PLM Industry Summary Jillian Hayes, Editor Vol. 16 No. 10 Friday 7 March 2014 Contents
CIMdata News ______2 CIMdata Featured in Webinar on Improving Engineering Processes ______2 Dr. Martin Eigner to Speak at CIMdata’s European Systems Engineering and Simulation and Analysis Workshop ______3 Acquisitions ______4 Accenture Completes Acquisition of Businesses from evopro group, Strengthens Industrial and Embedded Software Capabilities ______4 Company News ______5 3D Systems Founder Chuck Hull to be Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame ______5 Advanced Solutions Expands into the Texas AEC Market ______6 AGA CAD Developed Autodesk® Revit® Add-ons are Becoming More and More Popular ______7 Altair Joins AMEDEO ITN as Consortium Partner, Providing Comprehensive Support and Training for Early Stage Researchers ______8 ASCON Announces the KOMPAS-3D Modeling Contest for 2014 ______9 Autodesk Establishes Global Foundation to Accelerate Design-Led Revolution ______10 Autodesk Joins Forces with U.S. Government to Drive Innovation in American Manufacturing ______12 Datakit participates in the Standards & Interoperability PLM Project ______12 GoEngineer Enables Customers to Leverage 3D data--Across the Entire Product Development Lifecycle _13 Lectra appoints Céline Choussy Bedouet as Marketing Director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials ______14 MachineWorks Manufacturing Software; Celebrating 20 Years of Development ______14 Nominations for EDA Consortium Board of Directors Are Now Open ______15 Polarion Secures $10 Million in Series a Funding from Siemens Venture Capital ______16 ThingWorx Expands Leadership Team to Address Increased Demand for Internet of Things Platform in EMEA ______17 Events News ______17 CimatronE Gaining Success in Mexico ______17 BETA CAE Systems and LASSO Ingenieurgesellschaft announce the 2014 BETA CAE Germany Open Meeting ______18 Delcam France to show latest CAM Technology at Industrie ______19 Delcam Italia to Show Complete CADCAM Solution for Toolmakers at EuroStampi ______20 INDUSTRIE 2014: SPRING Technologies turns the spotlight on WYSIWYC® ______21 New Innovations and Module Launch For Vero at MACH 2014______22 Oracle European Value Chain Summit: Empowering the Modern Value Chain ______24 Financial News ______24 Oracle Sets the Date for Its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Earnings Announcement ______24 Implementation Investments ______25 Fila USA Selects YuniquePLM to Manage its Iconic Footwear Line ______25 Keypro invests in AVEVA Everything3D ______25 LORD MicroStrain© Sensing Systems Extends PLM to Encompass Quality Management ______26 Product News ______28 4D CADLearning Launches 90-Day Course Access with Partners ______28 Advanced Solutions Now Offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) ______28 Copyright © 2014 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 aPriori 2014r1 Extends Product Cost Management Capabilities for the Enterprise ______29 ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014 is Released ______30 ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge Launches Interactive eLearning Bundles ______31 BETA CAE Systems S.A. announces the release of ANSA & µETA v15.0.1______33 BETA CAE Systems S.A. announces the release of the SPDRM v1.0.1 ______35 Bricsys Launches Bricsys TV: New Video Channel for all BricsCAD Related Topics ______37 Elysium’s CADfeature 11.3 Deploys New Browser-Based Automation for Enterprise Data Translation and Quality Assurance ______38 ESI Provides Advanced Simulation of the Centrifugal Casting Process for Large Titanium Structural Components ______39 Geometry Comparison Technology from LEDAS Integrated with ASCON C3D Kernel ______40 IMSI/Design Ships TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum 21 ______41 MathWorks Announces Release 2014a of the MATLAB and Simulink Product Families ______43 New GibbsCAM Add-in Enables File Exchange with Easy-to-Use SpaceClaim 3D Modeling Software ___44 RuleDesigner Configurator integrated with NX ______45 Sentient Science Adds Product Life Prediction Tool to Altair Partner Alliance ______45 Siemens Introduces the all new LMS SCADAS XS ______47 Siemens PLM Introduces Parasolid v26.1 ______47 SpaceClaim Opens New Territory with Live 3D Collaboration and 3D Printing Prep ______48 Trimble Releases SketchUp 2014 with Expanded 3D Warehouse and New Tools to Support BIM Workflows ______49 Wipro Launches New PLM Services for Siemens’ Teamcenter® on the Cloud ______50
CIMdata News
CIMdata Featured in Webinar on Improving Engineering Processes 4 March 2014
CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces that John MacKrell, Vice President, will address what organizations must do to build corporate wisdom, and how they can benefit from a new breed of decision-support tools, in an upcoming webinar sponsored by Auros – An Emergent Systems Company. “Faulty decisions adversely impact the products we develop,” says MacKrell. “Bad results can be mitigated by ensuring that decisions are made based on high quality information and knowledge. This webinar will discuss how to improve the quality of your organization’s collective knowledge.” John MacKrell has over 40 years of experience in the application of computer-based solutions to engineering and manufacturing, with more than 20 years at CIMdata. He has held senior positions in product management, marketing, research and development, and consulting. Attendees will learn: the impact of faulty decisions on quality, competitiveness, and the bottom line; the role of high quality knowledge in the decision-making process; the features available in the new breed of decision-support tools. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. To learn more and to
Page 2 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary register, visit: http://www.aurosks.com/new-and-noteworthy/new-releases-and-press-mentions/webinar- for-improving-engineering-processes-scheduled/. 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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Dr. Martin Eigner to Speak at CIMdata’s European Systems Engineering and Simulation and Analysis Workshop 4 March 2014
CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces that Dr. Martin Eigner, an authority on systems engineering, will make a presentation at CIMdata’s upcoming European workshop, Bridging the Requirements Gap with Model-Based Systems Engineering, which will take place in Bad Homburg, Germany on 9 April, 2014. Dr. Eigner’s presentation, “From Documents to Models: The Vision for Model-Based Systems Engineering,” will detail the case for using shared digital models to capture requirements and knowledge to enable collaboration and concurrent engineering, rather than relying on requirements documents that do not communicate well between organizations, and do not relate to design elements. Examples of why this is critical to establishing a systems concept in organizations’ product development processes will be presented. How model-based systems engineering supports and enables systems engineering concepts throughout product development, and how it facilitates detailed design concepts, will also be described. CIMdata’s Bridging the Requirements Gap with Model-Based Systems Engineering workshop is a must- attend event for industrial organizations and solution providers involved with systems engineering or with simulation for product development. It provides independent education and a collaborative networking environment where ideas, trends, experiences, and relationships critical to these disciplines germinate and take root. Attendees should expect to gain a solid understanding of current best practices and of the work that CIMdata’s Systems Engineering and Simulation & Analysis Knowledge Councils are undertaking.
