December 28, 2020 – KOTEM is pleased to announce the latest version of the powerful EVOLVE suite of software packages.  EVOLVE enables you to efficiently define, communicate, and monitor design intent across your manufacturing enterprise.

The EVOLVE 7.0 suite comprises (4) software packages:

  • EVOLVE Design
  • EVOLVE SmartProfile
  • EVOLVE Manufacturing
  • EVOLVE SPC

What’s New in EVOLVE 7.0?

Highlights include:

  • Support of the ASME Y14.5-2018 standard
  • Support of the JEITA-ET-5102:2020 standard
  • Optimized size tolerance control

ASME Y14.5-2018 Standard

  • ASME Y14.5-2018 standard is supported and available in the Explanation System
  • ASME Y14.5-2018 does not allow application of Concentricity nor Symmetry tolerances
  • Improved Explanation System allows the user to now see both the text and the relevant figure from the ASME standard at once

JEITA-ET-5102:2020 Standard

  • JEITA-ET-5102:2020 standard is supported
  • Geometrical Tolerance Grade (GGTG) table is updated
  • Size Tolerance Grade (GSTG) table is implemented

Optimized Size Tolerance Control

  • Simplified and redesigned size tolerance editor
  • New Tolerances tab on Features panel lists both GD&T and size tolerances, and also allows for in-line editing

Other Enhancements

EVOLVE Suite (all packages)

  • Enhanced QIF import/export functions
  • Improved annotation display
  • Support of Torus feature
  • Improved Summary panel
  • New advanced GD&T/GPS settings

EVOLVE Design

  • Project export capability for downstream use in OGP’s ZONE3 metrology software

EVOLVE SmartProfile®

  • Improved handling of constructed features based on measured points
  • Statistical output file can be exported from scripting wizard to EVOLVE SPC

EVOLVE Manufacturing

  • Offset optimization added to Simulation of machining corrections
  • Ability to define Control Points to control deviations at specific point locations
  • Improved handling of constructed features based on measured points
  • Statistical output file can be exported from scripting wizard to EVOLVE SPC

EVOLVE SPC

  • New GR&R wizard
  • Results database annotation and editing capability