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ActCAD 2025 Update 1310508 Released

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ActCAD 2025 Update 1310508 Released

REDMOND, WA, USA, Jun 24, 2025 – ActCAD 2025 New update 1310508 released based on latest IntelliCAD 13.1 engine. This is a general maintenance release with below mentioned fixes and improvements:

  • Introduced PSOUT command to export drawings to PostScript (.eps) format.
  • Added WMFIN command to import Windows Metafile (.wmf) files into the drawing.
  • Introduced LAYERPMODE command to control layer property settings in the drawing.
  • Added LAYERCLOSE command to close the layer manager palette.
  • Introduced PLOTSTYLE command to manage and edit plot style tables for printing.
  • Fixed certain installation issues with more checks.
  • Fixed issue with the customization of “Image Tile Menu” in CUI command by extracting library name and label from the slide string.
  • Resolved certain issue with the OPEN command via LISP by hiding the LISPCOMMANDHASMORE system variable.
  • Fixed crash issue when using -BEDIT on Dynamic Blocks with Constraints by clearing the selection set and adding a check for constraints.
  • Corrected ORTHOMODE application when specifying text height after running the DTEXT command.
  • Updated prompts and keywords in the DGNIMPORT command as per requested changes.
  • Ensured proper application of material to solids after stretching through grips by handling special cases and refactoring material attribute handling.
  • Resolved performance issue causing the Union command to hang by optimizing face, edge coloring, and material assignment functions.
  • Fixed error with the system variable PLINECONVERTMODE by adding the required sysvar flag.
  • Corrected build errors related to relative paths by updating script path references with ‘$(ProjectDir)’.
  • Resolved issue where deselected entities were not shown in the selection filter by partly reverting revision 163405.
  • Fixed return value behavior of sds_getargs() to return nullptr when there are no arguments.
  • Implemented removal of simple overlapping 2-vertex polylines by OVERKILL command to improve polyline handling.
  • Fixed text copy error after exploding LEADER by properly detaching annotation from MText.
  • Resolved compilation errors for Visual Studio 17.14.0 to ensure IntelliCAD builds successfully.
  • Integrated updated translations for DEU, ITA, KOR, and PLK languages.

The new versions are available from ACTAD download page.

About ActCAD

ActCAD brings Global Collaborated Technology Expertise to you at very affordable life-time price. ActCAD is powered by the most latest IntelliCAD 10.1a engine, Open Design Alliance Tiegha Libraries and ACIS technologies. ActCAD has many enhancements, features and commands on top of IntelliCAD core. The add-on features, express menu commands allow ActCAD to become more productive for day-to-day projects. ActCAD works very closely with IntelliCAD on Development and Quality Assurance. Thanks to our highly automated test and build systems to keep our costs minimal. IntelliCAD was started in 1999 and has over 1 million trusted users now using IntelliCAD world-wide. ActCAD is a commercial member with active role in Release Committee and Board of Directors of IntelliCAD. For more information, visit http://actcad.com.

B9Creations Validates LOCTITE 3D 3843 Black Resin on its B9 Core, 5, 6 Series 3D Printers

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B9Creations Validates LOCTITE 3D 3843 Black Resin on its B9 Core, 5, 6 Series 3D Printers

RAPID CITY, SD, USA, Jun 24, 2025 – B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, and Loctite, Henkel brand renowned for advanced engineering materials, announce the full validation of LOCTITE 3D 3843 Black on the B9 Core Series, 5 Series and 6 Series platforms, including the B9 Core 6 Series MPro, B9 Core 5 Series XL, and B9 Core 550 printers.

LOCTITE 3D 3843 is a high-performance, semi-flexible resin offering exceptional impact resistance, a matte surface finish, and a moderate Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 63°C –making it ideal for a wide variety of production applications. This material delivers the performance and durability required for:

  • Manufacturing aids
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Housings and covers
  • Insoles

A high-strength alternative to ABS, Delrin, and polypropylene, LOCTITE 3D 3843 opens new doors for users of B9Creations’ industrial platforms seeking production-grade performance with unmatched detail and repeatability.

