PLM Industry Summary Jillian Hayes, Editor Vol. 17 No. 5 Friday 6 February 2015 Contents

CIMdata News ______2 CIMdata Publishes “Linking the Physical and Virtual Worlds: PLM Platformization Sustains the ‘Organic’ Enterprise” ______2 CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on High Tech, PLM, and the Cloud ______3 Product Lifecycle Management Certificate Program set to take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan in May _____5 Acquisitions ______5 ANSYS Acquires Assets of Newmerical Technologies International ______5 Company News ______6 3D PLM Software Announces New Subsidiary Dedicated to Services, 3D PLM Global Services Pvt. Ltd. _6 3D Systems Gets Two Significant U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and America Makes Development Contracts ______7 Altair and CAR Announce Call for Nominations for 2015 Enlighten Award ______8 BIMobject inc. Start Up Operations and Subsidiary in USA ______9 Cansel achieves Autodesk Platinum Reseller Status, Autodesk's Highest Tier for VARs ______10 Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and Autodesk Launch First-Ever Product Design Challenge 10 Dassault Systèmes Expands its Systems Integrator Alliances Strategy to Respond to Market Needs ______12 Delcam Announces New Leadership ______12 Delcam CRISPIN Announces Winner of its Global Footwear Design Competition ______13 Dr. Peter Schmitt is appointed Executive Vice President, Sales & Operational Marketing of ESI Group __14 Industry 4.0: GEMINI Project to Be Implemented with CIM DATABASE PLM ______14 Linux Grows as Free CAD Platform ______15 SENER’s FORAN System Celebrates its 50th Anniversary ______16 TCS Graduate Program Creates New Opportunities in Australian IT Sector ______17 U.S. CAD Achieves Autodesk Platinum Partner Status ______18 Wipro Appoints Naohide Takatani as Country Head of Japan ______18 Events News ______19 3D Systems Brings its Most Advanced 3D Digital Design and Fabrication Tools to SolidWorks World 2015 ______19 Bestselling Author Malcom Gladwell to Speak At PTC Live Global 2015 ______20 Cisco, Skanska Oy, Technical University of Kaiserslautern Speakers Confirmed for PLM / IoT Innovation Based Conference ______21 Dassault Systèmes Announces SOLIDWORKS World 2015, Exploring the Latest in 3D Design in the Age of Experience ______21 Southern Visitors to See Combined Radan Software ______23 Financial News ______24 Agilent Technologies to Host Webcast of First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Results Conference Call ______24 Cadence Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results ______25 Dassault Systèmes Reports 2014 Organic New Licenses Revenue Up Double-Digits in Constant Currencies on Broad-based Growth ______26 Nemetschek Group with Preliminary Figures for 2014: Forecast Revenue and EBIDTA Margin Exceeded 27 Stratasys Reports Preliminary Fiscal 2014 Financial Results, Provides 2015 Guidance and Unveils New Investments in Growth ______27 Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 ______28 Copyright © 2015 by CIMdata, Inc. All rights reserved. CIMdata, Inc. 3909 Research Park Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 Tel: +1 (734) 668–9922 Fax: +1 (734) 668–1957 E-mail: [email protected] Web: http://www.CIMdata.com CIMdata PLM Industry Summary

Implementation Investments ______29 Johnson Controls Renews Strategic Partnership Agreement with Lectra ______29 Mascaró Selects Centric Software Product Lifecycle Management ______30 NEC Provides Cloud Service, Obbligato for SaaS, to Auto Part and Machine Tool Manufacturer in Thailand ______31 NXP Semiconductors Leverages ANSYS Solutions To Develop Innovative Car Infotainment System ____31 PTT Research & Technology Institute Selects Intergraph® SmartPlant® Solutions for Process Engineering R&D Projects ______32 Secret Charm Selects CGS’s BlueCherry® PLM for Product Development and Greater Visibility and Control throughout the Product Lifecycle ______33 Product News ______34 Anark Corporation to Create Autodesk Certified Applications ______34 Autodesk Details Subscription Transition for New Software Licenses ______35 Bluebeam Software Launches Revu 2015 to Simplify Document Management and Speed Up Project Communication ______35 C3D Labs Introduces V16 of C3D Geometric Kernel ______36 CST Announces CST EMC STUDIO ______38 Delcam Upgrades Software for Design of Custom Orthotic Insoles ______39 Geospatial Corporation Releases GeoUnderground Version 2.2 ______40 GRANTA MI:Materials Gateway 3.0 Provides Faster, Easier Access to Materials Data within CAD, CAE, and PLM Systems ______41 GRAPHISOFT Releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015 ______42 Ideate, Inc. Launches Ideate Sticky, a New Autodesk Revit Add-in Software Solution ______42 IMAGINiT Launches New FM and BIM Connection Service to Extend Value of BIM Data into Facilities Management Systems ______43 Infolytica Corporation Releases MotorSolve v5 ______44 Mentor Graphics announces Automotive Ethernet support for its AUTOSAR Design Solutions ______45 Nemetschek Vectorworks Releases “Essentials” Tutorial Guide ______46 OpenText Announces Role-Based Redaction for Brava! for IBM Content Navigator ______46 RLM Continues Extensive FashionManager Development with Latest Innovations ______47 ShipConstructor 2015 R2.1 Release: Driven by Demand ______48 TraceParts Releases New Version of its Supplier Parts Management System ______48

CIMdata News

CIMdata Publishes “Linking the Physical and Virtual Worlds: PLM Platformization Sustains the ‘Organic’ Enterprise” 3 February 2015

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the publication of a new position paper, the final in a series of three that explore the platformization of PLM. “Linking the Physical and Virtual Worlds: PLM Platformization Sustains the ‘Organic’ Enterprise” looks at how platformization impacts the PLM marketplace as end-to-end lifecycle management becomes increasingly about sustaining the extended enterprise.

Page 2 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary In this paper CIMdata suggests the ultimate goal of platformization as one which makes the infrastructure of product and process innovation completely transparent, thus enabling all forms of product-related innovation as the natural focus of the extended enterprise. Fundamentally, platformization is described as a strategy for business agility, one that more than ever is not optional. According to Peter Bilello, CIMdata’s president, “Traditionally, the primary justification for PLM has been enabling the development of better, faster, and cheaper products. Today, PLM is recognized as the key to sustaining the organic growth of the entire extended enterprise. By taking organic innovation into platformization, the use of scarce resources can be more easily maximized. The bottom line is that the dollars-and-cents calculation for innovative product development results in a speedier return on investment and a lower total cost of ownership.” “Linking the Physical and Virtual Worlds: PLM Platformization Sustains the ‘Organic’ Enterprise” is freely available for download from CIMdata’s website at http://www.cimdata.com/en/resources/a- cimdata-dossier-plm-platformization. About CIMdata CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM-enabling technologies. CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and providers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia- Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews, or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Tel: +1 734.668.9922. Fax: +1 734.668.1957; or at Oogststraat 20, 6004 CV Weert, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 495.533.666.

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CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on High Tech, PLM, and the Cloud 5 February 2015

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “High Tech, PLM, and the Cloud.” The webinar will take place on March 11th at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). This webinar will discuss common perceptions about the cloud, the business value of PLM in the cloud, and the special considerations users should factor into their PLM and cloud discussions. The webinar will be presented by Laila Hirr, Senior Consultant & High Technology Electronics Practice Manager at CIMdata. “There has been a recent explosion of announcements regarding PLM offerings in the cloud, yet there are still a lot of misperceptions about what that means,” says Hirr. “High Tech companies, being entrepreneurial and innovation focused, are the most likely to consider adopting PLM

Page 3 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary in the cloud.” Laila Hirr has nearly 25 years of experience in the PLM industry providing roadmaps, conducting solution provider-neutral enterprise evaluations and selections, with a special emphasis on the business interfaces between engineering, manufacturing, services, and supply chain participants. She is the long-time author of the "PLMsavvy" blog which provides insights around topics that are commonly encountered in PLM initiatives. The webinar will be an hour long and will provide attendees with: a PLM refresher; a better understanding of the terminology and perceptions associated with using the cloud to manage IP; the business value of managing in the cloud; and examples of exceptions to keep in mind when considering PLM in the cloud. At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will:  Have the facts to overcome fears of PLM in the cloud  Be better able to evaluate deployment options for PLM platforms  Gain an understanding of the business value of managing IP in the cloud for high-tech  Be able to draw on specific use-case scenarios when considering appropriate cloud alternatives  Be able to properly assess the financial impact of their PLM environment choices This webinar is suited for PLM users, team leaders and members, engineering managers, and anyone interested in learning more about PLM and how it relates to high tech. During the webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed. To find out more, visit: http://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/high-tech-plm-and-the-cloud. To register, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8866266417513540097 About CIMdata CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM-enabling technologies. CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and providers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia- Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews, or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Tel: +1 734.668.9922. Fax: +1 734.668.1957; or at Oogststraat 20, 6004 CV Weert, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 495.533.666.

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Page 4 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Product Lifecycle Management Certificate Program set to take place in Ann Arbor, Michigan in May 4 February 2015

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm will bring its highly acclaimed Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Certificate Program to Ann Arbor, Michigan from May 4-8. The program is recognized as the PLM industry’s most comprehensive solution-agnostic education offering. The three- or five-day program prepares PLM professionals to successfully address the challenges commonly faced in PLM strategy development and implementation. The assessment-based certificate program includes a personalized classroom experience, individual and team-based exercises, and individual evaluations of achievement. The program is facilitated by a team of CIMdata experts. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a CIMdata PLM Certificate and are invited to become a member of CIMdata’s global PLM Leadership community. The program is built on CIMdata’s over 30 years of extensive experience guiding industrial companies in successfully defining and implementing best-in-class PLM strategies and tactics. The program is available to industrial companies that are considering or are already implementing PLM, and to PLM solution and service providers. For more information on CIMdata’s PLM Certificate Program visit our website at http://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-certificate-program. About CIMdata CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM-enabling technologies. CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and providers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia- Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews, or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Tel: +1 734.668.9922. Fax: +1 734.668.1957; or at Oogststraat 20, 6004 CV Weert, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 495.533.666.

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ANSYS Acquires Assets of Newmerical Technologies International 4 February 2015

ANSYS announced today that it has acquired the assets of Newmerical Technologies International

Page 5 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary (NTI), a premier developer of in-flight icing simulation software and associated design, testing and certification services. Terms of the deal, which closed earlier this week, were not disclosed. Montreal-based NTI develops and markets advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software and offers flow simulation services in the aerospace, architectural, automotive and marine industries. NTI's suite of state-of-the-art, specialized software can solve problems in aerodynamics, in-flight icing, heat transfer, fluid-structure interaction and wind engineering. In-flight icing is a safety-critical aspect of aircraft design, yet is a highly complex physical phenomenon that is extremely difficult to replicate using expensive physical tests. In late 2014, the Federal Aviation Administration introduced new rules for icing standards with particular focus on the icing environments known as supercooled liquid drops (SLD) and ice crystals at high altitudes. This has impacted aircraft original equipment manufacturers, engine manufacturers and systems suppliers as they move through the aircraft certification process. Capturing aircraft icing using simulation requires highly accurate CFD and industry-proven methods and expertise for icing phenomena. "With its SLD-ready, industry-leading FENSAP-ICE system of icing simulation tools, NTI's assets are an exciting addition to the ANSYS portfolio," said Jim Cashman, ANSYS president and CEO. "When combined with ANSYS' advanced CFD solutions, we can offer a simulation-driven solution for aircraft icing that is unmatched in the industry. This further demonstrates the ANSYS commitment to help organizations overcome aircraft certification challenges – and, more broadly, to validate complete virtual prototypes." "With ever-increasing regulations, it is a challenging time for the aerospace industry," said Wagdi Habashi, NTI's founder. "NTI has always been extremely attentive to the needs of our clients. We believe that adding our specialty icing technology to the broad ANSYS offering will provide customers with unique, state-of-the-art technology to deal with the most complicated design challenges."

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3D PLM Software Announces New Subsidiary Dedicated to Services, 3D PLM Global Services Pvt. Ltd. 5 February 2015

3D PLM Software (3D PLM), a joint venture between Geometric Limited and Dassault Systèmes, today announced the creation of a subsidiary, 3D PLM Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (3DGS). 3DGS is a global services delivery center, dedicated to offering highly scalable best-in-class quality delivery services to Dassault Systèmes, Geometric and other Dassault Systèmes partners—including systems integrators—in order to enhance and accelerate the deployment of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. The subsidiary combines the expertise and best practices of Geometric and Dassault Systèmes in product configuration, technology and services across multiple industries and addresses the complete Dassault Systèmes portfolio. Specifically, these customers will benefit from 3DGS’ efficient, confidential and cost-effective service offerings in Dassault Systèmes solutions implementation, upgrade/migration, maintenance and support as well as educational services through offshore or onshore resources augmentation, work packages or

Page 6 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary ticket-based engagements. “A strong ecosystem of global IT consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies is a strategic component to supporting the digital enterprise transformation that defines today’s era of business, and we are committed to helping facilitate such change through creative initiatives based on our 3DEXPERIENCE platform,” said Laurent Blanchard, Executive Vice President, EMEAR Field Operations, Worldwide Alliances and Services, Dassault Systèmes. “By leveraging existing strengths from both 3D PLM Software and Geometric as well as our experience in solving today’s complex PLM challenges, and benefiting from Dassault Systèmes’ expertise, we can provide the capacity, availability, reactivity and quality required for the critical mass needed in deploying the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that benefits the ecosystem’s current and future customers,” added Manu M. Parpia, Chairman, 3D PLM Software and Managing Director and CEO, Geometric Ltd. Geometric has been a partner to Dassault Systèmes for nearly two decades. The company provides a range of services and technologies on Dassault Systèmes platforms for global customers across many industries. 3D PLM, formed in 2002, today comprises a dedicated team of 1,800 people working on development of Dassault Systèmes’ brands applications. 3DGDS is based out of India, with services consultants located worldwide for close proximity to its customers and their end-customers.

