AVEVA Acquires the LFM Software Division of Z+F UK

By DE Editors

AVEVA has announced the acquisition of Z+F UK Limited. The strategic acquisition includes only the division of Z+F which produces the LFM software suite. This follows a long partnership with Z+F UK Limited and allows AVEVA to secure software technology that expands its offering in the 3D data capture market, while remaining independent from laser scanner hardware vendors. As a result of the acquisition, AVEVA will establish a new global 3D data capture Centre of Excellence in Manchester, UK.

One of the immediate benefits of the acquisition will be tighter integration between laser data and AVEVA Laser Modeler. Together with the LFM software suite, the expanded portfolio provides AVEVA with a set of design, engineering and information management solutions for the brownfield market.

The acquisition brings the LFM suite of products to AVEVA, including LFM Server, which is a hardware- and format-neutral platform that provides an interface for all laser data to CAD solutions. This platform will underpin AVEVAs existing suite of solutions which includes AVEVA Laser Model Interface, IntelliLaser and Laser Modeler.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.