(DMSC: Rochester, NY) -- Software company Elysium has announced support for QIF 3.0 (Quality Information Framework) in the latest product update of its 3DxSUITE EX9, available Aug. 1, 2021. This newest update offers primary support of QIF 3.0 with bi-directional translation and validation of the model-based definition (MBD) portion. Elysium also supports change detection within QIF, as with any supported format.

Elysium’s inquiries for QIF have grown the over the past couple of years and its level of QIF support continues to evolve, responding to increasing customer demand.

“The model-based enterprise (MBE) first-movers are increasing their MBE objectives from MBD visual aides to leveraging more from semantic information to achieve machine-readable workflows, which is where formats like QIF and STEP AP242 can add life cycle value for automation,” explains Annalise Suzuki, vice president of technology and engagement. “Based on the increased demand in this area, we are excited to add support for QIF 3.0 with continued collaboration from our innovative customers.”

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