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3D Systems Gets Two Significant U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and America Makes Development Contracts 3 February 2015

3D Systems announced today that it has been awarded two research contracts worth over $1 million dollars to develop advanced aerospace and defense 3D printing manufacturing capabilities at convincing scale. These contracts are administered by America Makes (the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute) and funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Underscoring 3DS’ technological leadership and proven defense and aerospace manufacturing track record, the two contracts leverage 3DS’ proprietary Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Direct Metal 3D Printing (DMP) portfolio to meet the most demanding advanced manufacturing road map of the United States Air Force. Together with some of the nation’s leading military suppliers—including Honeywell, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin—3D Systems will develop a precision closed loop and advanced manufacturing and monitoring platform, designed to deliver the accuracy, functionality and repeatability specifications demanded for flight worthy aerospace parts. “The collaborative and forward looking initiative of America Makes members is driving extraordinary strides in 3D printing centric advanced manufacturing for this important industry,” commented Ralph Resnick, America Makes founding director and executive director. “America Makes is grateful for the support and funding from AFRL to enable important research like this.” The first contract is led by 3DS, in partnership with the University of Delaware’s Center for Composite Manufacturing (UDCCM), Sandia National Laboratory (SNL) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMCO). The project is designed to integrate predictive technologies with 3DS’ SLS 3D printers to dynamically monitor parts at the layer level during the manufacturing process, ensuring optimum

Page 7 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary accuracy and repeatability of manufactured aerospace parts. The second contract, in collaboration with the Applied Research Laboratory of Pennsylvania State University in partnership with Honeywell International and Northrop Grumman Corporation, leverages 3DS’ Direct Metal 3D printing. As a result of this project, aerospace and defense manufacturers will gain full control of every aspect of the direct metal manufacturing process at the layer level, delivering fully dense, chemically pure, flight worthy metals parts. “These important research projects will position leading industry manufacturers to 3D print high- performance precision parts at convincing scale with enhanced functionality,” said Neal Orringer, Vice President of Alliances & Partnerships, 3DS. “3D Systems pioneered the use of advanced manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications and is proud to work with such esteemed partners to further advance these technologies and meet and exceed the future demands of the Air Force.” Both projects are set to commence in early 2015.

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Altair and CAR Announce Call for Nominations for 2015 Enlighten Award 4 February 2015

Altair has announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award, the automotive industry's only award program solely dedicated to innovation in vehicle lightweighting. Now in its third year, the annual award will be presented in collaboration with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) at the 50th annual CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Mich., August 3-6, 2015. The 2015 Altair Enlighten Award (#AltairEnlighten) will recognize achievements in weight reduction across the automotive industry, from motorcycles to passenger cars, light trucks to commercial vehicles and buses. "The 2014 competition attracted a wide range of innovative solutions from across the automotive world, so I'm looking forward to seeing what this year's nominees have in store for us," said David Mason, Vice President, Global Automotive for Altair. "This year's award will again act as a platform for OEMs and suppliers alike to share new technologies, design techniques, materials and joining solutions that help to tackle the market's fuel efficiency and emissions challenges by reducing vehicle weight." The Enlighten Award gives companies involved in automotive design and manufacturing the chance to be recognized as a leader in the development of lightweight solutions. The 2014 award was won by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) for its approach to sustainability. JLR's lightweight vehicle strategy takes a holistic approach to CO2 reduction, linking strategies of weight reduction in the body and chassis systems to powertrain and related secondary weight savings, while maximizing recycled material use and lowering energy consumption during the manufacturing stage. The runner-up prize was awarded to Dow Automotive Systems for the application of its BETAMATE™ bonding solution on Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. "CAR is very pleased to collaborate with Altair once again and to call for 2015 nominations for the Enlighten Award," said Dr. Jay Baron, President & CEO of CAR. "More now than at any other time in history, the push to aggressively lightweight vehicles has accelerated the pace of innovation for new materials and processes, and this award goes hand-in-hand with the objective of CAR to share

Page 8 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary knowledge and recognize accomplishments in automotive lightweighting solutions." Manufacturers and suppliers interested in submitting a nomination are able to access additional information about the nomination process on the Altair Enlighten website. To allow sharing of innovation to further this goal, while respecting the business and technical confidentiality of all applications, designs submitted must be implemented on a production vehicle produced between August 2012 and August 2015, with no geographical restrictions. Applications for the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award must be received on or before May 29, 2015 to be eligible. Winners will be announced in August 2015. The judging panel will include industry experts and academic leaders, as well as CAR and Altair representatives.

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BIMobject inc. Start Up Operations and Subsidiary in USA 3 February 2015

Swedish IT startup BIMobject AB announce that they are starting up operations in the United States. BIMobject inc. will be a 100% owned subsidiary to the publicly listed BIMobject AB at Nasdaq OMX First North. BIMobject inc. will be a Californian Corporation and based in Silicon Valley. The US construction industry are now beginning to see the light and a recovery since the 2008 downturn is well under way. BIMobject is available today in many major European countries with its own subsidiaries or with business partners. The opinion from the board is that BIMobject have quickly taken a leading position in the development, maintenance and smart cloud solutions that provide architects, engineers and designers access to manufacturers' products as digital objects. Due to the success in Europe and the investment from Hexagon the establishment of the United States has come earlier than planned. "We have been studying the American market for some time and we know exactly what the competitors are capable of. We have so much more to offer and we are confident that this is the time to expand to the United States,” says CEO Stefan Larsson The United States was an early adopter in web portals where you could download digital objects, mainly CAD files and in later years, BIM objects. The board recognizes that none of the established suppliers have kept up with the incredibly rapid development of the Internet and above all not understanding web 2.0. Our solution is the most advanced and up to date in the world, bringing real value to the business with Apps for both the user and the manufacturer, increasing communication and delivering know-how into the projects. According to the board, The BIMobject Cloud is unique with its modern platform, ability to handle any standards and file format, version control, maintenance of attributes, registered users with a variety of roles and for the manufacturers an analysis and sales tool that generates real business in real time. BIMobject inc. will be managed by Alan Akman, the founder of CAiCE and a former executive of Autodesk inc., USA. BIMobject Inc. will recruit staff in sales and project management and will have its US headquarters at One Market Street in San Francisco, in the same building as Autodesk and salesforce. ”The US market is ready for our cloud solutions, I am certain this will quickly generate business for future partners and ourselves. It is also important for development and strategic partners to be in Silicon

Page 9 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Valley strengthening our relationship with companies such as Intergraph, Google, Autodesk, Salesforce and others,” says Stefan Larsson, CEO and Founder of BIMobject AB.

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Cansel achieves Autodesk Platinum Reseller Status, Autodesk's Highest Tier for VARs 2 February 2015

Cansel announced today their designation as an Autodesk Platinum Tier Value-Added Reseller (VAR). Platinum Tier partners comprise the highest level of the Autodesk Value Added Reseller program, which incorporates Autodesk software solutions along with proven and measurable technical expertise in a specific industry or unique business. "This designation signifies that the Canadian marketplace continues to recognize Cansel's best-in-class full solutions, outstanding customer satisfaction record, training, implementation and customization to help solve our customer's business challenges," said Stephen Fletcher, Senior Vice President, Cansel. "Cansel has invested over the years to build the largest Canadian operations with 27 offices and over 330 staff. We have the most accredited professionals, who apply real-world experience to help our customers be successful." "Platinum Tier partners represent the top five percent of all Autodesk VARs, and understand that a healthy business is achieved through the success of their customers," said Steve Blum, senior vice president of worldwide sales and services at Autodesk. "Cansel has raised the bar by developing a deep understanding of their customers' business, pain points, and goals. They also have a solid understanding of solution selling and implementation." To qualify for Autodesk Platinum Tier status, a VAR must demonstrate technical and industry expertise that includes a strong knowledge of customers' business needs in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction or manufacturing. Each qualified Platinum Tier partner has demonstrated the ability to meet rigorous sales, personnel, and customer satisfaction measurements to support their level of expertise and commitment to customer success. The combination of local offices, bi-lingual experts, Autodesk Suites, hardware, and a structured implementation methodology across multiple industries positions Cansel as the only company in the market capable of providing field to finish solutions to optimize business workflow.

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Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and Autodesk Launch First-Ever Product Design Challenge 3 February 2015

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and Autodesk have teamed up to offer product designers a chance to win up to USD $4,000 through the inaugural Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge. Participants are eligible to submit their design after completing the free 1-hour, online course Designing Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products for the Circular Economy. Submissions are due

Page 10 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary March 15, 2015, and winners will be announced in April. The required online education course provides practical instruction for product designers in the application of ‘cradle to cradle’ design principles, and the goal of the Product Design Challenge is to eliminate the concept of ‘waste’ by designing products with materials that may be perpetually cycled to retain their value as nutrients to fuel growing global economies. “We are celebrating a new vision—giving product designers the chance to be rewarded for applying their skills to innovative circular thinking,” said Bridgett Luther, president of the Institute. “The design revolution starts with the designers, and we are delighted to have Autodesk join us in helping to jumpstart this next phase of design with materials and products that are continuously cycled.” A cash prize of USD $2,000 will be awarded in each of the three categories: Student (currently enrolled in a higher education program); Professional (working in the design profession); and use of the Autodesk Fusion 360 tool. Autodesk Fusion 360 is an integrated 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD)/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tool for product development, merging industrial design, mechanical engineering, and manufacturing with the benefit of cloud collaboration. If the Autodesk Fusion 360 tool is used, the judges could declare a participant winner in two categories, awarding the victor USD $4,000. “In support of the design-led revolution, Autodesk is thrilled to partner with the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute in this Product Design Challenge,” said Lynelle Cameron, Autodesk sustainability sr. director and CEO and president of the Autodesk Foundation. “We hope the Challenge will inspire designers to learn more about designing for the circular economy and empower them to use design to tackle today’s epic challenges.” The judges of the challenge bring a range of expertise in innovative design. Debera Johnson, executive director of Pratt Center for Sustainable Design, founded the Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation and under her leadership, has helped launch 25 design-driven enterprises. Chair of the 50th Anniversary Conference of Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Surya Vanka, is a designer, corporate leader, educator, and author who has worked at the leading edge of designing physical and digital experiences for over 25 years. Aly Khalifa is a design innovation expert whose collaborations have garnered 23 patents, been nominated for a Grammy Award, and exhibited in the Louvre. Alex Lobos is an assistant professor of Industrial Design, Miller Professor for International Education, and extended program faculty at Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology, New York. The circular economy refers to a methodology for industrial design that contributes to ecological restoration through the elimination of waste and the utilization of renewable energy. The principle goals of the circular economy are to maximize value from materials and resources and then regenerate products. The circular economy represents a $340 billion savings opportunity for businesses according to a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, whose work is based on Cradle to Cradle® design philosophy. Entries will be evaluated on: design considerations that promote circularity; anticipated next life of the materials; identified path to reuse; choice of materials (non-toxic and cyclable); usefulness; and beauty. For full submission requirements and official rules, please visit C2CCertified.org/Challenge.

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Page 11 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Dassault Systèmes Expands its Systems Integrator Alliances Strategy to Respond to Market Needs 5 February 2015

Dassault Systèmes today announced that it is expanding its consulting and systems integration alliances and repositioning its services activities to help clients transform their business on global basis. This responds to client demands for enhanced and accelerated value creation through privileged access to Dassault Systèmes’ integrated ecosystem of business and technology consulting. In today’s age of experience, technology and market forces are disrupting industry practices, driving digital transformations throughout the entire enterprise. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is paving the way for new business experiences that extend far beyond engineering practices to unleash new value creation mechanisms for its adopters. Dassault Systèmes recognizes that a strong global network of digital business consulting and technology services is an important component to this change. The company will offer management and technology consulting practices worldwide with its internal experts and together with its consulting and systems integration partners, throughout all aspects of a client’s transformation, from business ideation to 3DEXPERIENCE business roll-outs. This will enable companies of all sizes and in every geography to benefit from innovative solutions, enhanced scalability and project delivery excellence. “Dassault Systèmes has a long history of strong relationships with consulting and systems integration partners that we are expanding and our close collaboration is an important factor in taking the deployment of our 3DEXPERIENCE platform and industry best practices to the next level,” said Laurent Blanchard, Executive Vice President, EMEAR Field Operations, Worldwide Alliances and Services, Dassault Systèmes. “Our business consulting experience positions us as an industry driver, and this strategic services initiative marks the first extension of this vocation. Our teams will work with consultants and systems integrators on diverse projects in order to help clients thrive and reach new business milestones.” As part of this new services initiative, Dassault Systèmes has also created with Geometric Ltd., a global services delivery center in India that will bring further efficiency and agility to the company’s delivery ecosystem. This new subsidiary will enhance the deployment of its 3DEXPERIENCE platform on projects of all sizes with plug-and-play services such as upgrade and migration, maintenance and support and educational services.

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Delcam Announces New Leadership 3 February 2015

Manufacturing software developer Delcam announces that Pete Baxter has been appointed to lead Delcam in the new role of Vice President. Pete joins Delcam from its parent company, Autodesk, Inc, where he was a Vice President of Sales and served as the country manager for Autodesk in the United Kingdom. "I’m thrilled to announce the appointment of Pete Baxter as Vice President, Delcam Ltd.,” said Buzz Kross, Autodesk senior vice president, Design, Lifecycle and Simulation. "In his new role, Pete will be responsible for managing the global Delcam business, and for leading the company in the next stage of

Page 12 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary its growth. Pete brings to Delcam extensive leadership experience and knowledge that will be critical in helping Delcam develop closer connections to Autodesk, to the benefit of both organizations and our customers.” "I am delighted to be joining Delcam, and helping create the next generation of manufacturing software,” said Pete Baxter, Vice President, Delcam, Ltd. "The company has an unrivalled reputation for the support and industry-leading products it offers to manufacturing companies around the world. I look forward to working with Delcam’s staff and reseller channel to accelerate the growth of the business and to deliver an even better manufacturing experience to our customers.” Pete joined Autodesk in 2004, most recently serving as a Vice President in the Autodesk Worldwide Sales organization. Prior to that, he held a number of other sales and management roles, including head of sales for Northern Europe, where he was responsible for sales across the Manufacturing, AEC, Media and Entertainment industries. Previously, Pete held management positions at companies including Revit Technology Corporation, Bentley Systems and PTC.

