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SCAD Office is a comprehensive structural engineering software suite developed by SCAD Soft, a Russian company specializing in finite element analysis (FEA) and design tools for civil and structural engineers. It is widely used for the analysis, design, and verification of buildings, bridges, industrial structures, and foundations, adhering to international and Russian standards such as SNiP (now SP), Eurocodes, and GOST norms. The software is certified for compliance with GOST R ISO/IEC 9126-93, GOST 28195-89, GOST R ISO 9127-94, and RD 50-34.698-90, with Gosstroy of Russia certification for SNiP compliance. Version 23.1.1.1, released around late 2022 to early 2023 (build dated November 22, 2022), is part of the 23.x series and focuses on enhanced performance for 64-bit systems, improved user...
CTES Cerberus is a specialized engineering software suite developed by NOV CTES (a division of National Oilwell Varco, or NOV), primarily used in the oil and gas industry for modeling and simulating well intervention operations. It supports coiled tubing (CT), wireline, slickline, jointed pipe, and related conveyance methods, helping engineers plan, execute, and analyze jobs in deviated or complex wells. The software excels in calculating forces, fatigue life, hydraulics, and other critical parameters to ensure safe and efficient operations, reducing non-productive time (NPT) and optimizing asset performance. Version 15.0, released in September 2025 (with sub-version 15.0.5 noted in some updates). This enables immediate access to operational insights, process improvements, and efficiency gains. Key Features in Cerberus 15.0 Advanced Modeling Capabilities:...
Overview of qbase plus 3.2 qbase plus 3.2 is the latest iteration of the flagship quantitative PCR (qPCR) data analysis software developed by Biogazelle (now part of Danaher’s IDT division), Designed for life sciences researchers, it streamlines the analysis of gene expression data from RT-qPCR experiments, ensuring compliance with MIQE guidelines for accurate normalization and validation. The software excels in high-throughput workflows, supporting relative and absolute quantification, inter-plate calibration, and automated quality control for applications in biomarker discovery, oncology, and pharmacogenomics. With built-in support for over 100 instruments (e.g., QuantStudio, LightCycler), it processes data from formats like SDS, ED, and MACRO. As of October 21, 2025, qbase+ 3.2 remains the current stable version, with a minor patch (3.2.1) addressing export...
Overview of DIFFSYS 5.1.5 DIFFSYS 5.1.5 is a specialized computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software developed by Precitech (a division of AMETEK, Inc.) for the ultra-precision machining of diffractive and aspheric optical components. Released around mid-2022 as part of the DIFFSYS 5.x series, it generates CNC tool paths for diamond-turning machines, enabling the fabrication of complex optical surfaces like Fresnel lenses, holograms, kinoforms, binary optics, and hybrid aspheres. This version is tailored for industries such as photonics, aerospace, defense, and medical optics, where sub-micron accuracy is critical. It integrates seamlessly with 3D modeling tools like Rhino and supports machines from leading manufacturers like Nanotech, Moore Nanotechnology, and Precitech’s own Nanoform series. As of October 2025, the current version is DIFFSYS 5.2 (released...
thermo-Calc 2025a is a powerful thermodynamic software package developed by Thermo-Calc Software AB, released in June 2024. It leverages the CALPHAD (CALculation of PHAse Diagrams) method to compute phase equilibria, thermochemical properties, and phase transformations in multicomponent alloy systems. Widely used in materials science, metallurgy, aerospace, and energy sectors, it supports applications like alloy design, heat treatment simulations, and additive manufacturing process optimization. The software integrates with databases covering thousands of assessed systems for elements from H to Uut, enabling accurate predictions under varying temperature, pressure, and composition conditions. As of October 2025, the current version is Thermo-Calc 2025.2 (build 174669-233), which includes further enhancements like improved simulation accuracy for Al-Si-Mg alloys in additive manufacturing. Users on active maintenance can...