“This validation combines the best of both worlds – B9Creations’ industrial-grade printing platforms and Loctite’s proven material innovation – enabling users to confidently transition from prototyping to full-scale production,” said Shon Anderson, CEO at B9Creations.
Beyond LOCTITE 3D 3843: Specialty Materials, Production Expertise, and Built-In QA/QC.

The addition of LOCTITE 3D 3843 expands B9Creations’ growing portfolio of specialty materials tailored to customer-specific applications. Validated offerings already include:

  • Technical ceramics
  • Bio-inks including hydrogels and collagen
  • Flame-retardant photopolymers
  • And more emerging chemistries under development

B9Creations is more than a printer provider – it is a manufacturer building for manufacturers. Our robust QA/QC toolset, including automated calibration, part traceability, and integrated material validation workflows, is built to support repeatable, production-grade additive manufacturing at scale.

From high-throughput labs to factory floors, B9Creations partners with organizations to implement additive manufacturing as a true production tool, delivering not only the hardware and materials but the expertise, support, and systems integration required to drive business outcomes.

With more than 60% of its hardware, software, and material solutions tailored to customer applications, B9Creations serves customers in nearly 70 countries worldwide in high-precision industries such aerospace, defense, medical devices, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, dental, research and education, and luxury goods manufacturing.

About B9Creations

B9Creations is a global 3D printing solutions provider serving high-precision applications in healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing, research, and more. Known for their plug-and-play industrial 3D printers, intuitive software, and deep materials expertise, B9Creations empowers innovators to bring ideas to life faster and more cost-effectively than ever in nearly 70 countries around the world. For more, visit b9c.com.

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company’s three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: “Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com.  Visit www.LoctiteAM.com for more information on Loctite 3D Printing.

Hensel’s BIM Fire Protection Components Now Available on MagiCAD Cloud

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Hensel’s BIM Fire Protection Components Now Available on MagiCAD Cloud

TURKU, Finland, Jun 24, 2025 – MagiCAD is delighted to welcome a new brand, Rudolf Hensel GmbH to MagiCAD Cloud. Rudolf Hensel GmbH is known for its high-performance fire protection coatings and sealing systems, widely used in construction projects across Europe. By making their products available as BIM objects on MagiCAD Cloud, they simplify the workflow for MEP designers who now have access to certified, up-to-date product data, fully integrated with MagiCAD for AutoCAD and MagiCAD for Revit.

This supports greater precision, improved regulatory compliance, and a smoother design process. It also marks a significant step in bringing advanced fire safety solutions into digital building design environments, improving accuracy, compliance, and ease of specification.

Detailed BIM objects now available on MagiCAD Cloud

The new BIM content from Hensel includes key fire protection components that support both design accuracy and regulatory compliance. The following product groups are now live on MagiCAD Cloud:

Fire Seals: Featuring HENSOTHERM ST (ETA), as well as a complete range of HENSOTHERM® RM systems in both ETA and aBG versions, suitable for horizontal and vertical applications. These products are designed for effective penetration sealing, ensuring maximum fire resistance and conformity with European standards.

Fire Dampers: Including the HENSOTHERM FLI-VE (OIB), FLI90 (OIB), and KRS (OIB), which offer advanced passive fire protection capabilities for ventilation systems. These dampers are specifically developed to meet OIB (Austrian Institute of Construction Engineering) requirements, reflecting Hensel’s expertise in adapting to regional standards.

Products for Selection Tool: A set of configurable options for rectangular and circular ducts, Hensel_Rectangular, Circular, Res (residential), and hybrid forms, are also available, simplifying specification in the early design stages.

All BIM objects are fully compatible with MagiCAD for AutoCAD and MagiCAD for Revit (2026).

Explore Hensel’s BIM Objects in MagiCAD Cloud

About Rudolf Hensel GmbH

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Börnsen, Germany, Rudolf Hensel GmbH is a family-owned company specialising in high-performance fire protection systems. With over a century of experience, Hensel has established itself as a leading provider of fire-resistant coatings and sealing products, which are manufactured exclusively at their German facility.

