BANGALORE, INDIA: Cranes Software announces the release of finite element modeling software eta/VPG Version 3.4.

This version features the debut of integrated linear static and Eigen value modules from the general purpose FEA software suite NISA, which allows users to easily create and visualize advanced simulations within the eta/VPG environment.

Tim Palmer, product manager explained, "With this latest release, 63 new or improved functions, as well as the availability of the NISA solver will make eta/VPG the most robust, versatile and accurate system simulation solution available."

The development team continues to incorporate user suggestions, extensive benchmarking and customer survey data into its software products.

New features include additional advanced meshing tools that allow engineers to quickly develop meshes on complex surfaces, as well as a new capability to import and export basic ANSYS model formats.

Tim Palmer commented, "eta/VPG offers five dynamic and powerful modules which are currently being used in a variety of industries world-wide. These modules allow users to access the many capabilities of the LS-DYNA simulation software, in an environment tailored to their industry."

eta/VPG's commanding PrePost module boasts the most advanced modeling tools available, allowing the user to create complex finite element models faster than ever before.

It offers an advanced toolset, outstanding auto-meshing tools and automated spotweld generation-within a zero text editing environment.

For mechanical system analysis, the eta/VPG/Structure module includes tools to stimulate road surfaces and tire models, as well as analyze vehicle dynamics, system and component durability and noise vibration and harshness (NVH) using LS-DYNA.

The eta/VPG/Safety module is used extensively in the automotive industry for the modeling of vehicle impact analysis with a complete crash tool library, allowing for accurate vehicle impact, occupant safety and airbag simulations.

The Drop Test and ALE/FSI modules complete the vertical application tools within eta/VPG. The drop test functions are used for consumer electronics quality and packaging analysis.

The ALE/FSI module is used primarily in military applications for the simulation of blasts and development of blast resistant vehicles.