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Leica CloudWorx for AutoCAD v2026.1.0: Point Cloud Plugin CloudWorx 2026.1.0 is the latest version of Leica Geosystems’ point cloud plugin for AutoCAD, enabling direct work with large datasets within Autodesk CAD environments . This release focuses on enhanced pipe extraction, migration to Hexagon GeoCloud, and expanded CAD platform support . Key New Features in v2026.1.0 Enhanced Find Pipes Tool The Find Pipes tool has been significantly improved to extract more complete pipe run representations. In addition to straight segments and elbows, the tool now supports the extraction of pipe reducers and branches from classified point clouds . Pipe Type Filters: Users can include or exclude reducers and branches as needed (straight segments and elbows are always included in detected runs)...

PV ELITE 28 | Pressure Vessel & Heat Exchanger Design & Analysis Software PV ELITE 28 is a comprehensive, industry-standard software for the design, analysis, and evaluation of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other tall vertical process equipment. It performs detailed calculations in accordance with ASME, EN, and other international codes to ensure safety, compliance, and cost-effective fabrication. Core Functionality Overview: Complete Vessel & Heat Exchanger Modeling: Allows detailed modeling of vessel geometry, nozzles, lugs, and supports, including TEMA-type heat exchangers, with integrated component libraries. Code-Compliant Design & Stress Analysis: Performs rigorous calculations for internal/external pressure, wind, seismic, and weight loads according to ASME Section VIII Div. 1 & 2, PD 5500, EN 13445, and other global standards. Detailed Report...

GateCycle 6.1.21: The Definitive Tool for Thermal Power System Engineering GateCycle 6.1.21 is the established, industry-leading software environment for the steady-state thermodynamic modeling, simulation, and design of thermal power generation systems. Developed by GE (now part of the broader engineering software ecosystem), it serves as the digital test bed for engineers designing, evaluating, and optimizing the performance of everything from simple gas turbines to the world’s most advanced combined cycle power plants, cogeneration facilities, and conventional steam cycles. By enabling precise “what-if” analyses on plant configurations, operating conditions, and component selections, GateCycle is instrumental in maximizing efficiency, predicting output, and ensuring the economic viability of multi-million-dollar energy projects. Core Philosophy: The Digital Heat Balance GateCycle operates by solving the detailed...