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About Codeware

Codeware was founded in 1983 in Ontario, Canada. We opened our first U.S. office in 1993. We currently have offices in Sarasota, Florida and Austin, Texas. Codeware's founder, Les M. Bildy, P. Eng., has served as President since 1983.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in COMPRESS

COMPRESS includes nozzle FEA for cases where a more accurate solution is required. The COMPRESS FEA engine was created by Codeware to address the detailed requirements of ASME Code stress analysis. It features adaptive meshing, stress error estimating, and is based on advanced Lagrangian 3D elements.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in COMPRESS2025-07-16T11:31:25-04:00

Codeware 2023 Software Enhancements

COMPRESS 2023 Pressure vessel design software New features include: Q-lip Nozzles Fatigue Screening ASCE 7-22 Cladding B16.9 Tees as Shell Components COMPRESS 2023 includes ASME VIII-2/Appendix 46 fatigue screening as a standard feature INSPECT 2023 Fitness-for-service software Additional features [...]

Codeware 2023 Software Enhancements2023-06-14T09:19:11-04:00

COMPRESS and the 2021 ASME VIII Code Edition

COMPRESS 2022 is now available with code and feature updates, including: 2021 ASME VIII Code Edition 2021 International Building Code (IBC) Nozzles - table UW-16.1 Minimum Thickness Requirements for Fittings enforced per UW-16(f)(3)(a)(6) Rings - MDMT calculation is now provided Half pipe jacketed vessel design for vertical vessels [...]

COMPRESS and the 2021 ASME VIII Code Edition2022-12-05T11:18:54-05:00

Tubesheet, Nameplate, and Leg Drawings Using the Codeware Interface

The Codeware Interface add-in is bundled with every COMPRESS and INSPECT license. New features for Codeware Interface 2022 Build 8200 include: Tubesheet drawings with vents and drains, tube-to-tubesheet joint, tube distribution, and tube pattern Nameplate detailed drawing with brackets Leg detailed drawing To see how Codeware's suite of [...]

Tubesheet, Nameplate, and Leg Drawings Using the Codeware Interface2025-08-12T16:07:20-04:00

Latest COMPRESS, INSPECT, and Shopfloor Updates

Recent Enhancements to Codeware's Software Suite We are pleased to announce that updates to our software suite are now available.  Exciting new capabilities include: INSPECT - API 579 Fitness-for-Service Part 9 Level 2 Cracks Part 13 Level 1 and 2 laminations Part 14 Fatigue Assessments Part 3, 4, 5, [...]

Latest COMPRESS, INSPECT, and Shopfloor Updates2021-10-25T10:43:01-04:00

Multi-Sheet Drawing Templates and Pressure Vessel Weld Maps

Create Drawings Automatically With The Codeware Interface New features in Codeware Interface 2021 Build 8100 include: Multi-sheet drawing templates Performance improvement for Drafter3D Pressure Vessel weld map Watch the video below to see these new features in action: Download video (.mp4 165MB)

Multi-Sheet Drawing Templates and Pressure Vessel Weld Maps2025-01-30T13:29:08-05:00
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