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Delcam CRISPIN Announces Winner of its Global Footwear Design Competition 4 February 2015

Delcam CRISPIN – in partnership with www.3DSHOES.com – has chosen the winner of its Global Footwear Design Competition. Ekaterina Gapeeva, a shoe designer from Minsk in Belarus, was chosen as the overall winner from the many entries, based on her design’s creative flair, commercial potential and impressive use of Delcam CRISPIN’s ShoeMaker software, the package used to create all of the entries. The winning entries can be seen on the Delcam CRISPIN website at www.delcam- crispin.com/competitions/index.asp Ekaterina’s design will now be 3D printed and showcased on Delcam CRISPIN’s stand, A36 in Hall 14 at the SIMAC exhibition taking place in Milan between 25th and 27th February. She will join the Delcam CRISPIN staff at the exhibition. Ekaterina was delighted to win the competition, saying "My design was inspired by collections of Giuseppe Zanotti, Valentino, Stella Jean, Gucci and Chanel. I tried to express the natural beauty and loftiness of birds, with a combination of a feather’s thin quill and broad vane. It reminds me of a peacock or firebird. I only started to use the Delcam CRISPIN software four months ago and found design process in full 3D very exciting. I believe that it will change not only Belarusian but the whole world’s shoe industry.” Natacha Alpert, a consultant from MIRAS 3D, was on the judging panel. She said: "This design has very interesting attention to detail in the upper design that makes it unique,” while fellow judge and independent footwear design expert, Rob Major added: "Ekaterina’s design is superb.” Other judges on the panel included Katrien Herdewyn, from 3DSHOES.com; Bryan Oknyansky, Founder and Designer at Shoes By Bryan; Bill Decker, a Director of the 3D Printing Channel; Lucy Beard, CEO & Founder, of Feetz.Co; Michele Badia, 3D Print Product Designer at My Mini Factory; and Winde Rienstra, Owner of Winde Rienstra. Competition entries were submitted from both students and industry professionals. All the designers

Page 13 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary used Delcam CRISPIN’s ShoeMaker 3D design software to design the upper and sole of a shoe. Once these were designed, they were rendered using Keyshot 3D rendering software, which is integrated into ShoeMaker. Delcam CRISPIN is the world’s largest supplier of CADCAM software to the footwear industry. It is the only supplier able to provide a complete solution for the 3D design and manufacture of lasts, uppers and soles.

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Dr. Peter Schmitt is appointed Executive Vice President, Sales & Operational Marketing of ESI Group 2 February 2015

Dr. Peter Schmitt is joining the ESI Group as Executive Vice President (EVP), Sales and Operational Marketing. In that role he will contribute to the Group’s international distribution and Go-to-Market strategy. He will notably be responsible for implementing new marketing strategies whilst optimizing the business models for the Group’s various innovative solutions and associated services. His expertise in terms of management and execution and proven track record in the field of technological solutions for major automotive and aeronautics enterprises, position him to contribute materially to the successful implementation of the ambitious development plans of ESI. Alain de Rouvray, the ESI Group’s Chairman and CEO, says: “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Peter Schmitt to our corporate management team to strengthen its commercial dimension. His substantial experience in implementing global sales and marketing strategies among major industrial players, his dual European and American culture, and his proven market knowledge represent solid assets that will enable ESI to further expand its current collaborations whilst deploying innovative solutions with proven value amongst new partners and new customers.” Peter Schmitt is a graduate of the Karlsruhe Technical University and he received a doctorate in manufacturing engineering from the University of Stuttgart. After spending 5 years at the Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart, he joined Delta Industrie Informatik GmbH as Vice President, Sales. After its acquisition by Dassault Systèmes in 2000, he became Managing Director of DELMIA GmbH and then Vice President, Marketing and Business Development with Dassault Systèmes Delmia and was later appointed Vice President, Sales Americas in Manufacturing Business segment of Dassault Systèmes. Peter Schmitt concludes: “I am eager to contribute to the development of ESI, which I see as the leader and visionary in the virtual prototyping market. The transformational nature of ESI solutions, together with the culture of technological innovation that strongly permeates the company rapidly convinced me to join. I am confident that my 20 years of experience, gained notably in the PLM market, equip me to contribute substantially to the execution of ESI’s ambitious and exciting plans".

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Industry 4.0: GEMINI Project to Be Implemented with CIM DATABASE PLM 3 February 2015

Page 14 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary CONTACT Software is a technology partner in the GEMINI research project. Sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy, the project addresses the development and IT-based implementation of new, viable business models for Industry 4.0. Within the GEMINI project, CONTACT is aligning its PDM/PLM system to meet specific requirements in the context of configuring Industry 4.0 business models. "New technologies in the fields of information logistics and networking are paving the way for innovative business models that are relevant to Germany as a leading economy with global footprint for advanced capital goods," says Dr. Patrick Müller, Product Manager PLM at CONTACT. "Industry 4.0 solutions demand end-to-end PLM support from development of the business model to design of the system architectures through to digital system simulation." According to Müller, the operation and maintenance of capital goods represent a further motivation for CONTACT's involvement. Here, innovative business models are based on operational excellence in the service business. It is inconceivable that this can be implemented in the face of increasing product individualization without an IT-based, lifecycle-oriented approach covering everything from development right through to operation. Beyond this, Industry 4.0 requires products and production systems to be networked on the shop floor. And again, the foundation for this is provided by PLM. GEMINI is one of 14 consortium projects in the "Autonomics for Industry 4.0" technology program with which the federal government is aiming to merge state-of-the-art ICT information and communication technology with industrial production by exploiting the potential offered by innovation in order to accelerate the development of innovative products. The GEMINI project is supervised by the project management agency at the German Aerospace Center (DLR); the consortium coordinator and project leader is the Heinz Nixdorf Institute (HNI) at the University of Paderborn. Scientific support is provided by the HNI, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology, the Sales and Marketing Department of the Ruhr University Bochum and the VDI/VDE Institute of Innovation and Technology. Alongside CONTACT Software, the other consortium members are the IT service provider Atos, the plant and equipment manufacturer SLM Solutions Group (3D metal printing), and technology and management consultants UNITY. GEMINI is due to run until March 2017. The findings will be disseminated on global conferences, by the partner network and by new standard PLM modules and software applications.

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Linux Grows as Free CAD Platform 5 February 2015

After years of an increasing proportion of downloads for Windows, Linux is rallying among MEDUSA4 Personal users. The free CAD system is used by hobby and professional engineers in 165 countries (with a pay-per-result portal for commercial use). Professional Drafting Toolset on Linux CAD Schroer has been comparing download statistics from January to April 2014 to the same period in 2013, and is pleased to see Linux on the rise again a period of decline. “Offering a professional drafting toolset on Linux as well as Windows has always been one of our differentiators,” says Patrick Sernetz of CAD Schroer. “Almost 20% of our 2014 downloads so far were for Linux, up from 17.5% in 2013.”

Page 15 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Linux Even Stronger Among Top 10 Among the top 10 download countries in the first quarter of 2014, 26.3% of users chose Linux, up from 13.9% in the same period from 2013. Countries that have seen an increase in the percentage of Linux users include Switzerland (up 48%), France (up 39%), Germany (up 18%), Brazil (up 12%), the United States (up 36%), Canada (up 16%) and Russia (up 18%). Brazil Reaches Top 10 In the first four months of 2014, Brazil, with nearly a 60% increase in overall MEDUSA4 Personal downloads compared to 2013, replaced Belgium as part of the top 10 download countries. Brazil is known to be in huge need of engineers for its growing mining, oil and gas industries, as well as infrastructure and communications projects. Great for Small Business CAD Schroer’s eSERVICES portal, recently relaunched to accommodate a growing number of services, enables designers to use their work commercially by converting drawings to PDF, DXF or the professional MEDUSA4 sheet format for a small fee, helping many people start a new business. MEDUSA4 Personal includes extensive 2D drafting and editing tools, basic 3D, Parametrics, image integration, and a sheet metal design module, and is available in English, German, French, Italian or Japanese on Windows or Linux.

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SENER’s FORAN System Celebrates its 50th Anniversary 4 February 2015

The FORAN System celebrates half a century in 2015. With 50 years of active service, FORAN is the longest standing CAD/CAM/CAE software on the market and a technological asset for the engineering and technology group SENER, which has placed its trust in this project throughout its history as a hallmark of its identity. To commemorate this anniversary, SENER will host an event in Spain with the presence of FORAN customers worldwide. FORAN, an acronym of FORmas ANalíticas (ANalytic FORms), is a complete CAD software for the design, construction and engineering of all kinds of ships and marine units. FORAN allows for the efficient creation of a complete and detail 3D virtual model of the vessel, from which it is possible to automatically obtain all the information needed for its manufacture and assembly. In addition, this 3D model can be reused as a data source for other tools, such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), procurement management or planning applications. Currently, FORAN is used in 30 countries around the world. Among the most significant clients are Navantia (Spain), BAE (UK), Bae Systems (UK), Sanoyas (Japan), UDIN (South Korea), Severnoye DB (Russia), the international group Rolls-Royce Marine and the VARD group (Norway). In Spain it is the standard tool, being employed in almost all technical offices. It is also a benchmark system in Europe and is installed in shipyards in Latin America and in the United States, as well as in the Middle East. In recent years, FORAN has determinedly set foot in Asia, where SENER has opened offices in China, Japan and South Korea. Almost 90% of the world’s commercial shipbuilding is concentrated in these countries, which will be the main market for FORAN in the short term, along with the naval shipbuilding sector.

Page 16 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Some of the most noteworthy projects involving FORAN in recent years are the Spring Aeloian vessel for Sanoyas, the largest PANAMAX class (dimensions adapted to cross the Panama Canal) bulk carrier in the world; the TEXACO Captain FPSO vessel for Navantia, with a storage capacity of 550,000 barrels and a processing capacity of 60,000 bopd; the dredger Leiv Eiriksson for Construcciones Navales del Norte, the largest in the world, with 46,000 m3 capacity; and the aforementioned projects for BAE Systems, the HMS Queen Elizabeth Carrier and the Successor series of submarines.

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TCS Graduate Program Creates New Opportunities in Australian IT Sector 4 February 2015

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced the relaunch of its TCS Graduate Program in Australia. This graduate recruitment initiative creates new tech-sector job opportunities for Australian graduates that have been selected from a number of leading universities. To mark the occasion, TCS announced that its 2015 inductees will participate in a comprehensive 3-month training program in Australia and India commencing on the 31st January. Deborah Hadwen, CEO, TCS Australia and New Zealand said, “The TCS Graduate Program 2015 provides a structured training environment for the team. We are looking at the next generation of leaders in this bright, talented group. Australia has a need to develop talent in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) fields, and TCS is committed to creating work opportunities for graduates, with the long-term goal to grow globally-integrated executives that have the right skills and capabilities that will assist Australia to remain competitive.” Over 300 IT graduates applied to the TCS Graduate Program 2015, and 10 participants were selected for the January induction. The selection process included a formal application as well as detailed interviews with TCS. The graduates will participate in TCS’ renowned Initial Learning Program (ILP), with an extended session in TCS’ Trivandrum facility, where the trainees will learn Software Engineering, Business Intelligence, Mobility, Java programming and general business skills. On completion of the training program the graduates will assume full-time employment at TCS Australia. Professor Keith Crews, Associate Dean – External Engagement, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, comments, “The University of Technology Sydney is pleased to learn that one of our graduates is participating in the TCS Graduate Program. It’s crucial for IT graduates to experience world class training. Travelling to India to be coached alongside TCS’s best and brightest for a 3 month period is a very special opportunity. I would like to thank TCS for driving this exciting program forward in Australia.” TCS selected graduates from its University partners at University of Technology, Sydney; University of New South Wales; University of Sydney; University of Wollongong; Charles Sturt University; Queensland University; Monash University; Australian National University. The next intake of the TCS Graduate Program will take place in January, 2016.

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Page 17 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary U.S. CAD Achieves Autodesk Platinum Partner Status 4 February 2015

U.S. CAD announces today its designation as an Autodesk Platinum Valued Added Reseller (VAR). The Autodesk Platinum tier is the highest level of certification that an Autodesk VAR can achieve and recognizes those partners who have provided best-in-class solutions that include pre- and post-sales support, consulting, training, implementation, and customization. “Platinum Partners represent the top five percent of all Autodesk VARs and understand that a healthy business is achieved through the success of their customers,” said Steve Blum, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Services at Autodesk. “U.S. CAD continues to develop a deep understanding of their customers’ business, pain points, and goals, and also demonstrates a solid understanding of solution selling and implementation.” “For the past 15 years, U.S. CAD has been partnering closely with Autodesk to deliver design, simulation, and analysis solutions to clients in the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries,” states Daniel J. Counts, CEO of U.S. CAD. “We greatly value this partnership and are proud to be recognized for our commitment to building strong customer relationships and satisfaction.” U.S. CAD was recently selected as the Autodesk Q3 Partner of the Quarter for the Americas due to the firm’s excellent sales growth, outstanding customer service, and development of its operations.

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Wipro Appoints Naohide Takatani as Country Head of Japan 2 February 2015

Wipro Ltd. today announced the appointment of Naohide Takatani as the Country Head of its operations in Japan. As the country head, Naohide is responsible for the execution of Wipro’s day-to-day business operations in Japan. He will focus on strengthening Wipro’s position in the region by increasing visibility for the company and pursuing new business opportunities. He will lead Wipro’s endeavor to support Japanese companies in their goal of globalization, improving profitability and delivering industry solutions across latest technology areas such as social media, mobility, analytics and cloud. Naohide Takatani is based in Yokohama, Japan and has assumed his role from January 2015. He will report to Manoj Nagpaul who heads Sales and Operations for the Asia Pacific & Japan region for Wipro. Naohide joins Wipro from NEC Corporation, where he was the General Manager of the Retail Solutions Group. He was responsible for the profit & loss (P&L) of the information and communication technology (ICT) solution businesses for global retailers in North America, Europe and APAC regions, and the off-shore delivery centers in India. He has over 25 years of experience and has held senior positions in General Management, ICT management, program and project management, ICT solutions planning, systems architecture and systems and software development & engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Osaka University-Japan and an MBA from New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury.

