SUZHOU, China, Apr 28, 2021 – Gstarsoft is pleased to announce the launch of GstarCAD Mechanical 2021. GstarCAD Mechanical 2021 is industry-specific designing and drawing software built for all fields of mechanical design and manufacturing.

Standardize your project

GstarCAD Mechanical 2021 is standards-based with built-in international drafting standards such as ANSI/BSI/CSN/DIN/GB/GOST/ISO/JIS, which are easily customizable to meet your every design requirement.

Greater compatibility

GstarCAD Mechanical 2021 has greater format compatibility with ACM, the complete underlying data of ACM drawings could be read and displayed with accuracy and vice versa. Users could edit and save ACM drawings very conveniently.

Dimensioning tools and symbol annotation

GstarCAD Mechanical 2021 provides many professional dimensioning tools to help users better deal with dimensions with accuracy and efficiency, including power dimension, multiple dimension, etc.

With GstarCAD Mechanical 2021, users would save more time on annotation input by relying on various symbols. More importantly, users can add newly-created ones to symbol library.

More enhancements

Explore the enhancements in Associative Balloon and part list, automatic BOM and data management

We can not only copy & paste, but also reorder the parts in a part list using a drag and drop action.

Improved Associative Hide

Associative Hide allows users to manage hidden details. The optimized Associative Hide in GstarCAD Mechanical 2021 greatly improves the calculation efficiency and accuracy in complex forefront and therefore saves our time.

Try it for free

With many automated and intelligent CAD tools for quick mechanical designing and drawing, GstarCAD Mechanical 2021 is sure to help complete your ideas perfectly, now check the new features and enhancements   https://www.gstarcad.net/mechanical/ and try it for free for 30 days !

About Gstarsoft

Founded in 1992, with more than 25 years of experience in CAD business, Gstarsoft has gained a large number of users and global partners through quality products and premium service. The worldwide distribution networks cover over 50 countries and most partners have more than 10 years of cooperation with Gstarsoft. With 4 R&D centers and over 150 software development professionals, Gstarsoft keeps devoting to streamlining the design procedures and revolutionizing the design industry by providing more innovative CAD solutions with new technologies in the fast-changing market. For more information, visit http://www.gstarcad.net.

Invitation

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Apr 28, 2021 – BETA CAE Systems announces the first bug-fix release for ANSA/EPILYSIS/ META and KOMVOS, version 21.1.2. This version is a hot-fix release hosting a fix in a specific, recently detected, critical issue in pre-processing for LS-DYNA.

Follows a selection of the most important items:

Issue resolved in ANSA

LS-DYNA

ANSA would terminate unexpectedly when reading a database containing the keywords:

1. CONTROL_MPP_DECOMPOSITION_ARRANGE_PARTS or
2. CONTROL_MPP_DECOMPOSITION_PARTSET_DISTRIBUTE.

For more details refer to the Release Notes document.

Compatibility and Supported Platforms

This version of ANSA does not support backwards compatibility with versions that do not contain this fix. Consequently, a file saved in ANSA v21.1.2 can be correctly read only by v21.1.2 and the upcoming future releases.

META Project files saved from version 21.1.2 are compatible and can be opened by META version 16.0.0 or later. To be readable by META versions earlier than v16.0.0, they have to be saved selecting the option “Version 16.0.0” or “Version <16.0.0”.

Support for Mac OS has been discontinued.

Support for 32-bit platform has been discontinued for all operating systems.

Download

Where to download from

1. Customers who are served directly by BETA CAE Systems, or its subsidiaries, may download the new software, examples and documentation from their account on our server. They can access their account through the “sign in” link at our web site.
2. Contact us if you miss your account details. The Downloads menu items give you access to the public downloads.
3. Customers who are served by a local business agent should contact the local support channel for software distribution details.

What to download

All files required for the installation of this version reside in the folders named “BETA_CAE_Systems_v21.1.2” and are dated as of April 22, 2021. These files should replace any pre-releases or other files downloaded prior to that date.

The distribution of this version of our pre- and post-processing suite is packaged in one, single, unified installation file, that invokes the respective installer and guides the procedure for the installation of the required components.

For the installation of the software on each platform type, download from the respective folders, the .sh file for Linux or the .msi file for Windows.

In addition to the above, optionally, the META Viewer is available to be downloaded for each supported platform.

The tutorials and the example files reside in the folder named “TUTORIALS”. This folder includes the complete package of the tutorials and example files, and a package with only the updated ones.

The Abaqus libraries required for the post-processing of Abaqus .odb files are included in the installation package and can be optionally unpacked.

Earlier software releases are also available in the sub-directory called “Previous_Versions” or in a folder named after the product and version number.

