opencascade ☆
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Description:
3D modeling and numerical simulation software for CAD/CAM/CAE
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.9.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: cad cam cae 3d-modeling geometry simulation
Install: brew install opencascade
About:
Open CASCADE Technology is a powerful 3D modeling kernel used for developing CAD/CAM/CAE applications. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for 3D surface and solid modeling, data exchange, and visualization. Its open-source nature allows developers to create custom engineering software with robust geometric algorithms.
Key Features:
  • Advanced 3D modeling (B-Rep, NURBS)
  • Data exchange (STEP, IGES, STL)
  • Visualization and rendering engine
  • Extensive geometric algorithms
Use Cases:
  • Building custom CAD applications
  • Developing engineering simulation software
  • Creating CAM toolpath generators
Alternatives:
  • OpenSCAD – OpenSCAD is a script-only CAD modeler, whereas Open CASCADE is a full programming library for complex geometry.
  • FreeCAD – FreeCAD is an application built on top of Open CASCADE, providing a GUI and user workflows.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 6, 2025 8:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a8a19dc5
Oct 29, 2025 4:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f63ade32
Sep 15, 2025 4:36pm 7.9.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 8ae8862a
Nov 10, 2024 10:07am 7.8.1 1 VERSION_BUMP e1a90a85
Sep 12, 2024 6:59am 7.8.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 03270c5a
Apr 14, 2024 10:20am 7.7.2 4 VERSION_BUMP 029de251
Apr 23, 2023 10:50pm 7.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c148cf59
Mar 17, 2023 4:08am 7.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a220f846
Mar 17, 2023 4:08am 7.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 87eac8e4
Nov 20, 2022 7:05am 7.6.3 1 VERSION_BUMP 17ec8e6c
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