Their portfolio includes intumescent coatings for steel structures, fire protection products for cables and ducts, and environmentally friendly solutions that meet stringent quality and safety standards. Through innovation and continuous product development, Hensel remains a trusted partner in safeguarding people, buildings, and assets. For more information, visit https://www.rudolf-hensel.de.

About MagiCAD Cloud

MagiCAD Cloud is the world’s leading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) BIM platform. It includes over 1,000,000 data-rich BIM objects of commercially available MEP devices and components from more than 300 manufacturers internationally.

Graitec Releases v2026 of Advance Design, Tricalc, Ideate Software, PowerPack Rebar Detailing for Revit, PowerPack for Advance Steel

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Graitec Releases v2026 of Advance Design, Tricalc, Ideate Software, PowerPack Rebar Detailing for Revit, PowerPack for Advance Steel

PARIS, France, Jun 24, 2025 – Graitec Group, a global leader in innovative software solutions for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, is proud to announce the release of several groundbreaking software updates this summer, aimed at empowering professionals to achieve faster workflows, greater accuracy, and enhanced collaboration across complex engineering and structural projects. The new releases span five core products: Advance Design, Tricalc, Ideate Software, PowerPack Rebar Detailing for Revit, and PowerPack for Advance Steel.

These updates are strategically designed to address the most pressing challenges faced by engineers, detailers, and designers in the AEC sector, providing a suite of tools that streamline processes, reduce manual efforts, and ensure precision throughout the lifecycle of projects.

1. Advance Design 2026: Smarter Structural Modeling and Analysis Tools

With the official release of Advance Design 2026, GRAITEC has introduced powerful new features to enhance structural modeling, analysis, and documentation. Among the new capabilities are:

  • Composite Beam Modeling: Seamlessly model composite beams with steel and concrete elements, fully compliant with Eurocode 4 and AISC standards.
  • Pile Foundation Support Modeling: Advanced foundation analysis with customizable stiffness and bearing properties.
  • Code-Based Verification (Eurocode 4 & AISC): Structural verification of composite beams is now fully compliant with Eurocode 4 and AISC standards, covering both construction and service phases, reinforcement detailing, and connector performance.
  • Enhanced Reinforced Concrete Modules: Export precise 2D and 3D vector views (DWG, DXF, EMF) of reinforcement layouts and structural elements for seamless integration with CAD workflows.
  • User Experience Improvements: Multiple refinements aimed at increasing productivity, including improved performance and interface design.

These improvements are designed to help engineers make confident design decisions while minimizing risks and ensuring compliance with global standards.

Available in: France, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Canada, UK, Romania, Czech Republic and Slovakia.

2. Tricalc 2026: Innovative Structural Design and Analysis for Flexibility and Precision

The Tricalc 2026 release introduces key features to support the latest compliance requirements and offer greater design flexibility. Notable additions include:

  • Eurocodes 2nd Generation: Implementation of the latest Eurocode standards for seismic load definitions and punching reinforcement design.
  • Improved Frame-Wall Connections: More accurate connections between frame elements and structural walls.
  • Wood Panel Support: Enhanced capabilities for LSF (Light Steel Frame) structures, including smoother door and window creation and improved panel splitting.
  • Customizable Reports: New options for tailoring report outputs to specific needs.

Tricalc 2026 empowers structural engineers with smarter workflows and more reliable design capabilities, making it easier to meet the demands of modern construction projects.

Available in: Spain, Portugal, LATAM

3. Ideate Software: Enhanced Revit Tools for Streamlined Data Management and Workflow Efficiency

Ideate Software, an Autodesk® Authorized Developer and a Gold Partner within the Graitec Group, has unveiled major enhancements to its suite of Revit plug-in applications. With these updates, Revit users can expect dynamic tools designed to simplify complex tasks, improve model precision, and save time, including:

  • Ideate Explorer: Refined selection tools to isolate and manage elements more easily.
  • Ideate BIMLink: Improved material control, including quantity takeoffs and dynamic sheet lists.
  • IdeateApps ViewCreator: Accelerated view creation, including batch generation of 3D views and area plans.
  • IdeateApps SmartDelete: Real-time model edits with automatic identification of deletable elements.

