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CT presents the new Version 3D_Evolution 2011Optimal interoperability between CATIA V5 and Siemens NX was one of the priorities in the development of 3D_Evolution 2011. The newest version of the popular conversion software recognizes not only the construction history and their features but also the associated design dimensions (Sketch Constraints) as well as assembly conditions (Assembly Constraints). Further emphasized are the PLM Processes in the important PMI and Metadata. This newest technology allows for the complete transfer of parametric, intelligent, fully editable models and also ensures that the required metadata is optimally transferred to the target environment. Unique to 3D_Evolution is the utilization of native interfaces to read all information (regardless of the source system) from the native data. For the validation of the conversion results, the fully automated geometric Model Compare tool secures the conversion process. In keeping with tradition 3D_Evolution 2011, supported native formats include all major CAD systems; newly supported pathways include 3D PDF as well as JT and STEP with PMI. Because of the new XML interface, the German/French software manufacturer recommends 3D_Evolution 2011 as a powerful bridge in PLM environments with Teamcenter and CATIA V5. 3D_Evolution© 2010 world premiere on EuromoldOn this years Euromold in Frankfurt/Germany CoreTechnologie will introduce its latest Version 3D_Evolution© 2010. Many new interesting functionalities such as a Featurebased Interface allowing the lossfree Migration of IDEAS Data including the full History as well as a unique tool to compare the PMI Information between CAD Model revisons will be presented. More ›› Good News from the USAThe latest success for our US Team is a large order from Chrysler Group LLC. After winning this important Benchmark, Chrysler now launched the application of 3D_Evolution© with its reliable converters and powerful modules such as the Simplifier and the Model comparison. Under leadership of the VP of sales Mr. David Selliman our team in Ohio was able to achieve an increase in sales for 2009 compared to last years figures. Even more impressing that this growth has been attained in an environment that is still suffering from the econimical crisis. More ›› New Partnership with DP TechnologyDP Technology, Software-Producer of the leading edge CAM Products ESPRIT and ESPRIT Mold, recently integrated the CT API Featurebased CAD Interfaces. For an automated generation of CAM-Programs it is also important to extract Feature- and PMI-Informationen from the native CAD-Data. CT_Kernel_IO supports all Formats such as CATIA V4/V5, UG, ProE, SolidWorks and IDEAS reading the Assembly, B-REP as well as PMI and Feature Informations. Beta CAE Systems integrates CT_Kernel_IO API in ANSABeta CAE Systems SA, in Thessaloniki/Greek is specialized in the development of state of the art CAE pre- and post-processing software systems. To read the CAD Data from various native CAD-Formats Beta decided for the CT API that also allows a healing i.e. quality Improvement of 3D Models. More ›› OPEN MIND decides for Feature-ReaderWith OPEN MIND, maker of the leading CAM Software hypermill, this year a second well known Enterprise in the field of CAD/CAM Software integrated our CT_Kernel_IO. Reliability, a wide range of available interfaces as well as the focus on Feature and PMI Information were a major criterion for OPEN MIND to choose the CT_Kernel_IO. By means of a special development supporting the requirements of modern CAM Programming, today our API also makes the associated faces of the Features available in its Datastructure. CoreTechnologie itensifies activities around JT-Open3D_Evolution© now supports XT-Brep reading and writing for the JT Format. This year also a first Version will be presented that supports the PMIs in JT Files. In line with the membership in the JT Open Programm of Siemens PLM, CoreTechnologie also takes part in this years Prostep JT Benchmark. More ›› Success Story: Bombardier Transportation and Feature BasedBombardier Transportation, a famous producer of railway vehicles, banks on 3D_Evolution© Feature Based for an efficient Migration of Pro/E Models icluding history and parametric to CATIA V5 R19 SP3. By means of an Integration the Migration Process and the Comparison of the converted models is taking place in an automatic process controlled by the Enterprise Batchmanager. CoreTechnologie opens subsidiary in TokioThe innovative CAD interoperability solutions of CT CoreTechnologies Inc. have recently received considerable acclaim on the Japanese market, as demonstrated by the high visitor turnover attending the CT booth at the AEE