Hexagon RADAN 2026.1

Description

---

Hexagon RADAN 2026.1 – The Ultimate All-in-One Sheet Metal CAD/CAM Solution for Maximum Efficiency & Precision

🚀 Smarter. Faster. More Automated. Welcome to Hexagon RADAN 2026.1 — the latest and most powerful release of the world-class CAD/CAM platform that has been the trusted backbone of sheet metal fabrication for 50 years. Whether you run a small job shop or a high-volume OEM, RADAN 2026.1 connects every stage of your production process — from intelligent quoting and 3D design through advanced true-shape nesting, punching, laser/plasma/waterjet profiling, tube cutting, and offline press-brake programming — into one seamless, machine-independent environment.

This major update delivers enhanced automation, clearer part traceability, faster planning, and measurable gains in material utilization and shop-floor productivity. Built for real-world manufacturing challenges, RADAN 2026.1 helps you reduce waste, shorten lead times, and stay competitive in an era of rising material costs and skilled-labor shortages.

✨ What’s New in Hexagon RADAN 2026.1 – Key Features & Highlights

⏱️ Instant Cycle Time Estimates on File Import Import parts and immediately see optional time estimates calculated for the currently active machine tool. Gain real-time visibility into production cycle times so you can plan capacity, balance workloads, and create more accurate quotes from the very first step.

🔖 Advanced Part Marking with Collision Checking Major upgrades make part identification safer and more reliable:

• Improved automatic placement that finds the optimal location
• Support for multiple marking types (primary scannable Data Matrix or QR codes + secondary human-readable marks)
• Built-in collision detection to avoid geometry conflicts Result: clearer, more scannable marks, secure cutting codes, and stronger traceability across the entire production chain.

📌 Fixed-Part Allocation During Nesting A new optional method for fixed-part allocation ensures consistent and reliable reporting when the same geometry is used across multiple orders or projects. Ideal for multi-order jobs, improved part identification, and accurate production tracking.

🔧 Powerful RADAN Bending Enhancements

• Batch processing of multiple 3D part files at once
• Full support for multiple tool profiles
• Intelligent management of tool adapters These upgrades slash manual setup time, increase efficiency on complex bending jobs, and keep the powerful offline programming + full 3D simulation workflow you already trust.

🛠️ DESIGNER Sheet Metal Productivity Boosts Work faster and smarter with:

• Significantly improved command search
• Automatic material form detection
• Part-name etching with live preview and automatic alignment
• Enhanced mortice straightening for hollow sections (CHS) Design-to-manufacture has never been smoother or more intuitive.

📦 Additional refinements include expanded 3D CAD file import support, optimized multi-nest reporting (especially in Radm-ax and Radtube modules), better list sorting, improved 3D unfold validation, and overall tighter automation across the entire suite.

💡 Why Choose (or Upgrade to) RADAN 2026.1?

✅ Maximize material utilization with industry-leading true-shape nesting ✅ Dramatically reduce programming time and eliminate repetitive manual steps ✅ Improve part traceability and reporting accuracy ✅ Stay completely machine-independent while supporting the latest punching, profiling, bending, and tube-cutting equipment ✅ Protect your validated programs and established processes — new features are introduced without disrupting proven workflows ✅ Future-proof your fabrication operations with continuous innovation focused on real shop-floor needs

From small fabricators to large manufacturers, RADAN 2026.1 delivers the speed, precision, and reliability required to thrive in today’s competitive sheet metal market.

🏆 Interesting Fact – 50 Years of Proven Excellence

In 2026, Hexagon RADAN proudly celebrates 50 years of continuous development and daily production use. First created in 1976 to solve a practical challenge — verifying punch-press programs offline before material ever reached the machine — RADAN has evolved into a complete, integrated CAD/CAM platform. While machines, materials, and market pressures have changed dramatically, the core mission remains the same: deliver verified, repeatable, production-ready preparation that fabricators can rely on every single day.

💻 System Requirements for RADAN 2026.1

Standard RADAN CAD/CAM

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit only)
• Graphics card supporting OpenGL 3.3
• Minimum 4 GB RAM

RADAN with 3D / RADAN Bending

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit only)
• Dedicated graphics: AMD Radeon Pro series or NVIDIA RTX / Quadro series with the latest WHQL drivers
• Recommended 32 GB RAM
• SSD hard disk strongly recommended

Supported Operating Systems Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 (64-bit versions only). Professional or Business editions are recommended.

⚠️ Important Note: Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025. Hexagon recommends upgrading to Windows 11 to ensure full compatibility and support for RADAN 2026 and future releases.

🛡️ Stability Improvements & Bug Fixes

RADAN 2026.1 includes numerous stability enhancements and targeted bug fixes. Particular attention has been given to the Radm-ax and Radtube modules (program reliability, reporting workflows, and automatic multi-nest report generation). General improvements cover list handling, 3D validation accuracy, and overall system robustness — so you can adopt the new capabilities with complete confidence that your existing validated programs remain protected.

---

Ready to transform your sheet metal fabrication workflow? Hexagon RADAN 2026.1 is more than a software update — it is a complete productivity partner designed to help you work faster, waste less, and produce higher-quality parts with greater confidence.

Contact us today for a personalized demonstration, upgrade consultation, or full solution overview. Experience the difference of a true all-in-one CAD/CAM platform that has been refined by 50 years of real-world manufacturing expertise.

---

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Outstanding Update – Highly Recommended

As a production manager in a busy sheet metal shop, RADAN 2026.1 has been a real game-changer. The new instant cycle-time estimates on import and improved part marking with collision checks save us hours every week. Batch bending and smarter nesting tools are rock-solid, and the software feels more polished and reliable than ever. After 50 years of continuous development, Hexagon still delivers practical features that actually matter on the shop floor. Excellent software — we won’t work without it.