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Pipedata Pro V15.0.10 is the industry-standard pipe fitting dimensions reference software used by piping engineers, designers, and drafters worldwide. Trusted by thousands of professionals across 100+ countries, it provides instant access to comprehensive dimensional data for pipes, flanges, fittings, and valves to ASME, API, and EN standards. What’s New in Pipedata Pro V15.0.10 Updated Standards & Data ASME B16.5 2025 flange dimensions and pressure-temperature ratings ASME B16.9 2025 butt-weld fitting dimensions ASME B16.34 2024 valve dimensions and ratings API 5L 2024 line pipe specifications EN 1092-1 2024 European flange standards Enhanced User Interface Modernized ribbon interface for faster navigation Improved search with predictive text and filter options Customizable favorites panel for frequently accessed components CAD Integration Upgrades AutoCAD 2025/2026 native...

DriveWorks Pro 22.0 is the industry-leading design automation and Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) platform for SOLIDWORKS users. Trusted by manufacturers worldwide, it automates the creation of order-specific parts, assemblies, drawings, and sales documents while enabling interactive 3D product configuration on any device. What’s New in DriveWorks Pro 22.0 Web-Based Form Technology Enhanced web-based form controls with new styling properties for a modern, responsive user interface. Additional form controls added to the Control Toolbox for richer configurator experiences. SOLIDWORKS 2024 Support Full native support for SOLIDWORKS 2024, alongside SOLIDWORKS 2023 and 2022, ensuring seamless integration with the latest CAD releases. New Form Controls & Properties Expanded styling options for completely modern UI customization Additional control properties enabling white-label project templates Enhanced...

Paulin Research Group PRG 2026.6 is the latest release of the industry’s leading finite element analysis (FEA) suite for pressure vessel and piping design. Trusted by engineers worldwide, PRG delivers automated Design By Analysis (DBA) solutions that eliminate the guesswork from complex nozzle, saddle, and piping component evaluation. What’s New in PRG 2026.6 Konnect Integration Konnect is now available within the PRG suite, enabling enhanced connectivity and workflow integration across the entire software ecosystem. Enhanced NozzlePRO Capabilities ASME VIII-2 Part 5 Nonlinear Analysis for advanced stress evaluation EN13445 Local Stress Analysis directives for European compliance Non-integral reinforcement pads for pipe shoes and saddles Clamp-type pipe shoes with expanded support library Updated allowable load algorithm for pipe shoes and saddles Shell...

ANY-maze 7.67 is the latest maintenance release of the world’s most flexible video tracking system for behavioral neuroscience experiments. Trusted by researchers across 100+ countries, it automates testing in a wide range of apparatus including water mazes, plus mazes, open fields, light-dark boxes, and forced swim tests. What’s New in ANY-maze 7.67 Maintenance Release Improvements Bug fixes and stability enhancements for reliable tracking performance Windows 10/11 optimization (support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 will be discontinued in future releases) Faster processing with improved memory management Core Features Powerful Video Tracking Adaptive tracking technology requires no learning period or special parameter settings Whole-animal tracking for precise zone entry detection using configurable rules like “4-paws in” Three-point tracking of head, center,...

PreonLab 7.1.0: Particle-Based CFD Simulation Software PreonLab 7.1.0 is the latest release of FIFTY2 Technology’s particle-based CFD simulation software, released on April 30, 2026 . This version introduces a new Virtual Wind Tunnel for airflow generation, significant advancements in thermal solver performance, and extensive workflow improvements based on customer feedback . Key New Features Virtual Wind Tunnel (Integrated FVM Solver) A new capability that uses an integrated Finite Volume Method (FVM) solver to generate steady and transient airflows directly within PreonLab . Designed to accelerate early-stage vehicle soiling studies by significantly shortening the feedback loop between airflow generation and design iteration, while reducing reliance on external tools . Higher-Order Thermal Solver Upgrades The thermal solver introduced in the previous version...

