μfem

Scalable finite-element multi-physics simulation

Set up, run, and automate 3D electromagnetic, photonic, and thermal simulations with a native Python API, accessible from your laptop to HPC clusters.

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What is μfem?

μfem is a highly scalable finite-element framework for multi-physics simulation, built on the established MFEM library and driven entirely from a native Python interface. It lets engineers and researchers set up, run, and automate three-dimensional electromagnetic, photonic, and thermal simulations.

  • Native Python API to define, run, and automate simulations
  • Built on the proven MFEM finite-element library
  • Higher-order accuracy on unstructured meshes with curved geometry
  • Adaptive mesh refinement with hanging-node support
  • Performance portability across CPU and GPU
  • Fully scriptable — built for AI-driven and agentic simulation workflows
  • An extensive library of validated example cases
  • Scales from a single workstation to compute clusters

What μfem simulates

Electromagnetics

Electrostatics, magnetostatics, and time-domain and time-harmonic magnetic analysis for electric motors, generators, transformers, and induction-heating systems — including eddy-current and core losses with nonlinear materials.

Photonics & high-frequency

Time-harmonic Maxwell simulation of RF and microwave components, antennas, waveguides, and cavity resonators, with modal and full-wave analysis.

Thermal & multi-physics

Steady and transient heat conduction with convection, coupled with electromagnetic losses for realistic multi-physics analysis.

What every licence includes

  • The complete solver — every physics model, on every tier. Paid tiers unlock commercial use, not extra features.
  • One-line install — pip install mufem from PyPI; your licence key activates commercial use instantly after payment.
  • Direct support — email support on Individual and Enterprise; community support via GitHub Issues on the free tier.
  • Docs & ready-to-run examples — full online documentation and a library of validated example cases.
  • Your work stays yours — every mesh, model, and result you produce is yours to keep and use.

System requirements: Python 3.12 or newer; tested on Linux. Distributed as a Python package via PyPI.

Pricing

All tiers include the full solver — no feature gating. Prices shown in USD, with localized pricing for the Eurozone and Japan. Applicable taxes are added at checkout by Paddle.

Community

For non-commercial use

Free

 
  • Full solver, all models
  • Personal projects and self-study
  • Academic research and teaching
  • Evaluation in any environment
  • Community support via GitHub Issues

Activated automatically on launch — no key required.

Individual

For commercial use by a single user

$79 / month

€79 EU · ¥7,900 JP

Billed monthly · cancel anytime
  • Full solver, all models
  • Use in commercial projects and client work
  • Use within a company or product
  • Email support
  • Use on up to 5 machines you personally use

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Enterprise

For teams, organisations, and on-prem deployments

Custom

Contract · invoiced
  • Multi-seat and floating licences
  • On-prem licence server or air-gapped activation
  • Prioritised email and call support
  • Onboarding and integration assistance
  • Invoicing, POs, MSA / NDA on request

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Try before you buy: evaluate μfem free in a commercial environment for up to 30 days under the Community tier. Every paid subscription also comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

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Licensing FAQ

What counts as commercial use?

Any use that produces results, designs, or analyses for a paying client, an employer, or a commercial product. Publishing academic results or sharing open-source examples does not.

Can I evaluate μfem inside a company before purchasing?

Yes. Evaluation in a commercial environment is permitted under the Community tier for up to 30 days.

What happens when my Individual subscription lapses?

μfem falls back to Community-tier behaviour. Existing simulations and results remain yours; only commercial use stops being permitted.

Do I need a separate licence per machine?

No. One Individual licence is tied to you as a single user and can be activated on up to 5 machines you personally use (for example a laptop, a workstation, and an HPC login node). Contact us if you need to free up a seat.

Do I own the results I produce with μfem?

Yes. You retain full ownership of all meshes, simulations, and outputs you generate, under any tier.

Need something more?

Have a feature request or need custom development? Reach out to us directly at mufem@raiden-numerics.com — we offer tailored solutions and consulting to fit your simulation needs.