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Model-Based Enterprise the Focus of Updated Toolkit

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:34:37 GMT

Kubotek Kosmos Launches 8.0 Release of 3D Framework Software Components

MARLBOROUGH, MA—March 25, 2026—Kubotek Kosmos, a leader in geometric software technology, has introduced the 8.0 major release of its 3D Framework libraries. The Framework provides software development teams with a high-performance unified API to read, display, edit, and author precise models and complete 3D product definition data across Windows, Linux, web, and other platforms. The 8.0 release significantly expands support for the most recent ISO standards-based file formats which enable model-based enterprise strategies across manufacturing systems.

Kubotek Kosmos MBD Utilities 8.0 Release

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:01 GMT

Support Added for Saved Cutting Planes and CUI Markings in Reports — Kubotek Kosmos has released 8.0 update of its Validate, Revision, Convert, and View software. These Model-Based Definition (MBD) file utility programs utilize proprietary Kubotek Kosmos modeling technology to support high-fidelity sharing of critical 3D CAD and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) data across the manufacturing supply chain. Version 8.0 updates support for major CAD file formats, adds visualization of sectioned views, and expands report compliance marking options. The new software is available for customers to download immediately.

Kubotek Kosmos MBD Utilities 7.2 Release

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:30:00 GMT

The 7.2 service pack release of the Kubotek Kosmos MBD File Utilities software is primarily focused on translator updates to support reading files from recent versions of major CAD programs. The release also adds options to the Validate product for proper marking of reports related to specific US-government-owned models.

KeyCreator 2026: The Tree is Key

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:15:00 GMT

In the KeyCreator 2026 release, the popular Level Tree has been upgraded with 5 new options/commands. Numerous other minor productivity enhancements and upgrades to support major CAD file formats have also been made available.

Collaboration with Action Engineering Announced

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:00:03 GMT

Support for aerospace & defense manufacturing suppliers adopting Model-Based Definition (MBD) practices to include joint webinar, product integration

Marlborough, MA & Lakewood, CO (USA) — 12 Nov 2025—Kubotek Kosmos, a leader in precision 3D kernel software and MBD data validation solutions, and Action Engineering, experts in Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), are collaborating to support small- and medium-sized suppliers transitioning to modern digital manufacturing practices. The effort focuses on the aerospace and defense manufacturing segments, where adoption of MBD practices is rapidly growing.

Kubotek Kosmos MBD Utilities 7.1 Release

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:20:19 GMT

Update includes compatibility with STEP XML and expanded file translators

The service pack 1 release of version 7 of the Kubotek Kosmos MBD File Utilities family of CAD tools provides important updates to the support for reading CAD data from the most popular CAD file formats. The release also enhances support for display of text and objects trimmed with cutting planes.

KeyCreator 2025 Service Pack 2 Released

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The release includes significant translator updates and several minor enhancements

Marlborough, MA — The second Service Pack release of KeyCreator 2025 provides important translator updates and several user-driven enhancements. The downloads are available now for customers with active maintenance or lease.

Kubotek Kosmos MBD Utilities 7.0 Version Released

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Support Added for Quality Information Framework (QIF) File Format

MARLBOROUGH, MA—March 26, 2025—Kubotek Kosmos, a leader in engineering and manufacturing geometric software technology, announced the 7.0 major release of its Validate, Revision, Convert, and View products. These Model-based Definition (MBD) file utility programs utilize proprietary Kubotek Kosmos modeling technology to support high-fidelity sharing of critical 3D CAD and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) data across the manufacturing supply chain. Version 7 updates support for major CAD files, improves visualization of model details, and adds support for viewing and verification of MBD data stored in the QIF file format. The new software is available for customers to download immediately.

KeyCreator 2025 Service Pack 1 Released

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:50:27 GMT

Software Updates Include File Translators and PDF Output Options

MARLBOROUGH, MA—December 5, 2025—Kubotek Kosmos, a leader in engineering and manufacturing geometric software technology, today announced the release of KeyCreator 2025 Service Pack 1.

Model Validation Using Point Cloud: Validate 6.2

jmccullough@kubotekkosmos.com (John Wright McCullough) — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:24:07 GMT

Updated VALIDATE functionality part of overall 6.2 release of Kubotek Kosmos MBD utilities

The 6.2 release of Kubotek Kosmos VALIDATE has introduced user interface support for CSV files as a derivative point cloud data set. The compare function tests that each point defined in the CSV is on the authority B-Rep model within the specified comparison tolerance and that each face of the B-rep model matches to at least one point.