These tools not only reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks but also boost accuracy and ease of use for Revit professionals working on building and infrastructure projects.

Available in: English, French, German, Spanish, Czech, Polish, and Italian.

4. PowerPack Rebar Detailing for Revit 2026: Enhancing Rebar and Analytical Modeling

Graitec’s PowerPack Rebar Detailing for Revit 2026 introduces several important enhancements for structural engineers and reinforced concrete detailers, including:

  • Analytical Model Corrections: Enhanced error detection and new status tracking for better management of continuity and alignment issues.
  • Adaptive Rebar Constraints: Automatic rebar adjustments when dimensions change, reducing manual effort and improving modeling efficiency.
  • Optimized Foundation Export: Expanded export options to improve the accuracy of foundation modeling and eliminate manual adjustments.

These features allow users to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and ensure continuous alignment between analytical models and rebar detailing.

Available in: English, French.

5. PowerPack for Advance Steel: New Features for Faster Steel Detailing Workflows

GRAITEC is also proud to announce the release of PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026, offering structural engineers, steel detailers, and fabricators a host of new capabilities. Key features include:

  • Flexible Turnbuckle Bracing: Updated macro for quick, accurate connections, saving time and improving design accuracy.
  • Smarter Railing Tools: New tools for precise, faster installation of railings, including baseplates for concrete stairs and vertical offset options.
  • Enhanced Cage Ladder Design: Support for flared entry hoops and adaptive straps for safer, regulation-compliant access configurations.
  • Improved Balanced Stairs: More precise modeling for stair stringers, including options for rectangular and square hollow sections.

These upgrades aim to streamline detailing workflows, minimize errors, and provide greater flexibility in handling complex steel detailing tasks.

Available in: English, French, German, Italian, and Polish.

Join our webinars and discover the power of these new features

To fully explore these exciting new features, Graitec invites you to join our dedicated webinars for each product. These live sessions will walk you through the latest tools and demonstrate how they can elevate your workflows, improve project outcomes, and boost productivity. Register today for the following webinars:

What’s New in PowerPack for Advance Steel – Release 2026

What’s New in Advance Design 2026:

What’s New in PowerPack Rebar Detailing for Revit 2026:

Tricalc 2026 Innovations:

What’s New in Ideate Software for Revit 2023 – 2026

Download Free Trials and Experience the Future of Structural Engineering

Graitec is offering free trials for all of these new releases, so users can experience firsthand how these innovations can transform their workflows. Visit the Graitec website to download a free trial of your chosen product and start optimizing your design and analysis processes today.

About Graitec

GRAITEC is a global leader in providing innovative construction and manufacturing solutions. With decades of expertise in structural engineering and detailing, Graitec offers cutting-edge software tools, professional services, and technical support to help professionals around the world create outstanding designs.

For more information about Graitec and our software solutions, please visit www.graitec.com.

Siemens to Advance Autonomous Production with New AI, Robotics Capabilities for Automated Guided Vehicles

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Siemens to Advance Autonomous Production with New AI, Robotics Capabilities for Automated Guided Vehicles

NUREMBERG, Germany, Jun 23, 2025 – At automatica, the leading trade show for automation and robotics, Siemens is announcing plans to integrate its Operations Copilot into driverless transport systems and mobile robots. The Operations Copilot is an industrial copilot for machine operation and maintenance. As mobile transport robots increasingly operate as autonomous physical agents powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the Operations Copilot will serve as a user interface for humans. Through this agent-based interface, users will be able to configure autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), assigning them tasks like transporting materials and goods across the shop floor. This is yet another building block for automating automation in a factory with the help of generative AI.

