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Honeywell UniSim Design Suite R500 is a comprehensive process simulation and modeling software platform designed for engineers in industries such as oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals. It enables the creation of both steady-state and dynamic models for plant design, optimization, safety studies, operations monitoring, debottlenecking, digital twins, and business planning—all within a unified environment. This release (R500) builds on the UniSim EvOlution platform, offering improved performance for on- and offline applications, making it easier to capture process experience, enhance plant profitability, and maximize return on simulation investments. Key Features Steady-State and Dynamic Modeling: Supports rigorous simulations for process design and optimization under the same interface, dramatically improving workflow efficiency. Advanced Solvers: Includes the proprietary NOVA solver via UniSim...

Overview of WormLab 2024.1 WormLab 2024.1 is a minor update to the WormLab 2024 software suite from MBF Bioscience, a comprehensive hardware and software solution for imaging, tracking, and quantitative behavioral analysis of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) and other nematodes. This version builds on the patented worm-tracking technology to enable fully automated characterization of behaviors like crawling, swimming, thrashing, omega bends, coiling, and self-overlap. It’s designed for neurobiology, genetics, and pharmacology research, allowing researchers to process large datasets efficiently and extract metrics such as speed, direction, distance traveled, posture changes, and sinusoidal movement amplitude. The 2024 release emphasizes improved handling of larger video sequences and enhanced flexibility, particularly for Mac users, making it suitable for high-throughput assays in academic and...

PIX4Dmatic is a desktop photogrammetry software developed by Pix4D, optimized for processing large-scale datasets (e.g., up to 10,000 images at 20 MP each) from drones, terrestrial scanners, or other sources. It enables fast generation of high-quality 3D models, point clouds, orthomosaics, and DSMs for applications in surveying, agriculture, construction, mining, and forensics. Unlike PIX4Dmapper, which is more general-purpose, PIX4Dmatic focuses on efficiency for massive projects with GPU acceleration for key steps like calibration and densification. PiX4Dmatic 1.81 is a minor stable release (likely a patch following 1.8.0, based on the versioning pattern of previous updates like 1.7.3 to 1.8). It includes bug fixes and performance tweaks inherited from recent versions, such as improved DSM speed for corridor projects and better...

Qimera FMMidwater is a software program designed to rapidly extract relevant water column features from a range of sonar file formats. Raw sonar files are first converted to a Generic Water Column format (GWC) for use in further processing and visualization. A simple graphical user interface is used to perform threshold filtering on a number of key parameters to help with feature extraction. Qimera FMMidwater also provides multiple views of the water column features and finally allows for easy export to a variety of Qimera Fledermaus visualization objects and text files.

PressSIGN 12 Printing Quality Control Software is a comprehensive system integrating density and chromaticity detection for printing quality assurance. It accurately measures color performance data, displays color expression metrics, and uses a simplified scoring system to determine compliance with target color standards. Through systematic step-by-step guidance, the software assists printers in precisely adjusting printing press performance, ensuring high-quality prints that meet international printing standards.  

Datacolor Match Textile is a specialized color formulation software designed for the textile industry. It enables users to create fast, accurate color matches and generate the lowest-cost dye recipes while accounting for variables like dyestuff compatibility, substrate variations, process differences, color constancy, and metamerism. This helps reduce shade corrections, minimize waste of dyes, chemicals, and water, and streamline production timelines for faster time-to-market. Version 24.1.0.17 appears to be a specific build within the 24.x series, likely a minor update or installer variant (e.g., “BR” may indicate a region-specific or beta release). It is available for download via Datacolor’s official channels for entitled users and requires specific prerequisites for installation. Key Features SmartMatch Technology: Uses patented algorithms to identify discrepancies between...

CADlink DTF Direct To Film Edition V11 Digital Factory Direct-to-Film Desktop Edition: One DTF software package to meet all your needs. With an unmatched combination of features, no other DTF printing software offers the same level of file preparation, color management, and production automation tools as Digital Factory Direct-to-Film Edition. The desktop version supports DTF printers up to 17 inches (A2 or smaller) and multiple printer ports.

