Fact | OpenMDAO | TopOpt |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 1829 |
OpenMDAO plans
- OpenMDAOFree
TopOpt plans
- Free MATLAB and COMSOL photonics codesFree
- Free MATLAB code for buckling optimizationFree
- Free MATLAB code for minimum-compliance problemsFree
- TopOpt apps and softwareFree
Pick OpenMDAO if…
It suits engineers and researchers working on systems analysis, multidisciplinary optimization, and design spaces with many variables. Its documented applications include cubesat design and mission planning, wind turbine design, and unconventional aircraft concepts.
Pick TopOpt if…
TopOpt suits engineering students and newcomers studying topology optimization, as well as users working with optimization code and frameworks. Its interactive apps and code target different levels of exploration and computational work.