Open Source Software: Maximizing Advanced Manufacturing Simulations with MALAMUTE
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

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ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS (9630)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6b2f91a9d45241d4bce7bfb117e05f2d/view
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    The Department of Energy, specifically the Battelle Energy Alliance at the Idaho National Laboratory, is seeking to advance the capabilities of manufacturing simulations through the open-source software MALAMUTE. This software aims to enhance precision in advanced manufacturing processes by integrating robust modeling functionalities with advanced material and geometrical modeling techniques, addressing the complexities of multiphysics simulations in applications such as laser melting, welding, and electric-field-assisted sintering. The MALAMUTE software is designed to facilitate accurate and efficient simulations, thereby supporting research and development efforts in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Andrew Rankin at andrew.rankin@inl.gov.

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