PARIS, France, Feb 9, 2021 – Lectra announces its partnership with Microsoft, which will help brands and retailers in the fashion industry focus on both technological innovation and digital acceleration. The commercial and technological partnership between the two brands is the result of several years of collaboration. This partnership was initiated by Lectra in 2015, when the company chose Azure for the development of some of its solutions, in particular Kubix Link, Lectra’s collaborative platform for managing product information, specifically designed for the fashion industry. The agreement signed today strengthens the existing bond between the two companies. It notably stipulates a collaborative approach to their customers in the fashion industry in France, Italy, as well as internationally.

A strategic choice in the digital age

A key player in Industry 4.0 in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, Lectra designs smart industrial solutions that help brands, manufacturers and retailers develop, produce and market their products. Always placing innovation at the heart of its approach, Lectra has been using cutting edge Industry 4.0 technologies since 2015, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and cloud technology.

“Microsoft Azure provided us with the scalability, security and flexibility we needed to innovate and reduce time-to-market,” explains Maximilien Abadie, Chief Strategy Officer at Lectra.

This partnership, which strengthens the existing bond between the two companies, also shows Lectra’s desire to take advantage of this momentum by supplying all the latest technologies that enable players in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries to go digital and thus transform their business model. Lectra’s objective is to support its customers through the Industry 4.0 revolution. The digitization of processes and data, as well as shared visibility across the entire ecosystem, are the first steps.

Why Microsoft?

In addition to Azure’s technological strengths, Lectra decided to partner with Microsoft for several reasons:

1. Both brands are driven by innovation. Lectra invests 12% of its turnover in R&D each year. Microsoft encourages business innovation through partnerships with suppliers such as Lectra.
2. A long-term strategic vision focused on the challenges faced by their mutual customers. Microsoft and Lectra are joining forces to bring even more powerful solutions to fashion industry players. Both companies use technological breakthroughs to reinvent business models or create new ones.
3. A worldwide presence. As Lectra has customers in more than 100 countries, it is essential for the company to choose a partner with a strong international presence.
4. Marketing and sales support. Microsoft will help Lectra in these two areas to accelerate the adoption of its Kubix Link solution.

Why Lectra?

Microsoft’s choice was based on two key aspects:

1. Lectra’s expertise in the fashion industry. For more than 40 years, the company has worked hand in hand with brands, manufacturers, and distributors in this sector. Lectra helps them transform their business models, processes, core activities, and tools. They support all major changes at each stage of value creation.
2. The potential of the Kubix Link solution. This smart, intuitive, and scalable platform helps brands and retailers reinvent teamwork, connecting all internal and external stakeholders, from ideation to physical and digital points of sale. They can therefore make the most of their product data and processes and create a unique omni-channel experience for consumers.

“While digital transformation has sped up since the start of the pandemic, we are proud to partner with Lectra to support the acceleration of the digital transformation in the fashion industry. Combined with the power of Microsoft Azure, the Kubix Link platform offers new opportunities to fashion brands in terms of agility, collaboration, and visibility. It allows us to accelerate the emergence of Industry 4.0 through the winning combination of product lifecycle management (PLM), product information management (PIM) and digital asset management (DAM) solutions,” explains Agnès Van de Walle, Director of One Commercial Partner, Microsoft France.

The next steps

Today, Lectra’s ambition is to “become a key player of Industry 4.0 in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries by 2030,” adds Maximilien Abadie. The company intends to achieve this objective by harnessing the full potential of new technologies, in partnership with Microsoft, with a view to constantly providing breakthrough innovations.

About Lectra

For companies that breathe life into our wardrobes, car interiors, furniture and more, Lectra is crafting the premium technologies that facilitate the digital transformation of their industry. Lectra’s offer empowers brands, manufacturers and retailers from design to production, providing them with the market respect and peace of mind they deserve. Founded in 1973, today Lectra has 34 subsidiaries across the globe, serving customers in over 100 countries. With close to 1,800 employees, Lectra reported revenues of 280 million euros in 2019. Lectra is listed on Euronext (LSS). For more information, please visit www.lectra.com.

Invitation

BEND, OR, USA, Feb 9, 2021 – Tech Soft 3D, the leading provider of engineering software development toolkits, announces the release of the HOOPS Native Platform 2021, which provides notable improvements in support for BIM workflows, the latest file format support, and optimizations for manufacturing workflows.

