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code_aster is an open-source software developed by EDF’s R&D for general numerical simulation of solid mechanics. It addresses complex engineering problems in sectors such as civil engineering, aerospace, automotive, and energy, including nuclear.
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| Version | Release date | Release note | Added on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.1.3 Unstable | September 1, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | |
| 17.4.0 Stable | January 21, 2026 | ||
| 17.3.2 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.3.1 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.3.0 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.27 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.26 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.25 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.24 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.23 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.22 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.21 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.20 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.19 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.18 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.17 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.15 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.14 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.13 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.12 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.11 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.10 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.9 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.8 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.7 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.6 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.5 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.4 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.3 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.2 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 17.2.1 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 16.9.0 Old stable | January 21, 2026 | ||
| 16.8.0 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 | |
| 16.7.18 Old stable | October 1, 2025 | October 3, 2025 |
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