FORUM8

is a Japanese software and services company founded in 1987. Its main area of business is development and marketing of computer software for civil engineering. Its headquarters is in Meguro, Tokyo.

The company is known for UC-1 series to support design calculation and analysis for civil engineering, and UC-win series which includes integrated software packages for civil engineering design for Windows. In 2002, UC-win/Road was selected as “Software Product of the Year 2002” hosted by Software Information Center (SOFTIC) and supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. It has a simulation function using three-dimensional VR (virtual reality), and interfaces with a driving simulator etc. The company hosts an annual international contest for 3D VR simulation.

FORUM8 has domestic branch offices in four Japanese cities; an overseas office in Shanghai (subsidiary company); representative offices in Singapore, London, New Delhi, and Sydney. FORUM8 New Zealand Ltd. was established in 1996 for developing software programs. Many of the company’s programs are localized in English and other languages.

External links

*en icon [http://www.forum8.co.jp/english / FORUM8]