InkFormulation 6.60 Manufacturer Ink Formulation Management System Installation Consulting Services InkFormulation is a professional ink formulation and color management software developed by X-Rite, widely used in the printing, packaging, and ink manufacturing industries to rapidly develop precise color formulations and optimize ink usage efficiency. The Manufacturer edition in version 6.60 targets ink manufacturers, supporting raw material database management, high-precision spectral matching, multi-substrate adaptation, and ink recycling formula optimization. It seamlessly integrates with spectrophotometers and ink mixing systems to achieve a digital closed-loop process from ink formulation design to production. The system supports color analysis across various measurement devices and standard light source conditions, helping users improve first-print pass rates, shorten proofing cycles, and reduce color deviation. It is suitable for...

ColorGATE PRO 25 appears to refer to Version 25 of ColorGATE’s professional-grade print production software suite, primarily the Productionserver PRO edition (often stylized as “PRO” in product lines). Released in May 2025, this update focuses on enhancing automation, color management, and workflow efficiency for digital inkjet printing across industries like sign & display, textiles, ceramics, packaging, and décor. Built on the Adobe PDF Print Engine 6.4, it processes complex PDF files with high accuracy while supporting scalability for single devices or multi-vendor setups. The software emphasizes resource savings, such as up to 30% ink reduction via Ink Saver technology, and eco-friendly processes. Key Features and Updates in Version 25 Version 25 introduces streamlined product families, advanced PDF handling, and expanded...

AnyLogic 8.9.6 is the latest version of AnyLogic simulation software, released on September 8, 2025. It is a multimethod modeling tool that supports agent-based, discrete event, and system dynamics simulations, and is cross-platform compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. This version builds on the enhancements introduced in prior 8.9.x releases, such as improved robot control (e.g., 6-axis robotic arms for tasks like welding or palletizing), smarter material handling and storage behaviors, road traffic updates, NVIDIA Omniverse integration for 3D animations, Git version control, a memory dump analyzer for debugging, and one-click access to AnyLogic Cloud for collaboration. Key Features and Updates in the 8.9 Series (Including 8.9.6) Material Handling Library: Introduces robotic arms and ProcessByRobot blocks for realistic industrial simulations,...

Virtual Surveyor 9.7 is a recent version of Virtual Surveyor, a smart drone surveying software developed by Virtual Surveyor NV (based in Belgium). It’s designed for processing UAV (drone) data, LiDAR point clouds, and aerial imagery to generate accurate topographic models, volume calculations, cut/fill maps, and CAD-compatible outputs. The software streamlines workflows for industries like mining, quarrying, construction earthworks, stockpile inventory, water management, and waste management. It creates lightweight 3D CAD models from drone datasets, allowing users to perform virtual surveys without extensive fieldwork. Virtual Surveyor 9.7 builds on the 9.x series, emphasizing enhanced performance, stability, and user experience for geospatial analysis. It supports end-to-end workflows: importing drone photos or orthomosaics, generating digital surface models (DSMs), and exporting to CAD...

HSPiP 6.1.02 is the current version of Hansen Solubility Parameters in Practice (HSPiP), a specialized software package developed by Steven Abbott and collaborators for predicting and analyzing the solubility, dispersion, diffusion, and compatibility of materials—particularly polymers, solvents, nanoparticles, and chemicals—using Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP). HSP theory breaks down solubility behavior into three components: dispersive (δd), polar (δp), and hydrogen-bonding (δh) energies, allowing users to model interactions quantitatively (e.g., via the relative energy difference, RED, where RED < 1 indicates good solubility). Key Features Datasets: Includes extensive databases like the official solvents dataset (with experimental HSP values and thermochemical data), the “10K” solvents dataset (YMB-based calculations for ~10,000 chemicals), and polymer databases for commercial materials. Tools and Modules: Solvent Optimizer: Identifies...