TopOpt vs Z88Arion
TopOpt
topopt.mek.dtu.dkZ88Arion
en.z88.deSide by side
| Figure | TopOpt | Z88Arion |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Generative Design Software | 8.2 (#2) | 7.0 (#16) |
| Headquarters | Kongens Lyngby, Denmark | Bayreuth, Germany |
| Purpose | TopOpt is an acronym for Topology Optimization, and the DTU group develops and applies density based topology optimization methods. | Z88Arion is a graphical structural optimization program for topology optimization, based on the Z88 finite-element analysis software. |
Plans
TopOpt
- Free MATLAB and COMSOL photonics codesFree
- Free MATLAB code for buckling optimizationFree
- Free MATLAB code for minimum-compliance problemsFree
- TopOpt apps and softwareFree
In their own words
Z88Arion
Z88Arion is a graphical structural optimization program for topology optimization, built on Z88 finite-element analysis software. It provides OC, SKO and TOSS algorithms; imports STEP, ASCII STL, binary STL, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, COSMOS and Z88 project files; and includes tetrahedral, adaptive tetrahedral and mapped hexahedral meshers. The editable material database contains 50 predefined materials, and boundary conditions are set through the graphical interface. Its postprocessor visualizes results, smooths geometry, exports smoothed geometry to STL and connects directly to Z88Aurora. The current release is Z88Arion V3 for 64-bit Windows, with compatibility listed from Windows 7 through Windows 11. The current version is German, while an English version is under development. The Freeware plan costs nothing. Private, research, educational, training and test use need no separate license; commercial users can request a free individual license.