Ferrite + X - Combining Ferrite with Julia Packages for Powerful Finite Element Workflows

Explore how to extend Ferrite.jl's finite element capabilities by integrating it with complementary Julia packages in this 21-minute conference talk from FerriteCon 2025. Discover practical examples of combining Ferrite with BlockArrays.jl for blocked system matrices and block-based solvers, OhMyThreads.jl for multithreaded assembly operations, and ForwardDiff.jl for automatic differentiation workflows. Learn how the modularity and composability of the Julia ecosystem enables you to build customized finite element pipelines by strategically mixing and matching packages to meet specific computational requirements. Gain insights into transforming Ferrite from a basic toolbox into a powerful, full-featured finite element application through strategic package integration, making this session particularly valuable for Julia developers and scientific programmers working on specialized computational problems.