Hexagon Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Chempute Software are excited to announce the return of CADWorx® & Analysis University Express (CAUx), which will take place in Secunda in October 2025.
The renowned technical training event, CADWorx® & Analysis University Express (CAUx), first launched in 2012, has grown into a cornerstone for professionals in the plant design and engineering space – and 2025 promises to be the most impactful edition yet.
This year, the event will be hosted in Secunda.
Designed for engineers involved in plant and piping design, pressure vessel analysis and stress engineering, this one-day technical symposium provides targeted knowledge transfer, practical demonstrations and discussions on future developments across the Hexagon design and analysis portfolio.
For anyone designing industrial facilities, analysing pipe stress, or evaluating pressure vessels, this one-day training event is a deep dive into the latest tools, best practices and future-forward innovations in:
- CADWorx®– Intelligent plant design.
- CAESAR II®– Advanced pipe stress analysis.
- PV Elite®– Reliable pressure vessel analysis.
What to expect:
Across three focused break-out rooms, plant professionals will gain actionable insights from industry experts, live demonstrations and real-world case studies that will empower them to work smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
Agenda topics include:
CADWorx/Industrial Facility Design:
- CADWorx Piping Rules and Plant Setup.
- Best Practices for Effective and Optimized Project Execution.
- Advanced ISOGEN capabilities for CADWorx projects.
- Automating Isometric Border Population Using Excel Data with the POD Graphics Processor.
CAESAR II/Pipe Stress Engineering:
- Working with Victaulic Couplings.
- Mastering Seismic Resilience: Applying Response Spectrum Analysis.
- Modernising Pipe Stress Analysis: The Future of CAESAR II and PIPESTRESS.
PV Elite/Fixed Equipment Engineering:
- Understanding Stress Classification, Load Case Combinations and Analysis Results.
- Modelling Local Stress: Analysis, Loads, Inputs and Results.
- Shaping the Future of PV Elite: Innovations, Enhancements and Feedback.
CAUx 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Graceland Hotel in Secunda on October 8, 2025, from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm. Attendees can expect a day packed with insight, innovation, and engineering excellence.
“CAUx is not just about software—it’s about skills development, knowledge sharing, and networking with peers, engineers and solution experts. Plus, attendees earn 1 CPD credit (SAIMechE) for their chosen track,” says Lee-Anne Kylander of Chempute.
To browse the event page or to register, click the link below.
https://www.chempute.com/cadworx-and-analysis-university-express-caux-2025
Contacts for Chempute:
Tel: +27 11 803 6559
Email: training@chempute.com