Tekla Acquires UK's 3-Design for Structural
Engineering Apps
 ESPOO,
Finland,
Apr 23, 2009 - Tekla Corporation has acquired the business of 3-Design LLC,
UK-based developers of structural engineering software that has been known as
3D+TM*. Until now the software has been distributed by a reseller. With this
acquisition Tekla has strengthened their premium and leading software solution
for structural engineering especially in the UK market. Tekla will provide
dedicated support for all software users as well as an opportunity to phase in
with a comprehensive solution combining the best of both systems to secure the
customers past investments.
Along with the acquisition, all current 3-Design's software users will be
offered the opportunity to upgrade their software licenses to Tekla Structures
BIM (Building Information Modeling) software. The business will be passed over
with as little disruption as possible to current customers and step by step
integrated into the Tekla solution offering.
"3-Design's customers have been provided with a good level of service over
the years and we aim to continue the good work that has been done and improve on
it where possible," promises Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director of Tekla (UK)
Ltd. "Tekla is also committed to integrating our software products together and
developing them further into an exquisite solution covering a much wider scope
of the structural engineering and construction management workflow than has been
available before. We understand the customers have invested heavily in the
software both financially and time wise and we are committed to moving them
forward with improved solutions" he continues.
"I have decided not to develop 3-Design's software any further myself", says
Geoff Jackson, the man behind 3-Design's software. "It is time for me to move on
and do other things with my life. I believe that Tekla Structures software is
already beyond where I originally wanted to take 3-Design's software. In my
opinion, Tekla Structures offers the most complete BIM solution for engineers.
I'm confident that the users of 3-Design's software will now be in the best
possible hands," he states.
Tekla currently employs a number of former experts of 3-Design's software and
will thus be able to offer dedicated support for completing ongoing customer
projects. Their experience in switching to Tekla Structures will be invaluable
in ensuring a smooth transition for the users. Tekla Structures has been a
proven solution for noteworthy structures including Wembley Stadium, Swiss Re,
Heron Tower, Emirates Stadium, Freedom Tower in New York, as well as the Bird's
Nest Stadium and China Television Centre, both used for the 2008 Olympics in
Beijing. Tekla Structures is already in use by industry leading companies such
as Arup, Buro Happold, Ramboll, Thornton Tomasetti, and Skanska.
About Tekla
Tekla's model-based software products make customers' core processes more
effective in building and construction and infrastructure management. Tekla
Corporation has area offices and partner organizations worldwide. International
operations account for more than 80% of net sales. Founded in 1966, Tekla is one
of the longest operating software companies in Finland.
For more information, visit www.tekla.com.
About Tekla Structures
Tekla's technology creates new business opportunities for the construction
industry. The most advanced building information modeling (BIM) solution on the
market includes an accurate, dynamic and data-rich 3-dimensional environment.
The highly detailed as-built digital structural models generated with Tekla
Structures software enable effective visualization and management of the
project. Effectively integrating model and non-model-based software solutions
allows using the building information model in collaborative workflows. Tekla
Structures users can streamline the design, fabrication, and construction
processes, ultimately ensuring the highest level of constructability in project
delivery. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural
engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, concrete detailers and
manufacturers, and construction companies.
For more information, visit
www.teklastructures.com.
About 3-Design
3-Design LLC was established in December 1996 to develop an innovative
software solution for the modeling and design of structural frames, both small
and large scale. 3-Design has specialized in the development of 3D solid
modeling, parametric design, automated drafting and bill of materials software
for applications which utilize extruded profiles, panel elements and any
associated accessories or fixings. They have also offered a full consultancy
service, providing bespoke software tailored to customers' needs. A CAD system
for structural engineers, 3-Design's software (marketed as 3D+ TM*) includes
automated 2D and 3D structural drawings using a comprehensive modeling system.
Within 3D+ TM* a single model is created from either the extensive library of
structural objects, or provided automatically from integrating design solutions.
From this 3D model, 2D drawings such as floor plans, sections, details and 3D
views etc. can be created automatically. 3D+ TM* handles all forms of
construction and material types. In the year 2000, 3-Design joined forces with
an exclusive worldwide provider of the 3D+ TM* product.
* 3D+ is a registered trademark of CSC (UK) Ltd, former distributor of
3-Design's software.
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