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Achieving faster time to market with advanced tolerance analysis software

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Sigmetrix Releases Updated CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software

Variation analysis software for PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and NX is available for download.

Sigmetrix EZtol v3.2.1 Tolerance Analysis Software Adds Stackup Cloning

May 22, 2026 · Sigmetrix’s portfolio includes other products and services including: CETOL 6σ 3D tolerance analysis solution; EZtol 1D tolerance analysis software; and GD&T Advisor interactive tool. 

Sigmetrix Launches VariSight v1.0 Software

February 14, 2025 · VariSight v1.0 is the initial release of a new product for enterprise-wide management of mechanical variation data.

Sigmetrix CETOL v12 Tolerance Analysis Software Now Out

January 23, 2025 · CETOL 6σ v12.0 tolerance analysis software is now directly integrated with NX.

Desktop Metal Releases Tolerance Analysis Software

June 18, 2024 · Live Inspect is a solution to fine-tune accuracy by analyzing 3D scans of printed parts to provide tolerance analysis and correct for deviations.

CETOL 6σ v11.5 3D Tolerance Analysis Software Now Available

February 26, 2024 · CETOL 6σ v11.5 tolerance analysis software adds improved support for inseparable assemblies and ease of use.  

Sigmetrix Releases EZtol v2.6.0 1D Tolerance Analysis Software

August 15, 2023 ·  EZtol is a 1-dimensional tolerance stackup analysis program.

Sigmetrix Unveils CETOL 6σ v11.4.0

May 26, 2023 · As with prior releases, CETOL 6σ v11.4.0 is available in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese.

CETOL 6σ v11.3.0 3D Tolerance Analysis Software Available

November 28, 2022 · CETOL 6σ v11.3.0 tolerance analysis software can define auxiliary features, and manage ignored messages and updated language features, company says.

Sigmetrix Updates With EZtol v2.3

April 11, 2022 · New release streamlines 1D tolerance stackups, company reports.

Editor’s Pick: Training course for tolerance analysis 

March 9, 2022 · Sigmetrix EZtol Fundamentals computer-based training course uses a combination of lecture videos, software demonstrations, detailed exercises, quizzes and a training manual to teach EZtol fundamentals.

Sigmetrix Adds EZtol Basics Course to Computer-Based Training Offering

March 1, 2022 · Sigmetrix expands digital training portfolio to teach fundamentals of EZtol at students' own pace.

Editor’s Pick: Increased Insight for Tolerance Analysis

January 5, 2022 · Sigmetrix CETOL 6σ Version 11.1 enables product teams to fully understand dimensional and assembly variation on all designs.

Sigmetrix Offers Latest CETOL 6σ v11.1 3D Tolerance Analysis Software

December 14, 2021 · CETOL 6σ v11.1 tolerance analysis software improves profile tolerances, section views and patterns, company says.

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Editor’s Pick: Increased utility for tolerance analysis

May 26, 2021 · Designers and engineers use CETOL 6σ to see the impact that tolerance changes will have on their overall assembly.

Dimensional Control Systems Releases New CAD Integrated Software Tool

January 29, 2021 · Tool designed to provide an easy-to-use solution to 1D, 2D, and 3D tolerance stack-ups to get answers quickly and efficiently.

Zemax Launches Native Diffraction Calculation and Analysis Functionality

January 21, 2021 · OpticStudio 21.1 delivers a new diffraction calculation and two new tolerance setup operands; OpticsBuilder 21.1 improves analysis functionality and includes full Zemax glass catalog.

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Achieving faster time to market with advanced tolerance analysis software

December 16, 2020 · Sigmetrix tolerance analysis can improve manufacturing.

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Improving Time to Market with Tolerance Analysis

December 15, 2020 · Sigmetrix President James Stoddard joins us to discuss how tolerance analysis can improve manufacturing.

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Editor’s Pick: Reducing complexity of advanced tolerance analysis

August 25, 2020 · There are a variety of enhancements and new features, some specific to individual CAD products.

Sigmetrix Releases Updated CETOL 6σ Tolerance Analysis Software

August 17, 2020 · Variation analysis software for PTC Creo, SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and NX is available for download.

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