Fair Trade in Yokohama last May. Winning Komatsu as a new customer for the outstnding Simplifiers IPP capabilities is a sign for the CT management to intesify the activities on this important market. More ›› Bridging the Gap between CAD and CAE“In this global market, Multi-CAD (Computer Aided Design) environments are becoming a standard. For CAE analysts doing finite element analysis, their world revolves around a CAD/CAE iterative cycle of model, mesh, analyze, and manually update models based on CAE results; then repeat. Integrated CAD and CAE applications with associative update, together with automatic meshing algorithms, have reduced the amount of time users have needed to perform these iterations. Even so, roadblocks still occur. Between receiving the CAD model from design engineering, and execution of a meshing algorithm, CAE analysts overwhelmingly report the need to do MODEL CLEAN UP. www.cpd-associates.com Hi-Tech Mold&Engineering: 3D Evolution© as standard for CAD translationsHi-Tech Mold, a family owned and operated company that specializes in the design and building of production and prototype molds for the plastics industry, has made the decision to implement Core Technologies’ software 3D Evolution© for the translation and advance healing of 3D models. More ›› Breeze Eastern and Fischer Dynamics buy 3D_Evolution©Two well known subsuppliers of the aerospace and automotive industry now also use 3D_Evolution© to optimize the CAD data exchange with their customers and engineering partners. Continental signs global contract for 3D_Evolution©The Continental Group with a turnover volume of 13 Billion Euros, one of the leading global supplier of the automobile industry , recently signed a global contract for the world-wide use of 3D_Evolution©. More ›› |
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3D Data Exchange 3D Viewer 3D Visualizing 3D_Evolution API Interface B-Rep Bezier Curve Body Boundary Curves Bounding Geometry C.S.G. CAD CAD Conversion CAD Converter CAD Data Conversion CAD Data Exchange CAD Healing CAD Interfaces CAD Interoperability CAD Migration CAD Translator CAD Viewer CAD.de CAE CAM CATIA Collaboration Gateway Data formats Defeaturing Facet Feature based modeling Geometry IP Protection JT Format JTOpen KnowHow Protection NURBS surfaces OEM Solutions Offset surface area PLM Reader Simplifier STEP Format Triangulated models Unigraphics VDA Check 3D ViewerViewer for CAD models, mostly with native interfaces for all prevalent CAD systems and standard interfaces such as STEP, IGES or VDA as well as functions for measurement and analysis of 3D models. 3D VisualizingPresentation of 3D models in a graphical user interface that allows for a detailed viewing of models. 3D_EvolutionLeading universal converter for 3D models with native interfaces and automatic data correction (Healing) as well as feature based conversion. API InterfaceAPI stands for application programming interface. 3D_Evolution OEM solutions are reader and a geometry kernel for easy integration in 3D software. B-RepBoundary Representation (b-rep or brep) is a display format of a surface model in which objects are specified through their limiting surface area. Bezier CurveA parametrically modelled curve in numerical mathematics, representing an important tool in CAD. Independently developed in 1960's by Pierre Bézier, Renault and Paul de Casteljau, Citroën BodyA body is a group of group of geometric elements that may have a topology associated with them. It consists of a shell, created by faces. The concept of the body is very similar to the B-Rep concept. Boundary CurvesA curve deliminating the useful parts of a surface. A surface and all its boundary curves make one boundary surface which is topologically linked to a face. Bounding Geometry3D_Evolution Simplifier generates a bounding geometry for 3D models through extraction of the internal geometry. This bounding geometry is useful for IP protection. Gegenüber sog. "wrapping" Verfahren erzeugt der Simplifier a qualitative first-class solid geometry. C.S.G.Constructive Solid Geometry is a method for modelling bodies used in 3D-Computer graphics and CAD programs, amongst others. CSG allows designers to generate complex surface areas and bodies, using boolean operators to combine objects CADThe term computer-aided construction or Computer Aided Design (CAD) refers to the creation of engineering data for mechanical, electrical or electronic products with the aid of special software, e.g in plant and mechanical engineering , automotive and aircraft industries, shipbuilding, dentistry (Cerec) and in architecture, in construction and fashion design. CAD HealingTerm for automatic correction of 3D models. 