Page 3 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary About Professor Dr.-Ing. Martin Eigner, Technical University of Kaiserslautern Professor Martin Eigner is an expert in Product Lifecycle Management and Model-Based Systems Engineering. After graduating from the University of Karlsruhe (Germany) in 1980, Professor Eigner was head of Technical Data Processing in a division of Robert Bosch GmbH. In 1985 he founded EIGNER + PARTNER INC., which was later sold to ORACLE. In 2003 he founded EIGNER Engineering Consult, a consulting company for the optimization of engineering processes with a focus on Product Lifecycle Management. Since 1984 Professor Eigner has been lecturing at universities and has authored or co-authored 13 books and several papers on CAD/PDM/PLM, IT in Engineering, and Model-Based Systems Engineering. At present Professor Eigner holds the chair in virtual product development at the University of Kaiserslautern. 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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Accenture Completes Acquisition of Businesses from evopro group, Strengthens Industrial and Embedded Software Capabilities 3 March 2014
Accenture has completed the acquisition of the industrial and embedded software development and services business of evopro group, a software development and engineering services company headquartered in Budapest. The acquisition, announced on November 28, 2013, will enhance Accenture’s ability to help industrial companies maximize the return on their investment in industrial software and automation by strengthening Accenture’s software development skills. The acquisition will also support Accenture’s digital initiatives. “Three global trends, digitization, mobility and “everything as a service” are transforming the value
Page 4 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary chain of Accenture’s industrial clients, creating a demand for solutions that enable digital and intelligent processes and services in the emerging business environment that Accenture calls Digital Industry 4.0,” said Eric Schaeffer, senior managing director with Accenture. “Industrial software is transforming core processes in areas such as manufacturing to make operations faster, smarter, and more adaptive, enabling industrial companies to take products to market faster and more efficiently.” Through the acquisition, Accenture has gained more than 600 highly-skilled employees in Germany, Hungary, Romania and Turkey, with deep expertise in software development, testing, and implementation, as well as automation and engineering solutions. Their skills will become part of a range of solutions that are helping meet Accenture’s clients’ needs as they look to maximize the opportunities from Digital Industry 4.0. These solutions include integrated product lifecycle management processes, embedded software, analytics and an ‘as-a-service’ delivery approach. “We are deepening our ability to help clients to improve efficiency and flexibility in their industrial software development and automation activities,” said Schaeffer. This is Accenture’s third acquisition in four months that aims to enhance its range of capabilities to help manufacturing clients organize, develop and manage the processes needed for the entire lifecycle of new products and services. Accenture recently acquired PRION Group and PCO Innovation, two system integration companies specializing in the delivery of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) services.
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3D Systems Founder Chuck Hull to be Inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame 4 March 2014
3D Systems announced that Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing and founder of 3D Systems, will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) for his globally impactful and transformative work inventing and pioneering 3D printing. With this induction, Hull joins the ranks of formerly honored inventors, including Eli Whitney, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Henry Ford, and George Eastman, as well as Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Hull is being recognized by the NIHF and the United States Patent and Trademark Office for his ground-breaking invention of the original 3D printing technology, Stereolithography (SLA). Hull also co-created the STL file format, which continues to be the gold standard in ultra high-definition 3D printing connectivity with all CAD formats. In 1983, Hull 3D printed a small cup, the first-ever object created with additive technology. The success of Hull’s process served as a catalyst to his founding of 3D Systems in 1986. Hull continues to lead the 3D printing revolution as 3D Systems’ Chief Technology Officer, celebrating 30 years of continuous 3D printing innovation and presiding over seven different 3D print technologies, more than 100 materials and 1,700 patents. Since 1973, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has been honoring the individuals who have conceived, patented and advanced great technological achievements dating back to the birth of our nation. To be inducted, candidates must hold a United States patent that has contributed significantly to the nation’s welfare and the advancement of science and useful arts.
Page 5 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary “Each year we have the distinct honor of recognizing individuals whose contributions to society will resound throughout the ages,” said Michael Oister, Invent Now CEO. “3D printing is an astounding technology that is poised to change the way our world works and the way we interact with it. We are delighted to welcome Chuck Hull to our NIHF family.” “I am deeply honored to become a part of the NIHF and be considered among the group of high caliber innovators who have transformed the world and improved the human condition in tangible and powerful ways,” said Chuck Hull, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, 3DS. “I always knew that 3D printing had the capacity to change the entire design-to-manufacture process, but could not have anticipated the full impact that my work would have on every facet of our lives. It is incredibly humbling and exhilarating to be a part of this transformation.” Hull will be honored on May 21, 2014, at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Advanced Solutions Expands into the Texas AEC Market 5 March 2014
Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorized Training Center (ATC), announces the recent expansion into the Dallas, Texas market. The expansion will help Advanced Solutions better serve the needs of its Dallas-area customers and support the continued sales and services growth initiatives of the company. According to Senior Editor of Forbes, Kurt Badenhausen, "Texas was one of the first states to emerge from the recession and it continues to attract companies on the basis of its low tax burden, predictable regulatory environment and skilled labor force. Texas employment is expected to expand 3% annually through 2017, according to Moody's." Forbes has also declared Dallas as the fourth-fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. in a February 14, 2014 article by Erin Carlyle, Forbes Staff Member. Keeping in mind Texas is one of the best states for expected cross-industry job growth, Advanced Solutions has chosen Dallas as a target city for its 2014 expansion. The primary goal of the company's expansion is to provide the Dallas AEC market with the same high level of solutions and support the company is proud to provide as an Autodesk Platinum Partner. Advanced Solutions is now the only Autodesk Platinum Partner in the entire state of Texas, bringing their award-winning technical team, multiple industry specializations, valuable professional services and optimal solutions to enhance customer's productivity and profitability. As part of the company's growth strategy, Advanced Solutions has chosen Omar Maqsood to lead the expansion as the Dallas Senior Business Development Manager. Omar joins the Dallas Advanced Solutions team with an outstanding 14 year history serving the AEC Industries. He's worked in both the public and private sectors, which has allowed him to excel and thrive in numerous roles. The personal and business relationships Omar has cultivated over the years with CPG, Healthcare, AEC, Real Estate and Development professionals have expanded and enhanced his ability to devise, develop and execute solutions for a wide variety of industry challenges. Omar will host an inaugural event for AEC Industry leaders at the Richardson Civic Center in
Page 6 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Richardson, TX on March 25th at 11:30a.m. The luncheon will showcase the value of cloud technology for construction projects. Advanced Solutions Applications Engineer, Tom Kemp will lead the discussion on how cloud computing enables more effective and efficient design workflows and processes. During the interactive luncheon, attendees will explore exciting cloud solutions for the AEC industry, and learn how leading firms are using services, such as Autodesk BIM360 Field and Glue on current projects.
