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14 September 2009

Product News

A New Software Library for 3D Software Editors

Kineo CAM announced the introduction of a brand new software library for software editors who need to add value to their 3D software applications. The innovative software library, called KWS-UAF™, is the first commercial solution that has ever been created to develop efficient interactive features for assembly / mounting and servicing / dismounting of complex systems.

According to Kineo CAM, any commercial software focusing on the review and analysis of digital mock-ups has or should have features that support the dynamic simulation of collision-free motions. KWS-UAF™ is a true innovation that positions itself between low end manual approaches and high end automatic features: the user builds motion interactively but the collisions created during the motion are automatically removed by KWS-UAF™. For this reason KWS-UAF™ can also complement haptic-based systems for finding collision-free paths as a lighter solution; a 6D mouse can do the job.

Another domain in which KWS-UAF™ brings amazing results is Virtual Reality; equipped with a tracking device, the user is immersed to manipulate the part to assemble or to disassemble and KWS-UAF™ manages the collision avoidance. The user drags the part and KWS-UAF™ keeps it clear of collisions with obstacles.

Who can avoid forecasting accessibility issues of a mechanical assembly within 3D Digital Mock-up?

Documenting maintenance feasibility and manufacturing processes are not only internal requirements anymore but are also customers’ requirements whatever their industrial field is. KWS-UAF™ is a breakthrough innovative software technology that takes the best from both algorithmic power and user’s know-how to find a Collision-free track within a 3D environment.

With this new technique the user manipulates the moving object. While the user moves it, a collision avoidance engine runs underneath and builds the collision-free path. At any time, the closest collision- free position and the current user position are linked by a virtual elastic band; force-feedback gives the user the feeling of simply pulling Ariadne's thread without considering collision avoidance.

Software editors and end-users who want to be amazed can visualize KWS-UAF™ at work: http://www.kineocam.com/kws-uaf.php.

KWS-UAF™ Software Library is a commercial C++ library subject to licensing and sub-licensing for commercial integration.

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