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DCS Launches 3DCS Variation Analyst Version 8.2 with Powerful New Analysis Tools and Reporting Features

Jul 24, 2025 10:00:00 AM

DCS Launches 3DCS Variation Analyst Version 8.2 with Powerful New Analysis Tools and Reporting Features

Troy, MI – Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), part of Sandvik Group and a global leader in dimensional quality and tolerance analysis solutions, is proud to announce 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.

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3DCS Variation Analyst is the industry’s leading tolerance analysis software, 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.”

3DCS Variation Analyst 8.2 is now available for current customers and new users. For more information or to request a demo, visit www.3dcs.com

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About DCS

Dimensional Control Systems (DCS), part of Sandvik Group, is a recognized leader in dimensional quality and tolerance analysis software and services. Its 3DCS suite of products is trusted by top automotive, aerospace, medical device, and industrial manufacturers to ensure product quality, reduce production costs, and drive continuous improvement.

 

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