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ZWCAD 2026 Released

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ZWCAD 2026 Released

GUANGZHOU, China, May 8, 2025 – ZWSOFT, a trusted provider of all-in-one CAx solutions, proudly announces the official release of ZWCAD 2026, the latest evolution of its flagship CAD software. Built upon a legacy of innovation, efficiency, and reliability, ZWCAD, now trusted by over 1.4 million users in 90+ countries, empowers professionals across AEC and manufacturing industries to design with confidence, agility, and vision.

From drafting the smallest components to conceptualizing monumental structures, ZWCAD has become synonymous with speed, precision, and flexibility. Its intuitive interface, perpetual licensing model, and powerful performance have made it the trusted CAD solution for enterprises and individuals alike. As industries accelerate their digital transformation journeys, ZWCAD continues to evolve — delivering not only robust drafting tools but also intelligent solutions that streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and fuel sustainable innovation.

Today, with the launch of ZWCAD 2026, ZWSOFT reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of design: design with speed, innovate with ease. “We prioritized our users’ needs in developing ZWCAD 2026,” shares Stanley Dong, Product Manager of ZWCAD at ZWSOFT. “Our goal has been always to make everyday drafting tasks faster and easier, and to introduce intelligent features that open up new possibilities. Whether you’re a veteran user or trying ZWCAD for the first time, ZWCAD 2026 offers a seamless, powerful CAD experience that feels like a natural extension of your creativity.”

What’s New in ZWCAD 2026?

Design Faster: Keep Pace with Your Ideas

Parametric Design

Redefining how designs evolve, ZWCAD 2026 introduces Parametric Design, powered by ZWSOFT’s self-developed geometric constraint engine. Users can now apply geometric and dimensional constraints to 2D shapes and Flexiblocks, adjusting parameters effortlessly to modify designs without redrawing, which can create dynamic, reusable components, minimize manual changes, and dramatically speed up design revisions.

ZWCAD Toolbox

Efficiency starts with accessibility. The new ZWCAD Toolbox integrates essential tools for layers, dimensions, selections, and more into one customizable, dockable panel — putting high-frequency functions always within reach. You don’t dive into the endless searching through menus, since everything you need to draft faster is at your fingertips. 

Enhanced Smart Plot

Plotting has been fully reimagined with the user in mind. In ZWCAD 2026, Enhanced Smart Plot intelligently detects drawing frames, automatically matches them to appropriate paper sizes, and enables fast batch plotting across multiple files. Whether exporting to PDF or DWF, or printing directly, output is accurate, consistent, and efficient — even for large drawing sets.

Design Smarter: Let Intelligence Work for You

ZWCAD 2026’s smart automation means you can focus on designing — not on repetitive clicks.

Smart Match

Now, using ZWCAD 2026, tedious edits are a thing of the past. Smart Match automatically identifies identical or similar objects — even if rotated or scaled — and allows you to modify them in bulk with a single click.

Similar Search

Find and reuse content across drawings instantly. Similar Search scans external drawings for blocks or objects that match your selection, encouraging component reuse and saving design time.

Smart Dimension

No more switching commands for every dimension type. Smart Dimension automatically detects object types and generates accurate dimensions, cutting annotation time significantly.

Design Simpler: A Smoother Way to Work

ZWCAD 2026 combines thoughtful improvements that help you stay productive, minimize distractions, and make complex tasks feel simple.

Dimension Grip Menu

Fine-tune your dimensions effortlessly. Dimension Grip Menu offers quick-edit options — flip arrows, create baselines, reposition text — simply by clicking on grips.

Select Menu

Selection becomes intuitive with the new Select Menu, allowing you to instantly select objects based on properties like color, layer, or type — without typing complicated commands.

And many more efficiency-boosting features are now available in ZWCAD 2026 to enhance your daily workflows and productivity. Click to explore more.

Built for Every Professional

Design and engineering are evolving. Projects are becoming more complex, timelines shorter, and collaboration more distributed. At the same time, the demand for precision, efficiency, and cost transparency continues to grow.

ZWCAD 2026 is built in response to these realities. It provides professionals with a solution that is fast, stable, and intelligent — but also practical to adopt, flexible to customize, and predictable to own. For teams seeking to modernize workflows, reduce repetitive effort, and regain control over licensing and long-term costs, ZWCAD 2026 is a clear, future-ready choice.

Start Creating with ZWCAD 2026 Today

ZWCAD 2026 is bringing faster performance, smarter tools, and a smoother design experience to professionals everywhere.

Ready to see what’s new? Start your 30-day free trial today and explore how ZWCAD 2026 can enhance your workflow from day one.

