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Releases of Virtual Manufacturing & Costing Products Version 2024.2

We are pleased to introduce the latest and greatest versions of our VM&C products, version 2024.2. Our industry is advancing rapidly, and these products are paving the way for innovation and efficiency. Let's dive right in!

FTI FormingSuite 2024.2:

  • Geometry Export from Process Planner: Enhanced function provides a solid base for transfer/tandem and progressive die design.
  • Improved Scrap Distribution: Streamline your process plans with center carriers using our optimized scrap distribution function.
  • Double Attached with Unfolded Flanges Enhancements: Improved separation distance for more accurate and efficient process planning and costing.

 

Simufact Forming 2024.2:

  • Extended Python Functionalities: Python scripting for resistance spot welding has been expanded for more versatile and efficient operations.
  • Improved Resistance Spot Welding: Experience our improved robust resistance spot welding with increased measuring capacity, electrode database, and distinctive icons.
  • Hybrid Contact Addition: Enjoy optimized simulations with the new "hybrid contact" type, improving deformable element handling and self-contact situations.
  • Sheetmesher Improvements: Enhance accuracy with our updated 'Sheetmesher,' allowing manual selection and securing of surfaces before meshing.
  • QT Libraries Update: We have updated our QT libraries for better performance. Ensure to configure GPU rendering over remote desktop for Windows 10/11 for smooth operations.

 

Simufact Welding 2024.2:

  • New Shape Comparison Tool: Streamlines geometry comparison across the Smart Assembly Shop workflow stages, aiding virtual fixture and assembly process tracking.
  • Cooling and Clamping Only License: Tailored Simufact Welding package focusing exclusively on virtual fixture solutions for an optimal user experience.
  • Further Improvements: Enhanced import, improved GUI contact algorithm, and multi-line Python console input for more efficient welding

 

Simufact Additive 2024.2:

  • PBF Process and Defect Analysis: Improved performance with GUI-integrated settings and user-friendly defect visualizations.
  • Shape Comparison Enhancements: Automated surface deviation and dynamic tolerance check streamline design decisions; active results export option broadens analysis scope.
  • Export to CAD' Developments: Customizable GUI settings optimise accuracy and surface trade-offs; upcoming non-manifold geometries handling upgrade in version 2024.3.

 

For more please see the What's New document available in the software and online