FactSage 8.3 is a major release of the leading integrated software platform for computing thermodynamic equilibrium and phase diagrams, developed collaboratively by Thermfact/CRCT (Montreal, Canada) and GTT-Technologies (Aachen, Germany). it builds on the Calphad method to model complex multicomponent, multiphase systems across materials science, metallurgy, geology, chemistry, and environmental engineering. FactSage supports over 35,000 pure substances and thousands of solution phases from extensive databases, enabling predictions of phase stability, reaction paths, and thermochemical properties under varying conditions like temperature, pressure, and composition. This version emphasizes enhanced Python integration, improved visualization tools, and updates to core modules for better performance in industrial applications such as alloy design, process optimization, and battery materials research. which includes further refinements like advanced kinetic modeling—upgrading...
Overview of PIPENET Vision 1.11 PIPENET Vision 1.11 is a specialized software module developed by Sunrise Systems for performing rapid steady-state flow analysis in pipe and duct networks. It’s widely used in engineering fields like hydraulics, fire protection, HVAC systems, and industrial piping to calculate parameters such as pressure drops, flow rates, pipe sizing, and pump selection. The software handles various fluids, including water, steam, air, and other gases or liquids, making it versatile for applications in building services, process industries, and fire sprinkler systems. Key Features Steady-State Analysis: Solves complex network equations efficiently for balanced or unbalanced flows. Modules: Part of the broader PIPENET suite, with Vision focusing on standard pipe networks; integrates with Spray/Sprinkler modules for fire protection...
ClearEdge3D Verity is an automated construction verification and model QA/QC tool that helps teams avoid costly installation and modeling errors. By rapidly comparing as-built point clouds with models in Autodesk Revit and Navisworks, Verity identifies mistakes up to 85% faster than traditional methods. This ensures accuracy and prevents mistakes from escalating into expensive problems downstream. Automated QA/QC at Scale Automate comparing as-built point clouds with design and coordination models, identifying errors up to 85% faster than traditional methods. Verity streamlines QA/QC workflows for building construction and as-built modeling, ensuring accuracy and preventing costly mistakes. It efficiently handles large data sets, eliminating blind spots from spot checks and other manual QA methods to reduce project risks. Visual Error Detection and Reporting...
Overview of ClearEdge3D EdgeWise 5.9.0 ClearEdge3D EdgeWise 5.9.0 is a specific release in the EdgeWise product line, an advanced as-built modeling software for automating scan-to-BIM workflows. Developed by ClearEdge3D, EdgeWise leverages computer vision, pattern-matching, and object recognition algorithms to extract and model elements like piping, structural steel, ducts, walls, conduits, and cable trays from mobile and terrestrial point clouds. EdgeWise 5.9.0 is optimized for creating precise digital twins and as-built documentation, reducing manual effort and errors compared to traditional CAD methods. It supports structured formats (e.g., .TZF, .FLS) and unstructured ones (e.g., .E57, .PTS), making it versatile for scanners from Trimble, FARO, Leica, and others. Key Features in EdgeWise 5.9.0 Drawing from the 5.x evolution, this version emphasizes refined automation...
Overview of LDRA Testbed 10.3 LDRA Testbed is the foundational component of the LDRA tool suite, a comprehensive platform developed by LDRA (formerly Liverpool Data Research Associates) for static and dynamic software analysis, testing, and verification. It serves as the core engine powering code compliance checks, quality metrics, unit testing, and requirements traceability in safety-critical and security-sensitive applications. Version 10.3 represents an incremental update in the LDRA ecosystem, focusing on enhanced performance, broader language support, and deeper integration with modern development workflows. Released around mid-2024, it builds on the strengths of prior versions (e.g., 10.2) by improving automation for embedded systems and cloud-based CI/CD pipelines, while maintaining compatibility with standards like DO-178C, ISO 26262, and MISRA. LDRA Testbed 10.3 is...
Overview of GastroPlus 10.1 GastroPlus is a leading mechanistically based simulation software developed by Simulations Plus, Inc., designed for physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK) and physiologically-based biopharmaceutics modeling (PBBM). It enables researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, and drug developers to predict drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), and pharmacodynamics across various routes of administration (e.g., oral, intravenous, dermal, inhalation) in humans and animals. Version 10.1 is part of the established GastroPlus lineup, focusing on accurate in silico predictions to optimize drug formulation, reduce animal testing, and accelerate R&D workflows. Key Features of GastroPlus 10.1 Core Modeling Capabilities: Simulates gastrointestinal (GI) absorption using the Advanced Compartmental Absorption and Transit (ACAT™) model, which accounts for factors like dissolution, precipitation, metabolism, and transport in GI compartments....
