crystalmaker
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Description:
Energy modelling for crystal & molecular structures
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 11.6.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Other
Tags: crystallography materials-science chemistry visualization modelling research
Install: brew install --cask crystalmaker
About:
CrystalMaker is a sophisticated modelling suite designed for visualizing and analyzing crystal and molecular structures. It enables researchers to build, display, and manipulate complex 3D models with high-precision tools. The software is widely used in materials science and chemistry for predicting properties and understanding structural relationships.
Key Features:
  • Interactive 3D visualization of crystal lattices and molecules
  • Advanced tools for structure building and editing
  • Simulation of thermal motion and diffraction patterns
  • Comprehensive database integration for material properties
Use Cases:
  • Designing and analyzing new crystalline materials
  • Educational visualization for solid-state chemistry courses
  • Modeling molecular dynamics and structural phase transitions
Alternatives:
  • VESTA – Free alternative focused on visualization and electronic structure analysis
  • Avogadro – Open-source molecular editor with basic visualization capabilities
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 12:59pm 11.6.3 0 VERSION_BUMP a30abc9d
Jan 7, 2026 12:56pm 11.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP afe60ef4
Jul 30, 2024 12:49pm 11.1.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 0bd87dd2