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47 tools
  • CAD & systems design

    FreeCAD

    Design parametric parts, enclosures, and mechanical assemblies.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    CAD files and Python scripts; review dimensions and manufacturing tolerances with an engineer.

    License: LGPL core; component licenses apply. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • CAD & systems design

    OpenSCAD

    Create repeatable solid models from code.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Text-based models and rendered geometry; a useful fit for version-controlled design.

    License: GPL; review the selected release. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • CAD & systems design

    KiCad

    Design electronic schematics and printed circuit boards.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Schematic, board, and manufacturing files; electrical and fabrication checks remain essential.

    License: GPL core; libraries have separate terms. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • CAD & systems design

    OpenModelica

    Model connected mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Modelica models and simulation results; validate component assumptions before physical testing.

    License: OSMC / GPL and component terms. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • CAD & systems design

    OpenMDAO

    Compare engineering designs across multiple disciplines.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python models and optimization studies; define constraints and independent validation criteria.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Mechanics & simulation

    OpenFOAM

    Study fluid flow, heat transfer, and related engineering problems.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Case files, solver runs, and result analysis; assess mesh quality and model uncertainty.

    License: GPL-3.0-or-later. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Mechanics & simulation

    Elmer FEM

    Explore coupled physical behavior with finite-element simulation.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Mesh and solver input files; compare results against known test cases.

    License: GPL / LGPL components. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Mechanics & simulation

    Project Chrono

    Simulate interacting mechanical bodies and physical systems.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    C++ or Python simulation projects; record assumptions and compare alternative designs.

    License: BSD-3-Clause core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    ROS 2

    Connect robot software, sensor streams, and control components.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Packages, messages, and launch configurations; begin in simulation with restricted permissions.

    License: Open-source packages; licenses vary. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    Gazebo

    Test robots and sensors in simulated environments.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Worlds, robot models, and plugins; validate simulated behavior before hardware trials.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    Webots

    Prototype mobile robots and control behaviors in a visual simulator.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    World files and controller code; compare repeatable simulation scenarios.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    MuJoCo

    Explore contact dynamics and robot learning experiments.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Physics models and Python experiments; isolate training from physical actuation.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    PX4

    Develop autopilot software for autonomous flying and simulated flight workflows.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Start with software-in-the-loop simulation and configuration review; qualified safety validation is required before operating a real vehicle.

    License: BSD-3-Clause core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    ArduPilot

    Explore autopilot software for aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Simulation, logs, and configuration review; hardware deployment requires specialist validation.

    License: GPL-3.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Robotics & autonomy

    Stonefish

    Simulate marine robotics and underwater sensor behavior.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Underwater vehicle models and simulation scenarios for research, including submersibles.

    License: GPL-3.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Driving & mobility

    CARLA

    Simulate roads, vehicles, and sensors for autonomous driving research.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python scenarios, sensor datasets, and repeatable driving tests; budget GPU capacity and review Unreal Engine terms separately. Simulation is not road-safety approval.

    License: MIT code; CC-BY assets; Unreal Engine has separate terms. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Driving & mobility

    Autoware

    Explore an autonomous driving software stack, not a standalone simulator.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    ROS 2 packages, maps, and simulated driving scenarios; check simulator compatibility and define validation criteria. Real-vehicle deployment requires qualified engineering and approvals.

    License: Apache-2.0 core; package and dependency terms vary. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Driving & mobility

    Eclipse SUMO

    Simulate road traffic, public transport, pedestrians, and mobility networks.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Traffic scenarios, route files, and analysis scripts; compare congestion and mobility patterns. This is traffic simulation, not vehicle-control software.

    License: EPL-2.0 core; component terms apply. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Aerospace & space

    FlightGear

    Explore aircraft, weather, and flying scenarios in a visual flight simulator.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Aircraft configurations, scenery, and flight scenarios; scope any external autopilot integration separately. Not a certified training or flight-approval service.

    License: GPL-2.0 core; aircraft, scenery, and dependency terms vary. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Aerospace & space

    OpenRocket

    Design and simulate model rockets for educational projects.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Design files and stability studies; follow applicable launch rules and qualified supervision.

    License: GPL-3.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Aerospace & space

    Orekit

    Analyze satellite orbits, timing, and space-flight dynamics.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Java analysis projects and orbit data; validate reference frames, time scales, and input quality.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Aerospace & space

    Basilisk

    Model spacecraft dynamics and flight-software interactions.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python scenarios and simulation modules; independently verify mission assumptions.

    License: ISC core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Aerospace & space

    JSBSim

    Explore aircraft flight dynamics in simulation.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Aircraft configuration files and simulation runs; not a substitute for flight certification.

    License: LGPL-2.1 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Smart homes & sensors

    Home Assistant

    Connect smart-home devices with locally controlled automation.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Device integrations, automations, and APIs; limit access to home and occupancy data.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Smart homes & sensors

    ESPHome

    Build sensor and device firmware from configuration files.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    YAML configurations and supported boards; review wiring and physical-device safety.

    License: MIT core; dependencies vary. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Smart homes & sensors

    Node-RED

    Connect sensors, APIs, and event-driven workflows visually.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Flow files and reviewed nodes; protect credentials and test external actions in isolation.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Healthcare & imaging

    3D Slicer

    Explore medical images, segmentation, and three-dimensional anatomy.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    De-identified research images, scripts, and segmentations; not a clinical approval.

    License: Slicer license; component terms apply. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Healthcare & imaging

    OHIF

    Build browser-based medical image viewing experiences.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Viewer configuration and DICOM integration; plan privacy, access, and clinical validation separately.

