CRAFTS Simulation Library

CRAFTS is a modern Modelica-based simulation library that enables engineers, researchers, and students to rapidly build, analyze, and validate complex dynamic systems. From rigid-body dynamics to advanced flexible-body simulations, CRAFTS provides the tools needed to accelerate engineering innovation.

CRAFTS Open Source

Powerful rigid-body modeling tools available freely to the engineering community.

The open-source release of CRAFTS provides a robust foundation for creating, simulating, and validating mechanical systems using efficient rigid-body dynamics. Whether you are conducting academic research, building educational examples, or developing engineering workflows, the open-source edition offers a powerful and accessible starting point.

Rigid-body multibody dynamics
Mechanical joints and constraints
Structural analysis tools
Tutorial models and examples
Community-driven development
Open-source licensing

Ideal For

Students
Academic research
Rapid prototyping
Engineering education
Rigid-body simulations

Ideal For

Commercial engineering projects
Advanced structural analysis
Digital engineering workflows
High-fidelity simulation
Flexible-body modeling

CRAFTS Licensed Edition

Note: This version is not yet available for download. Please stay tuned!

Advanced flexible-body simulation capabilities for professional engineering applications.

The licensed edition builds upon the open-source platform by introducing advanced flexible-body technologies and engineers to capture deformation effects, modal behavior, and higher-fidelity structural responses for complex offshore and land-based systems.

Everything included in Open Source
Flexible-body modeling tools
Hydrodynamic utilities
Advanced validation utilities
Enhanced engineering toolkits
Commercial licensing and support

Compare Editions

Compare available features and determine which edition of CRAFTS best aligns with your simulation requirements.

Category	Open-Source	Commercial
Permissions	Access to Modelica source code Duplication of Modelica classes Modification and extension of models	Access to source code for basic models Duplication and modification of basic models Advanced models are encrypted and protected
Library Features	Aerodynamics Blade Element Momentum Theory Induction factor calculation Tip and hub loss correction Tower shadowing Controllers Nonlinear CPC controller ROSCO controller Simple generator torque controller Structural Dynamics Rigid-body dynamics only Hydrodynamics Not included	Aerodynamics Blade Element Momentum Theory Induction factor calculation Tip and hub loss correction Tower shadowing Controllers Nonlinear CPC controller ROSCO controller Simple generator torque controller Structural Dynamics Rigid-body discretization Flexible-body discretization of blades and tower Hydrodynamics Morison-based hydrodynamics Semi-submersible support structures Pile foundation modeling
External Tools	Limited-access data generation tool Regression testing tool not included	Full access to data generation tool Regression testing tool included

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you’re building your first simulation model or developing advanced engineering workflows, CRAFTS provides the tools needed to accelerate your development process.

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