Altair EDEM is a powerful simulation tool based on the Discrete Element Method (DEM), used for modeling and analyzing the behavior of bulk and granular materials. It is designed to simulate materials like coal, ores, soils, fibers, grains, tablets, and powders, providing critical insights into how these materials interact with equipment under various operational and process conditions. EDEM is ideal for industries such as heavy equipment, mining, steelmaking, and process manufacturing, where understanding granular material behaviors is key to optimizing equipment performance and refining processes. EDEM is built to be fast, scalable, and efficient, supporting simulations involving millions of particles using both CPU and GPU solvers. The software offers instant access to extensive material model libraries, including pre-calibrated models for rocks, ores, powders, and more, ensuring that simulations can be quickly set up. EDEM also integrates seamlessly with other CAE tools such as MBD, FEA, and CFD, making it versatile for a wide range of engineering applications. Whether used as a stand-alone tool or in conjunction with other CAE solutions, EDEM delivers fast, accurate simulations to help engineers optimize equipment design, predict material behavior, and improve process efficiency. Features:

• Simulate Any Material: Model a wide range of real-world materials such as large rocks, powders, grains, and fibers using EDEM’s multi-sphere or polyhedral particle solvers.
• Realistic Material Behavior: Includes validated physics models to simulate behaviors like dry, sticky, and compressible materials.
• Fast and Easy Workflow: Intuitive interface for easy simulation setup, with direct access to a variety of pre-calibrated material models.
• Advanced Analysis: Built-in tools for detailed visualization and analysis, with options to export data and use Python for further post-processing.
• Customization: Extend capabilities with an API to simulate complex material behaviors like wet coating, agglomeration, and breakage.
• CAE Integration: Integrates with FEA, MBD, and CFD tools, allowing for accurate simulation of material loads and particle-fluid interactions.
• High Performance Solver: Fast, scalable solvers (CPU, GPU, multi-GPU) for simulating large particle systems with high efficiency.