Parasolid is used by a large and diverse community of industry innovators as the basis for a spectrum of leading-edge 3D applications that span the product lifecycle. In all cases, Parasolid adds value through easy integration, proven world-class modeling capabilities and outstanding interoperability with other Parasolid-based and 3rd party products.

Here are just some of the application domains in which Parasolid is used today.

Design & Definition (CAD)

Today’s 3D design applications support the development of sophisticated product models for industries as diverse as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods and medical equipment. Product definition is a critical part of this process, and precise 3D representation plays a central role.

Parasolid provides 3D CAD developers with the industry’s most robust foundation for creating, editing and interrogating precise 3D geometric models. Parasolid also adds value to design processes with:

• versatile model management tools that support a diverse range of advanced modeling and history-based systems
• integrated sheet/surface/solid representations that enables application developers to implement hybrid modeling strategies
• high-level modeling tools that support the implementation of time-saving macros or “wizards” for greater automation of end-user tasks

Currently Parasolid is used in numerous leading high-end and mid-range design applications around the world to create definitive, precise 3D models that can be leveraged, utilized and exploited throughout the product lifecycle. Parasolid can also add value to design and definition processes in fields such as MEMS, Semiconductor, Reverse Engineering, Scanning and Optics.

• Computer Aided Engineering (CAE)
• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC), including plant and structural design

Data Exchange & Visualization

The exchange and visualization of accurate 3D model data is an increasingly important feature of collaboration up and down PLM supply chains. The widespread use of Parasolid in diverse 3D design, manufacturing and analysis applications adds value to collaborative projects by opening up paths of reliable, translation-free exchange of 3D models using Parasolid’s native XT data format.

Parasolid is also well-positioned to handle 3D data from other modeler formats. Parasolid provides low-level tools for importing both B-rep and trimmed surface data, and its unique, intrinsic Tolerant Modeling strategy is designed to accommodate and compensate for any inaccuracies. In concert with Parasolid Bodyshop, for data healing, and Translator toolkits for major CAD formats, Parasolid offers outstanding interoperability and downstream integrity for 3D model data.

Parasolid is also well-positioned to handle 3D data from other modeler formats. Parasolid provides low-level tools for importing both B-rep and trimmed surface data, and its unique, intrinsic Tolerant Modeling strategy is designed to accommodate and compensate for any inaccuracies. In concert with Parasolid Bodyshop, for data healing, and Translator toolkits for major CAD formats, Parasolid offers outstanding interoperability and downstream integrity for 3D model data.

Whether working with imported or native 3D data, Parasolid provides a wealth of rendering functionality that can support diverse visualization applications and processes. Parasolid also provides a broad suite of measurement and interrogation functionality that can be leveraged in visual inspection or digital mock-up applications.

Enterprise In-house Developments

End-user organizations in commerce, industry, defense and government enhance their commercial software with in-house developments to fully leverage their specialized know-how, projects and processes. Parasolid is an ideal platform for organizations that wish to enable their in-house developments with the same easy-to-implement, production-proven 3D modeling capabilities enjoyed by commercial application vendors around the world.

Parasolid provides enterprise R&D teams with a cost-effective 3D modeling solution for custom applications, allowing them to:

• avoid prohibitive costs and risks of developing and maintaining core 3D modeling technology
• focus valuable resources on implementing company-specific expertise whilst leveraging the industry’s premier modeling platform
• improve functionality, reliability and performance of existing in-house software
• exploit Parasolid’s XT data format compatibility with the wide variety of commercial 3D applications based on Parasolid

Academic & Research Institutions

Many academic institutions find Parasolid’s easy-to-integrate standard interfaces especially well suited to creating a software environment for teaching, research and innovation in 3D. Parasolid is also a compelling choice for research projects that require collaboration and compatibility with commercial and industrial partners, as Parasolid’s 3D models can be shared natively with hundreds of leading applications who all use Parasolid modeling technology.