EDEM Material Modelling: 4 Steps to Accelerate Your Learning


Altair® EDEM™ provides a range of resources to help users quickly develop their expertise in material modelling. Whether you’re new to EDEM or looking to enhance your skills, we offer structured learning materials, including eLearning courses, how-to videos, and online tutorials. Explore these resources below and start optimising your material modelling process today!
Step 1. EDEM eLearning
EDEM eLearning courses cover the most popular tools and provide a comprehensive introduction to the software. These courses guide you through setting up, running, and analysing simulations. Simply register for the EDEM Introduction course to begin your learning journey. More information on eLearning courses is available below.
Step 2. EDEM Tutorials
With over 20+ tutorials available on the Altair Community, you'll find resources covering a variety of applications. We offer introductory, application, and physics tutorials, including supporting files to help you get started. Physics tutorials focus on EDEM Contact Models and their applications. Explore the blog post below for detailed information.
Step 3. Altair How-to channel
This is the latest resource for EDEM users. It currently features over 30 videos on EDEM industrial applications, EDEM couplings, and EDEM API. In addition, we have an EDEM Tutorials playlist that complements the tutorials available on the Altair Community, making it easier for users to learn EDEM. Visit the Discrete Element Modelling section on the Altair How-To YouTube channel to explore the latest videos.
Step 4. EDEM Online Training
For instructor-led live training sessions, please see the link below for upcoming dates and further information.
EDEM Online Training 2025 — Altair Community
Conclusion
Mastering EDEM is essential for accurate granular material simulations. With these four key resources; eLearning, tutorials, the How-To Channel, and online training, you can quickly develop your EDEM expertise. Explore these resources to enhance your granular material simulation skills.
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