Open simulation as a public good
Engineering simulation is a foundation of modern society. From the safety of our infrastructure to the efficiency of our energy systems, the code that predicts how the physical world behaves is an essential tool for human progress.
We recognize code_aster not just as software, but as an industrial and scientific commons. It represents decades of validation and shared expertise that should remain accessible to all who wish to build a safer, more sustainable world.
Born from the collective energy of the April 2025 workshop, AsterLab's mission is to ensure this commons survives and thrives. We are committed to fostering a space where innovation is collaborative and the tools of the trade are held in trust for future generations.
Six commitments we hold in common
Industrial-Grade Trust
Simulation software that engineers can rely on for real decisions — validated, traceable, and accountable.
Universal Access
Free and open tools available to every student, researcher and practitioner, regardless of institution or country.
A Thriving Commons
A shared body of knowledge, models, benchmarks and tutorials that grows with every contribution.
A Composable Ecosystem
Interoperable building blocks — solvers, meshers, post-processors — that combine cleanly into modern workflows.
Forward-Looking Innovation
An open platform for research: new physics, new numerical methods, new ways of computing simulation at scale.
Transparent Stewardship
Decisions, roadmaps and governance held in the open, owned by the community that depends on them.
The texture of how we work
- check_circleCollaboration and peer review
Rigorous quality through collective eyes.
- check_circlePractical, validated solutions
Real-world reliability above all else.
- check_circleAccessible documentation
Empowering every user with clear knowledge.
- check_circleModular integration
Built to work together, not in isolation.
- check_circleShared knowledge
Lifting the entire community through transparency.