    License: MIT core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Healthcare & imaging

    MONAI

    Develop AI research workflows for healthcare imaging.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python training and evaluation pipelines using approved research datasets.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Biology & chemistry

    CellProfiler

    Measure and compare biological images with reproducible pipelines.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Image-analysis pipelines and measurement tables; document sample quality and controls.

    License: BSD-3-Clause core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Biology & chemistry

    Biopython

    Analyze biological sequence data and common bioinformatics formats.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python notebooks and data-processing scripts; review dataset permissions and research scope.

    License: Biopython / BSD component licenses. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Biology & chemistry

    RDKit

    Explore molecular structures and cheminformatics datasets.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python analysis and molecular descriptors for legitimate research with specialist review.

    License: BSD-3-Clause core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Biology & chemistry

    OpenMM

    Run molecular simulations for scientific research.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python simulation scripts and trajectory analysis; verify force fields and numerical assumptions.

    License: MIT / LGPL components. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Geography & geoscience

    QGIS

    Map locations, terrain, infrastructure, and environmental data.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    GIS projects, layers, and Python processing; check coordinate systems and data rights.

    License: GPL-2.0-or-later. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Geography & geoscience

    GemPy

    Build three-dimensional geological models of subsurface structures.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python models and geological observations for geology and mineral exploration studies.

    License: EUPL-1.2 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Geography & geoscience

    SimPEG

    Interpret geophysical measurements through simulation and inversion.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python studies of subsurface properties; quantify uncertainty in mineral and environmental analysis.

    License: MIT core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • AI & visualization

    PyTorch

    Build neural networks and machine-learning experiments.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python models, training runs, and evaluations; budget GPU usage and review model/data licenses.

    License: BSD-style core; dependencies vary. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • AI & visualization

    OpenCV

    Analyze images and video for computer-vision applications.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python or C++ pipelines; test accuracy, privacy, and deployment performance.

    License: Apache-2.0 current core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • AI & visualization

    scikit-learn

    Explore classification, forecasting features, and data patterns.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python experiments and evaluation reports; check leakage, bias, and suitability for your data.

    License: BSD-3-Clause. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • AI & visualization

    ParaView

    Make engineering and scientific datasets easier to inspect.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Visual analysis sessions and Python pipelines for simulation results and large datasets.

    License: BSD-3-Clause core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    Apache Airflow

    Schedule and monitor repeatable data-processing workflows.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Python DAGs and task logs; scope credentials, retries, and operating costs.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    dbt

    Transform analytical data with version-controlled models and tests.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    SQL models and project tests; distinguish open-source code from separately licensed distributions and hosting.

    License: Apache-2.0 repository; distribution terms vary. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    OpenLineage

    Capture where data comes from and how jobs transform it.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Lineage events and integrations; choose a separate backend to store and explore metadata.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    Marquez

    Collect and explore data lineage and job metadata.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Metadata APIs and lineage graphs; pair with compatible OpenLineage integrations.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    Apache Superset

    Create dashboards and explore analytical datasets.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Datasets, SQL, and dashboard configurations; enforce access controls at the data source too.

    License: Apache-2.0 core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    DuckDB

    Analyze files and tables with an embedded SQL engine.

    Open-source software
    Workflow & license

    Local SQL queries and data files; a lightweight starting point before adding hosted infrastructure.

    License: MIT core. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    Official source & license
  • Data & automation

    n8n

    Connect applications and automate business workflows.

    Source-available / use restrictions
    Workflow & license

    Workflow definitions and approved integrations; review commercial, embedding, and redistribution rights first.

    License: Sustainable Use License; enterprise terms separate. Review the exact version, extensions, and dependencies.

    n8n is not OSI open source. Free use is limited by its license; paid hosting, resale, and embedding require particular care.

    Official source & license

Curated reference directory, reviewed September 2026. Project names belong to their owners; inclusion does not imply partnership, security approval, certification, or OpenCentric support.

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Releases and configuration
Keep code and settings recorded. Test and approve updates, with a way back if a release fails.
Security and evidence
Find and prioritize weaknesses, verify fixes, and keep records for reviews.
Cost and resource efficiency
See where money goes. Review unused resources, resource sizes, and spending limits.

Capabilities as your needs grow

8 platform layers + continuous management

212 capability entries to plan from

This is a capability planning catalog, not a list of active or universally available services. Provider availability, integrations, service levels, and operating responsibilities are agreed for each solution before deployment.

Different missions. The same managed foundation.

Websites, SaaS, and commerce
Public sites, customer workspaces, payment links, and transparent product records.
Healthcare and life sciences
Sensitive data boundaries, interoperability, auditability, and clinical safety requirements.
Government and DoD
Approved environments, access restrictions, control evidence, and system-specific ATO planning.
Edge AI, robotics, and embedded systems
On-device inference, sensors, embedded vision and voice, device telemetry, firmware integration, and hardware validation, including limited-connectivity environments.
Space, aviation, and remote operations
Ground systems, mission data, simulation, and intermittent-connectivity requirements.

Regulated and safety-critical systems require workload-specific assessment, contracts, validation, and applicable approvals. Cloud availability does not establish compliance, an ATO, or hardware or flight certification.

Engineering and operating practices

Reference points for solution design and delivery. Applicable versions, controls, review cadence, and evidence requirements are agreed in each implementation plan.

NIST SSDF: secure software deliveryFinOps: usage and resource optimization

These references describe practices, not certifications held by OpenCentric.