Operations Copilot will be enhanced with agents for AMRs and AGVs

In a next step, Siemens plans to expand the capabilities of the Operations Copilot by introducing AI agents specifically developed for use with AMRs and AGVs. These agents support both the commissioning and operation of individual vehicles and entire fleets. Commissioning in particular is a complex and time-intensive process: AGVs need to be integrated into the factory’s existing IT and OT infrastructure and configured for specific conditions like routes and transfer stations. To streamline this task, engineers can rely on the Operations Copilot: It leverages AGV sensors and cameras to generate a detailed understanding of their environment. The Operations Copilot can access all relevant technical documentation of the installed components and retrieve real-time system data through its agent interface. This enables commissioning engineers and operators to work more efficiently, resolve issues faster, and ensure rapid deployment.

Expansion of the Operations Copilot with AI agents for autonomous transport systems

“By integrating both physical and virtual AI agents into our Operations Copilot, we’re unlocking a new dimension of interaction between humans, robotics, and AI,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO of Factory Automation at Siemens. “This enables our customers to deploy autonomous transport systems more quickly, operate them efficiently, and enhance safety – bringing us one step closer to a fully autonomous factory.”

New Safe Velocity software enhances safety on the shop floor

AGVs are equipped with navigation and sensor technologies, that allow them to move safely and reliably through production and intralogistics environments – with no direct human intervention. When people or objects appear in their path, AGVs automatically slow down, stop, or navigate around these obstacles. Siemens’ new software solution, Safe Velocity, enables the fail-safe monitoring of vehicle speed, which permits the protective fields of safety laser scanners to be dynamically adjusted in real time. The TÜV-certified software is compatible with the hardware and software from a variety of AGV manufacturers and enhances existing safety systems to meet stringent industrial safety standards. Safe Velocity reduces the need for additional safety hardware. This simplifies system architecture, saves valuable vehicle space, lowers engineering complexity, and minimizes cabling requirements – without compromising functional safety.

Safe Velocity software enables fail-safe speed monitoring of autonomous vehicles

In the future, the Operations Copilot will interact with AI agents such as Safe Velocity to analyze targeted data from safety laser scanners and monitor the speed of AGVs. The virtual Safe Velocity agent supervises autonomous vehicles and can cooperate with other agents designed for AGV and AMR applications. This way, Siemens is building a multi-agent system where the Operations Copilot orchestrates both physical and virtual AI agents, enabling seamless interactions and deeper integration between the real and the digital worlds.

Siemens will showcase how AI and robotics are already transforming automation – and offer a glimpse into future developments – at automatica in Munich from June 24 to 27, 2025.

About Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) empowers companies of all sizes within the process and discrete manufacturing industries to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformation across the entire value chain. Siemens’ cutting-edge automation and software portfolio revolutionizes the design, realization and optimization of products and production. And with Siemens Xcelerator – the open digital business platform – this process is made even easier, faster, and scalable. Together with our partners and ecosystem, Siemens Digital Industries enables customers to become a sustainable Digital Enterprise. Siemens Digital Industries has a workforce of around 70,000 people worldwide.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

EON Reality, Assam Down Town University Announce Strategic Partnership

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EON Reality, Assam Down Town University Announce Strategic Partnership

IRVINE, CA, USA, Jun 23, 2025 – EON Reality, the preeminent leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, proudly announces its strategic alliance with Assam down town University. This prestigious academic institution has embraced the future of learning by integrating EON-XR and EON-AI licenses, complemented by a bespoke course package tailored for Paramedical Sciences.

This pivotal acquisition heralds a transformative era in educational delivery at Assam down town University. By leveraging EON Reality’s state-of-the-art AR/VR solutions, the university is poised to redefine experiential learning, offering students unparalleled immersive experiences that bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical application. The innovative use of EON’s technologies promises to elevate pedagogical standards, providing enhanced engagement, retention, and comprehension.

Our partnership with Assam down town University marks a significant milestone as they advance towards a more immersive and interactive learning environment. This collaboration will empower their students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields.