About ZWSOFT

Since 1998, ZWSOFT’s all-in-one CAx (CAD/CAE/CAM) solutions have helped professionals bridge the gap between concept and creation. By uniting design, simulation, and manufacturing in one integrated platform, we empower architects, engineers, and designers to streamline complex projects at a fair price. This approach accelerates development cycles and minimizes costs without compromising quality.

Over 1.4 million users in 90+ countries—including 149 Fortune 500 corporations—trust ZWSOFT’s 25+ years of expertise to drive innovation. Whether it’s pioneering product design in manufacturing or delivering advanced solutions in the AEC sector, we remain dedicated to turning ambitious ideas into reality and empowering sustainable innovation worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.zwsoft.com.

EON Reality Launches EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder AI-Driven Customization Platform for XR Education

Nitin Patil
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EON Reality Launches EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder AI-Driven Customization Platform for XR Education

IRVINE, CA, USA, May 8, 2025 — EON Reality, the global leader in augmented and virtual reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, today announced the launch of the EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder, a groundbreaking platform that allows educational institutions and corporations to rapidly deploy customized XR learning environments through simple conversation with an AI assistant.

The Educational Challenge

Educational institutions today face mounting pressure to implement advanced XR learning experiences while confronting significant barriers:

  • Technical complexity requiring specialized expertise
  • Implementation timelines stretching 3-6 months
  • Resource-intensive processes demanding substantial budgets
  • Integration challenges with existing systems
  • Rapidly evolving technology outpacing implementation capabilities

“The EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder represents the most significant advancement in our mission to make knowledge transfer through Augmented and Virtual Reality accessible to everyone,” said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality. “What once took months of technical implementation can now be accomplished in a single day through conversational interaction with our AI orchestration system.”

A Revolutionary Approach to Academy Building

The new platform leverages the Model Context Protocol (MCP) alongside advanced AI agent technologies to provide a “one-conversation” deployment system. Educators can now describe their curriculum needs in natural language and have the AI assistant transparently execute all required tasks to deploy a tailored learning environment.

Key Capabilities:

  • Natural language deployment – describe your requirements in conversation
  • Autonomous orchestration – AI handles all technical implementation details
  • Transparent execution – monitor AI activities through an intuitive dashboard
  • Comprehensive integration – accesses all EON Reality educational products
  • Adaptive intelligence – learns institutional preferences and optimizes over time

“By adopting MCP as our integration standard, we’ve created a true plug-and-play system where new educational tools and capabilities can be instantly discovered and utilized by the AI orchestrator,” said Mats W. Johansson of EON Reality. “This future-proofs the platform and creates an open ecosystem for continuous innovation.”

Complete EON Academy Suite Integration

The EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder orchestrates EON Reality’s comprehensive educational product ecosystem:

EON XR Platform (Learn-Train-Perform)

The foundation for immersive learning enables interactive 3D content that accelerates skill acquisition up to 4× faster than traditional methods. The platform automatically configures appropriate Learn-Train-Perform sequences for specific subjects, converting existing materials into engaging XR experiences within seconds.

EON AI Mentor “Brainy”

Photorealistic AI mentors provide personalized guidance to users with comprehensive memory architecture for continuous coaching. The system can capture an instructor’s knowledge and teaching style to create an always-available digital twin that maintains perfect recall across sessions.

EON Career Compass

An AI-driven career guidance system guides learners through an 8-step journey from assessment to job placement. The Builder aligns this tool with institutional curricula, creating personalized development roadmaps with XR-enhanced training phases that bridge academic learning with workforce skills.

EON Entrepreneur Guide

A conversational entrepreneurship incubator leads users through a 10-step journey from idea to product launch. The Builder tailors this tool for specific programs, creating custom business mentorship environments enhanced with immersive XR content and hands-on exercises.

EON Vibe Coder

A no-code development platform allows users to create functional applications through conversational design. The Builder integrates this into academic programs, enabling students to produce working prototypes without programming expertise.

EON Analytics & Insights

Comprehensive learning analytics dashboards provide actionable insights on performance. The Builder configures relevant tracking metrics and generates customized reports for instructors and administrators.

Advanced AI Orchestration Technology

The EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder employs a sophisticated multi-agent AI architecture inspired by advanced autonomous systems like Manus AI:

  • Director Agent handles high-level orchestration and requirement interpretation
  • Content Agent analyzes and transforms educational materials
  • Integration Agent manages connections between EON components
  • Testing Agent validates functionality and user experience
  • Learning Agent continuously improves based on institutional patterns

The system operates through a five-phase process that transforms academic requirements into deployed solutions:

  1. Input Phase: Faculty describe curriculum needs in natural language
  2. Discovery Phase: AI identifies appropriate EON components and content
  3. Assembly Phase: System configures and connects selected modules
  4. Refinement Phase: Faculty review and adjust the proposed solution
  5. Deployment Phase: Complete academy is activated for student access

