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Cresset Flare 2024 v9.0  brings new and enhanced scientific features and methods for all users. These include Homology Modeling to create reliable 3D models for protein targets for which crystallographic information is not available, ensemble Molecular Mechanics/Generalized Born Surface Area (MM/GBSA) on dynamics trajectories for estimating binding free energy, a full integration of Spark in Flare, and enhanced protein preparation. Cresset Flare 2024 v9.0 Tested Picture In this release, we have also further expanded and enhanced the choice of visual tools to investigate the results of Flare FEP experiments and analyze dynamics trajectories, and added many new options for fine-tuning the experiments. Furthermore, the enhanced Extension Manager provides a streamlined workflow for the installation of Flare Python Extensions. Create reliable...

PC-DMIS 2024.1 continues to integrate even closer with Nexus, Hexagon next generation platform, offering a complete portfolio of manufacturing technology and connected workflows. With a growing number of Nexus Native applications now available, the cloud connected platform streamlines manufacturing workflows and delivers efficiency gains by extending the capabilities of PC-DMIS and other on-premises software in the Hexagon eco-system. Hexagon PC-DMIS 2024.1 Tested Picture Features and key improvements in PC-DMIS 2024.1 Improved integration with Nexus Streamlined data uploads to Nexus for easier collaboration and faster decision-making. PC-DMIS ECO Mode Save energy – power down your CMM and program offline or access PC-DMIS during maintenance. QIF CAD PMI data enhancements Improved support for QIF file format – now access CAD assembly details....

SURFCAM is a CAD CAM system capable of creating efficient and reliable 2D through to 5-axis milling toolpaths. Hexagon Surfcam 2024.1 Tested Picture SURFCAM 2 Axis SURFCAM’s 2-axis system is the most cost-effective, high-performance CAM package with a full library of toolpath strategies. SURFCAM 3 Axis SURFCAM’s 3-axis system provides the combination of powerful functionality coupled with ease of use. SURFCAM 4/5 Axis SURFCAM offers true simultaneous 4- and 5-axis machining with full tool-motion visualisation and verification. SURFCAM Lathe SURFCAM Lathe provides control over every aspect of your turning requirements from roughing to final finish. SURFCAM Wire EDM SURFCAM Wire EDM contains three unique strategies designed to meet a variety of Wire EDM requirements. SURFCAM Post Processors SURFCAM supports a...

EDGECAM 2024.1 release encapsulates amplified productivity with enhanced Turning, Milling, and WireEDM operations. It brings pioneering cycles for improved CNC programming, facilitating high-level machine utilization. For 5-axis machine users, automation upgrades promise production scaling. Our consistent enhancements are aimed at advanced control, smarter toolpath separation, and intelligent function integration, driving optimal cycle time and minimized manual interference. Hexagon Edgecam 2024.1 2435 Tested Picture Some of the key upgrade include: New Race Line Finishing Cycle announced, specifically designed for sealing faces of transmission systems, particularly useful in electric vehicle production. Introduction of two new Five Axis cycles: Multiaxis Machining and Rotary Machining. Rotary Machining enables mesh-based roughing and finishing, aiding full-fledged rotary machining implementations, ideal for specific CNC machines. Multiaxis Machining promotes cycle shortening by...

SMIRT allows die makers, machinists, foremen and other users to extract the information they need to build a die directly from a solid model without the need to generate plots / drawings (a true paperless environment). Powerful annotation and information sharing tools improve speed and efficiency of information flow through the entire organization. Easy to use, integrated with CAM and planning functions of the other SMIRT Hexagon SMIRT 2024.1 Tested Picture Features at a glance: Industry proven solution Short learning times Multiple CAD source import Simple, intuitive user interface Super fast graphics Automatic stock list extraction Interactive balloons & dimensions Large assembly management Dynamic section views Urgent notes Project management & information sharing The manufacturing information hub

Materialise Ansys Simulation 4.0 Improve part quality and reduce errors in your production by simulating the metal additive manufacturing (AM) build process. Benefits Minimize time-to-market and development costs Assess part distortion to effectively position and adapt support structures. Minimize expensive test builds, speed up time-to-market, and reduce development costs. Reduce scrap rate Predict different build risks of large parts prone to residual stresses and distortion. Identify build failure using robust AM process simulations. Improve product quality and accuracy Avoid overheating and achieve better surface quality. Generate compensated part geometry to improve geometrical accuracy. Validate data preparation Simulate and assess part orientation for AM processes and add support where needed. Use simulation results to make impactful decisions on the part preparation.

With e-Stage for Metal+, you can fully automate support generation to achieve these goals during every stage — from data preparation to post-processing. Benefits Streamline data preparation Reduce your time spent on support design by up to 90% while minimizing human error and build crash risk. e-Stage for Metal+ automates support generation to ensure proper stabilization and prevent deformations in your build. Reduce time spent removing supports With easy-to-remove, needle-thin contact points and a flexible grid structure, you’ll remove almost 100% of the excess powder from the support structure and lower risks related to your operators’ health and security (HSE). Simplify post-processing Generate only the support structures you truly need to significantly reduce post-processing time compared to traditional support generation...

Hydrostar is a powerful 3D diffraction/radiation software based on potential theory for wave-body interactions. It takes into account multi-body interaction, effects of forward speed and internal liquid motions.  Bureau Veritas HydroStar 2024 v8.3.2 Tested Picture Hydrostar has been extensively tested and validated through comparison with semi-analytical studies, numerical results from recognized tools and experimental data. It was conceived to enhance an asset’s technical excellence and productivity. The software provides numerous advantages and functionalities to meet high-level requirements, including: Dynamic coupling between liquid motions in internal tanks and ship motions Generalized modes calculation: Hydrostar can solve the hydro-dynamic problem on user-defined modes Side-by-side configuration as the software handles multi-body interactions

Ariane is an efficient static, time-domain based, multi-body mooring software. The product of thirty-years’ development, Ariane uses Bureau Veritas’ extensive expertise and knowledge in hydrodynamic and mooring fields. Ariane is regularly updated, and the latest releases allow to analyze complex mooring systems, such as side-by-side or jetty mooring, with extreme accuracy. Bureau Veritas Ariane 2024 v8.2.6 Tested Picture 6 DOFs multi-body calculation in static and time domain Multi-component mooring lines Drift loads models adapted to any water depth Covering thrusters, external loads, fenders, buoys, sinkers, etc.

VeriSTAR Hull is Bureau Veritas’ finite element tool for building and managing safe and optimum designs. It combines the well-known FEMAP processing tool and proven NX and MSC Nastran solvers with in-house developed features for fast and efficient modeling and rule compliance checks. Bureau Veritas VeriSTAR Hull 2024 v5.26 Tested Picture Bureau Veritas VeriSTAR Hull provides: Global strength assessment of cargo hold structures (yielding and bucking criteria) Stress assessment of structural details Fatigue strength assessment Main features: Generation of 3D finite element model facilitated by the import/export from various CAD formats Mesh quality check to get more reliable results with finite element analysis Automatic buckling panel analysis Numerous powerful automatic processes to ease the use and speed of the model...