ESI VA One 2024.1: Vibro-Acoustic Simulation Software VA One 2024.1 is the latest release of ESI Group’s vibro-acoustic simulation software, widely recognized as the industry standard for analyzing noise and vibration across the full frequency spectrum . This release restores all modules that were suppressed in the previous version following a compliance review . Key New Features in 2024.1 Module Restoration Stress, Shock, DFAT and Path 49 Restored: All modules have been approved for worldwide release and licensing under EAR99 classification . Numerical SEA Solver Performance Performance Boost: Significant improvements to the line junction solve step, enabling faster and more stable SEA calculations . BEM Stability & Robustness High-Mode & PEM Mesh Handling: Fixes for solver stops due to IGVITE...

MetaLab PractiCAM 5.07: Sheet Metal CAM & Estimating Software PractiCAM 5.07 is the latest version of MetaLab’s integrated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and estimating system for the sheet metal and HVAC industries . It provides comprehensive solutions for manufacturing, estimating, and design from a unified platform . Key Features Comprehensive Part Libraries Extensive Database: Includes over 4,000 fittings and more than 2,000 flat shapes Diverse Applications: Covers round, rectangular, and oval duct fittings, roofing elements, architectural profiles, and custom items Core Manufacturing & Estimating Integrated CAD System: Built-in drafting with DXF import/export capabilities Cost Estimating: Integrated system provides precise material and labor cost estimates Direct Workflow: Seamless data transfer from PractiCAD and direct download to cutters and coil lines Automation &...

Helios v11.0: High-Energy-Density Physics Simulation Software Helios v10.0 is a major release of Prism Computational Sciences’ simulation platform for high-energy-density (HED) physics experiments, supporting 1D planar, cylindrical, and spherical geometries . This version introduces significant physics updates, improved memory handling for large data tables, and enhanced simulation capabilities for radiation hydrodynamics . Key New Features in Version 11.0 Physics & Radiation Modeling Enhancements Advanced Radiation Sink Modeling: The user can now specify radiation energy loss in terms of a leakage area A(t), providing more flexible and realistic boundary condition control . Improved Collisional-Radiative (CR) Physics: Several updates to the CR models include photon energy grid refinement for photo-absorption and spectral modeling, a continuum lowering model that preserves transitions near the...

FRAMECAD Steelwise v1.2.5: Design & Engineering Software for Cold-Formed Steel FRAMECAD Steelwise is the integrated design and engineering software at the heart of the FRAMECAD end-to-end system for light-gauge steel framing (LGSF). Version 1.2.5 is the latest build of this specialized tool, which combines precise detailing, real-time structural analysis, and direct manufacturing optimization in one platform . It is designed to streamline the design-to-production workflow for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Core Capabilities Integrated Design & Engineering Real-Time Structural Analysis: Provides immediate feedback on the structural integrity of designs, handling calculations for walls, floors, roofs, and trusses . Engineering intelligence is built into the platform, helping to ensure code compliance from the outset . 3D Modeling & Detailing: Allows for precise,...

Intrepid v6.5: Geophysical Data Processing & Interpretation Software Intrepid v6.5 is an integrated software suite from Intrepid Geophysics, with specialized modules for processing, interpreting, and visualizing airborne, ground, and marine geophysical data, including magnetics, gravity, and radiometrics. Version 6.5.1 is the latest build, released on March 5, 2026 . Core Capabilities Data Processing & Corrections Geophysical Corrections: Dedicated tools for gravity, magnetic, and radiometric data calibration Airborne Data Leveling: Tie-line leveling, micro-leveling, and destriping Filtering: Line-based and grid-based filters (FFT, convolution) Gridding & Visualization Advanced Gridding: Variable-density gridding algorithms, grid gradient calculation, intelligent grid merging 3D Visualization: Data plotting, composite map generation, 3D scene inspection Tensor Data Processing Full Tensor Gravity Gradiometry (FTG) and Falcon system data editing, filtering, leveling,...

Pipe-Flo Advantage v20: Hydraulic & Compressed Gas Piping Software Pipe-Flo Advantage v20 is the premium edition of Engineered Software’s fluid system modeling platform, designed for both hydraulic and compressed gas piping systems . It builds on the Professional edition with support for compressible fluids, making it suitable for chemical plants, industrial gas systems, and pneumatic applications. Key New Features in v20 3-Way Valve Modeling Version 20 introduces a dedicated 3-way valve device that simplifies models by reducing the number of control valves and pipes needed . Capability Description Single Device Replaces multiple control valve representations with one accurate component Converging Flow Simulate mixing applications (e.g., hot/cold water blending) Diverging Flow Simulate splitting applications (e.g., HVAC zoning) Group Editing Rapid modifications...

