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Kontur Examiner v3.9

About Kontur Examiner Examiner is Kontur’s GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) software suite for processing and analyzing large 3D subsurface datasets. The suite consists of three main applications : Application Function Examiner Collect Field data acquisition software with real-time navigation and...
Other Engineering

NONMEM 7.6

NONMEM 7.6 is the latest release of ICON’s industry-standard nonlinear mixed-effects modeling software for population pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) analysis . It is developed and licensed by ICON Early Clinical (versions up to VI were property of the Regents of...
Simulation

TFCalc v5.0

TFCalc V5.0 is the first major version upgrade in over 20 years for this optical thin-film design software,  by HULINKS (which succeeded the original developer, Software Spectra) . The release centers on a completely redesigned user interface while retaining the...
Other Engineering

Tensor Research ModelVision 18.0

Tensor Research ModelVision 18.0 is the latest major release of the company’s flagship 3D potential field modeling and inversion software, designed for gravity and magnetic interpretation across mineral exploration, oil and gas, engineering, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) detection .  Key...
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BowTieXP Advanced 12.0.9

BowTieXP Advanced 12.0.9 is the current recommended release of Wolters Kluwer’s professional bowtie risk assessment software. It is designed for “power users” who need to manage complex risk models efficiently, offering advanced data import, bulk editing, and reporting capabilities beyond...
Simulation

TUFLOW 2026.2

TUFLOW 2026 is a major release of the hydraulic and environmental modeling software, with the initial 2026.2.0. It represents one of the most significant upgrades in TUFLOW’s history, introducing Linux support, a unified installer, new licensing options, and substantial engine improvements....
Simulation

OptiLayer V2026.10

ew Monitoring Menu & Simulation A completely new main-menu item called Monitoring has been added. It allows users to perform pre-production experiments assessing the applicability of broadband and monochromatic optical monitoring for different coating types. This includes: Monitoring Spreadsheet: A...
Other Engineering

REVEAL 14.0

REVEAL is a specialised reservoir simulator developed by Petroleum Experts (Petex) for integrated reservoir and production studies . It is designed to bridge the gap between mainstream reservoir simulation and specialised studies that are traditionally done in isolation, such as...
Simulation

IPG CarMaker 15.0

PG CarMaker 15.0 is the latest release of IPG Automotive’s virtual vehicle development platform, published in November 2025. It focuses on shift-left virtual ECU integration, enhanced ADAS/AV sensor realism, and a seamless transition from real-world to virtual endurance testing. 🆕...
Simulation

Pandat 2026

Pandat 2026 is CompuTherm’s latest release of the CALPHAD-based materials design platform, delivered in two parts: the Pandat 2026A update (September 2026) and the broader third-generation framework announced for the 2026 cycle . The release centers on integrating CALPHAD calculations...
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Prometech ParticleWorks 8.1

Prometech ParticleWorks 8.1 is a meshless CFD software based on the Moving Particle Simulation (MPS) method. It eliminates mesh generation to simulate complex liquid behavior with large free-surface deformation. Key New Features in Version 8.1 Advanced Two-Phase Flow & Air...
Mechanical Engineering

kisssoft 2026 SP1

KISSsoft 2026 Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released on July 2, 2026 . The official KISSsoft website provides a dedicated changelog PDF (KISSsoft-2026-Servicepack_changelog.pdf)  🔧 Key Fixes and Improvements in SP1 Based on third-party release notes, SP1 is primarily a maintenance...
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Ovito Pro 3.16.1

OVITO Pro 3.16.1 is the latest release of OVITO GmbH’s scientific data visualization and analysis software, published September 14, 2026 . It is a maintenance update following version 3.16.0, which introduced the Principled material for physically-based shading of metallic and...
Mechanical Engineering

FVA Workbench 11.0

FVA-Workbench 11.0.0 is a major release from FVA GmbH, It introduces five significant new calculation modules for transmission system design, along with a completely revised licensing mechanism. Key New Features in Version 11.0 Rotating Rainflow Calculation A new module that incorporates...
Simulation

PROOSIS 6.2

PROOSIS 6.2 that introduced significant improvements to the underlying EcosimPro platform, including new solver versions, enhanced experiment management, and expanded external connectivity . Key New Features in Version 6.2 IDE & Experiment Management Decoupled Experiment Libraries: New capability allowing users...
Mechanical Engineering

ESPRIT EDGE 2026.3

ESPRIT EDGE 2026.3 is the third update in Hexagon’s 2026 release cycle, building on the major features introduced in the first update (2026.1) while adding new machining capabilities and workflow improvements across the platform . Key Focus of the 2026...