In addition, the Tech Soft 3D website has been updated with a free 90-day HOOPS Native Platform evaluation experience. Developers interested in building desktop and mobile apps using the HOOPS Native Platform can now start their free evaluation, interact with demos, watch videos, walk through tutorials, read partner success stories and browse the updated documentation, all in just a few clicks.

“The power of the HOOPS Native Platform is more than just the three HOOPS products,” says Erik Hultgren, Product Manager of Visualization Solutions. “The HOOPS Native Platform includes industry leading integrations between all these components, greatly reducing the complexity and development time to bring a new application to market. We continue to strengthen the connections between our products and improve the HOOPS Native Platform experience for our partners.”

The HOOPS Native Platform integrates three advanced HOOPS technologies – HOOPS Visualize, HOOPS Exchange and HOOPS Publish – for desktop and mobile application development, including high performance graphics, CAD data access and 3D data publishing. New features in the HOOPS Native Platform 2021 include:

1. Faster loading of large models to support BIM workflows, improved measurement operators, and Qt Quick support for cross-platform application development.
2. Support for 3MF and other new format updates, accelerate the development process and improved support of BIM workflows.
3. Improved Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) support in Technical Data Packages (TDP) to support model-based design (MBD).

Full product update descriptions for individual HOOPS SDKs can be found here: HOOPS Visualize, HOOPS Exchange, HOOPS Publish.

The Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry and in particular supporting BIM workflows was a focal point for the 2021 release, with improvements made for performance, scalability, and additional support of BIM workflows. For example, improvements such as improved navigation for building models, including a new 2D floorplan for IFC models, tessellation-based measurement operators designed for common BIM workflows, and improved rendering for models which contain GIS data.

“We’ve improved our support for drawings in DWG, and our Revit import,” said Lionel Vielly, Product Manager for HOOPS Exchange. “We’re committed to AEC & BIM and will continue making it easier for our partners to build powerful industry-leading applications in these markets.”

Not limited to AEC & BIM, performance improvements in the HOOPS Exchange sprocket (connecting HOOPS Visualize to HOOPS Exchange) will be seen by all partner applications using both products.

The HOOPS Native Platform supports Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, and iOS operating systems. In addition, our 2021 HOOPS product releases provide a beta build of our toolkits to support Apple’s recent shift from Intel-based chips to their new ARM-based architecture, which requires developers to port their applications to provide the best user experience.

For more information or to sign up for a free trial, visit www.techsoft3d.com.

About Tech Soft 3D

Tech Soft 3D is the leading global provider of development tools that help software teams deliver successful applications. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Tech Soft 3D also has offices in California, France, England, Japan and Norway. The company’s toolkit products power more than 500 unique applications running on hundreds of millions of computers worldwide. Tech Soft 3D is backed by investment firm Battery Ventures. For more information, visit www.techsoft3d.com.

DANA POINT, CA, USA, Feb 9, 2021 – MecSoft Corporation, the developer of industry leading CAM software solutions, has announced the availability of VisualCAD/CAM 2021, the latest version of MecSoft’s complete standalone Computer Aided Design (CAD)/ Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) product.

Release highlights include:

1. New and enhanced CAD features
2. A New separately priced module for Adaptive Roughing in 3 Axis milling
3. New Face-Top machining method in 2-½ Axis Milling
4. Multiple Z-levels in 4 Axis Pocket Milling
5. Additional tool axis controls for 5 Axis Continuous Milling
6. Numerous features and feature improvements in 2 ½, 3, 4 & 5 Axis machining
7. Programmable post-processors employing the Python programming language
8. Other Productivity and User Interface enhancements
9. Additional enhancements to the G-Code editor & Profile Nesting modules

Click on the link for a detailed documentation of What’s New in VisualCAD/CAM 2021.

Free demo software downloads of VisualCAD/CAM 2021 can be requested here.

About MecSoft Corporation

Headquartered in Dana Point, California, MecSoft Corporation is a worldwide leader in providing Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solutions for the small to mid-market segments. These solutions include products VisualCAD/CAM, RhinoCAM and VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS. These software products deliver powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for users in the custom manufacturing, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, mold making, aerospace, automotive, tool & die, woodworking, and education industries.

For the latest news and information, visit mecsoft.com or call (949) 654-8163.