Traditional vs. EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder

AspectTraditional Academy BuildingEON-MCP AI² Academy Builder
Implementation Time3-6 months1-5 days
Technical Expertise RequiredAdvanced XR development skillsBasic conversation skills
Content CreationManual 3D conversionAutomated Text-to-XR conversion
Integration ComplexityCustom coding for each systemPlug-and-play MCP protocol
Deployment Costs$500,000 – $1,500,00075% lower than traditional
Maintenance EffortDedicated technical teamAI-assisted self-service
Update ProcessManual recodingAutomated adaptation
ScalabilityLinear cost increase with sizeMarginal cost for additional modules

Proven Results Across Educational Sectors

Early implementations have demonstrated remarkable outcomes:

  • A university engineering department reduced development time by 85% while achieving a 32% improvement in student mastery of complex concepts
  • A global manufacturing company deployed standardized safety training across 24 facilities in 14 countries, resulting in a 45% decrease in safety violations
  • A medical training center increased procedure practice opportunities by 500%, leading to a 52% decrease in critical mistakes during actual procedures
  • A technology incubator using the Entrepreneur Guide saw a 28% higher one-year survival rate for participating ventures, with a 65% increase in effective mentor reach

Development Roadmap

TimeframeDevelopment FocusKey Capabilities
2025 Q2-Q3Core Platform Release• Natural language deployment • Basic EON product integration • Visual progress monitoring • Template-based customization• LMS/SIS system connections 
2025 Q4Enhanced AI Intelligence• Improved contextual understanding • Multi-module orchestration • Advanced error recovery • Learning analytics integration
2026 Q1-Q2Expanded Integration• Third-party content transformation • Enhanced collaborative features • Mobile deployment interface
2026 Q3Advanced Content Generation• Generative XR content creation • Custom 3D asset generation • Adaptive learning pathways • Multi-user development environment
2026 Q4Autonomous Ecosystem• Self-optimizing academies • Predictive student insights • Cross-institutional collaboration • Industry-education alignment tools

Availability and Implementation

The EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder is available immediately for educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. The platform can be deployed as a cloud-hosted service or on-premises for organizations with strict data sovereignty requirements.

For more information download the EON-MCP AI² Academy Builder white paper.

About EON Reality

EON Reality, a world leader in AI-assisted Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality-based knowledge transfer, is committed 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, positioning us as pivotal players in the future of learning and technology. For more information, please visit www.eonreality.com.

FORM 4 Printer: Transforming Smiles in Minutes: How a Pune Dental Clinic Revolutionized Aligner Production with 3D Printing

Sachin R Nalawade
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FORM 4 Printer: Transforming Smiles in Minutes: How a Pune Dental Clinic Revolutionized Aligner Production with 3D Printing

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India)

Author – Sahil Ajay Dhanawade, Application Engineer

Fast Printing: Scan to Aligner in Less Than an Hour

A progressive dental clinic is rewriting the playbook on how clear aligners are produced—offering patients same-day orthodontic care with unprecedented speed and precision.

Traditionally, making dental aligners has been a multi-day process involving physical impressions, outsourced model fabrication, and extended delivery times. However, by adopting cutting-edge 3D printing technology from Formlabs, this clinic has dramatically improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.

The new workflow is powered by the Formlabs SLA 3D printer and Draft Resin V2, allowing the team to print highly accurate dental models in mere minutes. Here’s how the process breaks down: What once took days is now completed in less than 40 minutes.

This high-speed process not only saves time but also reduces operational costs. The clinic can now print up to 11 dental models in just nine minutes, achieving a full return on investment within as few as four to five patient cases.

With this setup, the dental team maintains full control over treatment planning, enhancing flexibility and patient-specific customization. The real game-changer? Same-day starts—patients walk in for a consultation and leave with their treatment underway the very same day.

As dentistry increasingly intersects with digital manufacturing, clinics like this one in Baner stand at the forefront—demonstrating how innovation can turn time-consuming treatments into streamlined experiences, all while improving accessibility and care quality.

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India)

Author – Sahil Ajay Dhanawade, Application Engineer

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Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group to Collaborate with prostep ivip to Support Code of PLM Openness

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Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group to Collaborate with prostep ivip to Support Code of PLM Openness

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, May 8, 2025— Today, the Aerospace and Defense PLM Action Group (AD PAG), an association of leading companies in the aerospace and defense industry, announced its decision to collaborate with member companies of the prostep ivip Association (prostep ivip) to support further development and adoption of the Code of PLM Openness (CPO). The CPO aims to promote openness, making it easier to integrate IT systems into connected IT environments, extending from development and production through to after-sales, with many heterogeneous IT systems provided by numerous IT vendors. The CPO provides a framework allowing industrial users and IT solution providers to self-assess and progressively achieve higher levels of openness, leading to certification.

