Learn OTOM

Tutorials

Video tutorials to get started with OTOM — from first setup to advanced optical-thermal ray tracing.

New release tutorials · OTOM V.1.23
24 videos on YouTube →
Earlier tutorials · with subtitles
29 videos on YouTube →

All playlists on our YouTube channel

Every OTOM video is published on the OTOMcomposite YouTube channel and grouped into playlists by topic — software tutorials, ray tracing, CFD and SPH simulation, case studies and recorded webinars. Pick a playlist below to watch the full series.

View all playlists on YouTube →

Featured: Optical-thermal ray tracing

Discover the capabilities of OTOM in this tutorial, focusing on optical-thermal ray tracing for simulating composite process models.

  1. Overview of OTOM
    • The significance of optical-thermal ray tracing in composite manufacturing
    • OTOM’s features and its role in simulating complex processes
  2. Setting up a model
    • Walk through the interface to set up a composite process model
    • Defining materials and optical parameters
  3. Ray tracing in action
    • Simulating thermal ray paths in practice
    • Real-time visualization of temperature distribution
  4. Analysis & optimization
    • Interpreting temperature profiles and identifying hotspots
    • Optimizing process models for better outcomes
  5. Case studies
    • Real-world examples across aerospace, automotive and more
Empowering engineers, researchers and students to leverage OTOM for advanced optical-thermal ray tracing — enhancing the efficiency and reliability of composite manufacturing.