COSMOSDesignSTAR Compatible with Latest CAD Releases; Design Analysis Tools Now Available for Users of Solid Edge V15, Autodesk Inventor V8, and CATIA V5Rev11.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 COSMOS(TM) today announced that its COSMOSDesignSTAR(TM) software product can now analyze designs created in Solid Edge(R) Version 15 and Autodesk(R) Inventor Version 8 -- the latest releases of those computer aided design (application) Computer Aided Design - (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing". (CAD) programs, as well as CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. (R) Version 5, Revision 11. COSMOSDesignSTAR makes it possible for engineers who use Solid Edge and Autodesk Inventor Autodesk Inventor is the 3D parametric solid modeling package produced by U.S.-based software company Autodesk. It competes with other CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Pro/ENGINEER, and Solid Edge. to perform analyses with full associativity, thus maximizing their productivity throughout the design cycle. It can also read CATIA files directly to enable fast analysis. "We are committed to providing the most comprehensive design analysis capabilities to complement Solid Edge, Autodesk Inventor, and CATIA. We intend to make it possible for users of these programs to couple the newest capabilities of their CAD programs with the best analysis tools," said Ramesh Ramalingam, product manager for COSMOS. Equipped with meshing tools that automatically reduce element size in cases where a first pass fails to mesh, COSMOSDesignSTAR offers users a number of ways to refine the mesh, along with a diagnostic tool that identifies problems in the geometry of the model. The program provides a number of nonlinear analysis capabilities, and uses tools such as commonly used joints between parts -- both rigid and elastic -- to help users perform non linear analyses quickly on many different kinds of assemblies. COSMOSDesignSTAR helps design engineers and expert analysts alike detect potential design problems quickly and correct them before beginning prototype production, saving companies the time and expense of post-production fixes. By conducting multiple "what if" studies, design engineers can determine the reliability of their designs quickly, shorten design review cycles, and reduce the number of physical prototypes that need to be tested. COSMOSDesignSTAR is currently in use in some 2,000 companies. About COSMOS COSMOS solutions have been chosen by over 10,000 companies worldwide, believed to make COSMOS the most widely used finite element analysis Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computer simulation technique used in engineering analysis. It uses a numerical technique called the finite element method (FEM). There are many finite element software packages, both free and proprietary. (FEA (Finite Element Analysis) A mathematical technique for analyzing stress, which breaks down a physical structure into substructures called "finite elements." The finite elements and their interrelationships are converted into equation form and solved mathematically. ) software in the world. The company, formerly known as Structural Research & Analysis Corporation, is an affiliate of Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. S.A. (Nasdaq:DASTY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA). COSMOS software offers computer aided engineering (application) Computer Aided Engineering - (CAE) Use of computers to help with all phases of engineering design work. Like computer aided design, but also involving the conceptual and analytical design steps. (CAE (1) (Computer-Aided Engineering) Software that analyzes designs which have been created in the computer or that have been created elsewhere and entered into the computer. ) solutions ranging from simple stress and displacement tests to more complex analyses including impact testing, nonlinear, dynamic response, and fatigue simulation. COSMOS has been a leading developer and innovator of FEA, optimization, and simulation software products since 1982. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company's Web site (www.cosmosm.com) or call +1-310-207-2800. COSMOS and COSMOSDesignSTAR are trademarks of Structural Research and Analysis Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (c) 2004 COSMOS. |
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