“Our collaboration with Assam down town University exemplifies our dedication to democratizing access to superior educational tools,” remarked Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality. “By integrating our cutting-edge AR/VR solutions, we are not only enriching student learning experiences but also equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to thrive in dynamic environments.”

The incorporation of EON-XR and EON-AI into the Paramedical Sciences curriculum signifies a major advancement in the university’s educational approach. Students will benefit from hands-on, interactive learning modules that simulate real-world healthcare scenarios, thus preparing them more comprehensively for their professional journeys.

About Assam down town University

Assam down town University, a beacon of academic excellence in Northeast India, is committed to providing innovative and quality education across diverse disciplines. The university strives to develop competent professionals who are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to society. Through its collaboration with global leaders in technology like EON Reality, Assam down town University continuously enhances its educational paradigms to better serve its student community. Learn more https://adtu.in/ 

About EON Reality

EON Reality, a world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer, is dedicated to making knowledge available, transferable, and accessible globally. Our innovative AR/VR products with AI Autonomous Agent-driven Text to XR Conversion are transforming education and industry the way we teach, learn, and perform, making us a pivotal player in the future of learning and technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com. 

Endurica Becomes Authorized Distributor of Coreform Cubit

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Endurica Becomes Authorized Distributor of Coreform Cubit

OREM, UT, USA, Jun 23, 2025 — Endurica, a global leader in CAE fatigue analysis workflows for elastomers, is now an authorized distributor of Coreform Cubit, a general-purpose pre-processing and meshing toolkit from Coreform LLC.

Coreform Cubit offers powerful tools for FEA and CFD model preparation, enabling engineers to reduce time spent on mesh generation while gaining precision and control. With this addition to Endurica’s lineup, rubber product manufacturers and tire designers can now automate and streamline one of the most time-intensive steps in simulation modeling.

“We are excited to mesh Cubit’s tools into our fatigue-analysis toolset,” said Dr. William V. Mars, founder and president of Endurica LLC. “Coreform’s technology significantly improved our internal processes during two recent Department of Energy grants. This collaboration was a natural next step.”

“Endurica’s technical expertise and global reach make them an ideal distributor,” added Matt Sederberg, chief strategy officer at Coreform. “Their work in the tire industry aligns perfectly with our mission to drive innovation in simulation tools.”

Coreform Cubit is primarily known as a hex meshing software that allows users to maintain maximum control over their mesh. It is often used with complex geometry for which a high-quality hex mesh is difficult or impossible to attain with mainstream meshing applications. Coreform Cubit enables users to generate high-quality hex, hex-dominant, and tet meshes from any CAD geometry. It includes powerful geometry analysis, repair capabilities, and interactive tools that support complex, multi-volume conformal meshing, making it an ideal complement to Endurica’s simulation suite.

About Coreform LLC

Coreform develops next-generation computer-aided engineering software. Coreform’s founders are authorities in isogeometric analysis and are widely cited researchers. The Coreform IGA solver is based on smooth CAD spline geometry, offering greater accuracy than the faceted meshes used in legacy CAE software. Coreform is also the exclusive commercial distributor of the Cubit meshing software. Coreform was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Utah, USA. For more information, visit https://coreform.com.

Transoft Acquires CGS Labs

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Transoft Acquires CGS Labs

RICHMOND, BC, Canada, Jun 23, 2025 – Transoft Solutions, a global leader in transportation engineering, analysis, and operations software, is pleased to announce that it has acquired CGS Labs, developers of specialized software solutions for transport infrastructure design, weather information systems and environmental monitoring.

CGS Labs’ Civil Solutions suite of BIM software for engineering design, construction and maintenance is an exciting addition to Transoft’s Civil & Transportation portfolio. While Transoft has had a long-standing relationship with CGS that involved several product collaborations, both companies have simultaneously been key competitors in the EMEA region with their respective AutoTURN and Autopath swept path analysis products.