About BETA CAE Systems

BETA CAE Systems is a private engineering software company committed to the development of state of the art CAE software systems that meet the requirements of all simulation disciplines. The company’s products, the ANSA pre-processor/ EPILYSIS solver and META post-processor suite, and SPDRM, the simulation-process-data-and-resources manager, hold a worldwide leading position across a range of industries, including the automotive, railway vehicles, aerospace, motorsports, chemical processes engineering, energy, electronics, heavy machinery, power tools, and biomechanics.

Committed to its mission to produce best-in-class CAE software systems, BETA CAE Systems offers products that consistently exceed expectations and provides exemplary technical support to its customers. The company’s continuously growth attest to the high level of customer satisfaction and user confidence. For more information, visit http://www.beta-cae.com.

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Apr 27, 2021 – CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D) announced today the release of Moldex3D 2021 – the latest version of its molding analysis software series. The new generation of Moldex3D continues to refine simulation capabilities to provide better user experiences. More powerful analysis modules are also incorporated in the system to meet different customer needs across industries. In response to a faster changing market in the Industry 4.0 era, Moldex3D 2021 helps businesses realize seamless design and manufacturing integration, producing world-class products within stricter time limits.

The important updates and highlights of Moldex3D 2021 are as follows:

Simulation Reports Are More Accurate and Customized

For common shrinkage and warpage prediction of injection molding, Moldex3D 2021 combines the material and stress characteristics of plastic phase changes in the packing stage, highly increasing the prediction accuracy. Furthermore, mechanical property simulation is introduced to optimize the calculation accuracy of short fiber materials, enabling users to receive better results of warpage prediction of fiber-filled materials. The curve construction and editing capabilities are also enhanced to generate higher-quality mesh with greater success rate and efficiency. With the newly added Nozzle Zone Wizard as well as the upgraded Gate, Runner and Cooling Channels Wizards, users are able to optimize designs with parameters and automatic mesh generation, making design validations easy and precise.

Shrinkage and warpage prediction accuracy enhancement

Nozzle Zone Wizard

Different analysis reports are required based on mold characteristics. Users can use Studio 2021 to customize their report format and choose which items to display.

Seamless Integration of Virtual and Reality. Access Every Data at Your Fingertips

Nowadays, enterprises emphasize more on data cloudization and digitalization. However, how to integrate virtual and real data is a challenging task. With Moldex3D iSLM, users can manage, share, and compare mold trial results and molding analysis through a simple click using their laptops or smart phones. Information can be accessed anytime, anywhere.

Linux Remote Calculation Accelerated

Moldex3D 2021 has also optimized the efficiency of submission process and parallel processing on Linux HPC (High Performance Computing). Engineers can run molding simulation efficiently on the remote Linux HPC cluster, on private or on public cloud, making it possible to analyze and calculate millions of elements in minutes.

Enhanced Accuracy in Advanced Process and Composite Materials. Meet and Surmount Demands from Rapidly Changing Industry

The market always pursues progress. Advanced process simulation needs to be more precise. Moldex3D never stops constructing high-end advanced process prediction capabilities, assisting companies to be more competitive in product development and optimization. Moldex3D’s non-matching mesh technology reduces the mesh generation time and improve the accuracy for RTM (Resin Transfer Molding) simulation of multi-layer fiber mat draping design. The new physical foaming capabilities provide a new microscopic foaming prediction model, which greatly increases the prediction precision of the existing modules of different foaming processes.

Accuracy for RTM simulation improvement

In addition to the above breakthroughs, Moldex3D 2021 also supports Fiber-mat thermoplastic continuous fiberboard composite simulation. By setting the continuous fiber material property values, users can analyze how fiber orientation impacts product quality and mechanical strength to further optimize their product designs.

Complete Support for IC Packaging Process Simulation. Flawlessly Respond to Every Detail

Due to the trend of intellectualization and electric vehicles, global industries have rising demand on reliable IC product performance. Advanced IC packaging technology plays an increasingly critical role in manufacturing process. Moldex3D’s new potting simulation capabilities are now available for IC packaging users. The Pre-processing Wizard can quickly generate high-quality mesh, which saves model preparation time and helps users validate IC packaging design, reducing trial and error costs significantly.

IC potting process simulation

For more information about the new features of Moldex3D 2021, please visit: https://www.moldex3d.com/products/moldex3d-2021.

BALTIMORE, MD, USA, Apr 27, 2021 – Rand Simulation, a division of Rand Worldwide, is proud to announce that they have launched the Ansys Development and Ongoing Proficiency Training (ADOPT) program. As an Ansys Certified Elite Channel Partner, Rand Simulation developed this program to provide customers using the Ansys simulation toolset along with on-going help ranging from onboarding to navigating complex projects. With guidance from a dedicated Rand Simulation expert in fluids, structures or electronics, the ADOPT program drives both individual and team productivity and innovation in product development through collaboration with a dedicated subject-matter-expert.

