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  • Sigmetrix Launches VariSight v1.0 for Mechanical Variation Management

    Sigmetrix Launches VariSight v1.0 for Mechanical Variation Management

    Sigmetrix CETOL Integrated 3D Tolerance Analysis Software (Source: Sigmetrix)

    MCKINNEY, TX, Feb 12, 2025 – Sigmetrix has announced that VariSight version 1.0 is available. VariSight is the latest addition to the suite of solutions that streamline and enhance the mechanical variation management process. Tolerance analysis and GD&T software provide users with controlling capabilities to help ensure consistency, optimize design functionality, minimize manufacturing errors, and improve their products’ overall quality and performance, all within an effective and user-friendly platform.

    VariSight is an enterprise-level solution for mechanical variation management that helps optimize product quality and facilitate informed decisions by connecting tolerance models to the MBD/MBE digital thread, capturing and transferring organizational knowledge, and accelerating the product development process.

     Below are some essential highlights from the initial release of VariSight:  

    • Management of CETOL data – Upload CETOL model data to VariSight directly from CETOL. Review the history of the CETOL data and visualize aggregated analysis results over time. Track user-specific contributions and improve collaboration efforts.
    • Track progress of system requirements – Create system requirements in VariSight and link individual CETOL measurements to these requirements. Report on requirements that are satisfied by measurements and their aggregated status (Pass/Fail) over time.
    • Compare CETOL models – Compare two revisions of a CETOL model to identify differences via a streamlined presentation of base model and comparison model. Identify geometric changes, tolerance chances, etc… between model iterations. Improve understanding of the root cause of changes that affect predicted quality.
    • Link to CAD data in Windchill PLM – Search Windchill PLM from within VariSight to find desired CAD models. Create links to the CAD model metadata including version history and assembly structure. Update the linked data when changes are made to the model in Windchill.

    VariSight v1.0 is available in English.  

    Raphael Nascimento, product manager for VariSight, commented, “The release of VariSight v1.0 marks the culmination of 3 years of development efforts, and it is the embodiment of the enterprise needs expressed by our customers for over 20 years. VariSight extends the value of our customers’ existing mechanical variation management efforts by expanding access beyond  the individual analyst’s workstation to other stakeholders within the organization, improving collaboration, shortening time to market, and supporting the digital thread.”

    Source: Sigmetrix

    About Sigmetrix

    Sigmetrix, established in 1999 and headquartered in McKinney, Texas, provides mechanical variation analysis and tolerance optimization software solutions. The company specializes in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance analysis, and model-based definition (MBD) tools for predicting, managing, and optimizing mechanical variations in product design and manufacturing processes. Sigmetrix serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and communications, energy generation and distribution, medical devices, HVAC and appliances, and pumps and compressors. Their software solutions, such as CETOL 6σ and EZtol, integrate directly with major computer-aided design (CAD) platforms, facilitating efficient tolerance analysis and variation management. With over 25 years in business, Sigmetrix has established a global presence, offering its products and services to clients worldwide. As of recent reports, Sigmetrix has an estimated annual revenue of $4.6 million.

  • DigiKey to Use TraceParts so Customers Can Download CAD Models

    DigiKey to Use TraceParts so Customers Can Download CAD Models

    THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN, Feb 5, 2025 – DigiKey has announced a partnership with TraceParts , a provider of CAD content for engineering, industrial equipment, and machine design.

    DigiKey and TraceParts announce a partnership that expands the availability of downloadable CAD model offerings for engineers, makers and product developers. Image: TraceParts

    How to download CAD Models from DigiKey.

    Download TraceParts CAD-content from the DigiKey website in 5 steps:

    Step 1: Go to the DigiKey platform and select the type of component you’re looking for.

    Step 2: In the filters, in the “Media” section, check “EDA/CAD Models” and click “Apply all”.


    Step 3: Search for your desired component and go to its Product Page. Here, click the link in EDA/CAD models. 


    Step 4: It opens a new page, scroll down to the bottom of the page to see TraceParts 3D viewer. 


    Step 5: Choose from over 60 CAD Formats and download the one you need. 

    How to download CAD Models from DigiKey Step 5

    The partnership brings together DigiKey’s range of electronic components and TraceParts’ 3D CAD models and design tools. This integration will help engineers, makers, and product developers work faster, improving design cycles and simplifying workflows for a more efficient prototyping process.

    “We are excited to integrate TraceParts’ extensive 3D model library to our product catalog, making it easier than ever for designers and engineers to move seamlessly from ideation to CAD tool to finished product,” said Cody Walseth, digital product owner for DigiKey. “This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to empowering our customers and accelerating their journey from concept to creation.”

    “We are thrilled to collaborate with DigiKey to bring our extensive CAD content and technology to their website,” said Leia Sanderson Teixeira, chief commercial officer for TraceParts. “This integration highlights our shared commitment to supporting engineers and designers with seamless access to the tools they need to innovate. We’re confident that this partnership marks the beginning of an exciting journey with significant potential to enhance the design experience for DigiKey’s customers worldwide.” 

    About TraceParts

    TraceParts, established in 1990 and headquartered in Saint Romain de Colbosc, France, is a leading provider of 3D digital content for engineering. The company offers a comprehensive platform featuring CAD part libraries, electronic catalogs, and product configurators, assisting engineers and designers to access over 100 million CAD models and product datasheets. This library supports various stages of product development, including design, purchasing, manufacturing, and maintenance. TraceParts serves a diverse range of industries, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, design software, and computer hardware, facilitating efficient product development and innovation. As of August 2024, TraceParts reported an annual revenue of approximately $15 million and employed around 100 people across four continents, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

    About DigiKey

    DigiKey, founded in 1972 by Ronald Stordahl, is a distributor of electronic components headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. The company offers an inventory of over 15.9 million products, including integrated circuits, connectors, capacitors, resistors, and relays, catering to design engineers and manufacturers across industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. DigiKey serves customers in more than 180 countries, providing services like same-day shipping and a user-friendly online platform. As of 2023, the company reported annual revenues of approximately $5 billion and employed over 5,000 people. DigiKey’s commitment to innovation and customer service has solidified its position as a global leader in electronic component distribution.

    Source: TraceParts