During October 9–10, 2025, we hosted the 12th edition of the Key Customers Team (KCT) event in Budapest, celebrating more than a decade of strong collaboration with our FEM-Design superusers.
This year’s edition highlighted the continuous growth and innovation of FEM-Design, our leading structural analysis software, and reinforced the value of shared knowledge within our expert user community. It was a space for exchanging ideas, sparking inspiration, and shaping the future of our software together.
Big thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to making this edition of KCT a memorable and impactful experience. Together, we continue to turn ideas into reality.
Check out the photo gallery below for the highlights and then keep on reading to discover how the event unfolded and what exciting developments are on the way.
The event began with a warm welcome and opening remarks from Mohsen Ghaemi, Market Owner & KCT Event Manager. His keynote set the tone for a day focused on sharing news, ideas, and practical insights.
“KCT2025 in Budapest, held on October 9–10, was a tremendous success! We at StruSoft were proud to unite structural engineering professionals, FEM-Design developers, and industry leaders for two days of collaboration and innovation. Attendees had a unique opportunity to connect directly with our development team, preview the upcoming FEM-Design 25, and contribute valuable feedback to help guide future developments. The event was marked by meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and forward-thinking insights into the evolving world of structural design. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make KCT2025 an unforgettable experience”, says Mohsen Ghaemi, Market Owner and Event Manager of KCT.
“Once again, this year, our client truly impressed us by showcasing the incredible projects they’ve designed using FEM-Design. From football stadiums and high-rise buildings to sports arenas, metro stations, CLT structures, renovation projects, and a new hospital – the diversity and scale are remarkable. Seeing FEM-Design applied to such impactful real-world projects is deeply inspiring. It fills my team and me with pride and gives us renewed energy to keep pushing the development of the software forward,” says Dennis Kristensen, Managing Director of Matrix & StruSoft Structural.
StruSoft’s Presentations at KCT 2025:
A major highlight of the upcoming FEM-Design 25 is the introduction of the 7-DOF bar model. This new functionality enables fully integrated structural analysis for prismatic bars with seven degrees of freedom in all FEM-Design 3D structure calculations, except plastic analysis. It marks a significant step forward in precision and flexibility, providing engineers with even more realistic results and control over complex structural behaviour. This session was hosted by our experts, Zoltán Bocskai and Zoltán Juhász, and received a lot of interest from our superusers.
Joni Hytönen followed with a practical perspective on how the 7th DOF can be applied in real-world projects, offering insights into its benefits for both design accuracy and workflow efficiency.
Interoperability and PREFAB Enhancements:
Akos Rechtorisz took the stage next and showcased the latest developments in discipline collaboration (through IFC and Revit integration) and type model template creation — taking seamless and proven BIM workflows to the next level.
Casper Hougaard then introduced the latest PREFAB updates, focusing on this years new features and future development. For example, exporting back to FEM-Design and rewriting of the import algorithm means 2026 is going to be very exciting.
Preparing for the Upcoming Second-Generation Eurocodes:
In a forward-looking presentation, Mate Borbás showcased StruSoft’s progress on implementing the 2nd Generation of Eurocode. This update reflects our dedication to staying ahead of regulatory changes and supporting engineers with tools that meet evolving standards.
“KCT 2025 once again felt like a family reunion. With FEM-Design 25 soon to be released, it was inspiring to see the enthusiasm and curiosity from our users. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and it’s always rewarding to meet engineers who take pride in being part of our community. This year’s event in Budapest combined inspiring technical discussions with great moments together, including a boat tour with live concert and a walk through the castle area. Many new ideas and friendships were born. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year,” says Iwona Budny, Product Owner of FEM-Design.
On day two, in the first part of the day, we turned the spotlight on Simplex, our modern, cloud-based ecosystem of structural apps. Johanna Riad introduced the Simplex Beam app, followed by a presentation on the Simplex Foundation and its integration with FEM-Design. Moreover, Marco Pellegrino explored the Simplex API and its connection to FEM-Design, demonstrating how developers and engineers can leverage automation and customisation to streamline their workflows.
“It was a pleasure to come back to KCT and give a presentation again. This year, I showed an overview of the Simplex apps already released, the upcoming Simplex Center and our plans and vision for the future, including the prototype for Simplex Frame. Some audience members immediately booked technical demos, proving that FEM-Design users see the potential of using Simplex in their work. Our technical setup for Simplex is quite sophisticated, as well as very flexible. The API and integration possibilities with FEM-Design really gives it an edge, and we are looking forward to continuing developing Simplex into the best 2D analysis and design software on the market,” says Johanna Riad, Product Owner of Simplex.
Last year was the first time we featured interactive Q&A workshops at KCT, and we did it again at this edition. We set up nine groups, where our experts interacted directly with the user community on the much-debated AI topic.
We also had several very interesting case studies from our superusers that showcased real-world applications made possible with FEM-Design. To give you a few examples:
- Claus Jensen from Ramboll DK held the presentation Hængslet 2.0 (first mentioned at KCT 2024) and provided use cases for the FEM-Design API.
- Edgar Zelcs from Swetch told the audience that it was a busy year for them, but FEM-Design helped them succeed in several projects, such as the New Oslo Spektrum project and the Arctic arena (northernmost football stadium in Bodo, Norway).
- Tamas Laboda from ESIKON (Hungary) held the presentation “Use of FEM-Design in a Hungarian structural designer team”. He presented several projects, such Andor Liget residential building, the Kassák Residence or the Budapest ONE office building.
What Made KCT 2025 a Standout Event for FEM-Design Superusers?
KCT 2025 continued the tradition of bringing together the FEM-Design community in a setting that encouraged learning, collaboration, and innovation. What truly made the event special was the dynamic exchange between users and the StruSoft team, creating an atmosphere of openness and shared purpose.
- Direct engagement with StruSoft representatives from across regions, offering insights and support.
- Meaningful conversations with the developers behind FEM-Design, bridging the gap between user needs and software evolution.
- Exclusive previews and hands-on sessions with new FEM-Design features, including the powerful 7th Degree of Freedom.
- Opportunities to share feedback and influence future development priorities.
- Real-world case studies from fellow superusers, showcasing creative and practical applications of FEM-Design.
- Exploration of FEM-Design’s API capabilities for advanced customisation and automation.
- A strong sense of community, with new connections formed.
Discover more details about FEM-Design and see why so many structural engineers are using it in their projects. If you want to check our repository of technical videos and webinar recordings, you can always check our YouTube channel.
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