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AGA CAD Developed Autodesk® Revit® Add-ons are Becoming More and More Popular 3 March 2014
AGA CAD company, developing productivity-boosting design tools and applications for Autodesk Revit users, known under the brand T4R© (Tools 4 Revit) and distributing them since the end of 2010, experienced a significant sales growth of its product last year. In the year 2013 the company acquired more than 4,500 new customers. Compared to the 2012's year activities, the number of AGA CAD product users has increased by 25%, while product license sales revenue increased by 33%. As it can be seen from the market trends, Autodesk Revit extensions are becoming more and more popular, so AGA CAD members expect that Company’s products sales will grow for the third this year. "We have created over 20 applications that extend functionality of the BIM platform Autodesk Revit software. Our products increase the designers' work rate and quality, therefore designers from different countries like them, and increased quantity of sales confirms that AGA CAD products meet expectations of Revit users. Next year we expect even more sales as we are finalizing to implement the system Show How, helping to quickly and easily learn how to use the software", - said Donatas Aksomitas, CEO of AGA CAD. As before, in 2013 the Company continued active product promotion. AGA CAD organized many webinars, participated in events EUBIM 2013 (Europe), RTC NA 2013 (Canada) that aroused great interest of Revit users. Effective marketing actions helped to attract more potential customers and enabled to increase products sales by 33% compared with the results of 2012‘s year sales. In the beginning of 2013 the AGA CAD product group was composed of 22 Revit extensions, but the company ended the year with already 27 BIM products offered to the market (including 14 Revit extensions under the T4R brand and 13 BIM solutions). So the company continues active analysis of the market and product development, creating approximately 5 new products per annum. In 2014 it is planned to release at least 2 products (beta versions are already being tested) considering the existing and potential customers’ needs. The newest Revit®-based solution Smart Assemblies was released on 26th February,2014. This BIM solution provides a set of intuitive tools for generation of shop drawings with corresponding views and dimensions (for details, see http://www.aga-cad.com/BIM-Solution-for-Autodesk-Revit/Smart- Assemblies.html). "The year 2013 was a successful and employable for the Company AGA CAD. We enjoy that Revit users excellently appreciated our developed products at Revit user conferences and our programs got users positive feedback. Paying attention to their needs, our team actively improves existing and
Page 7 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary develops new products annually. Our main task is to develop innovative tools that enable users of BIM software to work easily and quickly", - explains D. Aksomitas. "We are pleased that number of our customers rapidly grows and more and more companies trust our products. Particularly significant AGA CAD client in the Year 2013 is one of the largest international engineering companies ARUP. We succeeded to conclude a cooperation agreement with this company in 2013." Another accomplishment of AGA CAD last year activities – is expanded resellers’ network. Several companies from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Singapore joined last year the existing network of business partners in the Netherlands, the USA, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, Portugal, Russia, Latvia, and Estonia, where all of them represent AGA CAD products. Advanced geography of sales and dealers’ network allowed to increase sales of T4R (Tools 4 Revit) extensions and AGA CAD BIM solutions. In 2013, amount of AGA CAD customers grew by more than 4.5 thousand. Compared with 2012, the growth of the number of sold licenses increased by 25% and commercial license sales of BIM solutions increased more than twice. In 2014 the company AGA CAD will continue to increase product awareness by participating in the events for Revit users. Also the company is looking for resellers in new regions, is going to improve existing products and develop new BIM tools that enhance design productivity. As it can be seen from the market trends, Autodesk Revit add-ons are becoming more and more popular, so it is planned that in 2014 AGA CAD product sales income should be about 30% higher than in 2013.
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Altair Joins AMEDEO ITN as Consortium Partner, Providing Comprehensive Support and Training for Early Stage Researchers 3 March 2014
Altair has announced that it has made its computer aided engineering (CAE) software suite, HyperWorks®, freely available to all early stage researchers of the Aerospace Multidisciplinary Enabling Design Optimisation Marie Curie Initial Training Network (AMEDEO ITN) project. The move grants AMEDEO ITN fellows access to industry leading simulation tools to support research into the development of the next generation of environmentally-friendly aircraft. The licenses arranged by AMEDEO ITN Principal Investigator, Tim Surry of Altair ProductDesign UK, are to be remotely accessed through Altair’s new cloud-managed licensing system, Hosted HyperWorks Units (HHWU). Use of HHWU eliminates the IT burden of maintaining server-based software licenses and is ideal for the AMEDEO ITN project, which involves geographically dispersed industry and university partners across Europe. HHWU allows members of the AMEDEO ITN early-stage research team to work remotely and access the HyperWorks applications on-demand. "Altair is excited to be a consortium partner with AMEDEO,” said Tim Surry, Senior Project Engineer at Altair ProductDesign. “Following our initial commitment of hosting early-stage AMEDEO ITN researcher, Jonathan Ollar, we are pleased to add even more practical support by making HyperWorks easily available to all early stage researchers." Jacquelyn Quirk, Academic Liaison for Altair UK explains how the academic industry can gain further resources from Altair. “In addition to partnering with consortia like AMEDEO, Altair offers students and researchers around the world the opportunity to access HyperWorks technology and learn
Page 8 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary simulation techniques. This is very much in line with Altair’s commitment to radical innovation in support of sustainable design.” Through the AMEDEO ITN project, the aerospace industry will gain a new cohort of engineers with the skills needed to solve tomorrow’s emissions and efficiency problems using multi-disciplinary design optimisation. To ensure that the research fellows gain the greatest benefit from Altair’s offer, a practical training session was recently offered at the end of the week-long AMEDEO design optimisation lecture series, hosted by Vassili Toropov at the University of Leeds. The HyperWorks training workshop linked theory to industry applications. Researchers were instructed through a series of practical exercises in the use of Altair’s optimisation solvers OptiStruct® and HyperStudy® which are very relevant to the optimisation objectives of AMEDEO ITN. Altair OptiStruct is an award-winning structural analysis and optimisation solver for both concept design and fine-tuning optimisation techniques. Altair HyperStudy is a stochastic analysis tool which was developed for engineers to improve their designs through robustness and reliability assessments and optimisation. Professor Harvey Thompson, AMEDEO ITN Project Coordinator, University of Leeds is delighted with the partnership. “By providing all the AMEDEO early stage researchers with access to state-of-the-art design optimisation tools, Altair's support will ensure that their research achieves the maximum possible academic and industrial impact,” he commented. For more information and to download the new HyperWorks 12.0 student edition, please visit www.altairuniversity.com.
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ASCON Announces the KOMPAS-3D Modeling Contest for 2014 4 March 2014
When designers carefully work with all their creativeness on assigned tasks, realize their designs as 3D models through the wide range of functions available in CAD software, do their best to bring the work to perfection, and work constantly at improving themselves, why can designers not be considered creators, and CAD as art? As the developer and integrator of professional CAD/AEC/PLM solutions, ASCON Group is pleased to again announce the annual KOMPAS-3D Modeling Contest 2014. KOMPAS-3D is the high performance, cost effective, easy to learn software solution for mechanical design. Held annually, the modeling contest showcases the abilities of individuals and design firms using KOMPAS-3D to model a wide variety of 3D and 2D designs. This year is special for the company as it celebrates two significant anniversaries: ASCON Group established 25 years ago KOMPAS-3D software reaches 15 years of development From now and until of June 1, 2014 all current and future ASCON customers are welcome to submit images of their design projects made with KOMPAS-3D.