Revolutio CHECKPOLE v11.2.4 is the monopole analysis and design software developed by Revolutio, an Australian-based firm specializing in smart structural engineering tools. Released around August 2025 (following v11.2.1 on August 2, 2025), this version focuses on bug fixes, performance tweaks, and minor enhancements to ensure stability for users modeling lighting poles, flagpoles, telecom masts, and power distribution monopoles. CHECKPOLE stands out as the only commercially available integrated package for analyzing and designing fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), steel, concrete, and timber monopoles, completing designs in under 10 minutes using Google Maps integration for site-specific data. Key New Features and Enhancements The v11 series (starting January 2025) introduced major leaps in automation and modeling, with v11.2.x refining usability. Specific notes for v11.2.4 are...
CHECKWIND is specialized software for considering wind loads in structural design and analysis. It is used to evaluate the stability and safety of structures such as buildings, bridges, and towers under wind loads. By simulating wind loads under varying wind speeds and directions, CHECKWIND enables engineers to determine structural responses under different environmental conditions and make necessary design adjustments to ensure structural stability and durability. The software is commonly used by structural engineers and design teams to perform wind load analysis and provide data support for structural design. CHECKWIND is an integrated wind load calculation software package that determines all site-specific wind load parameters within seconds. It complies with standards including AS 4055-2012/2021, AS/NZS 1170.2-2011/2021, ASCE 7-10/16/22 (USA), CSA S37-18...
Overview of 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6R2024 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6R2024 is the cloud-integrated evolution of Dassault Systèmes’ flagship 3D CAD/CAM/CAE suite, built on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. R it emphasizes collaborative design, virtual twin experiences, and seamless integration across the product lifecycle—from conceptualization and simulation to manufacturing and sustainability analysis. Unlike standalone CATIA V5, V6R2024 operates as a unified ecosystem of “Roles” (pre-configured app bundles) on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling real-time co-design, data management via ENOVIA, and AI-driven insights for industries like aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods. Key New Features and Enhancements The R2024x release builds on prior versions with a focus on usability, scalability, and innovation acceleration. Backward compatibility with V5 files is supported via migration paths (e.g., HD2 to PCS +...
Overview of TUFLOW 2025 TUFLOW is a sophisticated 1D/2D hydrodynamic modeling software suite developed by BMT (now part of Jacobs), widely used for flood risk assessment, coastal engineering, stormwater management, and environmental impact studies. The TUFLOW 2025 release (version 2025.0.0 and subsequent updates) represents a major coordinated update across the entire product line, including TUFLOW Classic/HPC, TUFLOW FV (flexible unstructured mesh solver), and the brand-new TUFLOW CATCH module. This release, announced in early 2025, introduces a unified versioning system (year.minor.patch) and focuses on enhanced simulation capabilities, better integration, and user workflows. The suite is designed for simulating complex water flows, sediment transport, water quality, and now pollutant exports, making it a go-to tool for engineers, consultants, and researchers tackling climate-adaptive...
VxWorks 6.9.4 is a specific patch release within the VxWorks 6.9 family, a real-time operating system (RTOS) developed by Wind River Systems (now part of Aptiv). , it focuses on stability, security enhancements, and support for embedded systems in mission-critical environments. This version addresses vulnerabilities in earlier 6.9 sub-releases (e.g., 6.9.4.4) and is commonly used in aerospace, defense, industrial automation, and networking devices. Key Features and Improvements in 6.9.4 Core Enhancements: Improved IPv4/IPv6 networking stack (IPnet) with better handling of TCP sequence numbers and packet options to mitigate predictability attacks. Enhanced kernel configuration via Workbench IDE (version 3.x), supporting GUI and command-line tools like vxprj for reproducible builds. Support for a wide range of architectures: ARM, PowerPC, x86, SPARC (e.g.,...
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