The announcement was formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding entered into by CIMdata, Inc. (CIMdata), administrator of the AD PAG, and prostep ivip at the industry conference, PLM Road Map & PDT North America 2025, which is currently taking place in the Washington, D.C. area. Recent CIMdata industry research on behalf of the AD PAG revealed that the lack of IT systems openness is a major inhibitor to implementing digital thread, digital twin, and model-based systems engineering strategies. AD PAG members are convinced that these business-critical strategies cannot reasonably be achieved without openness across PLM and interrelated IT systems. Acknowledging this, AD PAG members have prioritized the goal of IT systems openness and believe that by partnering with prostep ivip, they can accelerate refinement of the CPO and IT solution provider compliance.

AD PAG member companies are individually processing statements of their commitment to follow the CPO and, along with CIMdata and prostep ivip, are planning joint actions to advance the common goal of PLM openness.

According to James Roche, Director of CIMdata’s Aerospace & Defense Practice, and facilitator of the AD PAG, “AD PAG members have long sought to join with companies in automotive and other industries that produce complex, regulated products to advocate for common interest PLM-related capabilities. Working with prostep ivip will enable a broad representation across these combined industries to communicate with a unified voice to the PLM solution providers on a topic of great importance – the need for PLM openness.”

He continues, “The CPO has achieved the status DIN SPEC from the German Institute for Standardization. We fully expect that through the combined advocacy of this arrangement, the process for promoting the CPO to an international standard will accelerate, and adoption by industrial users and compliance by IT vendors will more quickly become the norm.”

“I am thrilled to welcome the member companies of the Aerospace and Defence PLM Action Group, and CIMdata to our CPO initiative,” said Dr. Henrik Weimer, prostep ivip’s Speaker of the Board. ”Their commitment to openness and extensive PLM expertise aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate disruptive ideas and co-create new standards in product lifecycle management.”

Dr. Alain Pfouga, General Manager of prostep ivip adds, “I’m truly honored that our prostep ivip community already encompasses 80 international organizations and five certified vendors—a testament to our growing influence in industry. By joining this community, CIMdata and the AD PAG member companies bring valuable aerospace and defense expertise that will pave the way for sustainable productivity and accelerate product innovation across domains, organizations and industries. This partnership enriches our community and marks a new era of synergistic efforts to drive openness in product lifecycle management. We eagerly anticipate the contributions of these new community members will bring to prostep ivip, enhancing our collective pursuit of excellence.”

For more information on the prostep ivip Code of PLM Openness initiative, visit https://www.prostep.org/en/cpo/initiative.

About CIMdata

CIMdata, a global strategic management consulting firm, provides services designed to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design, deliver, and support innovative products and services. For over forty years, CIMdata has provided industrial organizations, digital technologies and services providers, and investment firms with world-class insight, expertise, and best-practice methods on a broad set of product lifecycle management (PLM) topics and its digital transformation. CIMdata also offers research, subscription services, publications, and education through certificate programs and international conferences. To learn more, visit www.CIMdata.com or email info@CIMdata.com.

About Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group

Since its founding in 2014, the AD PAG, administered by CIMdata, has sponsored research and jointly staffed projects on a diverse set of prioritized PLM-related industry and technology topics. These topics include Model-Based Definition, Multiple-View Bill of Materials, PLM Technology Obsolescence Management, Global Collaboration, Model-Based Systems Engineering, and Digital Twin/Digital Thread. As an outcome of these investments, the AD PAG has released a series of direction statements and position papers that are freely available for downloading from its website at http://www.ad-pag.com/. Making these materials available is consistent with the Group’s mission to engage proactively within the PLM ecosystem and advocate for common direction and positions within the aerospace and defense industry on PLM-related topics of importance to the members. For more information about the A&D PLM Action Group, please get in touch with CIMdata at info@cimdata.com.

About prostep ivip Association

The prostep ivip Association is an international association headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. The association has committed to developing innovative approaches to solving problems and modern standards for product data management and virtual product creation. It bundles the interests of manufacturers and suppliers in the manufacturing industry, as well as IT vendors, in close cooperation with research and science institutes, to provide its members with the long-term competitive advantages that more efficient processes, methods, and systems provide. For more information, visit: https://www.prostep.org.

Understand SOLIDWORKS Costing

Sachin R Nalawade
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Understand SOLIDWORKS Costing

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India)

Author: Rajnish Tyagi, Application Engineer

INTRODUCTION:

SOLIDWORKS Costing is an integrated tool that provides real-time cost estimation based on model geometry and manufacturing processes. It uses parametric data and cost templates to analyse and control production costs during the design phase. This facilitates Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and ensures optimization for both performance and cost throughout development.
This document enables you to estimate your manufacturing cost using the SOLDWOKS costing tool

QUICK START COSTING TOOL:

To better understand how SOLIDWORKS Costing works, we invite you to watch the following video. In this demonstration, you will see the step-by-step process you need to follow—from opening your part file and launching the Costing Task Pane, to selecting your manufacturing method, applying a costing template, and generating the final cost report. This visual guide will make it easy to navigate the tool and apply it to your designs.