The winning results from previous years are exhibited at ASCON's online Design Gallery. The 3D
Page 9 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary models show off the latest products, newest buildings, and complex industrial facilities. Many of the projects seen here as 3D CAD models were subsequently implemented successfully as machines, engines, and other products in industries worldwide. About the Contest This year, ASCON is accepting projects developed in KOMPAS-3D in following categories: 3D assembly models of products 3D models of construction projects To participate, simply fill out the official application form, and then send it with your KOMPAS-3D project files or screen shots to [email protected]. All companies and individuals using KOMPAS-3D V9 through V14 can take part in the contest. Deadline is June 1, 2014. In September, 2014 the winners of the KOMPAS-3D Modeling Contest 2014 will be awarded valuable prizes from ASCON and sponsors of the event. General Partner is NVIDIA; other sponsors include 3DConnexion and Arbyte. For more information about Contest 2014, please contact: [email protected].
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Autodesk Establishes Global Foundation to Accelerate Design-Led Revolution 5 March 2014
Autodesk, Inc. today launched the Autodesk Foundation, which will invest in and support the most impactful nonprofit organizations using the power of design to help solve epic challenges, such as climate change, access to water, and healthcare, among others. In partnership with the company, the Autodesk Foundation will provide select design-oriented grantees with software, training and financial support. “We have been delighted by the number of people using our technology to design a better world and solve global problems,” said Autodesk President and CEO Carl Bass. “These are the people who inspired us to align our philanthropic giving with our core business, to support more of these nonprofits to bring their ideas to market. We will also be encouraging the thousands of Autodesk employees to get involved in Foundation programs.” “We believe that design offers humanity our greatest hope for addressing some of the most urgent, inter- connected and non-negotiable challenges of our time,” says President and CEO of the Autodesk Foundation and Autodesk Senior Director of Sustainability Lynelle Cameron. “We want to support and accelerate the design-led revolution currently underway, by investing in design-driven entities that are pursuing scalable solutions with measureable impact.” Tackling Epic Challenges Through Impact Design Impact design focuses on generating significant, measurable progress toward solving today’s epic challenges – access to healthcare and education; clean energy and water; efficient transportation; or the many other global problems we face. Through the Foundation’s Impact Design Program, carefully selected nonprofits will receive funding, and in partnership with Autodesk, Inc., software and training to create solutions that address these challenges.
Page 10 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary KickStart International, one of the Foundation’s pilot grantees, exemplifies impact design. The Foundation recently hosted four of their engineers from Kenya to come to San Francisco for a multi- week design software immersion and fabrication workshop. KickStart designs simple agricultural irrigation tools that help African farmers start profitable businesses and rise out of poverty. “Before this training, it took more than a year and 20 hand-made prototypes to develop a subassembly of our water pump. Now we have been able to design, test critical prototypes of the next version of our irrigation pump with Autodesk tools, and then fabricate them at the Autodesk facilities. We are saving months of work and will be able to create better products, faster, from now on,” explained Alan Spybey, director and designer at KickStart. The program’s first grantees also include: MASS Design Group, which designs health facilities in parts of the world where they’re needed most. The Autodesk Foundation is supporting its efforts in rural Malawi to design maternal waiting homes, which are shelters for expectant mothers, enabling women who once waited until the onset of labor to travel to receive medical care and a safe hospital birth. D-Rev, which designs and develops devices and products to improve the health and income of people living on less than $4 a day. Autodesk has helped fund crucial durability testing of the next generation of the organization’s ReMotion Knee, an inexpensive and easy-to-fit prosthetic joint for those in the developing world. The Rural Studio at Auburn University, whose 20K House program challenges students to design energy efficient homes that can be built for $20,000. Autodesk is helping to fund the construction of one of these housing prototypes in rural Alabama. Autodesk Technology Impact Program Delivers Software to Create Change During the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, Autodesk launched the Technology Impact program, providing software donations to select nonprofits that are employing design to create a better world. One nonprofit benefitting is Habitat for Humanity, and Executive Director for Greater San Francisco Phillip Kilbridge believes, “Autodesk has been a great collaborator for us. From providing us with complimentary tools to plan our builds to additional hands on our sites, we couldn’t run as smoothly without them.” Autodesk has committed to donating $7.5 million in software to at least 500 nonprofits in the first year of the program’s operation. Through the Technology Impact Program, Autodesk offers qualifying nonprofits two licenses of its professional design software suites: Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium, Autodesk Building Design Suite Premium, Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suite Premium, and Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite Ultimate. Employees Contribute to the Foundation Goal Autodesk’s employees play a significant role in the Foundation’s efforts to create a better world. Autodesk supports the 7,390 employees worldwide to volunteer with or donate to the nonprofit organizations they care most about. As part of the Foundation launch, Autodesk increased the annual donation matching commitment per employee and has made it easier to volunteer. A senior director at Autodesk, Minette Norman explains, “With my work experience and commitment to volunteering, I help manage a local food bank site on Saturdays. It’s something I’m passionate about, and I value that Autodesk cares too.” Last year, Autodesk employees around the world volunteered more than 8,200 hours. Providing Critical Disaster Response
Page 11 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary The Autodesk Foundation provides financial support and facilitates in-kind and technical support to areas struck by unexpected disasters. The company has most recently supported relief efforts for Typhoon Haiyan and the tsunami stemming from the Great East Japan Earthquake. Autodesk and its employees have held various fundraisers and donated to charities and relief organizations including Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross and Architecture for Humanity. Autodesk further supports disaster response efforts through matching employee donations with corporate funds.
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Autodesk Joins Forces with U.S. Government to Drive Innovation in American Manufacturing 4 March 2014
Autodesk, Inc. is proud to stand alongside the Obama Administration, the U.S. Department of Defense, UI Labs and various organizations in partnership on the recently announced, Chicago-based Digital Lab for Manufacturing. Led by UI Labs and comprised of industry, university, government and community stakeholders, the Digital Lab will be the nation’s flagship research institute for Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation, and its partners will work collaboratively to breathe new life into America’s manufacturing sector by promoting increased access to advanced technology, research and resources. “It is a great honor to have the opportunity to collaborate with the U.S. Government and UI Labs on the new Digital Lab for Manufacturing,” said Buzz Kross, senior vice president of Design, Lifecycle and Simulation at Autodesk. “We are at a crucial stage in the rebirth of American manufacturing, and the Autodesk team is passionate about providing education, training and technological support that will serve as a catalyst for industrial innovation here at home.” A pillar of President Obama’s investment in United States manufacturing, and part of the envisioned network of public-private manufacturing institutes known as the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), the Digital Lab for Manufacturing will seek to accelerate the nation’s industrial advancement through a combination of technological and collaborative solutions. Autodesk software will assist the Consortium’s education, workforce development and research efforts, which mirrors the Company’s own commitment to making advanced technologies increasingly accessible to students, entrepreneurs, innovators and organizations across a diverse range of sectors. Autodesk’s support of the Digital Lab for Manufacturing comes just weeks after the company announced that it is expanding its Design the Future program and making available $250 million of 3D design software, project-based curricula, training and certification to every middle and high school in the United States in 2014.