3D_Evolution possesses sophisticated healing functions for the elimination of overlaps and gaps. CAD InteroperabilityDescribes the capability of integrated, cross-system useage of CAD data in development process. CAD Migration Change of CAD systems with accompanying conversion of legacy data. The feature based conversion is the best procedure since the useful intelligence i.e. the construction history and construction elements of the models are sustained and can be directly processed in the target system. Look under 3D_Evolution Featurebased. CAD MigrationChange of CAD systems with accompanying conversion of legacy data. The feature based conversion is the best procedure since the useful intelligence i.e. the construction history and construction elements of the models are sustained and can be directly processed in the target system. Look under 3D_Evolution Featurebased. CAD ViewerViewer for CAD models, mostly with native interfaces for all prevalent CAD systems and standard interfaces such as STEP, IGES or VDA as well as functions for measuring and und analysis of 3D models. CAD.deWell known forum for all themes pertaining to CAD and the biggest German-speaking community in the Internet for CAD-CAM-CAE and EDM/PDM/PLM users and interested persons. CAEAbbreviation for "Computer Aided Engineering" for the computation of stability/solidity or fluid dynamic simulation e.g. of 3D models with computer programs. CAMComputer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) refers to the direct controlling of production plant as well as the supporting transport and storage systems. CAM is a basic component of the computer integrated production (Computer Integrated Manufacturing, CIM). CATIA"Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application". Leading CAD system of the automobil and aviation industry. Data formatsMost programs focus on a seperate data format. This complicates data exchange between the different CAD programs, the reason why approaches to standardizations are aspired. 3D_Evolution works with native interfaces, independently from quality of interfaces. We differentiate between CAD system-neutral and CAD system-specific data formats. DefeaturingElimination of "features" such as fillets, chamfers and scripting on 3D models for the optimization for networking and FEM computation. FacetA face described solely by a set of points that belong to one plane and that are joined together by the segments of a straight line. Feature based modelingA component is designed with the aid of features (=pre-defined shape elements, with technical definition) and not solely made up of geometric primitives like lines, faces, base bodies. With 3D Evolution Featurebased, the whole history including construction elements can be transferred. IP ProtectionIntellectual Property Protection. With the Simplifier, bounding geometry of 3D models can be generated. The internal geometry is deleted, leaving a light model void of inner life and corresponding details. JTOpenThe JTOpen Program of Siemens PLM encompasses solutions for the CAD data exchange in the PLM process for end users and software producers on the basis of the JT format and the JT libraries. 3D models as well as product informationen (PMI) are transferred. JT models can be saved in the different representation stages from triangled to B-Rep presentation. KnowHow ProtectionIntellectual Property Protection. Bounding geometry of 3D models can be generated with the Simplifier. The internal geometry is deleted, leaving a light model void of inner life and corresponding details. NURBS surfacesNon-Uniform Rational B-Splines are mathematically defined curves or surfaces, used in the field of computer graphics, as in CGI or CAD, to model any forms. The representation of the geometry information is effected piecewise by functionally defined geometry elements. Any technically producible or natural form can be represented with the aid of NURBS. PLMAbbreviation for "Product Lifecycle Management". PLM is an IT-system, with which all data, generated during development, production, storing and sales of product, are standardly stored, managed and accessed. Ideally, all domains and systems pertaining to the product access a common data basis: from planning PPS/ERP), construction (CAD), Calculation (CAE) and production (CAM) up to controlling, sales and service. SimplifierTool to simplify components and assemblies with just one mouse click. Automatic functions for generating bounding geometry even with complex components and big assemblies. STEP FormatStandard format of Prostep community. 3D_Evolution also supports STEP standard format Practically, however, native interfaces are preferable so as to minimize mistakes. 3D_Evolution possesses native interfaces for all leading CAD systems. |
