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FreeTO

Ch 146.0of 20 Generative Design Software
  1. 1Runs onNot stated by the maker
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  3. 3Optimization methodstopology
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Overview

FreeTO is ranked #14 of 20 in generative design software on Specifiction.

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Optimization methods
topologygithub.com

Facts

Purpose
FreeTO is open-source MATLAB code for initializing, optimizing, and post-processing free-form 3D topology optimization problems.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Mesh and boundaries
It uses a structured hexahedral mesh and produces optimized structures with smooth boundaries.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Input
The main function accepts STL files for the design domain and load-carrying subdomains.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Loads and supports
Inputs can specify support conditions and force magnitudes, and the code documents up to nine additional load cases.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Symmetry
The code can mirror optimized topology across up to three specified symmetry planes.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Outputs
Documented outputs include compliance, volume fraction, density arrays, optimization histories, a topology display, and an optional STL file.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Examples
The repository includes sample problems for a GE bracket, an airplane bracket, a human hand model, and a quadcopter.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository includes an MIT license granting permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies, subject to its conditions.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Optimizer limitation
The repository uses the optimality criteria method; its MMA implementation is commented out, and the maker says users can request the required code from Prof. Krista Svanberg by email.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Citations
The maker asks users who find the code helpful to cite an open-access paper linked from the repository.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maker
The linked GitHub profile identifies the repository owner as Osezua Ibhadode.github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
2024github.com · 28 Sept 2026

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