PARIS, France, Feb 8, 2021 – Lectra announces its plan to acquire the entire capital and voting rights of US-based Gerber Technology. A key Industry 4.0 player in the fashion, automotive and furniture industries, Lectra designs smart industrial solutions – software, equipment, data and services – that help brands, manufacturers and retailers develop, produce and market their products.

The acquisition, if and when consummated, would allow Lectra to complement its market position and continue to enhance its offerings based on Industry 4.0 technology that will enable its customers to boost the productivity and profitability of their operations. After the French work council of Lectra is consulted and the binding documentation is signed, completion of the acquisition shall remain subject to merger control clearance and other customary conditions and shall be submitted to Lectra shareholders for approval.

The proposed combination would occur at an opportune time for both companies and their customers. The current uncertain economic climate and unprecedented challenges that fashion, automotive and furniture companies are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic make it more important than ever for them to transform, digitalize and optimize their operations.

For over 50 years, Gerber Technology has used its proprietary technologies and deep domain expertise to provide integrated software and automated hardware solutions to companies around the world, including over 100 Fortune 500 companies in 134 countries.

The strategic combination of Gerber Technology and Lectra will create a premier advanced technology partner, able to quickly meet changing customer needs and deliver even more value through seamlessly integrated solutions. Together, the two companies will have a large installed base of product development software and automated cutting solutions in operation, with a worldwide presence and a long list of prestigious customers.

Consolidating the two companies’ research and development capabilities will enable the combined company to accelerate development of Industry 4.0 technologies and help its expanded customer base seize the full potential of these innovations.

“It has been an honor to lead the transformation of Gerber Technology and create an efficient, comprehensive platform that enables our customers’ digital transformation initiatives. Gerber Technology and Lectra share a long history of innovation and excellent customer service that, brought together, will create an even stronger company that provides best-in-class technology solutions and services to our customers globally,” says Mohit Uberoi, Chief Executive Officer, Gerber Technology.

The combined company’s broader global reach will allow it to boost service capabilities to customers around the world thanks to greater resources and the joint force of Gerber Technology and Lectra’s sales and support teams.

Integrating the technology of the two companies will endow them with the resources to anticipate and address rapidly changing market conditions.

“Today is a historic day for our companies that will bring tremendous opportunities for future growth. We will have investments in innovation and technological capabilities that will be highly beneficial to the industry. They will allow us to create long-term value for our customers and our shareholders,” states Daniel Harari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lectra. “We’re delighted to welcome Gerber Technology’s group of talented professionals to the Lectra team. Unifying the two teams will showcase the strength of our fantastic employees. Together, we will be able to grow and expand the services we provide to our customers and help them accelerate their digital transformation.”

Key transaction terms

Under the proposed acquisition, Lectra would acquire all outstanding shares of Gerber Technology on a cashfree debt-free basis for an upfront payment of 175 million euros – through a combination of cash and debt – plus 5 million newly issued Lectra shares to AIPCF VI LG Funding, LP (“AIPCF VI LG”), an affiliate of American Industrial Partners that is Gerber Technology’s sole shareholder. This would represent a total amount of about 300 million euros based on Lectra’s closing share price on February 5, 2021. No contingent consideration is contemplated.

Gerber Technology’s revenues was 165 million euros in 2020.

Thanks to the strong value creation deriving from significant synergies, Lectra expects the transaction to be accretive for shareholders from 2022.

Upon closing, Daniel Harari would own c. 14.6% of the Lectra shares and AIPCF VI LG would own c. 13.3%.

Lectra’s Board of Directors would welcome a director representing AIPCF VI LG.

Daniel Harari would continue to be the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lectra. Gerber Technology Chief Executive Officer, Mohit Uberoi, would assume special advisor to Daniel Harari role until end-2021.

Lectra’s shareholders would be invited to vote on the issuance of the 5 million new Lectra shares reserved to AIPCF VI LG at a dedicated Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting which is currently expected to be held on April 30, 2021. A report containing additional information will be made available to the shareholders prior to the Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting.

Lazard is acting as exclusive financial advisor to Lectra, and Latham & Watkins as legal counsel to Lectra.

Goldman Sachs is acting as exclusive financial advisor to AIPCF VI LG, and Ropes & Gray LLP, Baker Botts LLP and Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. as legal counsel to AIPCF VI LG.

2020 results, update on the 2020-2022 strategic roadmap and guidance for the coming years will be disclosed on February 10, 2021.