Page 18 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary “Wipro has invested in Japan for several years, notching up significant wins. Today, we see signs of green shoots of growth in Japan, helping us gain further traction with key wins in both our IT and product engineering services businesses. We are making strategic investments and bolstering our leadership to further drive our growth in this market,” said Manoj Nagpaul, Chief Sales and Operations officer, Asia Pacific & Japan, Wipro Ltd. Wipro started its Japan operations in 1998 and since then the region has been a part of the company’s growth markets portfolio. Wipro has a Delivery Center in Yokohama and a highly localized, bilingual resource pool in the country.

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Events News

3D Systems Brings its Most Advanced 3D Digital Design and Fabrication Tools to SolidWorks World 2015 5 February 2015

3D Systems announced that it will be showcasing how its design-to-manufacturing digital thread increases productivity and expands possibilities for designers, engineers and inventors at SolidWorks World 2015, February 8-11 at the Phoenix Convention center, Phoenix, AZ, booth 717. Featuring a full range of its latest 3D printing, software and scanning technologies, 3DS will demonstrate the power, versatility and seamless integration of its 3D design and digital fabrication solutions, and welcomes visitors to experience them first hand. 3DS’ advanced technologies on display include Direct Metal Printing (DMP), Stereolithography (SLA), Micro-SLA, Plastic Jet Printing (PJP), Multi-material 3D printing, integrated 3D software and scanning, and its TouchTM haptic 3D stylus. 3DS’ integrated portfolio of design-to-manufacturing solutions continues to meet the demands of engineers in aerospace, automotive, medical device design, industrial design, consumer goods, heavy equipment, jewelry design, dental, medical and more. “We are excited to showcase the most advanced generation of design-to-manufacturing technologies available in the market,” said Cathy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer, 3DS. “3DS’ products work seamlessly with SolidWorks solutions to enable users in every sector to effortlessly incorporate 3D design and 3D printing, as well as traditional manufacturing capabilities, into their workflows.” Products and solutions on display during the event include: Metal parts printing – The ProX™ 200 Direct Metal Printer features 3DS’ class-leading accuracy and surface quality, with high-quality, fully dense metal parts for demanding high-capacity industrial applications. Scan-based design and inspection system – 3DS’ Capture™ for SolidWorks® provides integrated scanner hardware and Geomagic® software for direct scan-to-CAD workflows. Leveraging the power of Geomagic, engineers can get highly precise scan data directly into SolidWorks with a range of tools to build solid and surface models directly from the scan data for direct use in engineering, design and innovation.

Page 19 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Advanced composites and flexible materials in multi-material 3D printing – New materials for the ProJet® 5500X offer enhanced versatility for models, functional prototypes and end-use parts, with tough, functional-grade, flexible elastomers in black and translucent. Combining the new materials with the VisiJet® white and clear ABS-like plastic print materials, the ProJet 5500X can create up to 14 unique materials in a single print. New materials and applications in Micro-SLA printing – 3DS’ five new materials for its ProJet 1200 Micro-SLA 3D printer expand applications for dental labs, jewelers, manufacturers, engineers and 3D artists. New FTX Cast, FTX Gold and FTX Silver empower jewelers to bring their ideas to life through digital design and artistry, while FTX Gray and FTX Clear add to the powerful portfolio of material options for everything from small end-use parts to engineering presentation models to figurines. Reimagined engineer’s desktop – Visitors can experience 3DS’ reimagined engineer’s desktop, which combines desktop scanning, CAD, digital sculpting, prototyping, printing and inspection tools in a single integrated workstation. This includes the CubePro® professional desktop 3D printer, Capture scanner, and Geomagic Sculpt design software featuring Touch, a haptic 3D stylus that enables fast and accurate sculpting of organic designs with the added sensation of being able to actually feel designs in 3D space.

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Bestselling Author Malcom Gladwell to Speak At PTC Live Global 2015 2 February 2015

A smart, connected world mandates that manufacturers must transform their businesses by challenging traditional assumptions. PTC, today announced that Malcom Gladwell, New York Times bestselling author of Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people, will draw from concepts previously explored in his writings and experiences to inspire the PTC Live Global audience to consider the unconventional and act with a sense of urgency in this fast-paced Internet of Things (IoT) world. PTC Live Global will offer keynotes, industry insights perspectives, product roadmaps and demos, customer case studies and training opportunities for those who want to create value in a smart, connected world. The conference will offer attendees the opportunity to network with thousands of their peers and understand the advancements in the broad expanse of PTC technology, from CAD and PLM to Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) and Application Lifecycle Management software and solutions. There will be many opportunities to learn more about smart, connected products, their role in the IoT era and what companies can do to take advantage of what’s being called “the most disruptive technology of our time.” With the rise of the Internet of Things, technology is being used to drive massive innovation in product and service value creation,” said Jim Heppelmann, CEO, PTC. “PTC Live Global will highlight and educate attendees about the incredible new value opportunities for those who create, operate and service products for today’s smart, connected world. I believe this will be an inspiring conference, with actionable ideas that people can implement. Our goal is to show people how they can move toward this exciting future.” Registration for PTC Live Global is now open and can be found here.

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Cisco, Skanska Oy, Technical University of Kaiserslautern Speakers Confirmed for PLM / IoT Innovation Based Conference 2 February 2015

Product Innovation Congress, has released the speaker line up boasting some of the top names in PLM and IoT, including Bernd Heinrichs (Cisco), Jenni Ala-Mantila (Skanska Oy), and Martin Eigner (Technical University of Kaiserslautern). See full list of speakers here. The PI congress conference which will be taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany next month features a 50+ speaker line up including Martin Eigner, Chair of Virtual Product Engineering (VPE) at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern delivering on ‘Utilizing Industrie 4.0, IoT and Related Platforms to Boost a More Interdisciplinary Approach to Product Lifecycle’. The two day agenda will be delivered by a range of experts across the Innovation landscape, with keynotes by Bernd Heinrichs Managing Director of the Internet of Everything's Innovation across the EMEAR regions at Cisco, (PI Keynote - Aligning People, Process & Data through the Internet of Everything) and David Rowan editor of the UK edition of WIRED magazine (PI Keynote - Understanding the New Rules of Product Innovation). “Innovation is the life source of any competitive manufacturer and a vital part of its preservation is its adoption across the company. After extensive research with past attendees, I have ensured an agenda and speaker line-up have been curated to touch upon those questions most are asking: what technology do I need? Which is best for me? How do I deploy it? How do I get company buy-in? And how can it give a return in the form of innovative product design and development?” - Michael Ratcliffe, Production Director The PI Congress programme also includes peer led case studies, workshops, focus groups and other sessions delivered by the likes of Jenni Ala-Mantila, Head, PLM Project, Skanska Oy (Boosting PLM's End-to-End Visibility through Novel Business Area Inclusion). The full programme can be found at http://www.picongress.com/programme.

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Dassault Systèmes Announces SOLIDWORKS World 2015, Exploring the Latest in 3D Design in the Age of Experience 3 February 2015

Dassault Systèmes announced that SOLIDWORKS World 2015, its 17th annual conference dedicated to the 3D design and engineering community, will take place from February 8-11, 2015 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. In today’s age of experience, the design world is more social, conceptual and collaborative than ever before. SOLIDWORKS World 2015 will assemble more than 5,000 engineers and designers from across

Page 21 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary the globe to network, learn, share and discover the latest in SOLIDWORKS 3D applications and engineering technologies that help millions of users innovate in product design, simulation, technical communication and data management. “At the very heart of SOLIDWORKS are the concepts of collaboration and innovation, which are driven by our creative and passionate user community,” said Gian Paolo Bassi, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes. “SOLIDWORKS World 2015 offers them the opportunity to build relationships and access tools that help nurture imaginative ideas and develop them into tangible realities. We are excited to once again discover fresh perspectives and share design technologies of the future at this unique global event.” This year’s four-day conference agenda will feature keynote presentations from scientific, design and engineering visionaries whose contributions have influenced millions of 3D design enthusiasts and professionals. Speakers include:  Michio Kaku, Ph.D., Physicist and Author of the number one New York Times best seller, The Future of the Mind  Jinsop Lee, Industrial Designer, and Chief Globalization Officer at Linno  Bre Pettis, Co-Founder and former CEO of MakerBot Industries and current Chief Innovation Officer at Bold Machines SOLIDWORKS World 2015 will also feature tutorials and events dedicated to the SOLIDWORKS user community that address best practices for 3D CAD, as well as innovations in mechanical design and engineering. Highlights include:  Demonstrations of SOLIDWORKS 2015 portfolio enhancements on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including its cloud-based capabilities and wider range of choices for improving productivity, work processes, and operating costs;  More than 200 breakout and hands-on training sessions from SOLIDWORKS users, addressing beginner (“Your First Steps with SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation” or “Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Plastics 2015”) to advanced skill-sets (“Modeling Organic Geometry” or “Sketch Curves and Continuity”);  Over 100 exhibitors displaying new technologies and products in the SOLIDWORKS World 2015 Partner Pavilion;  Presentations from Bernard Charlès, CEO, Dassault Systèmes, Gian Paolo Bassi, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, and Bertrand Sicot, former CEO, SOLIDWORKS and current Vice President Sales, Dassault Systèmes Value Solutions;  Unveiling of the user community-generated top ten list of enhancements to future versions of SOLIDWORKS;  Access to exclusive pre-conference sessions, including CAD Manager’s Boot Camp, SOLIDWORKS Educators’ Program Meeting and SOLIDWORKS User Group Meeting;  Opportunity to confirm CAD skills with free SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams;  Over 40 hours of networking opportunities with peers; and  Preview of upcoming technology features of SOLIDWORKS World 2016.

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Page 22 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Southern Visitors to See Combined Radan Software 5 February 2015

Visitors to the Radan stand at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing Exhibition will see how the 2015 release of the sheet metal software combines all aspects of it for the first time. A number of the 180 enhancements in Radan 2015 help bring all aspects of the software together – CAD/CAM, Radbend, Radm-ax, Radtube and the logistics products. “When people think of Radan they think of the world’s most powerful sheetmetal CAD/CAM software,” says Product Manager Olaf Körner. “But Radan is actually a whole suite of connected products. “For example, there is a major connection between 3D in CAD/CAM and the Radbend press brake software. When manufacturers unfold a model they need to know how the bend process will be affected further down the production line.” This is aided by strengthened 3D translation procedures, which he says import information more consistently. The routines for automatically calculating the thickness of imported parts have also been redesigned giving faster and more accurate results. Automatic face selection now applies to unfolding, and there is a simple way to manually specify the top face much earlier in the process. “Telling Radbend at the 3D stage which is the protected face ensures the visible face of the part is scratch-free.” The bend parameters used by Radan 3D to unfold parts can now be changed using a new editor in the Unfolding Dialog, by simply sliding points on the graph to adjust the values. Visitors to Stand T80 at the show, at FIVE, in Farnborough, between February 10 and 12, will be able to see on-screen demonstrations of a number of the new and enhanced functionality in Radan 2015. Nesting For nesting near-rectangular parts, the user can select the true-shape option and the nester will automatically apply rectangular nesting where appropriate, ensuring the best result. “In previous releases, while the rectangular nester found better nests for near-rectangular parts than the true-shaped nester, the user had to disable true-shape nesting to achieve the desired result.” Radan now creates a more compact nest than ever before, including compensating for centrifugal placement – the technique of placing parts as far removed as possible from the centre of the sheet. Olaf Körner says: “This potentially leaves a large gap in the middle of the sheet, but the compacting functionality offers more off cut areas, and is used on all nests.” Material Handling A number of important machine automation functions are built into the software, including significant enhancements to part removal. “When using a part picker it’s vital that the instructions to the machine allow the part and scrap to be removed safely and securely. “In Radan 2015, we’ve increased the amount of validation each Pick instruction requires against a number of parameters. Key suckers can be defined on the picker, and data introduced to the machine definition file, defining key suckers that must be turned on and over the metal when picking. “Considerable work has gone into ensuring that Radan understands the loading and removal process and what the machine is capable of. As well as calculating the sucker lift, we must be sure the part won’t bend and hit the machine while it’s being moved to its storage area. “When using a part picker to load sheets the sucker selection is now managed by the software rather than the postprocessor.”

Page 23 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Another important safety feature is included with the introduction of the Scatter option, which moves the head a specified minimum distance away from each part after cutting, instead of moving to the next nearest part. “This prevents heat build-up when profiling, and sheet deformation while punching.” Radbend As well as a new option to use a link from Radbend to Radan 3D to create a heel tool by using the 3D boolean operations on the tool profile and heel profile, Radbend has been strengthened in its control of the hemming process, by specifying the central face as being either above or below, and in the logistics of the press brake operations. “For example, there is now the option of re-using tool set-ups if the same type of part could share the same setup, minimizing tool changes.” Users now have more control over Radbend, enabling them to change a number of settings early in the process. “Operators often try a different set of finger stops, and transfer tool set-ups from one press brake to another. They can now do all that onscreen. And back-up and restore functionality protects the original settings, so users don’t need to be afraid of trying something new.” Olaf Körner concludes: “Radan constantly provides additional functionality in areas the industry is trending towards – 3D and automation– as the latest release shows.”

Click here to return to Contents Financial News February 2015

Autodesk, Inc. today announced that it will broadcast its fourth quarter fiscal 2015 financial results conference call live via its website Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Autodesk will host a live webcast call at www.autodesk.com/investors. An audio replay webcast and podcast will also be available after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on our website atwww.autodesk.com/investors. For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705.

