OCCT 8.0.0 planned for Q1 2026: Performance, Stability, and Support Services

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Dmitrii Pasukhin
Mon, 12/15/2025 - 12:14
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Dear Community,

We are pleased to announce that OCCT 8.0.0 is planned for release in the first quarter of 2026.

This release marks a significant milestone for the platform. Beyond new features, version 8.0.0 represents a major step forward regarding the stability and long-term maintainability of the software architecture.

Technical Highlights: Performance and Stability

A primary focus of this release is the optimization of algorithms for general use cases. We have dedicated significant resources to improving the computational speed and robustness of the core platform.

  • Performance: To give a concrete example of these gains, compared to version 7.7, STEP reading performance has improved by up to 75%. These architectural optimizations also positively impact other data exchange readers, including DXF, SAT, and Parasolid.
  • Maintenance: A large number of maintenance bugs and legacy issues have been resolved, resulting in a more stable foundation for complex modeling operations.

Commercial Support and Upgrade Path

With the release approaching, we encourage existing and prospective clients to evaluate their current needs regarding migration and stability.

1. Maintenance Contracts If you have already purchased OCCT Added Value Components, now is the best time to extend your maintenance contract. By renewing or extending your contract today, you ensure immediate access to the 8.0.0 release upon launch. This guarantees you can leverage the new performance benchmarks and stability fixes without delay.

Note: OCCT Added Value Components remain royalty-free, permanent, offline, and constitute a per-product license (not for a user or seat).

2. Custom Development and Migration Migrating to a major new version can be a complex task depending on your integration depth. We are ready to assist you:

  • Consulting: Expert analysis on the best migration strategy.
  • Implementation: Our team can perform the upgrade of your applications to ensure a smooth transition.

3. Commercial Bug Correction While OCCT 8.0.0 addresses many community-reported issues, we understand that complex industrial applications often encounter specific, blocking edge cases. If your development team is currently struggling with critical bugs or stability issues in your specific workflow, we provide commercial bug correction services. This allows you to prioritize the resolution of defects that are critical to your business, rather than waiting for general community fixes.

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Best regards, OCCT3D Team