LYON, France and MARLBOROUGH, Mass., July 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datakit, a leading CAD Data Exchange Company and Kubotek3D, developer of 3D mechanical CAD software, announce that Kubotek has licensed Datakit translation technology for inclusion in their all-new CAD utility products to be released this fall.

"Datakit’s independent CAD translation technology is a perfect fit for our nonpartisan next generation products," said John Wright McCullough, Marketing General Manager of Kubotek3D. "Datakit’s technology makes it easier for our products to read all data from proprietary CAD files including models, PMI, and drawings. Datakit also enables us to support multiple platforms and product licensing methods."

Kubotek will use the Datakit technology to extend the range of CAD formats supported and improve translation capabilities in the new Kubotek offerings.

"Datakit is committed to providing the best in translation technology for CAD/CAM/CAE software vendors,” said Olivier Rigollet, COO of Datakit. “The Kubotek selection of Datakit technology reflects the quality of technology and support we have achieved based on this commitment," Mr Rigollet continued.

About Datakit

Datakit is a privately held and leading company founded in 1994, specializing in CAD data exchange solutions and services. It offers standalone converters, plug-ins and SDK that import, analyze and export a large number of CAD formats. Datakit exposes a wide range of geometrical and semantic data (assemblies, annotations, metadata, PMI) through its varied range of products. It also provides support services for the migration of CAD databases to help customers choose the best data transfer solutions. It works closely together with independent software vendors that currently integrate its CAD data exchange solutions to their own software. For more information, please visit www.datakit.com .

About Kubotek3D

Kubotek3D develops mechanical CAD software and core precision 3D technologies that facilitate interoperability between CAD programs. This strategy allows geometry, no matter where it originated, to be used throughout the manufacturing supply chain to speed time to market, reduce costs and improve quality. Kubotek3D is a division of Kubotek USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubotek Corporation (7709.T Tokyo Stock Exchange). Kubotek Corporation was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. For more information see www.kubotek3d.com .

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