Parasolid emerging as component of choice for cloud-based solutions

By Niraj M Wanikar, Chief Editor, CNCTimes.com, 2014-05-22 15:25:39

GrabCAD Incorporated (GrabCAD) has licensed Siemens’ Parasolid software to provide 3D model interrogation, inspection and visualisation within its workbench application for cloud-based product data management (PDM). Developed by Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software business, Parasolid is emerging as the component of choice for cloud-based solution providers who require a 3D geometric modelling kernel. This represents the third major Parasolid licence agreement with cloud-based solution providers in the last nine months and the first licence for a cloud-based PDM application.

“Siemens PLM Software has proven itself to be a diligent and progressive market leader, consistently delivering the right PLM component technology that is used by millions of end-users,” said Mr Jon Stevenson, Vice President of Technology, GrabCAD. “Software vendors that deploy geometry based applications in the cloud need to be confident that the component technologies they select deliver reliable, long-term solutions with superior functionality and proven quality. Parasolid has shown strong performance independent of operating systems and presentation frameworks, making it an ideal solution for cloud-based applications like ours,” he said.

GrabCAD, a venture-backed leader in cloud-based product data management for mechanical computer-aided design (CAD) software, helps engineers get products to market faster by connecting people, content and technology. GrabCAD Workbench makes it easy for engineers to manage and share CAD files, work with partners and complete projects on time.

“GrabCAD is making significant advances in the way engineers manage and share 3D models in the cloud, regardless of their choice of CAD system,” said Mr Paul Sicking, senior vice president, chief technology office, Siemens PLM Software. “Breaking down the barriers to collaboration aligns with our own open philosophy, so we are excited to work with GrabCAD in pursuit of this important common goal,” he added.

Parasolid, the industry-leading 3D geometric modelling component for computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering analysis (CAD/CAM/CAE) solutions, is licenced under an open business model by over 170 independent software vendors that develop and market more than 350 application products. Applications developed using Parasolid are able to seamlessly exchange geometry data, providing translation-free interoperability. For further information, visit www.grabcad.com.

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