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Agilent Technologies to Host Webcast of First-Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Results Conference Call 2 February 2015

Agilent Technologies Inc. will release first-quarter fiscal 2015 financial results after the stock market closes on Feb. 17. The company will host a live webcast of its investor conference call in listen-only mode. Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17 Time: 1:30 p.m. PST Web access: www.investor.agilent.com

Page 24 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Listeners may log on and select “Q1 2015 Agilent Technologies Inc. Earnings Conference Call” in the “News & Events – Calendar of Events” section. The webcast will remain on the company site for 90 days. In addition, a telephone replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 5:30 p.m. PST on Feb. 17 through Feb. 24 by dialing +1 855 859 2056 (or +1 404 537 3406 from outside the United States) and entering pass code 62070053.

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Cadence Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results 4 February 2015

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014. Cadence reported fourth quarter 2014 revenue of $423 million, compared to revenue of $377 million reported for the same period in 2013. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $65 million, or $0.21 per share on a diluted basis, in the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to net income of $38 million, or $0.13 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2013. Revenue for 2014 totaled $1.581 billion, compared to revenue of $1.460 billion for 2013. Net income for 2014 was $159 million, or $0.52 per share on a diluted basis, compared to net income of $164 million, or $0.56 per share on a diluted basis, for 2013. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, net income in the fourth quarter of 2014 was $84 million, or $0.27 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to net income of $67 million, or $0.23 per share on a diluted basis, for the same period in 2013. For 2014, non-GAAP net income was $287 million, or $0.94 per share on a diluted basis, compared to non-GAAP net income of $252 million, or $0.86 per share on a diluted basis, in 2013. “Fiscal 2014 was a year of excellent progress for our system design enablement strategy for end-product design, as we delivered a growing set of innovative solutions to our expanding systems and SoC customer base,” said Lip-Bu Tan, president and chief executive officer. “Our digital and signoff solutions gained momentum with market-shaping customers, and our IP business had a breakout year with revenue growth of nearly 40 percent. As we look ahead, we are confident that our strategy and commitment to innovation will continue to drive meaningful customer wins.” “Our focus on execution drove solid financial results in Q4 and throughout 2014,” added Geoff Ribar, senior vice president and chief financial officer. “We are committed to driving efficiency, productivity and sustainable profitability over the long-term as we work to meet the needs of our ongoing business, invest in future growth opportunities and return cash to shareholders under our recently expanded stock repurchase program.” To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.cadence.com/cadence/newsroom/press_releases/Pages/pr.aspx?xml=020415_financial

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Page 25 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Dassault Systèmes Reports 2014 Organic New Licenses Revenue Up Double-Digits in Constant Currencies on Broad-based Growth 5 February 2015

Dassault Systèmes today announced IFRS unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014. These results were reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on February 4, 2015. Summary Highlights (unaudited)  Organic new licenses revenue up 12% in Q4 and 10% in FY in constant currencies  Organic non-IFRS operating margin growth of 150 basis points in FY  Non-IFRS EPS up 15% in Q4  2014 year of Accelerated Strategy Implementation, Acquisitions Driving Addressable Market Expansion  21,000 new customers in 2014  2015 financial objectives initiated: Targeting non-IFRS EPS growth of about 12-15% "2014 was a significant year of advancement to achieve our purpose of providing 3DEXPERIENCE universes to harmonize product, nature and life,” commented Bernard Charlès, Dassault Systèmes President and Chief Executive Officer. “At the outset of 2014 we outlined that the objective of our Industry Solution Experiences powered by our 3DEXPERIENCE platform, was to increase the value we bring to our clients. Our investments as well as our sales and services initiatives during the year very precisely mirrored that goal. Thanks to our 3DEXPERIENCE platform, companies are now able to integrate business processes by easily leveraging existing digital assets never reused before. Further, the creation of two new brands, BIOVIA for Life Sciences and 3DEXCITE for Marketers, the expansion of GEOVIA to enable 3DEXPERIENCity and the novel approach to business processes optimization with our Quintiq acquisition, have demonstrated that the 3DEXPERIENCE platform encompasses both business and people needs, delivering a comprehensive range of capabilities, from consumer insights to innovative services critical to our clients’ successes. “And in parallel, to help our clients enjoy and benefit from the full value of our Industry Solution Experiences wherever they are deploying our solutions around the globe, we continued to expand our sales and service expertise with a network of partners well-positioned to provide the right industry- specialized resources. “Finally, it is clear that the Industry Solution Experience approach is well resonating with companies, visible in the broad-based interest we are seeing and the expanding dialogues we are having with companies across many industries.” To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.3ds.com/press- releases/single/dassault-systemes-reports-2014-organic-new-licenses-revenue-up-double-digits-in- constant-currencie/

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Page 26 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Nemetschek Group with Preliminary Figures for 2014: Forecast Revenue and EBIDTA Margin Exceeded 2 February 2015

Today the Nemetschek Group announced its preliminary financial key figures for the 4th quarter and the 2014 financial year. Record figures for revenue and EBITDA The Nemetschek Group was able to accelerate its profitable growth course in the fourth quarter. Group sales rose considerably in the 2014 fiscal year to EUR 218.5 million, an increase of 17.5% compared to the previous year (previous year: EUR 185.9 million). Revenue is thus higher than the forecast corridor of EUR 211 to 216 million. In addition to a strong organic growth of 10.0%, growth was driven by the acquisition of the companies Bluebeam and DDS. In the traditionally strong fourth quarter, revenue rose by 25.7% to about EUR 65.0 million (previous year: EUR 51.7 million). Organic growth in Q4 amounted to about 12.6%. The increase in the operating result was above-average in relation to revenue. With a plus of 23.5%, EBITDA rose to EUR 57.1 million (previous year: EUR 46.3 million). The EBITDA margin improved over the course of one year from 24.9% to 26.1% and was therefore higher than the forecast target corridor of 23% to 25% despite acquisition costs for Bluebeam. On a quarterly basis, we were able to increase EBITDA to EUR 18.3 million, a plus of 26.5% compared to the quarter of the previous year (EUR 14.5 million). The better than anticipated EBITDA margin can be traced back to investments in growth projects which are not yet cash items such as the extension of 5D expertise and the further internationalization, among other things. “We achieved an extremely positive final quarter and exceeded our forecast targets for the fiscal year,” says Patrik Heider, Spokesman of the Executive Board and CFOO of the Nemetschek Group. “We were able to substantiate our core competency as a globally leading provider of Open BIM solutions in the AEC industry. We have already successfully reached our declared inorganic growth targets within the scope of our newly defined acquisition strategy: With investments in megatrend collaboration and in internationalization with a focus on the US market,” continues Heider. The detailed and audited figures for the 2014 financial year and guidance for the 2015 financial year are due for publication on Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

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Stratasys Reports Preliminary Fiscal 2014 Financial Results, Provides 2015 Guidance and Unveils New Investments in Growth 2 February 2015

Stratasys Ltd. announced preliminary fiscal 2014 results as well as full-year 2015 guidance, as it enters a new phase of increased investment in its business. To foster growth and help it secure significant future long-term market opportunities, the Company also announced a new investment plan under which it expects to increase operating expenditures in 2015 and subsequent years, with anticipated increased

Page 27 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary expenditures in sales and marketing, product development and infrastructure. Preliminary 2014 Financial Results The Company expects to report fiscal year 2014 revenue in the range of $748 to $750 million, and non- GAAP net income in the range of $102 to $105 million, or $1.97 to $2.03 per diluted share. The Company expects to report a GAAP net loss for fiscal year 2014 in the range of $129 to $116 million, or ($2.58) to ($2.32) per share. During December 2014, Stratasys updated the goodwill impairment analysis of its MakerBot reporting unit. As a result, the Company expects to recognize a non-cash, non-tax-deductible goodwill impairment charge of approximately $100 to $110 million in the fourth quarter. The Company does not expect this accounting write down to affect its ongoing business or future financial performance. These are preliminary and unaudited results based on current expectations and are subject to quarter-end closing adjustments; accordingly, actual results may differ. Stratasys projects preliminary fourth quarter revenue growth of approximately 38% over the same period last year, including organic revenue growth of 25%. However, the fourth quarter was impacted by slower growth of MakerBot product and services revenue during the period. MakerBot revenue is estimated to have grown by approximately 7% in the fourth quarter over the prior year, and is estimated to represent approximately 12% of preliminary total Stratasys revenue for the fourth quarter. Throughout 2014, MakerBot invested significantly in the introduction of its 5th Generation Replicator 3D printers and 3D printing ecosystem, and in the development of a multi-tier distribution strategy enabling broader distribution. These continuing investments are intended to provide MakerBot with the ability to further scale and build superior product platforms positioned for long-term growth, as the adoption of 3D printing expands. However, during the fourth quarter, MakerBot was affected by challenges associated with the introduction and scaling of its new product platform and the Company's rapidly evolving distribution model. During 2014, and specifically in the fourth quarter, MakerBot made significant hardware and software improvements to its product line. Furthermore, during the second half of 2014, the Company engaged national partners in the United States, including Staples, Home Depot, Sam's Club and Dell - reaching new audiences through increased exposure for this new product category. Given the nature and scope of these new partnerships compared with MakerBot's traditional distribution model, less predictable sales patterns and reorder rates have been introduced into the business model. To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://investors.stratasys.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=894178

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Synopsys Announces Earnings Release Date for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 4 February 2015

Synopsys, Inc. announced it will report results for the first quarter fiscal year 2015 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, after the market close. A conference call to review the results will begin at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) and will be hosted by Aart de Geus, chairman and co-chief executive officer, and Trac Pham, chief financial officer.

Page 28 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Financial and other statistical information to be discussed on this conference call will be available on the corporate website athttp://www.synopsys.com, immediately before the call. A live webcast will also be available on this site. Participants should access the live webcast at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A webcast replay can be accessed on the corporate website beginning Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at approximately 4:00 p.m. PT. The replay will remain available until Synopsys announces its second quarter fiscal year 2015 results in May 2015. In addition, a dial-up replay of the conference call will be available beginning Feb. 18, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. PT, ending on Mar. 4, 2015, at midnight. The replay telephone number is USA +1-800-475-6701, and International +1-320-365-3844, Access Code 352869.

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Johnson Controls Renews Strategic Partnership Agreement with Lectra 5 February 2015

Lectra is pleased to announce that Johnson Controls has reaffirmed its confidence in Lectra by extending their global partnership agreement for an additional three years. To preserve and strengthen its position as a market leader, Johnson Controls will acquire all of its high ply fabric cutting equipment and related services exclusively from Lectra. Johnson Controls is the world’s largest complete automotive seating supplier, providing innovative, stylish seating systems to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. The company supplies over 50 million cars every year from 220 production plants worldwide. During the first 10 years of the agreement, Lectra supported Johnson Controls in transforming their automotive trim cutting rooms worldwide, as they abandoned traditional die presses in favor of more flexible automated cutting. The company now has more than 180 Vector® solutions installed worldwide. Johnson Controls’ adoption of the Vector solution—ideal for high-volume cutting of a wide variety of automotive seat materials—and the resulting increase in production flexibility, throughput and material efficiency has provided the seating supplier with a significant advantage in the highly competitive automotive industry. The renewal of this agreement is testament to the role of Lectra’s customer care, expertise and state-of- the-art technology in enabling a company such as Johnson Controls to improve its operational and manufacturing performance. The continuing collaboration will focus on optimizing the agility of Johnson Controls’ production processes, a strategic necessity in the increasingly complex automotive parts supply business. “At Johnson Controls, we are continually investing in technologies and solutions that will allow us to produce more efficiently, while still providing our customers with consistent quality products. Extending this agreement underscores the value of our relationship with Lectra to help us achieve our strategic objectives,” says Willy van-Looy, Global Director, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Trim Operations, Johnson Controls. As part of the new agreement, Johnson Controls will also migrate to the latest generation of Lectra services for all of its Lectra equipment. Working 24 hours a day, the company cannot afford to lose

Page 29 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary production through unexpected stoppages. Lectra’s expertise and technology, combined with its predictive maintenance services, deliver maximum uptime of the cutting solutions, reduce the cost per cut piece and ensure Johnson Controls has the ability to honor their commitment to deliver on time. “It is an honor for Lectra to have such a long-standing relationship with Johnson Controls, one that is based on a common culture of innovation and best-practice sharing. With Lectra’s 40 years’ of expertise and experience in developing and implementing the most advanced technology solutions, and Johnson Control’s skillful application of them to manufacture their seating systems, we are confident that this will continue to be a rewarding collaboration between our two companies,” says Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO.

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Mascaró Selects Centric Software Product Lifecycle Management 4 February 2015

Mascaró, the Spanish designer and manufacturer of high-quality women’s footwear, has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Mascaró selected Centric because it is easy to use, visually attractive and flexible enough to support continuous changes between collections, says Ursula Mascaró, the company’s artistic director. “Centric is the right fit. The Centric staff has an excellent reputation. They know the market, know the industry, and maintain tremendous expertise.” The company joins Camper, Cortefiel and MANGO as Centric’s fourth Spanish customer, and second Spanish footwear customer. Mascaró will use the Centric 8 PLM software for retail, fashion and footwear makers to enhance visibility and increase efficiency throughout the product development process. “The instantaneous view on collection status and fully consolidated information mean our teams can move away from reliance on spreadsheets,” says Julio de Olives, managing director of Mascaró. As a result, he explains, the company will reduce the number of low-value re-keying and administrative tasks, and the number of iterations for samples and prototypes. Both internal users and suppliers will use Centric 8 PLM. Bosco Moll Gomila, Mascaró’s design director, concurs. “The ability of Centric 8 to track all the styles Mascaró creates in every collection throughout the year will allow staff to focus on the job of developing great footwear.” Centric 8 takes on particular importance as the company continues to grow on a global basis and looks to double its collections, he adds. “Centric 8 is an excellent match for a vertically integrated business such as Mascaró,” says Chris Groves, president and CEO of Centric. “The Centric software will allow Mascaró to maintain its focus on creating quality designer footwear as the company continues on its global growth path.”

