TRIESTE, Italy, Mar 11, 2026 – ESTECO is pleased to announce that the new VOLTA, modeFRONTIER and nDAI 2026R1 is now available. modeFRONTIER introduces nD Modeler, the app within the new ESTECO’s nDAI platform for building data-driven models for instant design predictions. VOLTA makes the Data Manager more intuitive, customizable, and robust.
Release highlights
Introducing the nD Modeler for AI/ML Model training
We announce the release of nD Modeler, the first addition to the new ESTECO’s nDAI platform for instant design predictions, sustainable AI/ML training and data governance. The nD Modeler allows you to build, compare, and train surrogate models directly from your existing simulation data, helping you choose the right AI/ML approach based on accuracy, data availability, and design goals.
nD Modeler is now fully integrated with modeFRONTIER, allowing you to launch it directly from your current project and use any Design Space table as the training dataset.
VOLTA: improved Data Manager experience
The navigation pane now features a dedicated Teams section, joining your familiar My Files, Shared with Me, Starred, and Trash. You can significantly reduce the number of clicks required to reach the areas you use the most. Every section in the navigation pane is now expandable. You can quickly browse and navigate to teams, files, and folders directly from the sidebar. With the new Teams section you can also add a description in the Details panel, to explain the team’s purpose, scope, or ownership.
For other new features please refer to the release notes included in the software updates.
About ESTECO
ESTECO is an independent software provider, highly specialized in numerical optimization and simulation data management with a sound scientific foundation and a flexible approach to customer needs. With more than 15 years’ experience, the company supports leading organizations in designing the products of the future, today. ESTECO smart engineering suite brings enterprise-wide solutions for design optimization, simulation data management and process integration and automation with the aim of helping companies excel across this innovation journey. Over 300 international organizations across many different industries have chosen ESTECO to consolidate specialized expertise, streamline teamwork and boost product development. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Trieste (Italy), with offices in Michigan (USA), Pune (India) and an international network of channel partners. For more information, visit www.esteco.com.
