"It was a pleasure to work with HOOPS and the Tech Soft team. They gave us excellent support throughout the project. That support, combined wit the strength of the HOOPS and HOOPS/Stream toolkits, helped us hit an aggressive launch date and ship a great product."
Autodesk Labs
Tech Soft 3D components have proven to be valuable building blocks in a wide range of MCAD & CAM applications such as heavyweight MCAD design, CAM, CMM, Lightweight Viewing - and every type of solution in between. Below are just a few of the ways firms in the MCAD and CAM sector make use of our suite of robust components:
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Alibre, developers of Alibre Design - a low-cost 3D parametric solid modeling application, wanted to quickly and efficiently add advanced PDF creation to their software solutions. Licensing the Adobe PDF Libraries from Tech Soft 3D allowed them to capitalize on a market opportunity in weeks instead of months. |
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AnarkTM delivers advanced, interactive 3D and data management solutions that cost-effectively transform and distribute use-appropriate CAD data through the enterprise supply chain. Anark works with TS3D to deploy the 3D InterOp translation technology within the Anark Core Platform. InterOP’s robust translation of all leading formats helps Anark deliver CAD data downstream for uses such as Product Visualization and Configuration, Virtual Catalogs, Technical Publications, Interactive Training, Sales & Marketing Presentations and more. Visit www.anark.com > |
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aPriori offers a next-generation costing solution that helps companies drive significant costs out of their products prior to production. Using HOOPS, aPriori will extend its capabilities for automatically costing parts and assemblies by allowing users to view, select and control product cost drivers directly in an interactive 3D model display. This visual feedback will help aPriori’s users to better understand the cost impact of product design decisions earlier than ever before. Visit Visit www.apriori.com > > |
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ATA provides operations, maintenance information management and support services at the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Center. Working with TS3D to license and implement the RealDWG Toolkit, ATA created a sophisticated drawing management system that provides check-in/check-out and vaulting capabilities for engineering design users AutoCAD drawings. Visit: www.aerospacetestingalliance.com > |
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When Autodesk, the world’s leading design software and digital content company, needed to accelerate addition of 3D capabilities to its hugely popular DWF file format and DWF viewer, the company drew on HOOPS technologies and enlisted the aid of TS3D’s expert consulting team. |
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Autodesk Intent™ is a sophisticated, automated system for the creation of engineer-to-order, custom, and customized products that works in conjunction with Autodesk® Inventor™ to document and define engineering rules, configurations, and best practices. In the standalone version, HOOPS powers the display to enable users to rapidly visualize new product configurations “on-the-fly”. Visit: www.autodeskintent.com > |
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CADCAM-E delivers CAD translators and related services for geometry, assemblies and feature data, providing vital PLM data flow solutions to numerous manufacturing firms and key members of their supply chain. By licensing Parasolid Communicator from TS3D, CADCAM-E is able to ensure robust and accurate translation of XT geometry data within their comprehensive translation offerings. Visit: www.cadcam-e.com > |
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The Advanced Composites Environment (ACE) suite performs data extraction from CATIA, generates coverage for surfaces and drives the manufacture of carbon composite parts using NC generation. ACE’s HOOPS-based viewing module allows viewing of CATIA data before and after coverage generation, as well as part integrity verification and simulation. This viewer replaces an internally developed OpenGL module and added significant performance gains, animation, text/measure handling, hardcopy output and more. ACE software is sold globally to customers such as Boeing and Raytheon for use alongside Cincinnati Machines. Visit: www.cinmac.com > |
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The AGILE™ Engineering Design System® developed at Concepts NREC is the only commercially available turbo machinery software system covering the complete engineering process. The system includes preliminary design, detail design, sophisticated analysis, CAD data transfer as well as specialized five-axis machining software. Due to the remarkable flexibility of HOOPS, this diverse set of visualization requirements can all be handled be one robust graphics engine. Visit www.conceptsnrec.com > |
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Dassault Systèmes is the world leader for Product Lifecycle Management software solutions (PLM) using the power of three-dimensional (3D) representation. The company’s popular CATIA v5 application takes advantage of HOOPS/Stream to read and write the OpenHSF file format, giving its users fee web publishing and open sharing of lightweight visualization data. Visit www.ds3d.com > |