Lectra management will discuss the transaction, provide forward-looking guidance for the combined company upon closing of the transaction and answer questions from the financial community during the February 11, 2021 webcast Analyst Conference meeting in French starting at 8:30 am (CET – Paris).

About Lectra

For companies that breathe life into our wardrobes, car interiors, furniture and more, Lectra is crafting the premium technologies that facilitate the digital transformation of their industry. Lectra’s offer empowers brands, manufacturers and retailers from design to production, providing them with the market respect and peace of mind they deserve. Founded in 1973, today Lectra has 34 subsidiaries across the globe, serving customers in over 100 countries. With close to 1,800 employees, Lectra reported revenues of 280 million euros in 2019. Lectra is listed on Euronext (LSS).

For more information, please visit www.lectra.com.

LAKE MARY, FL, USA, Feb 8, 2021 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader of 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutions for the 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics markets, announced that after market close on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. In conjunction with the release, Michael D. Burger, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Allen Muhich, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. ET.

Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing 877-876-9174 (U.S.) or +1 785-424-1669 (International) and using the passcode FARO. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO’s website at: https://www.faro.com/about-faro/investor-relations/events

A replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company’s web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

About FARO

For 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to quickly and easily measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision and immediacy. For more information, visit http://www.faro.com

EVRY, France, Feb 8, 2021 – TOPSOLID SAS, one of the world leaders in CAD/CAM/ERP software solutions for the metal and wood industries, pursue its strategy of international growth with the purchase of its distributor CADAM Solutions, located near Zurich, in Switzerland.

This new external growth operation, the fourth in less than a year, demonstrates the dynamism and ambitions of TOPSOLID as it relates to its international development policy and to Switzerland, where the publisher already operates directly through its subsidiary TOPSOLID Switzerland.

This purchase is part of the “TopSolid 4.0” strategic plan, the dual objective of which is to strengthen TOPSOLID’s position on the international market, as well as its offer of software solutions for the digital transformation of companies in the industry.

According to Richard Lamure, CEO of TOPSOLID Group: “With the arrival of the CADAM Solutions teams in our company, we now have a team of 25 people in Switzerland who are fully committed and available to support our customers on a daily basis in their manufacturing processes. The employees know each other, complement each other and will quickly enjoy working together.

The Swiss market is a high-end production market with high added value where our customers’ demand for quality and responsiveness is at the highest levels in the world. It is this challenge that motivates us and drives our teams to constantly surpass their objectives for the benefit of our customers.

Regarding products, CADAM Solutions’ expertise in Tool Data Management will enable us to offer our customers around the world, who wish to accelerate their digital transformation, a solution fully integrated with TopSolid.

Our customers will be able to design products, manufacture them, check them, manage and adjust their tools, all in a single environment… TopSolid! That is what TopSolid 4.0 is all about!”

About TOPSOLID

TOPSOLID SAS, headquartered in Evry, France, is the publisher of the TopSolid software, which provides CAD/CAM and ERP solutions for the mechanical manufacturing, tooling, wood and sheet metal work industries. With a headcount of 320, the company turned over €45 million in 2018. Every year, TOPSOLID invests some 30% of its turnover in research and development for its integrated range of software. The company was founded in 1984 and has been present on the international stage since 1997. Today, about 70% of the software is exported through a network of 60 value-added resellers all over the world. For more information, visit www.topsolid.com.

ATLANTA, GA, USA, Feb 8, 2021 – IronCAD, the premier 3D CAD program for machine designers and manufacturers, officially announces the release of IronCAD Mechanical 2021, the powerful mechanical tools add-on for the IronCAD Design Collaboration Suite. As a leader in CAD productivity, IronCAD continues to strive to support mechanical designers and increase their productivity at all levels with the release of the IronCAD Mechanical 2021 design extension. IronCAD Mechanical 2021 adds brand new features and improvements to existing tools, including the Face to DXF and Create Blend Plane tools. Below are more specific details about the many new customer-driven productivity enhancements in IronCAD Mechanical 2021 that further extend IronCAD’s capabilities.

Highlights:

Export Unfolded Part

New improvements to the Export Unfolded Part tool and some new settings are available in the dialog for drawing options such as thickness and material listings.

Face to DXF

The Face to DXF tool has been updated with some new and useful options now available in the dialog. Furthermore, by dragging the tool with the Right Mouse Button, the tool allows you to set the options and select parallel or coplanar faces to export.

