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Luceda Photonics IPKISS Design Suite 2026.03

Luceda Photonics IPKISS Design Suite 2026.03: PIC Design Platform IPKISS 2026.03 is Luceda Photonics’ latest release of its Python-based design platform for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), introducing a native DRC engine, advanced dummy filling, SPICE-based circuit simulation, and improved visual...
Simulation

Collier Research Hypersizer v7.3

Collier Research HyperSizer v7.3: Structural Sizing & Optimization Software HyperSizer v7.3 is Collier Research Corporation’s CAE software for stress analysis and sizing optimization of composite and metallic structures, originally developed at NASA and used throughout the aerospace industry for design...
Other Engineering

StrategyQuantX Ultimate 141

StrategyQuantX Ultimate 141 (Build 141) is a feature and bugfix release  that introduced two significant new modules—Portfolio Composer and Broker Profiles—while enhancing portfolio management, Stockpicker optimization, and MetaTrader 5 risk management. Key New Features in Build 141 Portfolio Composer (New...
Other Engineering

Rocscience RS3 v4.0.37

Rocscience RS3 v4.037: 3D Geotechnical Finite Element Analysis Software RS3 v4.037 is a significant update to Rocscience’s general-purpose 3D finite element software for rock and soil, introducing new result entities, enhanced selection tools, and expanded bolt functionality. Key New Features...
Electrical & Power Engineering

Siemens PSSE 36.6

PSS®E Version 36 is Siemens’ transmission planning and analysis software, introducing a major architectural change for dynamic user models. Key Version 36 Features: Version Independent Dynamic Models (VINDP): Dynamic UDM DLLs created with PSS®E 36 can be used in all...
Mechanical Engineering

woodWOP 9.0

woodWOP 9.0 is the latest major release of HOMAG’s graphical CNC programming software for woodworking machines, available since May 2025. The release is built around the theme “Focused on focus,” with a redesigned interface and an operating concept that prioritizes...
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...