KEY BENEFITS OF SOLIDWORKS COSTING TOOL

1. AUTOMATIC COST ESTIMATION

SOLIDWORKS Costing automatically calculates manufacturing costs based on the part’s geometry, selected material, and required operations. As users make changes to the design, the costing tool updates the estimated cost in real time, providing immediate feedback. This helps engineers make faster, cost-effective decisions during product development.

2. SUPPORT FOR MULTIPLE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

The tool supports several types of manufacturing processes, making it highly versatile. It can calculate costs for sheet metal parts, machined components, weldments, and plastic parts, along with 3D printing (depending on the SOLIDWORKS package). This flexibility ensures that manufacturers can accurately estimate costs across a wide range of industries and product types.

3. FEATURE RECOGNITION

SOLIDWORKS Costing automatically identifies and analyses manufacturing features in the CAD model, such as cutouts, bends, drilled holes, bosses, and pockets. Each feature is associated with a specific manufacturing operation, and the software assigns costs accordingly. This automatic feature recognition streamlines the costing process and reduces manual input errors.

4. TEMPLATE-DRIVEN CUSTOMIZATION

One of the key strengths of SOLIDWORKS Costing is its use of customizable templates. Costing templates allow companies to define their own machine rates, material costs, labour rates, cutting speeds, and markup values. By tailoring these templates to reflect real-world manufacturing conditions, companies can ensure highly accurate cost estimates.

5. MATERIAL AND STOCK SIZE ANALYSIS

The tool evaluates material usage by considering the stock size required for manufacturing. It calculates the material cost based on the weight or volume of the part and factors in potential material waste. This helps designers optimize their designs to minimize excess material and reduce overall costs.

6. BATCH SIZE IMPACT ON COST

SOLIDWORKS Costing allows users to define the batch size or production quantity for the part. The tool spreads fixed setup and tooling costs across the batch, providing a more accurate per-unit cost. As batch sizes increase, the per-unit cost decreases, reflecting real-world manufacturing economies of scale.

7. REAL-TIME FEEDBACK DURING DESIGN CHANGES

As designers modify the geometry, material, or manufacturing method of the part, SOLIDWORKS Costing instantly recalculates and updates the cost estimation. This real-time feedback encourages better design decisions and enables teams to focus on both performance and affordability from the earliest stages of development.

8. DETAILED COST BREAKDOWN

SOLIDWORKS Costing provides a clear and comprehensive cost breakdown. The final cost report includes:

  • Material costs
  • Machine time costs
  • Labor costs
  • Setup and tooling costs
  • Secondary processes such as painting, powder coating, or assembly.

This detailed view allows stakeholders to identify cost drivers and areas where savings can be achieved.

9. DESIGN OPTIMIZATION AND COST COMPARISON

SOLIDWORKS Costing allows engineers to explore different design variations and manufacturing methods while easily comparing the associated costs. This promotes design optimization, helping companies to deliver competitive products without sacrificing quality or increasing production expenses.

10. REPORT GENERATION FOR DOCUMENTATION

The tool includes a reporting feature that lets users generate professional costing reports. These reports can be exported in formats like Word, Excel, or PDF and shared with project teams, procurement departments, or customers. Reports can also be used for internal documentation and decision-making.

ADDING CUSTOM CHANGES AND GENERATING REPORTS:

In this Video, we show you how to customize cost parameters such as material costs, labour rates, and manufacturing processes. We also walk you through generating a detailed cost report that incorporates these customizations. The video below provides a clear, step-by-step guide on modifying cost templates, applying adjustments, and generating a professional report for easy sharing with your team or clients.

CONCLUSION:

SolidWorks Costing is a comprehensive, intelligent tool that empowers engineers and manufacturers to estimate production costs quickly and accurately. Its real- time cost updates, support for multiple manufacturing methods, and highly customizable templates make it a vital part of modern product design and development. By incorporating cost estimation into the design phase, companies can improve profitability, speed up quoting processes, and create more competitive, cost-efficient products.

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India)

Author: Rajnish Tyagi, Application Engineer

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SolidPlant 3D:Revolutionizing Plant Design for SOLIDWORKS Users

Sachin R Nalawade
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SolidPlant 3D:Revolutionizing Plant Design for SOLIDWORKS Users

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India)

Author: Sachin More, Design Expert

In the world of plant design, precision, speed, and flexibility are key. Enter SolidPlant 3D — the only truly specification-driven plant design software made exclusively for SolidWorks. SolidPlant 3D blends the powerful 3D MCAD capabilities of SolidWorks with a sophisticated, purpose-built plant design system, creating a seamless and efficient workflow for engineers and designers.

