Altair EDEM DEM™

Altair EDEM™ delivers fast, accurate bulk and granular material simulation using the Discrete Element Method (DEM). Engineers can predict material behaviour in real-world conditions, improving equipment performance and reducing design risks.

Altair EDEM DEM

What is Altair EDEM DEM™?

Altair EDEM™ is advanced Discrete Element Method (DEM) software used to simulate bulk and granular material interactions.

It helps engineers optimise equipment performance in industries like mining, agriculture, and manufacturing by predicting material flow, wear, and impact.

EDEM integrates with FEA and CFD tools for multiphysics analysis, enabling data-driven design improvements.

With GPU-accelerated processing, it delivers fast, accurate simulations, reducing costly physical testing and improving efficiency in handling soils, powders, ores, and grains.

Altair EDEM DEM

Key Features of Altair EDEM DEM™

Altair EDEM DEM™ provides engineers with advanced tools for modelling granular material flow, improving equipment design, and integrating with multiphysics simulations. These capabilities allow industries to analyse bulk material interactions, optimise processes, and reduce physical testing costs.

A 3D simulation showcasing particle movement within an industrial process using Altair EDEM DEM, highlighting realistic material behavior in engineering applications.

Accurate Material Behaviour Simulation

Model granular materials like rocks, ores, powders, and fibres with high-fidelity physics-based simulations to predict their real-world behaviour.

A visualisation of a dump truck releasing granular materials, demonstrating Altair EDEM DEM’s ability to simulate bulk material behavior and interactions with heavy machinery.

Seamless CAE Integration

Integrate with FEA, CFD, and MBD tools to analyse material loads, structural response, and fluid-particle interactions in one workflow.

A simulation depicting bulk material flow inside processing equipment, illustrating how Altair EDEM DEM optimises equipment design for mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Predict Equipment Wear and Loads

Simulate how granular materials interact with machinery, reducing maintenance costs and increasing equipment lifespan.

A detailed simulation displaying the physics models used in Altair EDEM DEM to accurately represent particle interactions, flow dynamics, and material properties.

GPU and Multi-CPU Acceleration

 Perform high-speed simulations with GPU acceleration, enabling faster analysis of large-scale industrial processes.

Screenshot of the Altair EDEM DEM interface, showing a simulation setup with detailed parameters for analysing granular material behavior in different environments.

Comprehensive Material Library

Access a database of pre-calibrated material models, or create custom materials based on experimental data.

Altair EDEM DEM

Key capabilities of Altair EDEM DEM™

Simulate granular materials like rocks, powders, and fibres
Predict equipment performance under real-world conditions
Reduce physical prototyping costs with digital validation
Integrate with FEA, CFD, and MBD tools for multiphysics analysis
GPU-accelerated for high-speed, large-scale simulations
Access a library of pre-calibrated materials for quick setup

Altair EDEM DEM

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Why Choose Simutron

Expert solutions with unmatched support

Simutron partners with Altair to offer powerful, flexible solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern engineering. With advanced technology, dedicated support, and flexible licensing, we equip your team with the tools needed to innovate, optimise processes, and stay competitive.

Flexible Licensing

Access a full suite of tools with one scalable licence.

Centralised Platform

Manage licences, downloads, and resources in one convenient platform.

Extended Tool Access

Gain 65+ additional tools through the Altair Partner Alliance.

Expert Support Team

Receive guidance from engineering experts to maximise your tools.

Multi-Disciplinary Solutions

Benefit from solutions in structural, fluid, EM, and data analysis

CAD Integration

Simulate directly on CAD models without simplification or meshing.

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