VISTAGY Announces SyncroFIT 2011

By DE Editors

VISTAGY Inc. announced the release of SyncroFIT 2011, which enables airframe manufacturers to work with model-based development with a focus on implementing modern manufacturing processes for airframe assembly. SyncroFIT enables commercial 3D CAD users to fully define and manage fasteners, holes, joints, and interfaces between parts within complex assemblies.

SyncroFIT 2011 allows for 3D model-based design (MBD) for assemblies with 3D integration and visualization capabilities, including the ability to create customizable MBD formats. According to VISTAGY, the new version also improves fastener layout capability, and includes a new database authoring application that allows for form-based input of data to quickly populate the fastener database. This version also enables a single database to be used across aircraft programs.

SyncroFIT 2011 provides traceability for all fastener and hole requirements over the lifecycle of the build process. New capabilities in SyncroFIT’s Airframe Manufacturing Environment (AME) include advanced consumption reporting and progressive assembly state visualization. The new software is also intended to assist with the transition of engineering data to the shop floor by providing interfaces to NC programming systems for automated drilling and fastening and assembly projection systems.

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