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Welcome

Welcome to laserbeamFoam, an open-source collection of OpenFOAM solvers and utilities for modelling laser-based manufacturing and melting processes. These solvers are used in research and industry for applications such as Laser Powder Bed Fusion, selective laser melting, and laser welding.

Where do I start?

The Solvers page provides a list of available solvers and their descriptions along with some tutorials and guides on installations.

The Utilities page provides a list of available utilities, their use and installation instructions, along with additional tools for the workflow.

The Publications page provides the list of research papers relevant to a specific solver. Make sure to also check out the how to cite page.

The contact page provides more details on how to get in touch with the team either by email or by filling out the form.