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Datakit participates in the Standards & Interoperability PLM Project 6 March 2014
Datakit is actively participating in the Standards & Interoperability PLM project organized as part of the
Page 12 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary IRT SystemX, launched in late 2013. This project focuses on the harmonization of PLM solutions and processes in the manufacturing industry. Notably, this involves the interoperability of PLM applications and support for standards in use in the PLM world, especially STEP. These are strategic aspects for an industry experiencing fast evolutions. SIP is intended to provide a framework for interoperability, PLM tests for certification of exchange processors, and for preliminary works about development of exchange standards. It brings together expertise from various backgrounds for a more comprehensive approach to the subject. Datakit provides its expertise in interoperability focused on CAD data, high skills in data exchange standards (especially STEP definition and use), and active participation in forums working on these standards providing frameworks for their development and deployment. Click here for more information about the SIP project.
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GoEngineer Enables Customers to Leverage 3D data--Across the Entire Product Development Lifecycle 4 March 2014
GoEngineer, a reseller of SolidWorks 3D CAD software, Stratasys 3D Printers, Altium EDA, CAMWorks and Agile PLM, today announced its continued success in the effort to enhance the 3D experience of its customers. "Our continued growth indicates that we are providing tangible value to our customers." says Brad Hansen, CEO of GoEngineer. "We are very proud of our teams who have worked so hard to ensure our customers success." An unprecedented number of GoEngineer customers invested in SolidWorks Simulation software in 2013. Not surprisingly, the company was recently awarded the distinction of worldwide leader in Simulation sales at SolidWorks World 2013. Customers are able to leverage their existing 3D data by using SolidWorks' Simulation software to test product designs before manufacture. Setting up virtual environments to test strength, safety, and real-world performance improves product reliability and reduces the potential for field failures. All told, GoEngineer earned over 20 awards at SolidWorks World 2013. "We are passionate about the 3D experience. We actively look for opportunities to creatively engage in the communities where we live and work so that we can share that passion with others." said Hansen. "Everything we accomplished in 2013 and hope to accomplish in 2014 is tied to helping our current and future customers leverage their 3D Experience in ways they never dreamed possible." Further, GoEngineer was named among the top resellers worldwide of both the Altium electronics design software and Stratasys 3D printers in 2013; it was also the largest reseller of CAMWorks worldwide. "We carefully select the products we represent, so that we can enable our customers to make the most of their 3D investment on all fronts," says Ken Coburn, GoEngineer's president and founder. "And our internal teams go to great lengths to properly educate and support our customers to get them up and running ASAP, with no gaps in productivity." GoEngineer is also spreading the 3D experience into their local communities. The company participates in a number of educational outreach programs, and one of the most popular programs in 2013 was the
Page 13 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Summer Kid's Camp. Two hundred ten teenagers were assembled into 27 classes to learn the value, excitement and possibilities of the 3D experience. "We already have parents calling to reserve a place for their teens at the 2014 camp, which is several months away!" says Jennifer Douglas, GoEngineer's VP of Marketing. "It's really fun to see the energy and excitement these kids have for 3D, and our technical teams enjoy inspiring these kids to enter into the 3D experience."
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Lectra appoints Céline Choussy Bedouet as Marketing Director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials 6 March 2014
Lectra is pleased to announce the appointment of Céline Choussy Bedouet as Marketing Director for Automotive, Furniture, Technical Textiles and Composite Materials. Based in Bordeaux-Cestas (France), she reports directly to Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO. “In five years, Lectra’s market share has risen from 15% to 60% in the automatic fabrics cutting for automobile interiors. Céline has two priorities: the first is to promote the automatic cutting of leather interiors to strengthen our leading position in the automotive market, the second is to increase Lectra’s presence in the furniture, technical textiles and composite materials markets where we now have an enhanced offer," said Daniel Harari. “Céline’s experience, her marketing skills and her knowledge of our markets will enable her to provide support to our teams throughout the world.” “Lectra today has many assets: consulting expertise based on lean manufacturing fundamentals, intelligent industrial equipment, integrated software suites covering the entire chain, from design to production, as well as outstanding customer care. Lectra’s offer has no equivalent on the market, which provides a major competitive advantage," said Céline Choussy Bedouet. "Our goal is to help our clients boost their margins by allowing them to capitalize on value creation and control their costs.” Céline Choussy Bedouet has a rich and diverse marketing experience, including strategic, operational marketing, field, channel and partner marketing. She started her career in 2000 at Dassault Systèmes where she held several senior positions over 8 years, including marketing project manager, strategic partnership supervisor and channel development manager. In 2005, she went to Charlotte, North Carolina in the United States to head up Dassault Systèmes’ strategic partnership with Microsoft. In 2008, Céline Choussy Bedouet joined Autodesk as marketing manager for Europe. Later on, she was in charge of global manufacturing marketing campaigns before joining Lectra. Céline Choussy Bedouet has a master’s in management from ESC Bordeaux (Bordeaux Management School), France.