SolidPlant 3D

The one and only truly specification-driven plant design software for SolidWorks. SolidPlant has brought the best 3D MCAD capability into today’s world of plant design. Sophisticated, state of the art new features will help you produce 3D models and all related production documents fast and easily. Work with highly accurate dimensions from SolidPlant’s vast piping specification database to prevent any mistakes on the bill of materials and other output documents.

SolidPlant 3D is the most comprehensive plant design system for SolidWorks. SolidPlant takes advantage of the superior SolidWorks capabilities, and a specification driven plant design system, combining them seamlessly. A great new solution for small- and medium-sized projects with a very competitive pricing.

SolidPlant 3D is a solution which enables the piping designers to design faster, more effectively and accurately in a SolidWorks environment. SolidPlant 3D is an easy-to-use package with a short learning curve (approx. 3 days of training for experienced piping designers).

SolidPlant 3D now brings a real 3D design environment with advanced features to the engineer’s desktop.

SolidPlant 3D is a 100% database and specification driven system, and runs as an add-in to SolidWorks Standard, Professional and Premium.

SolidPlant 3D includes a very big number of structural templates. Stairs, Platform, Walkway, Floor Plate, Ladder, Bracing, Truss, Handrailing, Pipe Bridge, Conveyor. The user will only have to enter the dimensional values, and SolidPlant will generate the 3D models automatically.

SolidPlant 3D also features fully parametric equipment templates of most of the typical equipment in plant design. Additionally, 3D models can be imported from SolidWorks or other 3D platforms.

SolidPlant 3D offers the most possibilities for pipe routing of all solutions in today’s market. Manual Route, Auto Route, Smart Route, Multi-Route Navigator. No other software offers the degree of flexibility and ease of use in pipe routing that SolidPlant offers.

SolidPlant 3D includes automatic generation of output documents, Isometrics, general arrangement drawings and bills of material. SolidPlant is also able to export the relevant files required for pipe stress analysis.

In addition, SolidPlant can make use of SolidWorks functionalities such as walk-through and crash detection.

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India) Author: Sachin More, Design Expert

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SolidPlant P&ID: Simplify and Streamline Your Piping & Instrumentation Design

Sachin R Nalawade
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SolidPlant P&ID: Simplify and Streamline Your Piping & Instrumentation Design

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India) Author: Sachin More, Design Expert

Create, modify, and manage piping and instrumentation diagrams with SolidPlant P&ID.

Built on the latest 2D platform, SolidPlant P&ID Interface is easy to use and familiar to designers and engineers, so your design team can start immediately with minimal training. Everyday tasks are streamlined and automated to boost productivity, while component and line information is easily accessed as you work.

SolidPlant P&ID with SolidPlant 3D makes creating and designing your Project easy and efficient, offering many benefits to EPCs and Owner Operators. With simple reporting, editing, sharing, validation, and exchange of design information, SolidPlant P&ID application helps your projects start easier, run better, and finish smarter.

Familiar to designers and engineers. Using the intuitive interface and standard 2D-based functionality, any 2D platform-trained professional can start using SolidPlant P&ID right away.

Easy to use and saves time. Developed specifically for P&ID designers and engineers, SolidPlant

P&ID includes a collection of tools to automate and simplify many of the detailed design and editing tasks performed every day. Keeps project information accurate and accessible.

Whether you need to generate in-drawing reports or export information across an entire project,

SolidPlant P&ID includes many features to support fast, accurate completion of each step, while ensuring data integrity in the face of constant design changes and modifications.

Guest Post/Tutorial by Best Engineering Aids and Consultancies Pvt. Ltd. (BEACON India) Author – Sachin More, Design Expert

To know more details, please reach out to BEACON India at: Phone: +91 7406663589

Email ID: info@beacon-india.com

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EOS Awarded Laser Powder Bed Fusion Training Contract by US Navy to Grow Maritime Additive Manufacturing Sector

Nitin Patil
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EOS Awarded Laser Powder Bed Fusion Training Contract by US Navy to Grow Maritime Additive Manufacturing Sector

NOVI, MI, USA, May 7, 2025 – EOS, a leading supplier of additive manufacturing (AM) solutions for industrial 3D printing, today announced a contract to support the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base initiative to provide end-to-end LPBF process training for MIB suppliers. The initiative aims to strengthen AM efficiency and bridge the maritime AM education and workforce gap.

Beginning in May 2025, the training program will take place at the Additive Minds Academy Center in Novi, Michigan, and combines online coursework with hands-on experience to equip MIB suppliers with critical skills in AM software, LPBF system operation, and ASTM machine certifications free of charge.