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Page 30 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary NEC Provides Cloud Service, Obbligato for SaaS, to Auto Part and Machine Tool Manufacturer in Thailand 27 January 2015

NEC Corporation announced the provision of its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cloud service, Obbligato for SaaS, to one of Thailand's leading auto part and machine tool manufacturing companies, CLP Engineering Co., Ltd. (CLP Engineering). In recent years, manufacturers in Thailand are accelerating business expansion through the production and sale of in-house manufactured goods, in addition to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business for international manufacturers. In addition to its auto parts business, CLP Engineering also manufactures and markets products that include agricultural machine tools and small marine engines. However, since the management of information on the company's approximately 1,000 products has conventionally been coordinated by paper, business processes have become complicated and the hours required for management and maintenance have increased. In order to resolve these issues, NEC is introducing information and communications technologies (ICT) that help to optimize, advance and standardize effective business practices. NEC's Obbligato for SaaS standardizes the management of product structures (BOM: Bills of Material), documentation and engineering changes, then implements them as services through the Obbligato series of PLM software, which holds the largest market share(*) in Japan after its introduction to more than 750 corporate customers. This enables users to begin working with the SaaS PLM cloud service quickly and at a low cost, without individual customization. Moreover, since users can easily carry out software upgrades and no server maintenance is required, the system can be operated by a small number of IT staff. In addition to providing Obbligato for SaaS, NEC has assisted CLP Engineering with the system's deployment and provided consulting on the standardization of business processes. "The introduction of this service enables CLP Engineering to implement centralized management of documentation that includes component lists, design plans, specifications and written estimates," said Toshikazu Fukuoka, general manager, Manufacturing and Process Industries Systems Development Division, NEC Corporation. "Furthermore, the wide variety of data being managed by Obbligato for SaaS can also be used by CLP Engineering's existing ERP system." Obbligato for SaaS belongs to the lineup of NEC Global Enterprise Solutions, NEC's portfolio of continually upgraded and expanded solutions and services offered globally to enterprise customers in retail, distribution, manufacturing and other fields. Going forward, NEC aims to deploy this service to more than 100 manufacturers throughout Thailand by the end of the 2018 fiscal year.

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NXP Semiconductors Leverages ANSYS Solutions To Develop Innovative Car Infotainment System 3 February 2015

NXP Semiconductors has significantly reduced its product footprint and improved overall performance

Page 31 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary of its new car infotainment system by using power noise and reliability sign-off solutions for integrated circuits from ANSYS. With digital radios becoming a standard feature in automobiles, scalable multi-standard support, improved reception performance and cost savings are driving NXP's product development. ANSYS engineering simulation tools helped NXP combine six chips into a single system-on-chip, the SAF360x – leading to the decreased costs. When combining several complex circuits on a single piece of silicon, there is a significant risk of noise coupling across circuits, especially through shared silicon substrate. To ensure that noise coupling and unwanted noise across various frequency bands were avoided, NXP used ANSYS® RedHawk™ and ANSYS® Totem™ to validate designs against real software operating conditions and silicon measurements. "By dramatically reducing the total cost of designing and manufacturing in-car digital radio systems, we expect the SAF360x series will help to boost the availability and adoption of digital radio worldwide," said Frank Bouwman, manager of design methodologies central R&D at NXP. "To deliver such a complex system requires robust validation of the design. RedHawk and Totem are production proven sign-off solutions with track records of silicon success. These tools provide us with the ability to model the various noise sources and simulate their interaction, including the substrate and IC package. By using ANSYS simulation solutions, we gain greater confidence in our product success." "With increasing electronics found in modern vehicles, companies such as NXP need to thoroughly verify their automobile integrated circuits in various conditions," said Fares Mubarak, ANSYS vice president and general manager. "We are committed to serving our customers by continuously innovating and delivering the most accurate power noise reliability sign-off solutions."

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PTT Research & Technology Institute Selects Intergraph® SmartPlant® Solutions for Process Engineering R&D Projects 5 February 2015

Thailand's PTT Research & Technology Institute (PTT RTI) has selected three Intergraph® SmartPlant® solutions to deliver a range of projects that will help to drive innovation in process engineering. The solutions are being implemented by PTT RTI's Process Technology Research Department, where researchers use them to create preliminary design layouts and basic design deliverables for projects that relate to future development in process engineering technology. Intergraph worked with its local Global Network Partner, Neon Infotech, to set up and install the products, including preliminary 3D plant layout tool, SmartPlant Layout; piping and instrument diagram (P&ID) manager, SmartPlant P&ID; and instrument design solution, SmartPlant Instrumentation. "We made the decision to implement SmartPlant solutions as Intergraph is known for providing innovative, best-in-class engineering software," said Dr.Vivan Thammongkol, vice president of the Process Technology Research Department. "We expect the solutions will help to improve data quality and streamline the design process, therefore boosting the department's overall productivity."

Page 32 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Gerhard Sallinger, Intergraph Process, Power & Marine president, said, "Ongoing R&D is essential to the future success of the process engineering industry, so we are proud that PTT RTI has selected SmartPlant products to help drive this innovation." Intergraph's SmartPlant Enterprise offers a powerful portfolio of industry-leading, best-in-class design and data management solutions, enabling companies in the process, power and marine industries to capture integrated engineering knowledge at the enterprise level for the competitive advantage needed in today's and tomorrow's market. SmartPlant Enterprise's integrated suite of solutions enable proven productivity gains, improving engineering efficiency by up to 30 percent. This is why the majority of plants built worldwide are designed using Intergraph solutions.

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Secret Charm Selects CGS’s BlueCherry® PLM for Product Development and Greater Visibility and Control throughout the Product Lifecycle 3 February 2015

CGS announces that Secret Charm has selected its BlueCherry® PLM as the fashion company’s Product Lifecycle Management system both for its user-friendly functionality and its ability to streamline existing business processes such as line planning, product specification development, sample management, costing, quality and compliance and workflow. To keep pace with the rapidly changing world of women’s and girls’ clothing, Secret Charm selected BlueCherry PLM to reduce the company’s time to market, improve communication and collaboration with its global manufacturing partners and support its long term growth strategy. BlueCherry PLM will provide a centralized and integrated software platform to enable Secret Charm to manage its business processes and workflow from design through sourcing, with the scope to add additional modules and capabilities as their business needs require. Established in Los Angeles in 2003, Secret Charm LLC is a designer and distributor of women’s and girls’ fashion wear specializing in dresses, skirts and tops that offer a casually sophisticated look with a touch of urban elegance. The creator of the twin brands As U Wish and Lily White Clothing, Secret Charm markets its apparel online and in stores across the United States. “We needed a PLM system that was easy to use, configurable and fully integrated with Adobe® Illustrator® so we could streamline each aspect of our product lifecycle,” said Victor de Silva, Director of Operations for Secret Charm. “With BlueCherry, we knew we’d have the functionality necessary to coordinate the different stages of our operations, become more agile and grow even faster.” “We are pleased to welcome Secret Charm into the circle of satisfied and successful CGS and BlueCherry customers,” said Paul Magel, President of the Application Solutions Group at CGS. “We also commend Secret Charm for their accomplishments in this fast-paced and highly competitive industry and are committed to helping them accelerate that growth. BlueCherry PLM will provide Secret Charm with a centralized collaborative solution to obtain the detailed insights needed to improve their performance and the agility to contend for a larger share of the market.”

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Anark Corporation to Create Autodesk Certified Applications 3 February 2015

Anark Corporation announced today its plans to create certified Autodesk Inventor software products as an Autodesk Applications Development Partner. Leveraging the Anark Core software platform currently deployed within the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as many of the world's most innovative manufacturing enterprises, Anark plans to provide MBE authoring and publishing automation capabilities for users of Inventor and Autodesk Vault. The past two years have seen a rapid migration by large enterprise manufacturing companies and the U.S. Department of Defense, away from traditional engineering drawings to communicate design intent and manufacturing process, towards paperless MBE best practices. A natural next step in this shift is for their extended network of suppliers to leverage the advantages of MBE best practices. "Autodesk Inventor users represent a large portion of the extended manufacturing supplier network. By rapidly adopting proven MBE practices for engineering and manufacturing process, these suppliers will benefit from the commonly benchmarked 30% reduction in engineering time, 20% reduction in scrap & rework, and as much as 50% reduction in OEM-to-supplier response times," said Stephen Collins, President and CEO of Anark Corporation. The two companies will work together to launch Anark Core Workstation and Anark Core Server with MBE support for Inventor within the Autodesk channel. These new products will allow Inventor and Vault users to transform Inventor parts and assemblies that contain 3D Model Based Definition (MBD) to enable:  The generation of DOD compliant MIL-STD-31000A 3D PDF Technical Data Packages (TDP), with full support for Anark Core recipe-based automation and advanced template-based publishing,  The definition of advanced manufacturing process plans for assembly, fabrication, and quality inspection, that can be published in template-based 3D PDF, 3D HTML and Microsoft® Excel® documents for use on the factory floor and AS9102 FAIR, and  The ability to combine MBOM data stored in ERP, and CAD data stored in Autodesk Vault, into synchronized, "graphically rich" engineering release and manufacturing process documents. "The 3D MBE market is moving rapidly so it makes sense for Autodesk to have Anark, a leader in this space, become a certified Autodesk partner," said Buzz Kross, senior vice president of Manufacturing at Autodesk. "Adding Anark to our partner program will confirm our commitment to providing access to the best 3D MBE technology in the shortest amount of time possible."

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Page 34 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Autodesk Details Subscription Transition for New Software Licenses 4 February 2015

Today Autodesk, Inc. announced that new commercial seats of most standalone desktop software products will be available only by Desktop Subscription beginning February 1, 2016. Through these changes, Autodesk is continuing its transition to subscription-based offerings for its products, which provide customers a simplified product management and deployment experience, and makes it easier to introduce new tools and technology into the workflow with lower upfront cost and the ability to pay as you go. “Our customers have long asked for greater flexibility and more value from their software investments. The shift to subscription allows Autodesk to deliver both, as well as an improved user experience and easier access to a broader portfolio of technology.” "How the world is designed and made is changing, and how software is delivered is changing as well. The companies that embrace these changes will lead their industries toward a more nimble, connected and richer future,” said Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk senior vice president of Industry Strategy & Marketing. "Our customers have long asked for greater flexibility and more value from their software investments. The shift to subscription allows Autodesk to deliver both, as well as an improved user experience and easier access to a broader portfolio of technology.” Autodesk Desktop Subscription offers a simplified installation, management and upgrade experience, flexible payment terms, and broader access rights across multiple devices. Autodesk plans to continually innovate and improve Desktop Subscription products to more tightly integrate them with Autodesk cloud services and reduce file compatibility issues. Autodesk customers who have purchased perpetual licenses prior to February 1, 2016 will be able to continue to use those licenses, and customers on Maintenance Subscription will continue to receive corresponding benefits for as long as their subscription remains active. Autodesk will also continue to offer Cloud Services Subscriptions. “With today’s announcement, we are giving our customers a full year to plan for these changes, and will continue to be transparent about our plans,” continued Anagnost. “Autodesk will be working closely with our customers and partners to ease the impact of these changes, and we are committed to making the transition as smooth as possible.”

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Bluebeam Software Launches Revu 2015 to Simplify Document Management and Speed Up Project Communication 3 February 2015

Bluebeam® Software announces the release of Bluebeam Revu® 2015, the latest version of the company’s award-winning flagship solution. Revu 2015 introduces new features that enable project teams to keep complex document sets organized and up to date, ensuring all team members are on the same page. “To meet the demands of complex projects and condensed timelines, project teams need technology to

Page 35 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary simplify communication between project stakeholders and remove workflow redundancies," says Richard Lee, Bluebeam Software President and CEO. “Revu 2015 presents and polishes features that make marking up and managing document sets easier with greater markup tool functionality and batch automation, as well as more flexibility with how project information is shared.” Expect Smarter Markups One of Bluebeam’s most highly anticipated markup features is now available in Revu 2015. Sketch Tools allow users to quickly create new shapes to exacting measurements based on a PDF’s calibrated scale. The tools give users real-time length and angle feedback as they sketch details with their mouse or enter dimensions using their keyboard. Also added in Revu 2015 is the Dynamic Tool Set Scaler, which enables markups to automatically resize precisely and proportionately when used on documents of different scales. Grouped markups in a drawing can also resize proportionately, regardless of scale setting. Using Revu’s Camera tool, Capture 2.0 now allows users to embed videos into markups. Users can scroll through images and play back videos directly from each markup’s Capture viewer. Markups containing Capture media can be tracked and viewed in Revu’s Markups list and exported as a PDF Summary. Automate More Tasks New in Revu 2015, Batch Slip Sheet (eXtreme edition only) automates the process of keeping complex file sets up to date by allowing users to automatically match new file revisions with previous corresponding file versions. All markups, hyperlinks and bookmarks are carried over from revision to revision. An existing Revu feature, Sets, which allows teams to navigate a large collection of various PDF files as if they were a single multi-page document in a single tab, receives automation and categorization upgrades in Revu 2015. Get on the Same Page Faster Revu’s integrated cloud-based collaboration feature, Bluebeam Studio™, includes enhancements to streamline project communication and provide more flexible options for controlling access to information. For example, password-protected Studio File Links can be sent to colleagues, even if they don’t have a Studio account. Permissions can be set on a per folder basis within the Studio Projects document management system, and users can schedule expiration dates for real-time active Studio Sessions. Bluebeam’s mobility solutions will get users where they need to go faster. New in Revu iPad 3.0, Studio GO™ enables large format files in Studio Projects and Studio Sessions to render instantly for quicker markup and navigation, without modifying the original documents. With Background Sync, Revu iPad users can download files while they continue to work in Revu.

