DCS Launches 3DCS Variation Analyst with Powerful New Analysis Tools and Reporting Features
Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), part of Sandvik Group and a leader in dimensional quality and tolerance analysis solutions, has announced the release of 3DCS Variation Analyst Version 8.2, delivering significant enhancements that improve analysis precision, workflow efficiency, and accessibility for manufacturing and design teams.
3DCS Variation Analyst tolerance analysis software, is used by major manufacturers worldwide to simulate assembly variation, reduce scrap and rework, and drive product quality from design through production. The latest version, 8.2, introduces several high-impact features designed to empower engineers with deeper insights and greater flexibility.
Key Enhancements in Version 8.2:
Mean Shift Analysis: Engineers can now view mean shift values for each individual contributor, offering more transparency into variation sources and allowing for more targeted process improvements.
Auto Point Projection: Users can now automatically project multiple coordinate points onto calculated projected features in a single streamlined step—saving time and reducing the chance for manual error.
GeoFactor Analyzer and Critical Tolerance Identifier (CTI): These advanced tools are now integrated into the standard Run Analysis window, alongside Monte Carlo and Contributor Analyses. Previously available only with an AAO license, they are now accessible to all users with a Variation Analysis license—making critical analysis capabilities more widely available.
APQP Reporting Integration: Version 8.2 now includes Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) report generation within the 3DCS Automated Report. This new functionality simplifies compliance and documentation for automotive and other regulated industries.
“Version 8.2 expands the analytical depth and usability of 3DCS,” said Dave Johnson, Director of 3DCS Solutions at DCS. “By making powerful tools like CTI and GeoFactor Analyzer part of the core license, we’re helping more teams identify and resolve potential quality issues earlier in the process—saving time, cost, and effort.”
For more information: www.3dcs.com