“Ansys has a phenomenal resource in their Ansys Learning Hub (ALH), which includes over a thousand learning assets such as self-paced videos and tutorials, but with so much material and diversity in user backgrounds and use-cases, the fastest way to proficiency is to identify what’s most relevant,” says Jason Pfeiffer, vice president, Rand Simulation. “Our team developed a program that integrates a seasoned engineer who understands the customer’s use cases as well as the Ansys technology — a strategic guide who can collaboratively map out a route for tremendous proficiency gains and business success. They streamline and reinforce each individual user’s learning path, while conducting open knowledge-sharing sessions that help keep the customer’s design, engineering and analysis teams running at peak performance.”

In the first 90 days, a Rand Simulation expert paves the foundation for success through a discovery session, creates a customized learning path and facilitates reinforcement sessions designed to ensure the entire team is onboard and headed in the right direction with the necessary resources to achieve their proficiency objectives. This happens within a secure customer portal embedded within the ALH so all the meeting notes, Q&As, hand-selected tutorials, certificates of training completion and recorded coaching sessions are accessible to every team member.

“Rand Simulation is an Ansys Elite Partner because they continually find ways to shorten the time it takes for customers to receive tangible ROI from the Ansys toolset,” says Rodger Zhao, senior manager of professional services, Ansys. “Their ADOPT program is an example of harnessing the power of the Ansys Learning Hub to support customers throughout their journey and the benefits that can occur when education, consulting and mentorship are rolled up into one tightly integrated and customized package.”

To learn more about Rand Simulation’s new ADOPT program call 888-483-0674, email simulation@rand.com or visit http://www.randsim.com/adopt. You can also subscribe to the Rand Simulation Insider newsletter to receive monthly engineering simulation insights, the latest Ansys product updates and tips and tricks from Rand SIM’s team of experts.

About Rand Simulation

Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation helps product development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive differentiation and grow bottom-line profitability. Serving as both a North American reseller of Ansys engineering simulation software and a trusted design consultant, Rand Simulation offers insights gained from over 3,000 design projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics. For more information, visit https://www.randsim.com.

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Apr 27, 2021 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the integration of V-Ray, a leading rendering application for architectural visualization from Chaos, into SketchUp Studio. SketchUp software is the world’s most widely used 3D modeling software and a popular design platform for architects, engineers and construction (AEC) professionals. The integration enables users to generate high-quality renderings directly within Trimble’s SketchUp Studio.

“Design visualization is a critical element in conveying a compelling visual story, showcasing the merits of a proposal and in making better design decisions,” said Hugh McEvoy, director, Strategy and Business Development at Trimble. “The ability to generate both high-definition, photorealistic visualizations and real-time renderings within SketchUp Studio allows AEC professionals to make great design decisions and communicate those decisions to project stakeholders.”

The rendering process helps to remove ambiguity around design, material and aesthetic intent, bridging communication gaps between project stakeholders. With V-Ray’s robust rendering options, Trimble SketchUp Studio users can add global illumination, artificial lighting, realistic materials and textures, atmospheric effects and more to 3D models. Styles can be rendered for each stage of a project, such as conceptual renders for internal buy-in, fast renders for comparing design options or photorealistic renders for the final design.

As part of the V-Ray integration, SketchUp Studio users will now have access to V-Ray’s web-based 3D content library called Chaos Cosmos. This library includes a variety of render-ready content that users can download into their SketchUp design. This curated library is accessible directly from the V-Ray toolbar in SketchUp and allows searching, downloading and editing the 3D content.

“V-Ray is a natural complement to Trimble’s SketchUp capabilities to make design easier, smoother and more enjoyable for AEC professionals,” said Peter Mitev, CEO of Chaos. “We’re excited to give the SketchUp community the power to create photorealistic renders for everything from quick design models to detailed 3D scenes, without leaving their favorite design tool.”

Availability

Trimble’s SketchUp Studio subscriptions are available now. SketchUp Studio is a Windows-only solution and includes a suite of tools for AEC professionals, including Trimble® Connect™ collaboration platform for open sharing of building data, Scan Essentials for creating models from point clouds, and V-Ray for rendering. For more information, visit:  www.sketchup.com/products/v-ray.

About Chaos 

Chaos is a worldwide leader in computer graphics technology, helping artists and designers create photorealistic imagery and animation for architecture, design, and visual effects. Chaos’ award-winning physically-based rendering and simulation software is used daily by top design studios, architectural firms, advertising agencies, and visual effects companies around the globe. Today, the company’s research and development in ray-traced rendering, cloud computing and real-time ray tracing is shaping the future of creative storytelling and digital design. Founded in 1997, Chaos is privately owned with offices in Sofia, Los Angeles, Prague, Seoul, and Tokyo. For more information, visit chaosgroup.com.

