Romans CAD®™ 2026 - V16: Redefining digital excellence in footwear and leather goods manufacturing

Stratégies redefine digital excellence with the launch of Romans CAD®™ (RCS) 2026 – V16

A next-generation platform designed to transform 3D design and 2D engineering in the footwear and leather goods sectors.

PARIS, France — March 03, 2026 — Facing accelerating time-to-market cycles and increasingly stringent sustainability mandates, footwear and leather goods professionals require more agile, precise tools. To meet these strategic challenges, Stratégies today announces the launch of Romans CAD®™ (RCS) 2026 – V16, a major version of its leading platform, optimized for 3D designers, 2D pattern engineers, costing specialists, and industrialization managers.

More than just an update, V16 embodies a smarter, faster, and more connected approach to product development.

What’s New in RCS V16:

Real-time 3D/2D integration

Start in 3D to shape and visualize, then seamlessly flatten into precise 2D patterns. Edits are synchronized in real-time, reducing prototype iterations.

Precision engineering & drafting

New tools like the "Notched Edge" and parametric constrained rectangles allow engineers to develop complex patterns with formula-based adjustments and greater precision.

Photorealistic visualization

V16’s upgraded rendering engine is up to 3x faster, featuring a new "Metallic PBR workflow" that provides instant, high-fidelity previews of materials and textures for better stakeholder alignment.

New RCS Bag 3D–2D module

Specifically designed for leather goods, this module supports accurate bag prototyping, allowing designers to simulate volumes and folds directly linked to production patterns.

Smart costing & operations

Enhanced nesting and cutting tools now account for "foot-specific" geometry (left/right accuracy) and feature vision-assisted skin detection to maximize material yield.

Modernized experience

A redesigned workspace with intuitive menus and a customizable shortcut bar ensures efficiency from artisan prototypes to large-scale collections.

Why does it matter? RCS 2026 – V16 helps professionals work faster and more sustainably. By uniting technical excellence with design freedom, Romans CAD®™ enables teams to shorten development cycles and improve decision-making at every stage of production. “With V16, we are taking a decisive step forward in digital continuity. Our goal is to offer artisans and manufacturers a single digital thread that guarantees technical precision while unleashing creativity,” says the Stratégies management team.

About Stratégies and Romans CAD®™

Stratégies is a global leader in providing specialized software solutions for the footwear and leather goods industries. With a focus on digital transformation, the company develops high-performance technologies that enable brands and manufacturers to streamline their entire product lifecycle, from initial creative concept to industrial production.

Romans CAD®™ (RCS) is the flagship brand of Stratégies, recognized worldwide as the industry-standard software for CAD and PDM. The Romans CAD®™  ecosystem—including specialized modules for 3D modeling, 2D pattern engineering, intelligent nesting, cutting and data management—provides a unified digital thread that ensures technical accuracy, reduces material waste, and accelerates time-to-market for modern fashion and technical goods Strategies—Romans CAD Team