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Itasca PFC3D 9.7.48 is a maintenance release of the world’s leading 3D distinct-element modeling (DEM) software for granular and solid material simulation. Developed by Itasca Consulting Group, it simulates the movement and interaction of rigid spherical particles and clumps to analyze fracture, flow, and complex mechanical behavior in rock, soil, and industrial particulate systems. What’s New in PFC3D 9.7.48 Official Release Status PFC3D subscription (v9.7 and greater) is now officially released and no longer considered BETA, with robustness expectations comparable to other v9.7 programs. Bug Fixes & Improvements Particle coloring by ID reintroduced in the “Text Val” menu for easier particle identification and visualization Fixed intermittent UI lockup during cycling for improved simulation stability Fixed alignment issue with color bar...

Bentley Seequent PLAXIS 2D / 3D Ultimate 2025: Advanced Geotechnical Analysis Software PLAXIS 2025.1 is the latest release of Bentley Systems’ industry-leading finite element software for geotechnical engineering. Released in November 2025, this version introduces a completely redesigned calculation input and results database, delivering significantly faster performance and improved data consistency for both 2D and 3D analyses . What’s New in PLAXIS 2025.1 Redesigned Calculation Database The most significant change in this release is the complete overhaul of the calculation input and results storage system : Improvement Description Improved Result Extrapolation Better accuracy from stress points to nodes, especially for 15-node triangular elements in 2D Direct Node Results Coupled and flow calculations computed on nodes are no longer extrapolated from...