View Manager

IronCAD Mechanical 2021 features improvements to the View Manager tool, allowing users to set the image size with ease.

Steels

The latest update to the Steels tool now adds an option for the replacement of Profiles equal to the one being modified.

PRO Active Manager

The PRO Active Manager tool has added new capabilities to the BOM Configuration. The latest updates to this functionality now make it possible for users to get the Single and the Total Weight of the element.

Create PROActiveParts

Newly available to IronCAD Mechanical 2021 is the ability to export DWG drawings for each record of the table.

3D Text

This creation of 3DText using the Smoot Profile (use BSpline) has been improved in order to respect the size box height set in the dialog.

Revision Manager

When a revision is created, a copy of the selected element is saved in the subfolder “Revisions” of the current folder. Furthermore, it’s possible to open the previously saved revision in a separate tab of the active instance of IronCAD.

Set Category

The new Set Category command in the catalog now makes it possible for setting the category for users.

Set Color

New to IronCAD Mechanical is the added command in the catalog for setting the Color.

Import DXF3D Scanned files

A new tool for DXF3D import from scanners has been added.

Create Blend Plane

IronCAD Mechanical 2021 features new capabilities like the Create Blend Plane tool, allowing users to create radius/curve profiles for tube curves with ease.

IPROSettings

The IronCAD Setting Management section has been revised for saving IronCAD/Inovate settings.

Additionally, a new tool useful to copy settings from the previously existing version of IronCAD/Inovate is now available in the IPROSetting window.

Try 2021 Mechanical online now for free by navigating to https://www.ironcad.com/free-online-trial/ to start your free IronCAD online trial, which includes the latest version of Mechanical.

To download the latest IronCAD Mechanical for your IronCAD 2021 installed version, visit https://www.ironcad.com/design-extensions/ironcad-mechanical/.

About IronCAD

Based in Atlanta, Ga., IronCAD is a leading provider of 3D design productivity solutions that deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction and productivity. Individual components of this solution can be used standalone, complementary within an existing design environment, or can be used together to collaborate effectively throughout the enterprise to extend productivity. IronCAD’s flagship product IRONCAD has won many industry awards for its innovative technology and leads the industry in its ease of use and design productivity. Thousands of customers worldwide use IronCAD to support their success. For more information about IronCAD, visit www.ironcad.com.

MUNICH, Germany, Feb 8, 2021 – Siemens AG has successfully completed the succession process for its top management. As long planned, Roland Busch (56) has succeeded long-serving President and CEO Joe Kaeser (63) as head of the Munich-based technology company. At the company’s virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, shareholders also confirmed, by a large majority, Supervisory Board Chairman Jim Hagemann Snabe (55) for another four-year term of office. In addition, shareholders elected Grazia Vittadini (51), Chief Technology Officer of Airbus and member of the Airbus Executive Committee, and Kasper Rørsted (58), CEO of adidas AG, first-time Supervisory Board members, likewise by large majorities. Their terms of office will run for four years. The total number of people following the virtual meeting, at which a total of around 350 questions were asked, peaked at 7,100.

Joe Kaeser and Roland Busch 

“Grazia Vittadini and Kasper Rørsted are recognized experts in the sustainable transformation and successful digitalization of industries and companies. They’ll both help further diversify the range of expertise represented on the Supervisory Board, which has an outstanding setup for the next chapter of the company’s development,” said Jim Hagemann Snabe. Snabe himself was reelected Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG at its constituent meeting immediately following the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

The elections were necessary because the appointments of Dr. Nicola Leibinger Kammüller (61), Werner Wenning (74) and Jim Hagemann Snabe had officially expired.

The conclusion of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting also marked the successful completion of Siemens AG’s long-planned leadership succession process. Roland Busch assumed the position of President and CEO at the same time. Joe Kaeser will stand for reelection to Siemens Energy AG’s Supervisory Board at its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on February 10, 2021, and for reelection as the Supervisory Board’s Chairman at the Board’s constituent meeting immediately afterwards.

“The smooth transition from Joe Kaeser to Roland Busch as the new President and CEO is the result of farsighted planning combined with close, trust-based collaboration on the part of all involved,” added Snabe. “It has enabled us to successfully lay the basis for immediately continuing – and even accelerating – Siemens’ transformation.”

