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April 13, 2026 · The Framework provides software development teams with a unified application programming interface to read, display, edit, and author models and complete 3D product definition data.
December 16, 2025 · The release also adds options to the Validate product for report marking related to specific U.S.-government-owned models.
November 14, 2025 · Collaboration supports aerospace and defense suppliers by prioritizing modernizing technical data using model-based definition (MBD).
August 29, 2025 · The release also enhances support for display of text and objects trimmed with cutting planes.
April 1, 2025 · Support added for quality information framework (QIF) file format. Version 7 updates support for major CAD files, improves visualization of model details, and adds support for viewing and verification of MBD data stored in the QIF file format.
August 8, 2024 · Update features expanded file translators and mass properties reporting, company says.
April 18, 2024 · Updates to numerous CAD file formats are incorporated in the 2024 SP1 releases of all KeyCreator CAD apps.
March 28, 2024 · These CAD file utility programs use Kubotek Kosmos modeling technology to support transfer of CAD data across the manufacturing supply chain.
January 19, 2024 · The partnership has been extended to allow Kubotek Kosmos to license Datakit components to other independent software vendors as a part of its 3D Framework offering.
December 13, 2023 · This release provides updates to CAD file translators, several user-control updates and a dozen fixes.
October 27, 2023 · The 2024 release continues to expand KeyCreator support for model-based definition (MBD) strategies.
July 17, 2023 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.
July 7, 2023 · This release provides updates to several CAD file translators.
June 16, 2023 · Software updated with file translators, fixes, and several updated settings
April 20, 2023 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.
April 18, 2023 · This release provides updates to many CAD file translators and much more.
April 14, 2023 · The 5.0 versions of the programs are rebranded as Kubotek Kosmos and enhanced with updated CAD file support.
December 2, 2022 · Consolidation and change within industries that use engineering design software raise questions about CAD software interoperability.
September 13, 2022 · Change reflects Focus on its next-generation software technology.
Digital Engineering June 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we focus on automotive design innovations, including light and sound simulation, additive manufacturing applications. Our editors head to NVIDIA GTC and RAPID+TCT, and we investigate whether you can…
May 2026 Special Focus: Artificial Intelligence in Design and Simulation
In this Special Focus Issue, learn about the latest developments in the integration of artificial intelligence into engineering workflows.
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