“This program helps the U.S. Navy offer suppliers skilled personnel trained in new technologies like laser powder bed fusion, which will enable us to quickly fill critical component gaps that our traditional manufacturing base can’t provide in a timely fashion. Through initiatives like this, the MIB Program is advancing more agile and responsive manufacturing technologies in the U.S. Navy’s supply chain to quickly produce parts.” Dr. Justin Rettaliata, MIB Program Additive Manufacturing Lead

The initiative aims to strengthen AM efficiency and bridge the maritime AM education and workforce development gap. All courses will be led by EOS and ASTM certified Additive Minds Academy trainers, and upon completion, participants will earn industry-recognized certifications for metal AM data preparation and metal machine operation, certified by ASTM.

The EOS Additive Minds Academy training courses include:

  • Data Preparation Metal Certification
  • Metal LPBF System Operator Training
  • ASTM Machine Operator Certification

“In recent years, the imperative for faster, more adaptable manufacturing processes to meet the U.S. Navy’s production objectives has become increasingly evident. Bridging this manufacturing gap demands innovative thinking, advanced technologies, and – most critically, a skilled workforce equipped to leverage these new tools effectively. We are honored to provide the training and education essential for the MIB and the U.S. Navy to successfully integrate additive manufacturing into their broader operational framework.” Fabian Alefeld, Director of Business Development and Additive Minds Academy at EOS.

Additive Minds Academy Center with EOS M 290

About BlueForge Alliance

BlueForge Alliance (BFA) is a nonprofit, mission-driven partner accelerating the revitalization of the defense industrial base through non-traditional approaches that deliver speed, access, and scale.  BFA is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, Texas. For more information, visit www.BlueForgeAlliance.us.

About EOS

EOS provides responsible manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technologies to organizations around the world. Since 1989, EOS has shaped the future of manufacturing by enabling its customers to innovate and differentiate through expert guidance, technology and services, leveraging its end-to-end additive manufacturing (AM) industry partnerships. From strategy to education to production, EOS is the leading global partner for both metal and polymer AM solutions, accelerating time-to-market for its customers through high-quality production efficiencies and sustainable solutions. For more information, visit https://www.eos.info.

PrimeOut to Offer Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing Solutions in Portugal

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PrimeOut to Offer Meltio’s Metal 3D Printing Solutions in Portugal

MARINHA GRANDE, Portugal and LINARES, Spain, May 7, 2025 – PrimeOut, and Meltio; a disruptive laser metal deposition technology manufacturer, announced that PrimeOut is going to play a key role in the distribution and support of the Meltio metal 3D printing solutions in the Portuguese market, as an official sales partner, in collaboration with Sicnova, Meltio’s primary partner in the Iberian Peninsula.

Meltio offers a pioneering metal 3D printing solution that enables industrial applications with a process built around welding wire, the safest, cleanest, and most affordable metal feedstock in the market.

PrimeOut will focus on building a supportive ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in Portugal, generating business opportunities alongside technology centers, machine tool companies, robotic integrators, academia, and industry—leveraging the expertise and coordination of Sicnova to ensure success in the region.

“We are proud to announce this partnership with Meltio, a global reference in wire-laser metal deposition technology. This collaboration marks a strategic milestone for both PrimeOut and the Portuguese industrial sector, allowing us to deliver innovative, accessible, and highly effective metal additive manufacturing solutions. We are fully committed to building a strong ecosystem around Meltio’s technology in Portugal, helping bring national industry closer to the future of manufacturing,” said António Hussen, Marketing manager at PrimeOut.

“Sicnova is delighted to be able to work closely with PrimeOut to consolidate the presence of Meltio technology in Portugal. Our mission has always been to facilitate the implementation of advanced additive manufacturing solutions in industry, and this new agreement reinforces our commitment to innovation and development in the Iberian market. We have full confidence in PrimeOut’s expertise, and we are convinced that together we will succeed in accelerating the adoption of metal 3D printing in the country,” said Pablo Flores, Meltio Product Manager at Sicnova.

Meltio proudly announces its first official sales partner in the Portuguese territory, PrimeOut. This collaboration is part of Meltio’s strategic approach to expand its presence across Southern Europe, coordinated by Sicnova.

Francisco González, Head of EMEA at Meltio, affirms about this new partnership in France: “We are proud to announce our new partnership with PrimeOut Meltio3D we are very confident that the expertise of our new partner will be key assets to help Portuguese industrial companies in different sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, mining, oil & gas and many others tackle their challenges to manufacture reliable metal printed parts thanks to Meltio3D solutions. The growing need for autonomy from European companies is a hot topic that we want to address, and together with our partner, we will support the future of Metal additive manufacturing industry.”