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MachineWorks Manufacturing Software; Celebrating 20 Years of Development 3 March 2014
MachineWorks Ltd is celebrating 20 years of development and would love their customers to celebrate
Page 14 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary with them because this is a celebration of their success too. MachineWorks think of their customers as partners. The moment they start working together, they form a tight relationship to create excellence. MachineWorks' strong technical team maintains an open dialogue and keeps regularly in touch to help customers meet their challenges. "We work closely together to understand customers' needs and to ensure that they take full advantage of our capabilities and make the most of MachineWorks Software" says Lucy Davies, Customer & Product Services Manager. The CNC industry has evolved significantly over the last two decades; mergers & acquisitions, multi- tasking machines, nanotechnology, PC-based controllers are a common occurrence. On the technology front, advances have taken place too; artificial intelligence, increased processing power and memory. All these radical changes have certainly transformed the world of manufacturing. Innovation is the key to the success of MachineWorks technology. The constant development of the software aims to handle every type of machining operation, aims to benefit from the latest technological advances and aims to deliver functionality related to specific business requirements. CTO, Fenqiang Lin says "The focus of MachineWorks development has always been creating innovative technology so that we can keep on offering cutting-edge solutions to our customers to help them keep ahead". In the early 90s, MachineWorks pioneered the market for embedded simulation when it was a "nice-to- have", by offering the first true solid model simulation. MachineWorks' simulation solution allowed CAM software producers to provide integrated simulation as core functionality in their applications. Embedded simulation soon became a "must-have" for mainstream CAM applications. "We carried on developing ahead of markets requirements to become the preferred choice for simulation component technology. Nowadays, over 60% of the leading players in the CAM industry have adopted MachineWorks simulation." says Mike Nicholson, Sales Director. Hardware manufacturers also want to make use of the leading technology for full machine simulation and material removal. They are particularly interested in using MachineWorks' clash detection and interfere checking capabilities. Standalone verification applications and controller-based applications, including Collision Avoidance Systems were created by machine tool builders and controller manufacturers using MachineWorks Software. In recent years, MachineWorks has expanded its range of solutions. Polygonica, the new solid modelling toolkit, has allowed MachineWorks to serve other markets, including additive manufacturing, by offering the capability for processing polygon meshes. Key to this achievement is the MachineWorks team, passionately working towards delivering the best technology. Some of the original developers have got a few more grey hairs and the younger newcomers don't let them forget about it but they do have one thing in common; they share the same goals and enthusiasm. David Manley, Managing Director, says "Whenever the team travels around the world to a shop-floor or to an exhibition and sees the level of simulation and the extent to which MachineWorks has reached almost every part of manufacturing through our partners, that make us very proud".
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Nominations for EDA Consortium Board of Directors Are Now Open 7 March 2014
Page 15 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary The EDA Consortium (EDAC) is seeking nominations for the Board of Directors for the two-year term beginning May 29, 2014. Voting member companies are entitled to nominate their CEO, president or COO to serve on the consortium's Board of Directors. Nine of the nominees will be elected to serve a two-year term on the EDA Consortium Board, beginning on May 29, 2014. A list of voting member companies is available at http://www.edac.org/membership/member-directory. The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 31, 2014 at 5 p.m. PDT. "As the complexity of electronic products increases, it is important for EDA and IP companies to focus their valuable resources on creating the products that meet the needs of designers," said Robert Gardner, executive director of the EDA Consortium. "The EDA Consortium provides the forum for addressing common issues including licensing, software piracy, interoperability, and government regulations as a group, thus benefiting EDAC member companies and their customers." The EDA Consortium committees, consisting of experts from EDAC member companies, are charged with investigating common issues and reporting to the board on a regular basis. The collective experience of the board members helps direct the committee activities towards beneficial solutions. The EDA Consortium also represents the interests of EDA vendors at the Design Automation Conference (DAC), and the Design, Automation and Test in Europe (DATE) conference, in addition to publishing the industry's quarterly Market Statistics Service (MSS) report, a detailed report of revenue in the EDA/IP industry broken out by tool category and geographic region. Nomination forms, candidate statement forms, and additional details are available on the EDAC website, http://www.edac.org, or by calling the EDA Consortium at (408)-287-3322.
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Polarion Secures $10 Million in Series a Funding from Siemens Venture Capital 6 March 2014
Siemens via its Venture Capital unit (SFS VC), has made a strategic corporate investment of $10 million (series A funding) in Polarion Software. The investment will allow Polarion to expand its product development initiatives and better support its rapidly growing community of worldwide users. This investment marks the first outside funding that Polarion has received. Polarion is the creator of the world’s fastest enterprise scale browser-based ALM solution. Using the latest technology and unified by design, Polarion ALM solutions provide traceability and transparency, supporting all essential software and product development process activities in one easy to use solution. According to a recent report by Ovum, Polarion drives ALM with a workflow engine that underpins the whole lifecycle on one platform. The company’s technology stands out as a truly integrated ALM solution. “We are pleased to welcome Siemens Venture Capital into the Polarion family,” said Frank Schroeder, CEO of Polarion Software. “Siemens investment in Polarion underscores the need for enterprises in industries like automotive, medical devices, electronic engineering, telecoms, manufacturing and aerospace, to gain a 360 degree view of a project’s history, current trends and potential challenges. Marking Siemens’ first foray into Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), this milestone investment
Page 16 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary will help Polarion bring its highly sought-after platform to an even greater share of the market.” Ralf Schnell, CEO of SFS VC, said”, “We took our time to thoroughly investigate the ALM market; and in every analysis, Polarion showed-up as the number one provider in its category. With its agile and scalable technology, Polarion is well-positioned to take advantage of increasing market demand for collaborative, web-based ALM solutions. We look forward to working with Polarion Software to accelerate penetration of the company’s technology across large, distributed teams and enterprises worldwide.”
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ThingWorx Expands Leadership Team to Address Increased Demand for Internet of Things Platform in EMEA 4 March 2014
ThingWorxTM, a PTC business and leading Internet of Things (IoT) platform provider, announced a new and expanded leadership team in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The new ThingWorx team led by Thomas Svensson, Senior Vice President, EMEA and Larry Terwey, Vice President, EMEA will support the further expansion of ThingWorx and its partner ecosystem across the region to address increased demand for the innovative ThingWorx® IoT application platform. ThingWorx offers an innovative platform for rapidly developing and deploying applications that realize the opportunity and value presented by the Internet of Things economy. ThingWorx simplified and unified approach to IoT applications enables companies to iteratively innovate business processes significantly faster than conventional methods and tools, thus accelerating time to value, minimizing cost and risk, and transforming how products, people, and systems connect and interact. "The ThingWorx business has seen strong demand and rapid growth across Europe. This demand, combined with the market reach and financial resources of PTC, is enabling ThingWorx to accelerate the build-out of our global footprint," stated Russ Fadel, president, ThingWorx. "Thomas Svensson and Larry Terwey bring exceptional executive experience with their leadership roles; I am confident they will deliver on our EMEA strategy." As Senior Vice President, EMEA, Mr. Svensson will be responsible for driving the ThingWorx direct and indirect sales channel strategies and overall business development. Mr. Svensson holds a Master of Science degree from the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden, where he resides. As Vice President, EMEA, Mr. Terwey will bring to bear his 20 years of experience building successful sales and marketing programs in the M2M and CAD / PLM markets.