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Dimensional Control Systems, Inc. (DCS), the world leader in Dimensional Management Software relies on HOOPS to provide their 3DCS and GDM-3D applications with high-performance display and smooth animation with even with the largest of assemblies. HOOPS integrates smoothly with Spatial's ACIS and InterOp toolkits while HOOPS/Stream gives DCS a lightweight, efficient exchange format. |
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Delcam is among the world’s leading suppliers of advanced CAD/CAM software solutions for the manufacturing industry. Based in Birmingham, England, Delcam has differentiated their applications in many ways, including robust geometric translation. TS3D is proud to supply Parasolid Communicator to further bolster the accuracy and completeness of geometry import within Delcam’s successful PowerSHAPE solution. Visit www.delcam.com > |
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As a manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions, you may wonder what Gerhard Schubert needed with visualization. However, the company recognized an opportunity to simplify their customers work and add value to their product by providing a system diagnostic and repair solution. By using HOOPS for Tablet PC’s they created a software solution that could be used on the factory floor to animate potential repairs, order necessary parts and improve overall operating efficiency. Visit: www.gerhard-schubert.com > |
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Germanischer Lloyd (GL) is a not-for-profit organization which serves the shipping industry through setting standards in technology, safety and quality. One of GL’s activities is R&D and software application for its members, particularly in the areas of safety compliance and analysis. Using HOOPS, GL’s maritime applications are able to deliver high quality display, even when dealing with extremely large ship models. Visit: www.germanlloyd.org > |
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Graphite One broke new ground by creating the first comprehensive 2D drafting and 3D modeling system for the Linux platform. HOOPS’ rich API helped this fledgling enterprise create a full-featured system with professional grade 2D and 3D display. HOOPS’ broad platform support and tight integration with the Qt UI toolkit opens the door for Graphite One to some day be ported to a variety of platforms and still perform optimally. Visit www.graphiteone-cad.com > |
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German based HASCO is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard parts. In order to help their clients gain greater efficiency and accuracy in their work, HASCO developed software that allows clients to embed HASCO parts during the design process. Working with TS3D partner Spatial, HACOS utilizes 3D InterOp for data translation and HOOPS for lightweight “model preview” visualization, adding great value for their clients. Visit www.hasco.de > |
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Honeywell’s team in Kansas City develops custom CMM applications for internal usage. The software is used for planning, measurement, tolerance checking and more. Working with TS3D partner, Spatial, they use HOOPS as a key part of their mission-critical, internal application. Visit www.honeywell.com > |
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With IronCAD v10 the primary areas of focus were speed and new visualization capabilities. IronCAD chose to revamp their product using HOOPS as their graphics engine and as a result, they are seeing 10x performance boosts in their 3D display. In addition to this, HOOPS has allowed IronCAD to deliver support for both Direct3D and OpenGL, PDF export, rapid lightweight file loading and much more. |
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iSeek has developed the innovative search engine, CADSeek, which can search, analyze and report geometry matches within large CAD databases. Tech Soft 3D served as a one-stop component shop for iSeek, who use HOOPS for rapid display as well as 3D InterOp for certain translation functions. This allows iSeek to focus on their breakthrough search and match algorithms and create a high-value solution to organizations such as John Deere who have large amounts of stored 3D data. Visit www.iseekcorp.com > |
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ITI TranscenData provides interoperability solutions that enable companies to effectively exchange, reuse and share engineering product data among diverse software applications. In order to continue focusing on those core strengths, the company licensed HOOPS to drive advanced features and facilitate the development of their well-respected CADIQ solution. |
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KubotekUSA, a company built upon the strength of CADKEY technology, uses HOOPS as the core graphics engine within their flexible and powerful Key Creator CAD/CAM system. HOOPS provides a sophisticated mixture of 2D, 3D, text, interactivity and hardcopy, while HOOPS/Stream adds web publishing capability. |