SeismoTank 5: Specialized Seismic Analysis Software for Liquid Storage Tanks SeismoTank 5 is a specialized engineering software for the seismic design and analysis of liquid storage tanks, developed by Dr.-Ing. Habenberger . The software addresses the unique mechanical behavior of fluid-filled cylindrical tanks under earthquake loading, where the interaction between the tank wall and the contained liquid creates complex dynamic responses . Key Features Specialized Seismic Analysis Fluid-Structure Interaction: Models the dynamic behavior of liquid inside cylindrical tanks during seismic events, accounting for both impulsive (lower part of liquid moving with the tank wall) and convective (upper part sloshing) components . Comprehensive Code Compliance: Supports structural verification according to Eurocode 3 for stress analysis and buckling safety of tank shells...

QUICKSURFACE Pro 2026: Professional Reverse Engineering Software QUICKSURFACE Pro 2026 is the latest release of KVS Ltd’s professional reverse engineering software for converting 3D scan data into editable B-rep CAD models. This version is powered by the Siemens Parasolid kernel , delivering enhanced CAD capabilities for complex reverse engineering projects . Key New Features Core Modeling Enhancements Feature Description Selection-Based Symmetry Plane Compensate for real-world scan imperfections while maintaining precision in critical regions Advanced Lofting Tools Create smooth, continuous surfaces with ultimate flexibility for complex shapes Enhanced Thickening and Shelling Produce production-ready geometry faster and more reliably Draft & Move Face Make quick manufacturability adjustments with precision and ease Advanced Fillets Variable and three-face options for seamless transitions in complex...

ESI Groundwater Vistas Premium: General Software Overview Groundwater Vistas is a comprehensive groundwater modeling environment that serves as a pre- and post-processor for industry-standard models like MODFLOW, MT3D, and MODPATH. It is designed to facilitate the creation of complex three-dimensional groundwater models through a flexible and user-friendly interface. Core Capabilities Model Support USGS Models: Supports MODFLOW (various versions), MODPATH, and MT3D. Advanced Options: Includes support for MODFLOW-USG (Unstructured Grid) with quadtree grids, MODFLOW-NWT, and MODFLOW 6. Transport & Geochemistry: Supports MT3D-USGS and MODFLOW-USG coupled with PHREEQC for geochemical modeling. Calibration & Optimization: Integrates PEST for automated model calibration, uncertainty analysis, and optimization. Key Features User Interface: Offers a graphical design system with split-window plan and cross-sectional views. Grid Design: Allows...

RSoft Photonic CAD Suite 2026: Advanced Photonic Device Design Software RSoft 2026 is the latest release of Keysight’s comprehensive photonic device simulation suite, featuring a new Topology Optimizer for inverse design, enhanced GPU-accelerated FullWAVE FDTD (up to 3× faster for dispersive simulations), expanded BSDF utilities, and seamless integration with Keysight ADS Photonic Designer for end-to-end PIC workflows . Key New Features in 2026 Topology Optimizer (Inverse Design) Freeform Inverse-Design Tool: Built directly into the RSoft CAD environment, enabling automated generation of optimal photonic structures based on user-defined performance objectives No Predefined Structures Required: Eliminates manual iteration through design variations; supports binarization, design-rule checks, and multi-case test definitions Complex Geometry Exploration: Enables design of structures such as MMI couplers and other...

Plato v7.1: Production Logging & DTS Interpretation Software Plato v7.1 is the latest version of Interpretive Software Products (ISP)’s professional software for production logging and distributed temperature sensing (DTS) interpretation . It is widely used in the global oil and gas industry for analyzing multiphase flow in production wells, injection wells, and gas wells . Key Features Core Interpretation Capabilities Specialized PLT Interpretation: Focuses on array production logging tool (PLT) data analysis, utilizing a unique enthalpy balance model and probabilistic optimization techniques . Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS): Provides expert analysis of fiber optic DTS data, converting temperature profiles into quantitative production profiles . Multiphase Flow Analysis: Supports realistic 1, 2, and 3-phase flow analysis for complex wellbore conditions . Workflow...