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Simulation

Simcenter Prescan 2606

Simcenter Prescan 2606: AI-Driven ADAS & Autonomous Driving Simulation Platform Simcenter Prescan 2606 is the latest release of Siemens’ ADAS and autonomous driving simulation platform, published in July 2026. This version centers on Python-native simulation and AI-assisted workflows, embedding simulation...
Simulation

BIOVIA COSMOtherm 2026

BIOVIA COSMOtherm 2026: Predictive Thermodynamics & COSMO-RS Software BIOVIA COSMOtherm 2026 is the latest release of Dassault Systèmes’ predictive thermodynamics software based on COSMO-RS theory, published as part of the BIOVIA 2026 Golden Release in November 2025. It predicts solubility,...
Mechanical Engineering

Simcenter E-Machine Design 2606

Simcenter E-Machine Design 2606 is the latest release of Siemens’ electric machine design simulation software, published June 21, 2026. This version focuses on expanding downstream simulation workflows and cross-tool model reuse, helping engineers transition more efficiently from motor design to...
Simulation

Gridpro 10.1

GridPro 10.1: Structured Multiblock Grid Generation Software GridPro 10.1 is a major update to Program Development Company’s structured multiblock grid generation software, released in February 2026. It continues the topology-based meshing approach while delivering significant enhancements in meshing algorithms, CAD...
Other Engineering

Itasca PFC3D 9.8.53

Itasca PFC3D 9.8.53: Particle Flow Code for 3D Discrete Element Modeling PFC3D 9.8.53 is the latest build of Itasca’s industry-standard distinct-element modeling software for simulating the mechanical behavior of granular and solid materials. It is part of the ITASCA Software...
Simulation Linux

SIMULIA XFlow 2026

SIMULIA XFlow 2026: Meshless Lattice-Boltzmann CFD Simulation Software SIMULIA XFlow 2026 is a high-fidelity Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solver from Dassault Systèmes, delivered as part of the R2026x release cycle. It is based on particle-based Lattice-Boltzmann (LBM) technology and uses...
Civil & Structural Engineering Linux

shipflow 8 for linux

SHIPFLOW 8 for Linux: Ship Hydrodynamics Simulation Software SHIPFLOW 8 for Linux is the latest major release of Flowtech’s CFD software for ship hydrodynamics, fully supported on 64-bit Linux distributions including Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later, Red Hat 9, Rocky...
Other Engineering

Agisoft Metashape Pro 2.4.0

Agisoft Metashape Pro 2.4.0: Photogrammetry & 3D Reconstruction Software Agisoft Metashape Pro 2.4.0 is a pre-release version of the professional photogrammetry suite, published September 14, 2026 (build 23155). It introduces a new image matching algorithm, trainable point cloud classification, optimized...
Civil & Structural Engineering

ProtaStructure Suite Enterprise 2027

ProtaStructure Suite Enterprise 2027: Structural BIM Analysis & Design Software ProtaStructure Suite Enterprise 2027 is the latest generation of Prota Software’s structural BIM design solution, officially released in June 2026. This version delivers major breakthroughs in cold-formed steel design, analysis...
Other Engineering

ENVI 6.3

ENVI 6.3: Remote Sensing Image Processing & Analysis Software ENVI 6.3 is a major release from NV5 Geospatial, launched in September 2026. It builds on version 6.2 by further strengthening data management and automated processing, introducing ENVI Catalog and Task...
Other Engineering

Catalyst Professional 3.4

CATALYST Professional 3.4 is the latest major release of PCI Geomatics’ comprehensive geospatial image processing software platform. It provides a complete environment for remote sensing, photogrammetry, and Earth observation data analysis. 🆕 Key Features and Capabilities Advanced Remote Sensing Processing...
Other Engineering

Geosoft Oasis Montaj 2026

Geosoft Oasis montaj 2026: 3D Subsurface Geoscience Modeling & Analysis Software Oasis montaj 2026.1 is Seequent’s latest release of the industry-standard geoscience software platform for processing, mapping, querying, and interpreting geophysical, geochemical, and geological data in a single 3D environment...
Other Engineering

Examiner Specialis 3.9

Examiner Specialist 3.9 is a GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) post-processing and interpretation software developed by Kontur AS, specifically designed for large 3D GPR projects.  Core Positioning The software is known for being “the fastest GPR processing software in the industry,”...
Other Engineering

Res2Dinv 2026.2.1

Res2DInv 2026.2.1: 2D Resistivity & IP Inversion Software Res2DInv 2026.2.1 is a maintenance update from Seequent (formerly Geotomo Software), released in 2026. It fixes an import error found in version 2026.2 and inherits the major workflow enhancements introduced in that...
Petroleum

PE Essentials 2026.1

PE Essentials 2026: Petroleum Engineering & Economics Software Suite PE Essentials 2026 is the latest release of Eastex Petroleum Consultants’ comprehensive suite of reservoir engineering, production engineering, and economics tools. The 2026 version was released January 6, 2026 and is...
Mechanical Engineering

GibbsCAM 2027

GibbsCAM 2027: AI-Powered CNC Programming with Enhanced Multiaxis & Simulation GibbsCAM 2027 is the latest release of Sandvik’s CAM software for CNC machine tools, delivering a new level of clarity, control, and efficiency to CNC programming. The release focuses on...