New design software update enhances composite capabilities

Dassault Systemès, the 3D design software developer, has announced the release of its Version 5 Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications, V5-6R2013.

This update adds new composite fibre modelling technology (based on the technology acquired from the purchase of Simulayt in 2011), increased openness and standards support and enhanced high-end surface modelling capabilities. The new release also includes additions to the V6-to-V5 multi-version compatibility announced in 2012, further enabling internal and external V6-V5 collaboration. V5-6R2013 includes nearly 40 new 3DEXPERIENCE technologies originally from V6R2013 and V6R2013x.

“Today’s announced enhancements bring a new level of capability to our V5 install base.  It is rich in features, functions, and new products.  At the same time, we are thinking far beyond that,” said Dominique Florack, senior executive vice president, products, R&D, Dassault Systèmes.  “We are considering how our customers develop their products and their own customers’ experiences, how they work with suppliers regardless of version, and how they adopt new software over time.” 

Most significantly, the addition of composite materials fibre simulation capabilities enables the analysis of complex surfaces used in hull construction.  ‘Fibre Modeller’ was originally introduced in V6R2013x and is now natively available in V5-6R2013 of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

The addition of CATIA ICEM Shape Design extends its high-end Class A surfacing modelling capabilities with 68 separate enhancements to Curve Creation, Surface Creation, Modification, Analysis and Infrastructure. 

“We have a large customer base and they have a variety of solutions from us that enable the creation of enticing, delightful products and experiences,” said Monica Menghini, executive vice president, industry and marketing.  “We have a responsibility to bring the latest innovative technologies to them, regardless of what 3DEXPERIENCE solutions they are using.  At the highest level, version names, ‘V4,’ ‘V5,’ ‘V6,’ should be irrelevant.  It doesn’t matter what version is indicated on the screen.  We will make sure our customers succeed, offering them the ability to work with their ecosystems and adopt new, innovative technologies at their own pace.”

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