“On behalf of the Supervisory Board and all Siemens employees, I’d like to thank Joe Kaeser for his dedication to the company, for his more than 40 years of tireless commitment, for his life’s work!” continued Snabe. “At the same time, Roland Busch is the ideal choice to further drive the transformation of Siemens AG. In this effort, the merging of the virtual and real worlds will play a key role. The aim now is to renew the technological backbone of the economy and society.”

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Feb 5, 2021 – BETA CAE Systems announces the v20.1.5 release for ANSA/EPILYSIS/ META and KOMVOS, hosting numerous fixes in recently detected issues.

Follows a selection of the most important items:

Known issues resolved in ANSA

CAD Import/Export

Several cases, related to reading CAD formats, have been successfully combatted, as follows:

1. Upon reading Neutral files using CoreTechnologie libraries, PID from Layers would not be correctly generated.
2. Referencing CATIA Translators, 3D Point entities would be erroneously disregarded, when “Read features” mode was activated.
3. When using ANSA Translator, the import of STEP files was susceptible to missing unit changes, encountered in assemblies designed in mixed units.

Compare

Time required for the creation of the Compare Report and the size of the generated METADBs are now significantly reduced.

Indicatively, in small models of ∼40 parts, the execution time has been reduced from ∼12min to ∼3min and the generated METADBs size from ∼400MB to ∼9MB. In large models of ∼400 parts, the reduction is even more impressive in the generated METADBs size, from an excess of 15GB to less than 100MB, executed in ∼47min in total.

FE Representations

The realization of SPIDER2 Representation could fail in case of nearby attached solids, whereas the treatment of non-circular BOLT holes would not be successfully applied.

Volume Mesh

Unexpected termination could occur when the function Structured Mesh > Extrude [Revolute] produced more than one volumes, according to connectivity, PID, or part of the source area.

Checking Mesh [Void Areas], areas at locations of hanging edge between a warped quad shell/facet and the two corresponding tria shells/facets are not identified as Void Areas anymore.

Deck Tools

Unexpected termination could occur upon Units Conversion in a database containing 3D Points.

Safety

Differences between CNCAP and KNCAP with EuroNCAP are now taken into account for Car Marking in the Pedestrian tool.

Morph

The robustness of Direct Morphing DFM functionality has been fortified, in cases of geometry with poor underlying surface quality.

For more details about the new software features, enhancements and corrections please, refer to the Release Notes document.

Known issues resolved in EPILYSIS

General

Unexpected termination could occur when GPSTRESS was requested on fluid elements upon Output, and when a DRESP2 would reference a DRESP2 with higher ID in SOL200.

For more details about the new software features, enhancements and corrections please, refer to the Release Notes document.

Known issues resolved in META

Decks – Fluent

Reading times of Fluent .dat result files have been significantly improved and META can now read multiple states of .h5 format for transient analysis. Furthermore, META is no longer terminating while reading “Volume Fraction” scalar results of Fluent .cdat files.

Decks – TAITherm

META would unexpectedly terminate, upon auto-detection of TAITherm files.

NVH Calculators – FRF Assembly

In certain cases where Linear Combination nodes were used as responses, calculations could be incorrect since v20.1.0, depending on the included loadcases.

Project Files & METADB

After loading a Project File, META displayed the list of all available results, besides the ones saved. In addition, Set IDs were not successfully saved in Project Files.

File Export

Unexpected termination could occur when exporting in 3DXML format.

User Toolbars

In the Crash & Safety domain, Occupant Injury Criteria Toolbar now efficiently offers C-NCAP 2021 Rating, whereas Haigh Diagram was not successfully created for user created states, under the respective Haigh Diagram Toolbar.

For more details about the new software features, enhancements and corrections please, refer to the Release Notes document.

Known issues resolved in KOMVOS

Input Model Definition

Input Model Definition would not work for CATProduct files, ProE files or JT format trees.

For more details about the new software features, enhancements and corrections please, refer to the Release Notes document.

Compatibility and Supported Platforms

ANSA files saved by all the first and second point releases of a major version are compatible to each other. New major versions can read files saved by previous ones but not vice versa.

META Project files saved from version 20.1.5 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”.

1. *Support for Mac OS has been discontinued.
2. *Support for 32-bit platform has been discontinued for all operating systems.

Download

Where to download from

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.

Contact us if you miss your account details. The Downloads menu items give you access to the public downloads.
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_v20.1.5” and are dated as of February 2, 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.