A geometric kernel modeling is a 3D solid modeling software component used in computer-aided design packages. Available kernel modeling includes:
- Geometry Convergence Modeling by Dassault Systemes
- Romulus was released in 1982 and licensed by Siemens and HP
- Parasolid by ShapeData, now owned by Siemens
- ACIS by Spatial Corporation, part of Dassault Systemes, is used in many CAD applications.
- CGAL, open-source geometry algorithm library
- ShapeManager, is an ACIS fork developed by Autodesk since 2001.
- Granite by Parametric Technology Corporation
- Open CASCADE is the free available modeling kernel
- C3D Modeler by C3D Labs, part of ASCON Group.
- K3 kernel developed by GeoS Center
- SOLIDS is developed by IntegrityWare, Inc.
- APM Engine was developed by RSDC APM
Video Geometric modeling kernel
The kernel market
The kernel market is currently dominated by Parasolid and ACIS, which was introduced in the late 1980s. The latest kernels to enter the market are the C3D and Convergence Geometric Modeler, developed in 1995 and 1998 respectively; they are introduced as stand-alone products in 2013 and 2011 respectively. ShapeManager has no presence in this market and in 2001 Autodesk clearly stated that they did not enter this business.
The latest geometric modeling kernel in the world is a Russian Geometric Kernel owned by the Russian government, and it is not clear whether it will be commercially available. However, it has superior features on top of other kernels in the market.
Maps Geometric modeling kernel
Developer kernel
In the table below you can see a list of representatives from developers belonging to companies that developed their own kernels or licensed kernels from third parties.
References
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