PETERSBURG, Russia, Jan 29, 2020 – ASCON Group, the leading Russian developer of high-performance CAD/AEC/PLM systems, is pleased to announce the English language release of KOMPAS-3D v18 for mechanical engineers. This CAD program for professionals is distinguished by speedier processes, multiple productivity improvements, and brand-new functions.
Highlights of the new KOMPAS-3D v18 include the following:
New User Interface
Toolbars have been combined into ribbon-like sets, with each set designed for specific tasks. As you switch between different types of documents, the sets change dynamically. Users can work in traditional light mode or the new dark theme (see figure 1).
The new Quick Access Toolbar offers easy access to commands that select modes, control images, and more.
They added more languages, so that users can run KOMPAS-3D in English, Turkish, and Korean.
Figure 1: New user interface for KOMPAS-3D offering light and dark themes
Significantly Improved 3D Modeling
They rewrote KOMPAS-3D’s internal algorithms to improve performances. The result is that many tasks are now accelerated, such as working with three-dimensional models (see figure 2), creating and updating associative views (see figures 3 and 4), displaying the user interface and work windows, more. The updated system is now the fastest version ever of KOMPAS-3D.
Figure 2: KOMPAS-3D works faster with 3D models
Figures 3 and 4: Algorithmic improvements speed up associative view updates
Users can now insert components into assemblies that are mirrored (see figure 5).
Figure 5: Inserting mirrored components into an assembly
KOMPAS-3D is better at working with sheet metal with the new functions that we added, and we improved the way that fillets are constructed.
New Versioning Capability
Model documents can now contain multiple versions of the same model. Data about two or more model-build options take common design features and then generate the variations with user-defined differences.
Miscellaneous Updates
They improved how the BOM (bills of materials) and the add-ons configurator work.
Pricing and Availability
KOMPAS-3D v18 is available through ASCON’s worldwide network of value-added resellers. For details and pricing, please contact your nearest reseller. To locate the one in your region, please visit ascon.net/en/main/partners/.
To try out the new release, download 30-day free trial of KOMPAS-3D V18 from http://ascon.net/download/kompas/items/?dl_id=532.
About ASCON
ASCON was founded in 1989 as a private company, becoming one of the first CAD/AEC/PLM developers and integrators in Russian and CIS member countries. Our software solutions address key engineering design issues, such as accurate 3D modeling, preparation and release of drawings and design documentation, business process development, and engineering data management.
Today, ASCON is a dynamic company employing 800 highly qualified specialists. The company operates 60 offices and dealer centers in major industrial regions worldwide. Each branch office provides a full range of services in software implementation, IT consulting, personnel training, software integration, and support.
The number of KOMPAS installations exceeds 75 000 seats in automotive, heavy machinery, aerospace and defense, agriculture, oil production and power generation, manufacturing and construction, electronics and engineering industries.