Connecting the Model-Based Enterprise

This article is a transcription of Elysium’s presentation at Engineering Process Days 2026 (Darmstadt, Germany, May 18–19, 2026). This presentation outlines how Elysium 3D-SUITE supports a Model-Based Enterprise through various life cycle stages — including engineering, manufacturing, quality, and sustainment by checking model-based quality, translating, validating, and packaging. Watch the Presentation Video. Introduction Hello, everyone.…

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Release Announcement of CADfeature 20.0 M2

Elysium has released CADfeature 20.0 M2. Release Highlights A regularly scheduled maintenance release on top of CADfeature 20.0 containing fixes across many areas of CADfeature and targeted enhancements to improve operation and productivity. Function Enhancement Enterprise Database Support Added support for enterprise databases such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and Oracle Database for CADfeature Batch…

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Unlocking Enterprise Efficiency with MBD, MBC, and QIF

This article is a transcription of Elysium’s presentation at the PTC/USER Global Summit 2026 (Las Vegas, April 27–30, 2026). It highlights how MBD, Model-Based Characteristics, and QIF improve digital thread traceability and downstream workflows, featuring Elysium’s 3D-SUITE for MBD validation and quality assurance. Watch the Presentation Video. Introduction This presentation explores how model-based definition, model-based characteristics,…

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Release Announcement of CADfeature 20.0 M1

Elysium has released CADfeature 20.0 M1. Release Highlights A regularly schedule maintenance release on top of CADfeature 20.0 containing fixes across many areas of CADfeature and targeted enhancements to improve operation and productivity. Function Enhancement Direct UI-to-Help Integration Context sensitive [Help] is available throughout system-configuration dialogs Users can launch the relevant HTML documentation directly from…

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Release Announcement of CADfeature 20.0

Elysium has released CADfeature 20.0. Release Highlights CADfeature 20.0 is a major release that introduces significant new features and improvements, including: License server upgrade to FlexNet Publisher for enhanced license management Comprehensive bug fixes and performance enhancements, including all updates through CADfeature 19.0 M5 Function Enhancement This release added support for new CAD versions throughout…

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Release Announcement of CADfeature 19.0 M5

Elysium has released CADfeature 19.0 M5. Key Enhancement This release delivers substantial improvements in performance and robustness, particularly in distributed mode Function Enhancement This release added support for new CAD versions throughout different CAD systems CAD Versions added in 19.0 M5 Supported Versions NX 2506 Series 1926 Series – 2506 Series Creo Elements/Direct 20.8 18.1…

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Mastering DFX: Engineering for Manufacturability, Reliability, and Beyond

The Value of Front-Loading and Design Rule Checks To minimize costly rework in downstream processes, designers often invest significant effort into Design Rule Checks (DRCs)—a practice known as front-loading. One vital category of these checks ensures that the designed geometry is suitable for subsequent production steps. This approach is a key component of what’s broadly…

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Release Announcement of CADfeature 19.0 M4

Elysium has released CADfeature 19.0 M4. Key Enhancements Function Enhancements Extends support for advanced CAD platform features, including improvements to datum feature symbol handling in Creo Parametric, BOM exclusion support in Autodesk Inventor and Siemens NX, and virtual component handling in SOLIDWORKS Multiple issues affecting feature accuracy, drawing fidelity, and geometry translation have been addressed,…

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