Released September 2007
UGS PLM Software announces the latest release of the D-Cubed Assembly Engineering Manager (AEM), a software component that provides a more realistic and productive assembly environment. New enhancements specific to version 37.0 are listed below. See the full product description.
The AEM enables users to generate motion in parts using a number of different drivers such as gravity, torques, springs and motors. One of the key algorithms is the calculation of the force balance on the objects in the simulation. This is one of a number of fundamental algorithms which can be used many times during a simulation.
This release includes a number of improvements to the efficiency of the force balance calculation. This has improved the overall performance for complex models with a large number of interacting parts. Memory allocation has also been enhanced resulting in additional improvements to efficiency.
The D-Cubed components are integrated into a wide range of applications. Hence, they are available for a wide range of application development environments which are continually being extended to keep pace with customer requirements. This release sees the addition of support for 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows Vista, Linux Suse v10, Linux Red Hat Enterprise 5 and the Intel 32-bit processor version of Mac OS X.
First released in 2001, the AEM simulates the motion of assemblies and mechanisms. It takes account of the mass properties of parts, the motion caused by a variety of engineering related forces and devices, and the interaction of parts as they collide and push each other around. The AEM is typically integrated at the core of a CAD system and its usage requires no specialist expertise or model preparation.
UGS PLM Components are software tools that can help increase the profitability of software applications in the CAD, CAM, CAE and PLM marketplace by raising their value and lowering their costs. This is achieved by supporting innovation and interoperability with standard tools that ensure quality and reduce time to market. UGS PLM Software develops these components, uses them throughout its own applications and licenses them to independent software vendors and end-user organizations. Flexible licensing arrangements and a simple, proven integration process enable any organisation, large or small, to bring innovative capabilities to their applications quickly and economically. Part of the UGS PLM Components family of products, the Parasolid and D-Cubed components provide 3D part and assembly modeling, editing and interoperability, 2D/3D parametric sketching, motion simulation, collision detection, clearance measurement and visualization. Applications include mechanical CAD, CAM, CAE, mold design, sheet metal, AEC, GIS, structural, plant and ship design, CMM, reverse engineering and sales configuration. For more information, please visit www.ugs.com/en_us/products/open/.
Jim Thorpe
UGS (D-Cubed)
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