Between 2D and 3D, there is MBD, which enables access to design information. It’s been a while since we wrote about Kubotek, makers of KeyCreator and utilities for manufacturing. It’s a venerable company with long experience in 2D and 3D. These days, the company has built its expertise around 3D design, data exchange, and model-based design (MBE). The company has … [Read more...] about Kubotek offers CAD viewer for MBD
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OpenBOM strikes an integration deal with Kubotec KeyCreator
The deal gives KeyCreator users a cloud-based CAD-to-BOM workflow. Bill of Materials startup OpenBoM has landed a collaboration deal with Kubotec KeyCreator, the mechanical 3D CAD tool popular in heterogeneous engineering environments. The deal allows KeyCreator users to make simultaneous changes to a Bill of Materials (BOM) list using OpenBOM’s cloud-based tools. … [Read more...] about OpenBOM strikes an integration deal with Kubotec KeyCreator
Kubotek readies KCM next-generation 3D geometry kernel
GraphicSpeak talks with KCM developer and CEO Paul Stallings. Stated most simply, CAD tools are built on a geometry kernel, a software component that defines how the geometry that makes a model is created. The birth of a new geometry modeler is no small event, certainly not for the companies that take on such an investment, and not for the potential customers, many of … [Read more...] about Kubotek readies KCM next-generation 3D geometry kernel
New photorealistic rendering highlights KeyCreator 2014 update
Several new features improve editing of imported 3D models. A new photorealistic rendering module tops the list of enhancements to KeyCreator, the 3D direct modeler from Kubotek USA noted for interoperability. A new free student version is also part of KeyCreator 2014. KeyCreator Artisan is an optional package for creating photorealistic images from 3D models in … [Read more...] about New photorealistic rendering highlights KeyCreator 2014 update
Kubotek USA launches new KeyMarkUp CAD Viewer
Support for Catia V4 gives it a leg up on the competition. It supports 32 CAD formats. There is new viewing software on the market from one of the long-time leaders in interoperability. Kubotek USA introduces KeyMarkUp CAD Viewer, which views and marks up more than two dozen CAD file formats. The desktop tool gives engineers a one-stop product to measure, analyze, annotate, … [Read more...] about Kubotek USA launches new KeyMarkUp CAD Viewer
Kubotek introduces FEA simulation for the novice
New KeyCreator Analysis features auto-meshing technology to simplify set-up time and simultaneous calculation of multi-physics simulations. It is combined with KeyCreator direct modeling software. Kubotek USA is introducing a new multi-physics finite element analysis (FEA) program that combines ease of use for novice users with high-level accuracy required by expert users. … [Read more...] about Kubotek introduces FEA simulation for the novice
Partnership offers two free viewers for Kubotek users
Kubotek KeyView Lite offers viewing while KeyView Free offers additional mark-up capabilities. Interoperability expert Kubotek has teamed up with K2D to offer two new free CAD data viewers. Kubotek KeyView Free allows users to open, measure, analyze, and markup STL, IGES, and DXF files as well as native KeyView and KeyCreator files. It has the same functionality as the … [Read more...] about Partnership offers two free viewers for Kubotek users
KeyView update supports Catia V6
Kubotek continues its rapid update pace for its CAD data viewer. Also new in this version is a new Data Analysis window among other features. Kubotek has released an update to its KeyView CAD data viewer, adding support for Catia V6 and updating support for other formats. KeyView 11.1 also sports two new window views for working with CAD data. KeyView is one of the few … [Read more...] about KeyView update supports Catia V6
Infotech beefs up Kubotek KeyView
New release adds SAT export, advanced markup, 2D CAD import from 3D CAD products, and more. An update to Kubotek KeyView, a visualization tool popular in heavy manufacturing, is now available with new features that include import of 2D CAD files, a quick print function, enhanced markup functionality, and various analyzing possibilities for tool and mold making. Details … [Read more...] about Infotech beefs up Kubotek KeyView
2011 is a year of transition for the CAD industry
Our Editor-in-Chief reviews the year in CAD and looks ahead to 2011. At least it wasn't 2009. By Kathleen Maher I do hope I didn't say “2010 is a year of transition” last year at this time. The very idea of CAD has grown to the point that different companies define it in different ways. Increasingly, I see PLM, Product Lifecycle Management—what I have always … [Read more...] about 2011 is a year of transition for the CAD industry