About Trimble Construction

Trimble is developing technology, software, and services that drive the digital transformation of construction with solutions that span the entire architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Empowering teams across the construction lifecycle, Trimble’s innovative approach improves coordination and collaboration between stakeholders, teams, phases, and processes. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment. By automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble is enabling construction professionals to improve productivity, quality, transparency, safety, sustainability, and deliver each project with confidence. For more information, visit construction.trimble.com.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware, and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit www.trimble.com.

HAMBURG, Germany, Apr 27, 2021 – Simufact, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, has announced the release of Simufact Welding 2021. The latest version includes an extended Python API that enables the user to fully automate his welding process simulation workflows from model creation to the evaluation of many variants or different processes. It offers productivity improvements and reduces human error. Further enhancements include a new weld bead creation tool, the enhancement of the heat source definition, and the further improvements regarding the direct energy deposition (DED) module making Simufact Welding 2021 an easy to use Software tool. Users also benefit from a new cost calculation module, which provides an overview of total process costs and the ability to compare the cost of different process variants.

Extended Python API in Simufact Welding 2021 enables complete automation from model creation to evaluation

Extension of Python API enables for smart simulation and maximized automation

The extended Python API scripting allows the user to easily create and calculate models from scratch. It also  enables for data input and output to be fully automated.

For example, Simufact Welding 2021 allows the user to automate model creation, such as the import and the positioning of his parts, the creation and the assignment of objects necessary to the process and their process definition. In addition, Simufact Welding 2021 now automatically initiates post-processing such as the creation of measuring points wherever needed, and exporting or copying results into subsequent processes. Once the results have been exported from Simufact Welding 2021, our user can analyse results without any limits using Python programming language.

Simufact Welding 2021 moves an important step forward towards automation. Our development team is about to improve and expand this even further in the future to simplify your daily work.

New weld bead creation tool provides complete control over any shape of weld beads

Until now, modelling certain welds such as butt welds would require for an additional software. Simufact Welding 2021 has integrated a new weld bead creation tool, that serves for a complete control over any shape of your weld beads. Whether you need to simulate square butt welds, V-butt welds or T-joints with a gap: the new weld bead creation helps you to easily, quickly and intuitively create them within one welding simulation software.

Enhancement of DED module

We have improved our direct energy deposition (DED) module so that users can easily create a geometry based on the trajectories after the G-Code import. Afterwards he generates the mesh for his simulation. Further enhancements improve the stability, robustness, and ease of use in both: model generation and simulation of DED processes.

New cost estimation module provides at-a-glance breakdown of entire manufacturing cost

Simufact has enhanced its range of applications by including a basic cost estimation module as technical preview. Users can now estimate the costs of each process variant in advance and optimize them prior to production.

The new cost estimation module makes it possible to estimate itemized and total costs of each variant. This allows the user to compare different welding processes in terms of cost. The holistic calculaton engine considers fixed costs such as maintenance and labour costs and variable costs such as material and tooling consumables and the cost of energy used.

Enhancement of heat source definition – based on measurements

Defining the heat source is essential for a welding simulation. Simufact Welding 2021 simplifies the heat source definition so users can focus on their process setup.

Look forward to two major updates to the heat source definition:

1. The Goldak’s heat source geometry and power can be estimated by using the geometric parameters of a weld bead dimensions from a weld plan or a cross-section from experiment.
2. In addition to the conventional heat source definition by specifying the speed, power and efficiency, users can now easily specify the target temperature, the temperature tolerance as well as the maximum current and the maximum voltage.

Use our new, quick and easy heat source definition tool to estimate the heat source dimensions and properties without spending much time and efforts for calibrating it in order to run a first-shot welding simulation.

“We are proud to offer the market Simufact Welding 2021, our solution for modeling and optimizing a wide range of thermal joining processes, taking into account weld sequence and clamping. Our goal with each release is to increase the stability, efficiency and usability of the software. Our customers shall benefit from the new possibilities to simplify their daily production”, says Dr. Gabriel Mc Bain, Senior Director Product Management at Simufact. “With the release of Simufact Welding 2021, we have taken a huge step towards automation and extended the scope of Simufact Welding by the new cost estimation tool to support our users to design cost-effective processes. Users can look forward to many new features that will make their everyday work easier!”

Visit the What’s new website in order to discover the top highlights in the recent version: https://www.simufact.com/what-s-new-in-SW-v2021.html

About Hexagon | Simufact

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Simufact, part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, applies simulation and process knowledge to help manufacturers optimise metal forming, mechanical and thermal joining and additive process quality and cost. Learn more at simufact.com. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.

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