“We highly anticipate the potential of synergy between CGS’s comprehensive design platform and Transoft’s existing products”, said Daniel Shihundu, CEO at Transoft Solutions. “Customers can expect a more robust and broad offering from Transoft’s road design solutions with the combined technologies from both companies and joint expertise of two seasoned teams who have both been major players in the market over the past thirty years. We are also very excited about adding a new dimension to Transoft’s current offerings with CGS’s rail and waterways design software and predictive road weather applications for environmental impact mitigation.”

CGS Co-founder, Matjaž Šajn, said “We are delighted to become part of the Transoft Solutions success story. Over the past 35 years, CGS Labs has developed unique software solutions trusted by users worldwide. By joining forces with Transoft, we will be able to create synergies and strengthen our position as one of the leading global software development players in the field of transportation. CGS Labs brings deep expertise in BIM and weather information systems to the combined company. We are also pleased to see that the values and visions of both teams are closely aligned. Looking ahead, we anticipate exciting new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and product innovation for all of us.”

About Transoft Solutions

Transoft develops advanced and highly specialized software solutions for aviation, civil infrastructure, transportation, and operational professionals. Their portfolio of planning, simulation, modeling, design, and road safety analysis solutions is used every day by thousands of organizations in over 150 countries worldwide. Transoft’s mission is to build the world’s most trusted, innovative, and intelligent transportation software and services. For more information, visit https://www.transoftsolutions.com.

Zuken Vitech Releases GENESYS 2025 for Model-Based Systems Engineering

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Zuken Vitech Releases GENESYS 2025 for Model-Based Systems Engineering

MUNICH, Germany and BLACKSBURG, VA, USA, Jan 23, 2025 – Zuken Vitech, a leading provider of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) solutions, is proud to announce the release of GENESYS 2025, the latest evolution of its flagship systems engineering platform. This release delivers significant new capabilities that enhance model organization, promote interoperability, and streamline the adoption of key industry standards.

Model Organization with Containment for Greater Interoperability

At the core of GENESYS 2025 is the introduction of containment, a new approach to model organization that enables users to structure their engineering data in a way that aligns more naturally with user intent and industry expectations. Containment supports more intuitive organization and navigation of system models while also aligning with widely adopted standards for data exchange. This enhancement improves interoperability with other MBSE tools and facilitates data exchange in collaborative environments.

“Containment provides a more accessible and flexible view of engineering data,” said Enrique Krajmalnik, Chief Executive Officer at Zuken Vitech. “It not only makes GENESYS more user-friendly, but it also supports our customers’ need to work seamlessly across tools and organizations.”

Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) Support with Built-in Guidance

GENESYS 2025 also introduces enhanced support for the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), a standard developed by the Object Management Group (OMG) to support mission engineering and enterprise architecture. This release includes:

  • Built-in modeling guidance to assist users in correctly applying the UAF methodology
  • Normative diagram samples that accelerate learning and adoption
  • A streamlined experience for new users of the UAF standard

With these additions, GENESYS 2025 significantly reduces the barrier to entry for organizations adopting UAF, providing the structure and support needed to develop effective, standards-compliant architectures from day one.

Continuing the Vision for Integrated, Scalable Engineering

GENESYS 2025 reflects Zuken Vitech’s ongoing commitment to providing an integrated, scalable platform for model-based systems engineering. Whether supporting early concept development or enterprise-wide digital engineering initiatives, GENESYS enables teams to engineer with clarity, collaboration, and confidence.

What’s New in GENESYS 2025.

Availability

GENESYS 2025 is available now. For more information, visit www.vitechcorp.com.

About Zuken Vitech

Zuken Vitech delivers model-based systems engineering solutions that help organizations design complex, mission-critical systems with confidence. With a focus on clarity, traceability, and integration, Zuken Vitech empowers teams to connect people, processes, and tools in a collaborative engineering environment.

