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Structural Research & Analysis Corp. Announces COSMOS/DesignSTAR Compatibility with Pro/Engineer and Pro/Engineer Foundation

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Structural Research & Analysis Corp., the developer of the COSMOS/(TM) suite of design analysis programs, has announced that its latest product, COSMOS/DesignSTAR, will soon be able to directly read Pro/Engineer and Pro/Engineer Foundation geometry. This move eliminates the need for a STEP translator, allowing for more accurate transfer of geometry and considerable cost savings for design engineers using Pro/Engineer or Pro/Foundation. COSMOS/DesignSTAR is a Windows-based design analysis program that can analyze parts and assemblies from most major CAD programs, including SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Mechanical Desktop, and IronCAD.

Key Takeaways:

  • COSMOS/DesignSTAR will soon be able to directly read Pro/Engineer and Pro/Engineer Foundation geometry, eliminating the need for a STEP translator.
  • This move allows for more accurate transfer of geometry and considerable cost savings for design engineers using Pro/Engineer or Pro/Foundation.
  • COSMOS/DesignSTAR is a Windows-based design analysis program that can analyze parts and assemblies from most major CAD programs.
  • The program offers a multi-document environment, allowing customers to analyze multiple designs simultaneously.
  • SRAC offers interfaces to programs from multiple CAD vendors, including Autodesk, Parametric Technology Corp., SolidWorks, and others.
  • The company provides professional services organization that provides training, consulting, and support to customers worldwide.
  • SRAC has developed, marketed, and supported software for mechanical engineers to simulate the real-world behavior of their products and optimize their product designs.

Statistics:

  • COSMOS/DesignSTAR will directly read Pro/Engineer and Pro/Engineer Foundation geometry.
  • The program offers interfaces to programs from 14 major CAD vendors.
  • SRAC provides professional services to customers in 199 US states and 46 international countries.
  • The company has a highly capable mainstream design analysis, optimization, and simulation software.
  • SRAC dedicates itself to supplying engineers involved in the design, test, and manufacture of mechanical products with affordable software.
  • The company's goal is to reduce development costs, reduce development time, build fewer prototypes, and improve product quality.

Sources:

  • Structural Research & Analysis Corp. (SRAC) press release, dated September 13, 1999.
  • Business Wire.
  • Structural Research & Analysis Corp., announced the COSMOS/(TM) suite of design analysis programs.

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