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C3D Labs Introduces V16 of C3D Geometric Kernel 3 February 2015

C3D Labs is pleased to introduce C3D V16, the latest update of its professional toolset for developing

Page 36 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary engineering software. V16 extends the capabilities of C3D for creating sophisticated geometric shapes, matures its 2D/3D design functions, and adds powerful features for constructing solids composed of sheet metal. Most of the improvements made to C3D V16 were requested by customers, fifteen as of now. Overall, the latest release of C3D features more than 100 improvements to the kernel's functionality. What’s New in C3D V16 For this release, the C3D development team focused on improved the sectioning and cutting processes, adding efficient parallel calculations within the kernel, and on securing threads for binding multiple surfaces. The geometric solver now boasts clustering, journaling, dragging, and reflection symmetry for 3D shapes, as well as advanced options for building parameterized splines. In addition, there are major changes to 2D Boolean operations. The updated C3D converter imports data in STL and VRML formats, passes attributes during conversion, and adjusts the accuracy of exported STL models. Thanks to optimized multi-threading, data are now processed much faster during the importing of 3D models. To improve the quality of software products, C3D Labs has extended its reference database to 350,000 3D models, and increased the total number of Boolean operations being tested daily to several million. The lab implemented support for Clang 3.5 and Visual Studio 2013 compilers, the latest C# programming language, an extended list of supported Linux builds, updated test applications for Linux, and a newly illustrated user manual. C3D Modeler Enhancements Among the new capabilities of C3D Modeler V16, the following are perhaps of greatest interest to customers:  In kinematic operations, the elements of solids are cloned for a variety of positions relative to the guide path.  Threads can now be adjusted according to the initial position and length of the hole in which it is rendered.  Building shell rings by individual sketches with irregular faces is now performed using the constant bend radius. Building conical polygons through sheet metal bends is now performed through segmentation of the support arches.  When building sheet metal bodies, the closure of angles is now rendered through the rotary processing of the target area. Users can set different lengths to the left and to the right of the bending extension.  Edge fillets are created more efficiently, with dramatically fewer inaccuracies and with no building limitations, as compared to the previous versions of C3D.  The thickness of surfaces can be based on singular (polar) points.  The tangent line junctions of surfaces built from a web of curves are rendered more smoothly. C3D Solver Enhancements The C3D Solver adds a new geometric object called the “cluster.” Essentially, a cluster is a solid body with its own constraint system. Clustering is useful for arranging geometric models against a hierarchy of nested sub-assemblies. In this use case, designers can now employ the same solver instance for an entire assembly. This saves computing resources and speeds up calculations when modifying 3D models.

Page 37 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary To facilitate the development of applications, C3D Labs has implemented journaling of all API calls in the 2D solver. All details regarding interactions of the C3D Solver are recorded automatically to file. This allows remote debugging of bugs that are reported by customers, and is especially useful because the same environment in which they use the kernel is not needed by developers. For assemblies in which some objects are a full or partial mirrored reflection of others, C3D Solver has a new type of geometric constraint for 3D shapes: reflection symmetry. Reflection symmetry can be applied to any geometric object, such as curves on pairs of bodies or external facets. C3D extends the number of functions used in building parameterized splines in V16. These include the following: a new dragging function; a new interpolated spline function with any type of constraint (such as those available for the ordinary NURBS curves); a new function for recognizing the types of conic sections defined as NURBS curves; and a new constraint for defining spline configurations through its points with fixed coordinates, as well as through vectors of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd derivatives at points with the specified parameters. C3D Converter Enhancements The updated C3D converter adjusts the accuracy of exported STL models by three triangulation parameters. These are the maximum deflection, the maximum pivot angle of a normal curve (or surface), and the maximum length of a triangle side. The update imports polygon models in STL and VRML formats. As well, the software now transfers attributes of items being exported, such as name, designation, and owner. Thanks to the improved multi-threading capability, C3D V16 converts data much faster when importing models. For instance, it is 1.7 times faster for Parasolid files (x_t, x_b) and 2.2 times faster for STEP files.

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CST Announces CST EMC STUDIO 29 January 2015

Computer Simulation Technology (CST) announces CST EMC STUDIO, a product for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) analysis, at stand 627 during DesignCon 2015. EMC is an important consideration in product design across a wide range of industries. CST develops electromagnetic simulation solutions that help identify potential compliance issues before the actual prototype is built, and to analyze products that fail compliance testing. Engineers can study effects such as radiated or conducted emissions in consumer electronics devices, or susceptibility to electrostatic discharge, lightning strike and high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). With CST EMC STUDIO, CST directly addresses the unique requirements of this market. CST EMC STUDIO contains a toolkit of proven solver technology for the study of EMC effects, with general purpose 3D modules for time and frequency domain simulation alongside more specialized solvers. In particular, it includes the 3D transmission line matrix (TLM) method solver, which implements technology that simplifies numerical EMC analysis, such as compact models and octree meshing. The bidirectional cable/field simulation enables more realistic modeling of noise propagation and radiation over cables. True transient EM/circuit helps analyze the effect of nonlinear circuitry on

Page 38 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary EMC performance. Radiated and conducted emissions from PCBs can play a critical role in EMC performance of devices. For analyzing printed electronics, the powerful import functionality and the EMC rule checker are of interest. EDA import formats supported include those used in Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics Xpedition, Zuken CR8000 and ODB++ databases. The EMC rule checker allows the detection of potential problems on PCBs that can be then analyzed in 3D by the full wave solvers. “In the last few years, we’ve seen increasing interest in our products from the world of EMC analysis,” said Dr. Bernhard Wagner, managing director, CST. “Through the development of simulation tools and specialized workflows specifically for this segment, numerical EMC analysis can be integrated earlier in the design process. With the introduction of CST EMC STUDIO, we further demonstrate our commitment to this field.”

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Delcam Upgrades Software for Design of Custom Orthotic Insoles 2 February 2015

Delcam has launched the 2015 version of its OrthoMODEL software for the design of custom orthotic insoles. The new release includes the ability to design three-quarter-length rigid orthotics and an extended range of corrections for rigid orthotics, plus other enhancements. For further details, please go to lz.orthotics- cadcam.com OrthoMODEL offers ‘real-time design’ of both accommodative orthotics, ideal for patients with diabetes and for those requiring comfort insoles, and corrective orthotics, to address problems with the patient’s foot orientation and gait cycle. The software has a direct interface to Delcam’s iQube range of scanners, all of which are able to scan the patient’s foot, foam boxes or casts. As an open system, OrthoMODEL can also import scan data from most other systems as well as create NC code for orthotics generated in other CAD systems. The main addition to the 2015 release is the new option to create three-quarter-length rigid orthotics. The new style can be selected from the existing menu of orthotic types, with the same options to specify the size and width required for the patient. The range of corrections that can be made to rigid devices has been extended in OrthoMODEL. Options available to be added now include extrinsic and intrinsic forefoot and rearfoot posts, as well as heel lifts and raises. In addition, all rigid orthotics can now be designed with constant thickness across their width, even in areas with steep walls, thereby maintaining rigidity. Other enhancements in OrthoMODEL 2015 include support for orthotics with flat heels, dynamic reporting of the pad height as a pad is adjusted, and an easier method to set up a new library of orthotics with improved error reporting if details are entered incorrectly. As with all of Delcam’s products for the orthotics industry, the new software has been developed in association with Delcam customers from laboratories, podiatrists and orthotists around the world, coupled with Delcam’s knowledge of footwear design and manufacture gained from its relationships

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Geospatial Corporation Releases GeoUnderground Version 2.2 2 February 2015

Geospatial Corporation announced the release of GeoUnderground version 2.2. GeoUnderground is a secure, enterprise strength, location-based Infrastructure Management System delivered via the cloud in a SaaS model with a single low monthly fee. GeoUnderground allows users to securely gather, share, view and edit all types of geo-referenced information from their laptop, tablet or phone. Engineers, contractors and utility employees in the field can easily collaborate and share data with colleagues located anywhere in the world without the need for expensive hardware, software or trained GIS technicians. Geo-Docs is a file-sharing platform within GeoUnderground allowing for real-time document sharing, editing and data management on an interactive map. Geo-Docs stores, shares and manages via the cloud, geo-referenced video, photos, schedules, inspection documents, forms or any other information needed to successfully complete a new construction project, a renovation or an asset management program. Great things about Geo-Docs:  All of your files are geo-referenced. They are in one-place and they are accessible by clicking on your digital map on your phone or tablet or by using our GeoUnderground powerful search functionality.  All of your information is safe and secure. Your administrator securely manages access to all data on Geo-Docs and you determine permissions.  Full integration with GeoUnderground. As an integral function of GeoUnderground, Geo-Docs fully integrates with GeoUnderground allowing you to access and view geo-referenced data on a map of your project – no matter how small or large.  Worldwide coverage and the ability to manage multiple projects on a global basis.  Editing, additions and mark-ups in the field. As a cloud based platform, data can be captured, edited from anywhere and anytime via a conventional browser, and can be reviewed and discussed in real time.  Google Maps as a base map, familiar to all Additional enhancements and modifications have added new and improved file import functionality with increased speed. Users now have the ability to import KML, KMZ and most types of DWG files easily into GeoUnderground. KML stands for Keyhole Markup Language and is an XML file used to display geographic data in a mapping browser. KMZ stands for Keyhole Markup Language Zipped and is a compressed version of KML. In our prior releases, only certain DWG files could be imported into GeoUnderground. Our Release Version 2.2 has added the ability to import DWG files that were created with AutoCAD and contain spatial reference information. Andrew Merski, Geospatial’s CTO stated, “We’re very proud of the product our development team has achieved with GeoUnderground. The versatility and ease of use bring enterprise GIS capabilities and a

Page 40 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary revolutionary Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) low monthly subscription model to your tablet or phone.”

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GRANTA MI:Materials Gateway 3.0 Provides Faster, Easier Access to Materials Data within CAD, CAE, and PLM Systems 4 February 2015

Granta Design announced the release of GRANTA MI:Materials Gateway 3.0™, its third generation innovative solution for accessing managed materials data within Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Engineering enterprises manage wide-ranging and valuable information on the materials specified in their products (metals, composites, plastics, and natural materials) using the GRANTA MI™ system. MI:Materials Gateway then provides this approved, traceable data directly within engineers’ design, simulation, or PLM environments, dramatically reducing time spent looking for information, and ensuring accuracy and consistency. Developed via partnerships with the leading CAD, CAE, and PLM providers, MI:Materials Gateway offers completely integrated functionality, appearing as a pop-up window inside the host system – no need for file transfer, no error-prone copy and paste. MI:Materials Gateway 3.0 takes full advantage of the functionality of GRANTA MI Version 8, and supports the latest versions of host systems, including Abaqus® 6.14, HyperMesh®13, and Windchill® 10. Optimizing usability has been a key focus for this new release – familiar operations such as copy, paste, undo and redo now operate directly on material and manufacturing process assignments in CAD. The ability for users to save and re-use combinations of search criteria that reflect their requirements further extends the concept of materials “favorites”. Keyboard shortcuts provide a familiar application feel. Together these ease-of-use enhancements provide quick, intuitive operation of Granta’s “material intelligence” functionality, within the host system. Interoperability has been further extended, with direct support for MI:Product Intelligence™, Granta’s solution for product risk reporting. Reports on risks associated with critical materials, restricted substances, and more can now be run directly within CAD or PLM—this enables any product risk to be highlighted earlier in the design phase. In addition, materials assignment information can now be exchanged with MI:BoM Analyzer™, Granta’s new web app for assessing product risk from a Bill of Materials (BoM). For PLM users, there is increased flexibility in defining the PLM object types to which materials information and links are assigned. The combined performance enhancements in this latest version make MI:Materials Gateway 3.0 the most powerful yet, with faster load times, and a more responsive, user-friendly work environment. "At Granta we are continually striving to offer our customers tools that provide real benefits within their engineering environments," commented Dr Arthur Fairfull, Product Director at Granta Design. "MI:Materials Gateway 3.0 reinforces our philosophy of creating integrated tools that help enterprises streamline their materials data management – providing a fast, flexible, and easy-to-use tool for accessing materials information exactly where and when it’s required."

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Page 41 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary GRAPHISOFT Releases ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015 2 February 2015

GRAPHISOFT has announced the release of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, the latest release of its entry-level BIM solution. ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition is a full-fledged BIM solution, powered by the technology of ArchiCAD 18 yet tailored to the unique needs of smaller practices, home builders, and building contractors. Available at a very competitive price, ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition offers full BIM capabilities to create any type of Virtual BuildingTM model and architectural documentation (floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D views, details). “ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015 offers small firms, big software at a low price point,” said Steve Benford, Managing Director, GRAPHISOFT North America. “Smaller firms and users working towards incorporating BIM into their workflow will find in this software, a reinforced function set and an all- round BIM solution.” Serving as a base for the latest ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, ArchiCAD 18’s robust, well-tested engine satisfies the needs of a smaller practice. Therefore, ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition has most of the feature set, content and benefits of ArchiCAD 18, including:  All the necessary tools to create a proper Building Information Model, with everything you need in the residential scale such as profiled or composite structures, priority-based junctions, the Shell tool, the MORPH™ tool and GDL objects;  The Building Information Model’s architectural documentation (floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D views, details) and the ability to provide the bill of materials;  Basic visualization techniques such as real-time shaded 3D environment, a simple rendering engine and the ability to save BIMx models;  Full access to ArchiCAD’s 3D modeling capabilities including the Shell tool, the MORPH™ tool, the priority-based Junctions and GDL objects (up to version 17);  The latest IFC, BCF, DWG and DXF file exchange capabilities to enable full model-based and hybrid coordination workflow with consultants.