NAPA R2025.1 Released for Ship Design

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NAPA R2025.1 Released for Ship Design

HELSINKI, Finland, Jun 20, 2025 – NAPA is pleased to announce that, its NAPA Release 2025.1 has been published! NAPA Release 2025.1 highlights include:

  • New stability regulations
  • Enhanced support for detail structural design
  • Simpler and Faster FEM Analysis

Besides the highlighted new development, the new NAPA Release includes plenty of user-requested improvements related to geometry modeling, stability analysis and structural design. The new functionality, updates and changes in the software have been included in the NAPA Release Notes 2025.1 document, available in NAPAnet, with the installation media.

The release image features an innovative KAMSARMAX bulk carrier design, by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd, designed with NAPA.

New stability regulations


Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS)

Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) are becoming more and more common in commercial vessel designs to improve ships’ operational efficiency and accommodate the new environmental requirements over the ships’ life cycles. NAPA Release 2025.1 supports the class rules of DNV, BV and ClassNK in the stability rule compliance analysis of ships equipped with WAPS.

Due to the growing demand for renewable energy and offshore wind farms, the floating offshore wind turbines face continuously evolving stability requirements. The new software version supports DNV’s latest floating stability requirements for offshore wind turbines.


A new stability criterion for transient operating conditions, to analyze the sudden loss of inclining moment

The Second Generation Intact Stability (SGIS) rule compliance assessment consists of five different failure modes, being assessed in three different levels. In case the level 1 and 2 checks are not complied with, the complicated and expensive direct stability assessment (DSA) of the level 3 can be replaced with a ship-specific operational guidance (OG) to avoid dangerous conditions. NAPA Release 2025.1 supports the calculation of simplified operational guidance (SOG) for parametric roll, by providing more information about the critical operational conditions.


An example polar chart of a ship-specific simplified operational guidance to avoid parametric roll

The implementation is based on the time-domain solution of the roll motion equation. A research paper is publicly available on the calculation methods applied for implementation.Read the research paper

The International Grain Code (IGC) was amended in the IMO resolution MSC.552(108). NAPA Release 2025.1 supports the new loading condition type “partial filling in way of the hatch opening, with ends untrimmed”, as defined in the amended IGC.More about stability analysis

Enhanced support for detail structural design

NAPA has been extending the structural design functionality to support the detail design needs. In NAPA Release 2025.1, for example, a new Sketch Tool has been introduced to draw reference lines, add annotations, and experiment with different design ideas directly on the 3D model.


Sketch Tool: Draw design ideas and intent on the 3D model

We have also focused on improving the software performance, especially in handling large and complex models. The database read/write operations have been optimized, resulting in over 40% faster project opening times in our recent benchmark tests. In addition, several improvements to NAPA Drafting are in progress to support more efficient creation of detail hull drawings. These enhancements will continue in upcoming NAPA Releases.More about structural design

Simpler and faster finite element analysis

To streamline the complex finite element meshing (FEM) and analysis (FEA) workflow, the preprocessing capabilities have been improved and a new Finite Element Analysis (FEA) feature has been introduced as an alpha version in NAPA Designer 2025.1.

The development has been based on user expectations and prior R&D efforts towards an ideal approach – performing finite element analysis directly on the 3D model. This speeds up the design process significantly, rather than going through the time-consuming process of exporting a mesh to an external solver, finalizing the mesh, setting up boundary conditions, running the analysis, evaluating results and manually reflecting them back into the 3D model.

The new functionality enables a faster and simpler structural analysis workflow and is available as an alpha version, i.e., the development will be continued for the upcoming NAPA Releases. The functionality is currently available to all users to gather feedback for future development.


Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in NAPA Designer

Experience the benefits of these by downloading the latest NAPA versions! 

About NAPA

In its 30 years of operation, NAPA has become a global leader in software, services and data analysis for the maritime industry; providing best in class data-led solutions for safety, efficiency and productivity in both ship design and operations.

NAPA operates globally, with 11 offices across Asia, Europe and the Americas supported by its Helsinki headquarters. To date, NAPA has 420 user organizations for its design solutions and over 2,500 installations onboard vessels. For more information, visit www.napa.fi.

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