| Softree Technical Systems Inc. of Vancouver British Columbia, today announced the first beta release of Softree Optimal, a new technology for reducing construction costs for corridor based infrastructure projects (roads, railways, pipelines, channels, etc.). Developed over the last 4 years, in association with the and the National Research Council, Softree-Optimal, automatically determines the lowest cost optimal alignment. The Softree Optimal technology is independent of design software. However, the first version (beta) has been implemented in RoadEng®, the companies lightweight, easy to use design software. Project leader, Dr. Alexis Guigue, comments: "This technology is a 'game changer'. It can be used to check or improve existing designs. It can be used for both planning and detailed design. It's not going to replace engineers, but it is fast, and accurate. It saves time and construction dollars. It really is the way of the future. In the test cases we have run so far (~ 10 projects),we have consistently seen construction savings between 5 and 20%. We are keen for other organization to verify these results." Beta Version Testing Beta testing will be carried out over the next few months. During this phase, Softree Optimal will be available to qualified companies at no cost. Interested parties should contact Wendy Hellofs (whellofs@softree.com). Additional Information - Brochure For further details or to apply for a beta license, contact Wendy Hellofs: (604-519-6222) |