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CimatronE Gaining Success in Mexico 5 March 2014
Page 17 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Cimatron Limited today announced that its acclaimed integrated CAD/CAM software solution for mold and die makers, CimatronE, will be demonstrated at trade shows in Mexico and North America during March 2014. Cimatron's expansion in the Mexican manufacturing field reveals increasing customer satisfaction, with positive feedback received from many local shops. Mr Denis Sargis of TDS Tool Tech, based in Puebla, recently credited CimatronE software as "driving our ability to deliver our molds and fixtures to our customers on time". As an integrated solution "CimatronE provides us with streamlined communication and workflow between our designers and programmers," and the tooling-specific capabilities "have allowed us to build molds as rapidly as possible with all the necessary components to ensure high quality part creation". CimatronE will be demonstrated in Monterrey, Mexico, at Expo Manufactura, March 4-6, booth 1351. On show will be CimatronE's mold design and programming capabilities. CimatronE will also be showcased at two events in North America during March: Fabtech Canada, March 18-20, Toronto, booth 1038. CimatronE's die design and programming capabilities will be demonstrated at the event. Plastec New England, March 26-27, Boston, USA, booth 403. CimatronE's mold solution and Moldex 3D will be showcased. Cimatron's mold design software offers a single integrated solution for the design and programming of high quality molds. It includes purpose-built tools for all aspects of the mold design process: data import, quoting, parting, mold tool design, drafting, electrode, and NC programming. Cimatron's die design solution enables the design and programming of dies of any complexity and size. It includes dedicated tools for reliable data import, quoting, blank design and forming, strip layout design, die tool design, drafting, NC programming, and Wire EDM.
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BETA CAE Systems and LASSO Ingenieurgesellschaft announce the 2014 BETA CAE Germany Open Meeting 7 March 2014
BETA CAE Systems S.A., and its business partner in Germany, LASSO Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, have the pleasure to announce the 2014 Open Meeting in Leinfelden - Echterdingen, Germany. The event will take place on March 12th, 2014 at the Auditorium of BusinessPark Echterdingen, Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. During this event attendees will have the opportunity to participate in sessions on the latest developments and real case applications, on various CAE disciplines and industries, of ANSA, µETA, and our new product SPDRM (Simulation Process Data and Resources Manager). Following the event’s closing, the “Technical Discussion” session will offer you the opportunity to discuss with our engineers the software features, their application, and the future developments. A team of CAE experts from BETA CAE Systems and LASSO will be pleased to meet you in person and exchange knowledge, experience and visions. There is no participation fee for the event.
Page 18 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Please, register by email no later than Monday, March 10th, 2014 to [email protected]. The attire will be business casual. The language of the event will be German [D] and English [E]. The event is organized and hosted by LASSO.
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Delcam France to show latest CAM Technology at Industrie 3 March 2014
Delcam France will demonstrate Delcam’s latest CAM developments at the Industrie exhibition to be held in Paris from 31st March to 4th April. Highlights will include the latest version of the PowerMILL Robot system for the programming of machining with robots, the Vortex strategy for high-efficiency area clearance, the Delcam Electrode suite for the design, manufacture and inspection of electrodes, and the PowerINSPECT inspection software. PowerMILL Robot makes it as easy to program a robot for machining as it is to program a five-axis machine tool. Furthermore, with PowerMILL Robot, users have access to the comprehensive range of multi-axis machining strategies within PowerMILL and can use all the system’s project management options to manage, store and retrieve data quickly and easily. The resulting programs make robots extremely cost-effective for machining large parts, for the production of larger items of tooling, and for the trimming and drilling of panels in metal or composites. Robots can also be programmed for part-to-tool applications, such as grinding or linishing. The working area can be extended with linear tracks and rotary tables for even greater flexibility over the size and types of parts that can be manufactured. Delcam’s Vortex strategy, which is now included in all the company’s CAM software, gives the fastest safe metal removal from solid carbide tooling, in particular designs that give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface. It can be used for two- and three-axis roughing, three-plus-two- axis area clearance and for rest machining, and gives benefits when machining all types of materials, including titanium, tool steel and alloys such as Inconel. Vortex produces toolpaths with a controlled engagement angle and so maintains the optimum cutting conditions for the toolpath that would normally be possible only for the straight-line moves. As a result, higher feed rates are possible so the cutting time will be shorter, while cutting will be undertaken at a more consistent volume-removal rate and at a constant feedrate, so protecting the machine. Delcam Electrode is a completely integrated solution for the design, machining and inspection of electrodes that has been made possible through a combination of developments in Delcam’s PowerSHAPE CAD software, PowerMILL CAM system and PowerINSPECT inspection software. At the heart of the solution is a new file format – the .Trode file. This contains all the information for each electrode project, including not only the electrode design but also the machining and inspection information, plus the set-up sheets for its manufacture and use. Having all the required information in a single file simplifies data management as well as increasing overall efficiency. Scripts can be output for all the leading manufacturers, including AgieCharmilles (Agievision and CT Millennium controls), Makino EDM, Mitsubishi Electric, ONA EDM, OPS-Ingersoll, Sodick and Zimmer & Kreim. They provide an automated process for the programming of the machine, instead of
Page 19 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary users having to program manually from a set-up sheet. All the information in the .Trode file can be included in the script, including the electrode and work piece geometry and materials; the burn locations, areas and depths; and the various under-sizes for the rougher, semi-finisher and finisher electrodes. PowerINSPECT is firmly established as the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software. It combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for taking simple measurements, for inspection of geometric features and for analysing complex 3D surfaces. The resulting reports present detailed information in an easy-to-read format, that can be understood by all engineers not just inspection specialists. The latest version offers faster programming and inspection, plus even easier-to-read reports. It includes a new method for automated inspection of edges of parts, improved display of deviations, support for a wider range of geometric features, more flexible simulation, and additional dimensioning options for radial features.
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Delcam Italia to Show Complete CADCAM Solution for Toolmakers at EuroStampi 6 March 2014
Delcam Italia will demonstrate Delcam’s completely integrated solution for the design, machining and inspection of moulds, dies and other tooling at the EuroStampi exhibition to be held in Parma from 27th to 29th March as part of the MECSPE group of exhibitions. The complete solution combines Delcam’s PowerSHAPE CAD software, PowerMILL CAM system and PowerINSPECT inspection software and enables toolmakers to work more efficiently and to higher levels of accuracy. By offering a combination of solid, surface and direct modelling, PowerSHAPE provides the most comprehensive range of design techniques available in a single CAD program. Having all the different technologies in the same package reduces the need to transfer data between multiple programs and so streamlines the whole product development process. At the same time, the combination of quick and easy direct modelling options, together with powerful and flexible surface modelling, makes PowerSHAPE the perfect choice for design for manufacture. The direct modelling functionality in PowerSHAPE Pro tooling allows tooling designers to tackle all the common problems that they find in product designs, such as insufficient draft or inappropriate fillet sizes. Together with the extensive data translation and data repair options available in PowerSHAPE, the direct modelling tools give a unique range of capabilities to toolmaking companies, whether they are producing moulds, press tools or die-casting equipment. Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining includes a wide range of strategies, together with powerful editing tools, to allow the optimum toolpaths to be produced in the shortest calculation times. As well as enabling faster machining times, the strategies in PowerMILL give exceptional surface quality, meaning that hand finishing can be eliminated in many cases. Among the many unique options is the new Vortex high-efficiency area clearance strategy. Vortex, for which Delcam has a patent pending, has been developed by the company specifically to gain the maximum safe metal-removal rate from solid carbide tooling, in particular those designs that can give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface. It can be used for two- and three-axis
Page 20 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary roughing, three-plus-two-axis area clearance and for rest machining based on stock models or reference toolpaths. PowerINSPECT combines the ability to work with all types of inspection device with a comprehensive range of inspection routines for taking simple measurements, for inspection of geometric features and for analysing complex 3D surfaces. The resulting reports present detailed information in an easy-to-read format, that can be understood by all engineers not just inspection specialists. Delcam also offers its FeatureCAM software for companies that undertake production machining, in particular on mill-turn equipment. FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths giving greater productivity on a wider range of machines.
