Oct 10 - Midas Creates Import Link to Software Using Tekla Open API

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Midas Creates Import Link to Software Using Tekla Open API

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ESPOO, Finland, Oct 10, 2008 - A link has been developed between Tekla Structures software and midas Gen, a CAE program developed by midas IT. Midas Gen is a structural analysis and optimal design system that supports the building information modeling (BIM) functionality that Tekla Structures offers.

Midas IT created the import link to their software using the Tekla Open API(TM) programming application developed by Tekla. The link will be demonstrated by the Tekla reseller, Harpaceas, at the SAIE International Building Exhibition in Bologna, Italy, October 15th-18th, 2008.

It is a major workflow enhancement to streamline the integration between design and construction planning. Among other things, standardized import-export links allow for seamless integration between the leading software in the industry. Software compatibility ensures that structural elements can be imported directly into a 3D model for structural analysis and design, and then exported back, whenever required.

"Midas is pleased to announce the enhanced integration with Tekla. Engineering offices benefit from an improved information flow to provide faster and more accurate integrated 3D structural models to their customers," comments Mr Sang Shim, Vice President at midas IT.

"At Tekla, we are really happy that our partners are so active in taking advantage of the programming interface possibility with the Tekla Open API," says Ms Laura Virros, Director of Structural Engineering at Tekla Corporation. "The link between Tekla and midas takes structural planning workflow again one step further. We're proud to present the workflow in the SAIE event in Italy," she continues.

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 nearly 85% 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 3D 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, manufacturing, 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 Midas IT

Midas IT has over 250 structural software developers and professional engineers. In addition, midas IT has worldwide regional offices and a distribution network for their software products and technical services in the fields of building and bridge engineering, geotechnical engineering and mechanical engineering. One of the strengths of midas IT is structural engineering software development founded on analysis and design consultancy experience. Midas software systems have been developed and used for several years, and their reliability has been established through various significant applications and projects all around the world. Midas Gen and midas Civil are structural engineering analysis and design software solutions for building and civil/bridge structures, respectively. They are used for a wide range of applications and have the capability to analyze and design unique and complex buildings and civil/bridge structures. Midas IT strives to meet the needs of engineers and provide technical support to their users to achieve results beyond their expectations.

For more information, visit http://eng.midasuser.com.

About Harpaceas s.r.l.

Harpaceas was established in the late 1980s, in Milan, from the professional experiences of a group of structural engineers offering software and services for CAE and CAD/CAM applications. Total revenue of 2007 was approximately 3.35 million €, where 50% is from software and 50% is from services (call-support, training course, training-on-the-job). Harpaceas employs 25 Civil Engineers and Architects. Harpaceas serves approximately 4,500 customers all over Italy with more than 8,000 software licences distributed. These customers include engineering companies, building contractors, professionals (Architects, Engineers), steel fabricators, precast fabricators, public offices and universities. Some of their clients include Italian engineering companies, such as Maire Tecnimont, Italferr, Saipem, Snamprogetti, and Techint. Harpaceas is the Italian reseller of Tekla, and a reseller of midas software for North-West Italy.

For more information, visit www.harpaceas.it

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