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Magna’s KULI simulation application is a software tool that helps auto manufacturers design efficient AC/Heat systems. Since 2001, KULI has used HOOPS to power their simulations, enabling engineers to visually experience vehicle HVAC systems and assist them in optimizing their designs. Visit: www.kuli.at > |
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Makino is a leader in advanced machine tools, offering a wide range of precision metal-cutting and EDM production machines. When the company set out to modernized their FF/CAM software application using .NET and C#, they turned to HOOPS. Working with TS3D partner Spatial Japan, the FF/CAM development team was able to receive local Japanese language training along with support and consulting. The FF/CAM team was able to quickly create a new version of their software with more power and greater visual quality. Visit: www.makino.com > |
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A pioneer in the metrology field, METRIS (formerly LK) also provides leading software for CMM programming. The company's user-friendly CAMIO Studio application bridges the gap between CAD and CMM programming. For CAMIO Studio, HOOPS provides high-performance graphics and complements the use of the ACIS kernel; TS3D's HOOPS/Stream enables CAMIO Studio's exceptionally fast and market-leading file load speeds. |
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The Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide. Over the years, different software teams within Northrop Grumman have relied on HOOPS for specialized design, manufacturing, simulation and analysis applications for use within various classified projects. Visit: www.northropgrumman.com > |
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NTT Data (formerly Hitachi Zosen Systems) is a leading Japanese software firm specializing in CAD/CAM/CAE, GPS/GIS and ERP/SCM. When the market opportunity arose for a CAD-independent, advanced collaborative view/measure/mark-up solution, TS3D’s HOOPS and HOOPS/Stream toolkits helped the company rapidly hit the market with a robust, complete and innovative product. |
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Okino specializes in the translation and visualization of a wide variety of CAD and DCC formats. Known for their open approach, Okino wanted to add free, high-quality web publishing to their solution. HSF was the perfect format – highly compressed, open (published), and specifically geared toward engineering visualization. Using the HOOPS Stream Toolkit, Okino quickly implemented HSF export, allowing their customers to freely publish their translated data. Visit www.okino.com > |
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Experts in programming of CNC, Lathe, Milling and Turning machines, Partmaker offers the unique Partmaker SwissCAM system. Working with TS3D on an implementation of the 3D InterOp components, the Partmaker team was able to solve a significant challenge for their users – the reliable import of all major MCAD formats including CATIA, Pro/E, UG NX, SolidWorks, IGES, STEP and more. Visit www.partmaker.com > |
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Pratt & Whitney is a flight technology pioneer for commercial, military and space aircraft. Pratt & Whitney develops a range of software to serve their specialized internal requirements. Using HOOPS as their graphics engine, Pratt & Whitney has built applications for use in design, analysis and defense simulation – making HOOPS the graphics engine of choice for one of the world’s largest aviation engine companies. Visit: www.pw.utc.com > |
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By licensing HOOPS, Proficiency, a company focused on engineering supply chain collaboration, greatly accelerated the development of its Collaboration Gateway, which allows design intelligence - features, history, constraints, metadata, etc. - to be extracted from the major mechanical design systems, and to be represented in a CAD-neutral format, the Universal Product Representation ("UPR"). Visit www.proficiency.com > |
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Serving 35,000 manufacturing companies worldwide, PTC develops and supports superior Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. HOOPS/3dAF provides robust graphics within the company’s venerable CADDS5 product line to handle its extensive and diverse requirements for 2D drafting, 3D MCAD, ship design, analysis, plant design and more. Visit: www.ptc.com > |
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Students at Queen's University in Belfast, working in the Virtual Engineering Centre (VEC), quickly created Virtual Design Works, the world's first haptic application for the design of CAD models using the HOOPS Product Suite they licensed under the free .EDU Program. |
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In metrology, motion control, machine calibration, dental CAD/CAM and spectroscopy, Renishaw innovations enhance precision, efficiency and quality. The company’s Machine Tools division sought to further enhance the value of their metrology hardware with complementary software. Using a combination of Tech Soft 3D components, Renishaw developed Productivity + ™, a solution for tool setting, part set-up and inspection, on-machine verification, as well as in-office programming and simulation. Productivity+ uses HOOPS for display, Parasolid for geometry modeling and query as well as 3D InterOp for accurate CAD data import. By starting their development with leading components, Renishaw’s software team was able to produce a high-value solution that improves customer productivity and helps drive hardware sales. Visit: www.renishaw.com > |
