In real-life materials, perfection is rare. Crystalline structures, even of highly ordered materials like diamond, often contain imperfections known as defects. For molecular modelers and material scientists, being able to visualize and manipulate such defects is essential — both to…

When working on complex molecular modeling projects, keeping track of your files can quickly become a challenge. Structure files, Python scripts, images, data, analyses—all scattered across different directories. If you’ve found yourself emailing compressed project folders or trying to remember…

If you’re a molecular modeler relying on specific SAMSON Extensions, computational workflows, or research reproducibility, you might find yourself needing to install an older version of SAMSON — the integrative molecular design platform. Developers often update Extensions for the latest…

Molecular modelers often find themselves juggling several pieces of software to complete a workflow—from docking and energy minimization to structural analysis. This switching can disrupt focus, increase the potential for user error, and reduce productivity. This is where SAMSON Apps…

When telling the story of a molecular system—whether for scientific communication, education, or personal insight—how you move the camera is often just as important as what you’re showing. If you’ve ever felt limited by static views or cumbersome setups when…

When working on complex molecular modeling projects, collaboration is often essential—but keeping things organized can be a real challenge. Instead of digging through email threads or trying to manage shared folders across different platforms, SAMSON Connect offers a much more…

Creating realistic models of complex nanostructures, such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), can be a time-consuming challenge for molecular modelers. Whether you’re exploring molecular transport, testing drug delivery systems, or simulating electronic properties, manually building these nanotubes atom-by-atom is impractical.…

When working with large biological complexes like viral capsids or multimeric proteins, symmetry can be both a powerful advantage and a subtle challenge. Detecting symmetry accelerates simulation workflows, but modelers often face an important decision after automatic detection: which symmetry…