Meltio develops different additive manufacturing solutions for industrial production needs, machine shops and supply chains. Meltio M600 industrial metal 3D printer, Meltio Engine integration kit for Industrial Robots , Meltio Engine integration kit for Vertical Machining Centers and Meltio Robot Cell.

About PrimeOut

PrimeOut is a Portuguese company specializing in the commercialization and integration of advanced additive manufacturing technologies. With a strong focus on innovation and customer service, PrimeOut represents leading global brands in the 3D printing sector and supports the industrial, academic, and research ecosystems with high-performance solutions tailored to each application. Based in Marinha Grande, PrimeOut is committed to accelerating the adoption of metal additive manufacturing in Portugal through strategic partnerships and technical expertise.

About Sicnova

Sicnova is the leading industrial supplier of 3D technology for the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America. Founded in 2007, the company has extensive experience in its sector and is currently the official and exclusive distributor of some of the world’s leading 3D printing and 3D scanning brands, being certified as an Official Technical Service to guarantee the best experience for the end user.

About Meltio

Meltio takes metal additive manufacturing to the next level by developing high-performance, affordable, and easy-to-use metal 3D printing solutions using wire-laser metal deposition technology. The company’s mission is to delight customers, partners, and employees by pioneering the development of affordable metal 3D printing systems that are reliable, safe, and powerful, continually reinforcing their status as disruptors.

Velo3D to Support Ohio Ordnance Works’ 3D-Printed Military Weapons Development Initiative as Part of Rapid Production Services

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Velo3D to Support Ohio Ordnance Works’ 3D-Printed Military Weapons Development Initiative as Part of Rapid Production Services

FREMONT, CA, USA, May 7, 2025 – Velo3D, Inc. (OTCQX: VLDX), a leader in metal additive manufacturing technology, is pleased to announce a new agreement with Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. (OOW), a leading manufacturer of firearms and military systems for professional services, advancing the company’s Rapid Production Services (RPS) offering. Under the agreement, Velo3D will provide application engineering, additive design, and analysis services as part of OOW’s 3D Printed Military Weapons Development initiative.

This collaboration focuses on the early stages of the development process, providing application engineering and design services that optimize military weapon components for additive manufacturing. Velo3D’s expertise in additive design and material analysis will ensure that OOW’s components which are designed for maximum performance, strength, and manufacturability, are in the best state before production begins.

“We are excited to collaborate with Ohio Ordnance Works on this critical defense initiative,” said Arun Jeldi, Chief Executive Officer of Velo3D. “Through our application engineering, additive design, and analysis services, we are supporting OOW in the development phase to ensure that their components are optimized for 3D printing. This partnership enables us to help OOW streamline their design process, enhance performance, and ultimately meet the demanding needs of the defense sector.”

Velo3D will support OOW with engineering services focused on design optimization, material selection, and testing to ensure the components meet the necessary performance requirements for military applications. The goal is to create complex, high-performance parts that are designed for efficient and effective 3D printing, which will ultimately accelerate the timeline for OOW’s Rapid Production Services.

“At Ohio Ordnance Works, we are committed to delivering the highest-quality military components to our defense partners,” said Robert Landies III, President of Ohio Ordnance Works. “By partnering with Velo3D, we can leverage their expertise in application engineering and design for additive manufacturing to optimize our design processes and ensure that we are producing parts with the precision, speed, and quality our military customers expect.”

This collaboration represents an important step forward in integrating additive manufacturing into defense systems, providing OOW with the ability to improve the design and testing phases of their military weapons development, while also speeding up the production process.

About Velo3D

Velo3D is a metal 3D printing technology Company. 3D printing—also known as additive manufacturing (AM)—has a unique ability to improve the way high-value metal parts are built. However, legacy metal AM has been greatly limited in its capabilities since its invention almost 30 years ago. This has prevented the technology from being used to create the most valuable and impactful parts, restricting its use to specific niches where the limitations were acceptable.

Velo3D has overcome these limitations so engineers can design and print the parts they want. The Company’s solution unlocks a wide breadth of design freedom and enables customers in space exploration, aviation, energy, and semiconductor to innovate the future in their respective industries. Using Velo3D, these customers can now build mission-critical metal parts that were previously impossible to manufacture. The fully integrated solution includes the Flow print preparation software, the Sapphire family of printers, and the Assure quality control system. Through this vertically integrated approach, the Velo3D ecosystem facilitates scalable metal AM using the same print file across any Sapphire system, ensuring repeatable outcomes without the need for additional optimization. This enhances manufacturing scalability and supply chain flexibility, allowing Velo3D customers to seamlessly adapt to fluctuating demand. The Company delivered its first Sapphire system in 2018 and has been a strategic partner to innovators such as SpaceX, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Lockheed Martin, Avio, and General Motors. Velo3D has been named as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. For more information, please visit Velo3D.com, or follow the Company on LinkedIn or Twitter. 

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