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Samin Information Systems delivers advanced applications for metrology and scanning. Their EcoBlock application checks the dimensional accuracy of a ship block, while EcoOTS simulates the assembly of process ship blocks. With the help of local consulting and support from TS3D partner Spatial Asia, Samin was quickly able to develop and ship a robust application using HOOPS alongside Spatial’s ACIS kernel as a combined modeling & visualization platform. |
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SembCorp Marine is a leading global marine engineering group, specializing in a full spectrum of integrated solutions in ship repair, shipbuilding, ship conversion, rig building, topsides fabrication and offshore engineering. The company recently turned to HOOPS as the core graphics platform for a set of internal applications for ship design, repair and fabrication – helping their development partner create robust 3D application far more quickly than would otherwise have been possible. Visit: www.sembcorpmarine.com > |
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Shapespace develops innovative techniques to catalogue, search and browse for CAD models based on their shape. Shapespace produces 3D model search-engines for in-house databases and the web. The small start-up team at Shapespace turned to HOOPS for their display requirements. Using HOOPS helped them get to market quickly, focus on their area of expertise and produce a solution that not only had robust back-end technology, but an attractive front-end display as well. Visit: www.shapespace.com > |
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SolidWorks – a leading provider of software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management – leveraged the entire suite of HOOPS components and worked closely with TS3D consulting experts to create the award-winning eDrawings 2.0, a unique standard for expressing and sharing Design Intent. |
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SpaceClaim provides a CAD-neutral modification solution for the extended enterprise, enabling multi-CAD interoperability and 3D collaboration. In addition to remarkable ease-of-use, a key strength of SpaceClaim is the ability to smoothly handle geometry from a variety of sources. By licensing Parasolid Communicator from TS3D, SpaceClaim is able to easily and accurately import geometry data in Parasolid’s XT format. View www.spaceclaim.com > |
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This leading supplier of CNC routers for the woodworking, plastics and aerospace industry relies on HOOPS, HOOPS/Stream, Parasolid and skilled TS3D consulting services to deliver their innovative, web-centric eCabinet Systems solution. |
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TransMagic relies on HOOPS as the foundation for their visual front-end, on HOOPS/Stream for web publishing models and on HOOPS/Net for real-time collaborative repair/view/mark-up sessions. By partnering with TS3D, Transmagic was able to get a revenue-generating product to shrink time to market and focus their full resources on the company’s true value-add; 3D CAD translation and repair. |
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Tyco Electronics is a US$12.3 billion global provider of engineered electronic components for thousands of consumer and industrial products; network solutions and systems for telecommunications and energy markets. The company sought to develop internal, customized applications for the design and complex analysis of their electronic components. After an extensive review of various technologies, the team at Tyco chose HOOPS as their graphics engine for a conceptual modeler, CAE pre-processor and post-processor. HOOPS’ performance, link to common modeling kernels and cross-platform capabilities proved to be a perfect fit to the company’s requirements. Tyco’s HOOPS-based applications are currently used by hundreds of their engineers worldwide. Visit: www.tycoelectronics.com > |
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CANFIT-PLUSTM is a suite of fully integrated CAD/CAM products for custom-fit prosthetic devices developed by Vorum Research Corporation. For more than 15 years HOOPS has provided a powerful and flexible graphics platform, handling the needs of Vorum applications that range from optical shape scanning and design to CNC carving. Visit: www.vorum.com > |
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Led by the venerable Dr. Chen of Wuhan University, Tianyu Software develops a range of CAD and related applications. Recently, Dr. Chen’s team worked with TS3D partner Spatial’s Shanghai-based team on a new application, InteSolid. Using HOOPS alongside both the ACIS modeling kernel and InterOp translation components, InteSolid provides a solution to downstream CAD-data users by translating CAD models, extracting key non-geometric data and displaying both to downstream users. Visit: www.wuhan.com > |
