Paulin Research Group PRG 2026.6 is the latest release of the industry’s leading finite element analysis (FEA) suite for pressure vessel and piping design. Trusted by engineers worldwide, PRG delivers automated Design By Analysis (DBA) solutions that eliminate the guesswork from complex nozzle, saddle, and piping component evaluation.
What’s New in PRG 2026.6
Konnect Integration
Konnect is now available within the PRG suite, enabling enhanced connectivity and workflow integration across the entire software ecosystem.
Enhanced NozzlePRO Capabilities
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ASME VIII-2 Part 5 Nonlinear Analysis for advanced stress evaluation
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EN13445 Local Stress Analysis directives for European compliance
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Non-integral reinforcement pads for pipe shoes and saddles
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Clamp-type pipe shoes with expanded support library
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Updated allowable load algorithm for pipe shoes and saddles
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Shell automated saddle model for horizontal vessel analysis
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Steady-state and transient thermal analysis for pipe shoes and saddles
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API-579/FFS-1 latest version support with enhanced local thickness modeling
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Automatic ring modeling around shell geometries
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CAD-like drawing tools for graphical modification of shell model details
FEPipe Enhancements
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BOS B31 fluid-structure interaction using frequency domain analysis for B31.3 compliance
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MultiCore SuperNode Solver delivering 4-8x faster processing
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New post-processing graphic module for improved visualization
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Single bolt unloading analysis in AxiPRO
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Updated CAESAR II interface supporting latest versions
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All shell templates analyzable with VIII-2 Part 5 Nonlinear Solver
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SIFs and k-factors for structural steel supports on bends
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STP-PT-074 nozzle stress calculations
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Automated skirt addition to nozzles, plates, shells, and vessel heads
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Point cloud scanning software for FEA model comparison with actual scans
