ISRO Releases Updated FEAST 2025 Software at IIT Hyderabad Event
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has introduced the latest version of its Finite Element Analysis of Structures (FEAST) software at the 8th National Finite Element Developers’/FEAST Users’ Meet (NAFED08), held at IIT Hyderabad. The event, organized by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in association with IIT Hyderabad, brought together industry leaders, academicians, and researchers to discuss advancements in finite element-based structural analysis.
More than 250 participants from academia, industry, and research institutions attended the meet, which included discussions on FEAST’s applications in aerospace, automobile, civil, mechanical, and marine engineering. Technical sessions covered topics such as structural and thermal analysis, impact modeling, and uncertainty quantification.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan, in a video address, highlighted the significance of FEAST in structural design for projects like the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, and Next Generation Launch Vehicle. He emphasized the role of academia in expanding the reach and development of FEAST software.
The event was inaugurated by S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director of VSSC, who noted that multiple versions of FEAST have been released over the years, with over 4,000 licenses issued. He also announced the upcoming commercial launch of Pravaha, an indigenous computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software developed by VSSC.
IIT Hyderabad Director B.S. Murty underscored the software’s relevance in India's manufacturing sector and its contribution to technological self-reliance. The event featured an exhibition on FEAST’s evolution and its applications, along with keynote addresses, presentations by industry experts, and competitions for students.
Technical sessions explored topics such as finite element modeling, structural and thermal analysis, and adaptive modeling. The event concluded with the official release of FEAST 2025, marking a milestone in the development of indigenous engineering software.
The National Finite Element Developers’ Meet continues to serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration in the field of structural analysis and engineering technology.