Siemens PLM & Nemetschek Launch Vectorworks 2009 with Parasolid

By DE Editors

Siemens PLM Software (Plano, TX) and Nemetschek North America (Columbia, MD) announced the launch of Nemetschek's Vectorworks 2009 design software featuring — for the first time — the integration of Parasolid software, Siemens PLM Software's 3D solid modeling technology.

The key theme of Vectorworks 2009 is the addition and simultaneous release of the sophisticated Parasolid 3D solid modeling functionality to all modules of the product suite, in solutions tailored to the needs of architectural, landscape, entertainment, and multi-disciplinary firms. The robust functionality of Parasolid has been proven and refined through widespread usage in the mechanical CAD market, combining high performance and exceptional quality in an easy- to-integrate component.

With a prominent position in the AEC market already established, Nemetschek is targeting its Vectorworks Architect 2009 product at architectural firms wishing to explore creative, free-form designs with increased productivity, while retaining full geometric integrity at all times.  While Parasolid (a key software product in Siemens PLM Components suite of solutions) offers substantial benefits to Vectorworks' architectural users, it also brings significant speed gains in the entire product suite including Vectorworks Fundamentals, Landmark, Spotlight, and Machine Design.

For details, contact Nemetschek North America or Siemens PLM Software.

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