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Ideate, Inc. Launches Ideate Sticky, a New Autodesk Revit Add-in Software Solution 3 February 2015

Ideate, Inc., today announced the availability of a new Autodesk Revit add-in Ideate Software solution, Ideate Sticky for Revit, designed to work with Autodesk Revit 2015 and Autodesk Revit 2014. Ideate Software is a set of far-reaching Building Information Modeling (BIM) data management tools that help the Revit community clean up models, delete problem items, analyze files quickly, improve speed and accuracy in data flow, increase collaboration and overcome repeated workflow interruptions. Ideate Sticky combines the ease and flexibility of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet editing with the convenience of pasting a sticky back note. This unique utility enables users to create and post Excel

Page 42 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary worksheet contents within the Revit project while matching the Excel table cell content, format, and style with highest possible visual fidelity. “Revit schedules are the perfect tool to represent the data behind Revit elements, but until Ideate Sticky for Revit, organizing and formatting essential non-BIM data was frustrating and time consuming,” says Ideate Director of Software Development Glynnis Patterson. “Ideate Sticky provides a live link to Excel inside of Revit, along with a convenient way to display tabular data inside of Revit. Our customers’ needs for an ahead-of-the-pack text editor capability motivated our development of Ideate Sticky.” “More and more our Revit-using AEC customers need ways to present and share information for cross- discipline collaboration,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate Inc. “We are delighted to introduce Ideate Sticky, another important solution to help our customers succeed.” Ideate Software developers surveyed customers who tested Ideate Sticky about how many stickies they anticipated using on a per project basis. Dan Dankert, CAD/BIM Manager, Mead & Hunt, Madison, Wisconsin, answered, “10 to 30.” Similarly, when asked about ways customers envisioned distributing Ideate Sticky within their companies, Nancy McClure, BIM Consultant, Aperte Design, San Francisco, California said, “…Network license available to all users,” and Glen Walson, BIM Manager, Interface Engineering, San Francisco, California, said, “…distribute to all Revit power users... the individuals who do the most production work per team.”

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IMAGINiT Launches New FM and BIM Connection Service to Extend Value of BIM Data into Facilities Management Systems 2 February 2015

Rand Worldwide announced that its IMAGINiT Technologies and Rand Facilities Management divisions are now united under the IMAGINiT Technologies brand. The first service borne from this new collaboration, the FM and BIM Connection Service, enables AEC firms to demonstrate the value of extending the rich data within the building information model (BIM) into the facilities management phase of the building lifecycle. “Building lifecycle management is a hot topic today resonating with both construction firms and owners,” said Joe Eichenseer, director of technical resources for the newly created Building Lifecycle Solutions team at IMAGINiT Technologies. “There is a wealth of rich information created when a building is designed, or a renovation is undertaken. Being able to effectively manage the flow of building information from concept to maintenance to tear-down is the next step in the evolution of BIM, and we are ready to support our clients across all parts of the equation.” “We constantly evaluate our business to identify ways in which we can better align with the evolving needs of our clients, helping them to address shifts and trends in the industry,” says Tim Johnson, senior vice president, IMAGINiT Technologies. “Today we see the need for building owners and architects to connect and share the powerful building information model data that was leveraged during the design and construction phase of their project. With our AEC and FM experts now aligned under the IMAGINiT division, together they have created an offering that meets this challenge. The new service allows facility owners and managers to harness data from a model created with Autodesk Revit software to effectively connect it with data in a facilities management system allowing them to more efficiently

Page 43 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary manage details such as space and assets.” With research from the Construction Owners Association of America showing that 70 percent of respondents intend to be using BIM data for facilities management within the next three years, AEC firms and facilities mangers will increasingly require technology and services to facilitate the flow of data between AEC firms and facilities management staff. IMAGINiT’s Building Lifecycle Solutions team – with experts in BIM and Facilities Management – are poised to help clients achieve real solutions to achieving a ‘one model’ method for a building’s life. Bridging the Gap Between BIM and Facilities Management IMAGINiT’s FM and BIM Connection Service breaks down the barriers between BIM and facilities management by sharing the BIM data in an integrated workplace management system, ARCHIBUS. Rather than trying to manage building operations using CAD files, now FM teams can easily and efficiently manage space, assets, personnel and all maintenance directly within ARCHIBUS. How it Works AEC firms can now demonstrate to owners how facility managers can extend the value of BIM throughout the building’s lifecycle. IMAGINiT’s FM and BIM Connection Service allows AEC firms and facility owners to experience the benefits of leveraging BIM data within ARCHIBUS. IMAGINiT provides 1:1 virtual training on how this can be done so that AEC firms can effectively highlight the value they’re providing their customer. IMAGINiT also transfers all the data from the BIM into ARCHIBUS and hosts the software for 90 days so teams simply have to log in to start using the rich data.

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Infolytica Corporation Releases MotorSolve v5 4 February 2015

Engineers and designers of electric machines have a revamped & more intuitive modeling environment to use when performing motor simulations and analysis as of today with the release of MotorSolve version 5. Major additions to the software also enhance the charts and field data available to users. Here are just some of the highlights available. An Even More User Friendly Software. MotorSolve is among the most easy to use design software of its kind. Version 5 raises the bar of user friendliness by introducing a number of changes – both requested by users and created by Infolytica – to the interface and modeling engine to make it easier and faster. Using MotorSolve is simple and foolproof: after a thorough review of each motor template, design parameters have been renamed (to follow the latest standard terminology) and simplified in terms of geometrical options. The variational geometry engine, which gives MotorSolve the flexibility and power to handle virtually any motor design within these templates, has also been improved by being more responsive and providing more feedback to the designer by doing a best fit of dimensions for invalid geometries. The user interface in MotorSolve 5 is much more responsive: setting values for the parameters, display updates, and in general all user interface operations are much faster.

Page 44 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Efficiency Maps, Arrow Plots MotorSolve v5 also includes a new motor efficiency map which automatically plots the efficiency at different operating points. It can be based on a quick linear approximation or accurate nonlinear computation. Surface force density plot has also been added to the result information available. Other analysis tools such as arrow plots to show data superimposed on the motor template – such as the flow and magnitude of the current in the coils, has been added. Scripting The same scripting capability that is used in our MagNet software which makes customization, batching and optimization possible, is now implemented in MotorSolve. Using scripting, all MotorSolve commands can be accessed through APIs, callable from any programming language, e.g. Visual Basic, or any application, e.g. Microsoft Excel, that is ActiveX compliant. It is possible to run MotorSolve as an engine, by invoking the module from the outside, in a script.

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Mentor Graphics announces Automotive Ethernet support for its AUTOSAR Design Solutions 4 February 2015

Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced the availability of Automotive Ethernet support in the Volcano™ VSA™ product for network design of both AUTOSAR-based and non-AUTOSAR electronic control units (ECUs). Increasingly, in areas in which high bandwidth and reliable performance are essential Ethernet is being used. These include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle network backbones, audio video bridging (AVB) systems, and diagnostic communication over Internet Protocol (DoIP). The Mentor® Volcano VSA tool addresses the network-wide timing analysis challenges where a mixture of CAN, FlexRay, and Ethernet-based network busses co-exist. The AUTOSAR standard supports timing definition for all elements in a mixed-topology network. The Volcano VSA tool addresses the challenge of accounting for the many different timing paths. “The rapid growth of software and electronic systems in today’s vehicles has meant that existing vehicle network technologies are not able to handle the data communication load created,” said Scot Morrison, general manager, Embedded Runtime Solutions, Mentor Graphics. “The high-bandwidth capabilities of an Ethernet network, along with competitive manufacturing costs, have made it a good choice for many ECU interfaces within a modern vehicle. Our Volcano VSA design tools will allow engineers to efficiently design hybrid networks utilizing Ethernet, CAN, LIN and FlexRay technologies.” A real-life example based on a Freescale ECU evaluation board and Broadcom’s BroadR-Reach® technology (Ethernet physical layer standard for automotive), along with COTS network analysis tools, will be on display at the Mentor Graphics booth at the Automotive Ethernet Congress on February 4-5, 2015 in Munich, Germany. AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture) is an open and standardized automotive software architecture, jointly developed by automobile manufacturers, suppliers and tool developers. Users of Volcano VSA are now able to develop and integrate networking functions in an AUTOSAR environment.

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Nemetschek Vectorworks Releases “Essentials” Tutorial Guide 5 February 2015

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. is releasing expert trainer Jonathan Pickup’s Vectorworks Essentials Tutorial Manual, now in its seventh edition. The book supports the new capabilities of Vectorworks® 2015 software and helps users gain a firm understanding of the basic tools, features and commands found in the Vectorworks line of industry-specific CAD and BIM solutions. Pickup’s manual provides a streamlined and efficient approach to training, breaking down the process into three simple steps: read a section, watch a video and try a tutorial. Each step increases the reader’s capabilities, and many designers who say they thought the initial tutorials were easy find that the text’s evolution truly helps them to learn over time. “Jonathan’s teaching methods, as typified in his Essentials Tutorial Manual, are superb, and his manner of explaining techniques, tasks and tools is wonderfully clear, concise and well illustrated,” says Neil Barmen, Intern Architect, AIBC LEED AP. “Following along with the lessons in the manual guided me to build up my Vectorworks skills with ease. This manual is perhaps the single best resource available for developing a solid foundation with the application.” The book covers everything from using the Vectorworks interface and basic tool options to organizing information and creating worksheets, which Pickup says is one of the most powerful features of the software. Pickup also covers the new ways that users can draw with objects in Vectorworks, which saves time for those who were previously drawing with lines and arcs. The tutorial comes in both imperial and metric versions and can operate on either Windows or Mac operating systems.

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OpenText Announces Role-Based Redaction for Brava! for IBM Content Navigator 29 January 2015

OpenText™ announced the release of Brava!TM Enterprise 7.2* for IBM Content Navigator. The new version includes role-based redaction to offer organizations the ability to assign different views of the same document to users based on their roles. With role-based redaction, companies can set viewing controls for each member of the team based on their individual needs. The organization creates and implements a simple script that defines the access level for individual roles. The redaction then occurs “on the fly” when a user opens the document, eliminating the need to store multiple versions of documents for the various roles. “Information is our most important asset in the Digital-First World and protecting personally identifiable information about employees and customers is essential,” said Muhi Majzoub, senior vice president of engineering, OpenText. “Developed specifically for IBM Content Navigator, role-based redaction helps organizations address their concerns about information security and data privacy which have become paramount to the ongoing success of every organization. Following so quickly on our recent acquisition

Page 46 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary of IGC, this new version represents the first example of our commitment to ensuring the success of all IGC customers and partners.” Using an intuitive, browser-based interface, Brava! Enterprise collaboration software makes it easy to view, annotate, redact and transform virtually any type of file, including PDFs, Microsoft® Office documents, CAD drawings, image files and video clips an. Its customizability, scalability and easy-to- use interface make large deployments and rapid adoption a reality in any business environment.

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RLM Continues Extensive FashionManager Development with Latest Innovations 5 February 2015

RLM Apparel Software Systems Inc., is closely following last year’s exceptionally strong software development agenda with the first in a series of planned 2015 system-wide innovations for its popular FashionManager™ Enterprise software solution. Comprising new and enhanced capabilities to PLM, Financials, and Sales modules, the latest round of improvements bolsters the functional scope of the all- in-one business solution and enables clients to accelerate business processes and improve operational efficiencies. According to RLM Partner and Vice President of Product Development Rick Lynn, “With the positive market response to the numerous releases we delivered last year, we are continuing to accelerate our development roadmap in 2015. This release adds significant new and improved tools for wholesale, retail and online sales that address the growing demands of today’s omnichannel business environment. Following last year’s release of the all-new Financial Reporting solution, we are now adding several new financial tools that continue to set the bar for industry-focused Financial Management software. As always, we remain committed to helping our clients meet the changing needs of Apparel and Fashion.” Examples of the latest FashionManager developments include: Amazon.com® e-Commerce Platform Integration – integrates FashionManager ERP and Warehouse Management (WMS) modules with the popular eCommerce solution; supports freight charges, sales tax management and enables integration to Avalara AvaTax sales tax decision solution. New Accounts Payable Approval System – enables approval of individual AP invoices prior to processing checks. Enhanced Accounting for Work in Process Values – streamlines posting of raw materials and WIP cost values to General Ledger (GL). Integration with Concur® T&E Expense Management – integrates the popular travel and entertainment cost tracking and management package with FashionManager GL. Wholesale/Retail Pricing – simplifies calculation of wholesale and retail markups based on specified percentages and automatically populates wholesale/retail prices from the cost sheet. Color-Coded BOM Components – a new color-coded tech sheet displays and prints color reference images for relevant components to support design and development processes and reduce errors.

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Page 47 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary ShipConstructor 2015 R2.1 Release: Driven by Demand 30 January 2015

SSI released ShipConstructor 2015 R2.1 software in response to emerging ship design, engineering and building trends identified by a “Client Council” of industry leaders. The expert advisors on this software launch were representatives from US and Canadian companies: Genoa Design, Glosten & Associates, Gunderson Marine, and Trinity Marine Products. This group has similar production methods and/or design approaches. A different set of advisors from Europe provided input into the previous Client Council release last year. Focused on a Few. A Benefit to All. The Client Council Program reflects SSI’s commitment to understanding the global market. All clients, regardless of geographic region and type, will be able to benefit from the new software’s enhancements. However, sequentially addressing the needs of various focus groups is part of how SSI acknowledges the fact that more customers of more different types use ShipConstructor than any other competing software. See the new features in ShipConstructor 2015 R2.1

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TraceParts Releases New Version of its Supplier Parts Management System 5 February 2015

TraceParts has now released the 2015 version of its Supplier Parts Management Software TraceParts Enterprise. The highlights for this release are the new Subcontractor Edition and the import of existing data into the TraceParts Enterprise Database. “We’ve taken onboard suggestions from our current users worldwide and from companies who tested the free Try & Buy version during the last 12 months. As a result, we’ve now implemented the most wanted “enhancements” and much more in this major release,” says Alfred Schallert, Global Product Manager of TraceParts Enterprise. The newly created Subcontractor Edition enables companies to integrate their subcontractors into TraceParts Enterprise without wasting time managing them. While the Subcontractor Edition is clearly targeting larger organizations, the new import function is addressing small and medium size businesses, who do not connect to an ERP or PDM system, but still want to reuse their existing data in TraceParts Enterprise. “In addition to these major functions, we worked very hard to achieve the best user experience and implemented numerous improvements. All these features make TraceParts Enterprise become an essential asset in every design department,” adds Alfred Schallert. TraceParts Enterprise is a Supplier Parts Management software. It supports organizations in preventing duplicate purchased parts right from the design stage and therefore helps reducing overhead costs. Based on the huge content of TracePartsOnline.net, the software offers a variety of built-in functionalities to manage and streamline the suppliers’ 3D parts. TraceParts Enterprise is provided as Software as a Service (SaaS), which reduces deployment and installation costs to a minimum.

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