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INDUSTRIE 2014: SPRING Technologies turns the spotlight on WYSIWYC® 7 March 2014
SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that enable manufacturers to optimize the use of their NC machines, will be back this year at the Industrie 2014 show, from March 31 to April 4 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris Nord/Vlilepinte on the northern edge of Paris. “Building tomorrow’s solutions”, is the theme of the 2014 edition of France’s marquee INDUSTRIE show. Since 2013 SPRING Technologies has been anticipating and offering a whole suite of instrumented, intelligent, and interconnected — in a word, SMART — solutions, based on its NCEXPERIENCE® vision. As from March 31 the full set of modules that make up the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS range will be showcased on booth 5-T77, Hall 5A. The show is an opportunity to discover and test tool management with NCSIMUL TOOL 2.4, DNC and real-time machine status with NCSIMUL DNC 8.21, and NCSIMUL Machine 9.1, the latest version of SPRING’s flagship software for machining simulation, complete with a range of new features including: Simulation of composite material lay-up; Full integration of the NCdoc document publishing module; Automated functions for an enhanced user experience. Centerpiece of the show will be the new 100% mobile solution for the shop floor: WYSIWYC® (What You See Is What You Cut), nominated from among 35 products in the Technology category for the Trophées de l’Innovation awards at Industrie Paris 2014, a prize that acknowledges a product or solution that creates value from a new technology. The nomination proves that for SPRING tomorrow is already here today. Synchronization, supervision, optimization, mobility, and real time These are the watchwords embodied by SPRING Technologies in WYSIWYC®, a product that enables
Page 21 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary NC/shop floor managers to use a rugged mobile Toughpad FZ-G1 to manage several machine tools simultaneously, in real time and in sync in 3D, as they execute the NC program for real on the machine. This analytical capability is a valuable decision-making asset in the production environment. In a word, WYSIWYC® is a professional solution for remote surveillance that makes daily machine operation secure in touch mode and in a virtual reality environment that offers unrivalled comfort and reliable machining, irrespective of the number of machines. The new technology is a great step forward, optimizing productivity in the workshop, but Philippe Solignac, Corporate Marketing Director, SPRING Technologies explains that there is more: “We are witnessing a massive adoption of mobile tools that gives people on the shop floor more autonomy and an opportunity to rethink their working methods. It is a watershed in the technology. 3D machining simulation will be a big asset for adopters. Notably it will draw in young talent from the Y generation, a new wave of NC operators for whom mobility is at the core of the way they do their job. This solution is the perfect tool for training organizations offering different types of programming curriculum (5-axis, mill-turn, and special machine environments), eliminating the need for high up-front investment.” “If I had to single out three main benefits delivered by WYSIWYC®, I would say: 25% more productivity; an asset and a differentiating factor for hiring Y talents for the shop floor; an opportunity for anyone to learn NC programming in a VR environment.” SPRING Technologies look forward to meeting you from March 31 to April 4 2014 on the SPRING booth, 5-T77 in Hall 5A, and offering you a live demonstration of the advantages delivered by the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS, with a special focus this year on NCSIMUL Machine 9.1 and WYSIWYC®.
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New Innovations and Module Launch For Vero at MACH 2014 6 March 2014
Vero Software is unveiling a number of ground-breaking innovations, along with launching a new module, at the MACH 2014 Exhibition. Four Vero Software brands, Alphacam, Edgecam, Radan and VISI, will be showcasing new and updated functionality on stand 4426 at the NEC in Birmingham on April 7 – 11. They include unique technologies introduced into VISI’s CAD/CAM applications for the mould and die market; and Radan officially launches a new quoting module which fits seamlessly into its manufacturing solutions. VISI: The show is the first opportunity for manufacturers to see a preview of the forthcoming VISI 21. This new release focuses on advanced technologies both in its design and manufacturing aspects, featuring innovative, unique technologies included for the first time. General Manager Richard Youhill says VISI has always maintained a leading position in managing large amounts of CAD data, and ease of use for definition of mould tools and assemblies. “Visitors to MACH will see how these key features are extended in the new release to include dedicated tools for creating and managing multiple cavities within a single tool, enabling components to be modified quicker and more efficiently. Users will find higher levels of data and improved tools for creating geometry, along with enhancements to the plastic flow and progressive die analysis options.”
Page 22 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary CAM updates include modifications to EDM and milling technology, and higher automation levels. There’ve been a number of enhancements within the user interface, improving the methods and availability of options. Using dialogs and variables is now simpler and there are more automated features.” Additional types of toolpath strategies have been incorporated into Hybrid Machining, extending the technology’s ability to create new toolpaths that intelligently adapt the shape of their motions according to the morphology of the work piece. Radan: MACH will be the first UK exhibition where Radan will show its universal quoting software, Radquote. This new module generates quotes for sheet metal, tube, bar and purchased parts. It provides a full breakdown of costs, and allows each cost area to be altered, giving complete flexibility when negotiating. It integrates seamlessly into Radan’s manufacturing solutions. Radan Sales & Major Accounts Manager Kevin O’Connor says: “Following the enthusiastic reception Radquote received when it was previewed to Radan users late last year, that we feel MACH is the ideal platform to officially launch what will be the perfect quoting solution for sheetmetal manufacturing.” Alphacam: Visitors to the stand will see a host of Alphacam 2014 R1 enhancements, including those to solid tools, multi-processing and CAD to CAM. Cutting tools can now be defined from solids which are displayed during solid simulation. The lathe module now supports multiple turrets, including revolver and platen type configurations. This gives the added benefit of enhanced graphical simulation; and improved collision detection within lathe, which is especially useful when using multiple turrets. For multi-processing, Alphacam can still be operated at the same time that multi-core hardware technology is being utilised to generate complex toolpaths. This eliminates the need for the user to wait for one process to finish before starting the next, reducing part processing time. Alphacam’s nested based automation tool, CAD to CAM, now supports the processing of solid models. Using style layer processing within CAD to CAM these models have their own geometry features recognised before automatic machining and nesting. This gives the benefit of solids nesting, while reducing screen-to-machine time. Edgecam: Edgecam’s 2014 R1 release will be on show, demonstrating how its game-changing Workflow tools are even faster. Workflow was already renowned for enabling CAD/CAM engineers to apply toolpaths within seconds, but several enhancements in 2014 R1, give additional control and save even more time. A wide-ranging array of machining and ease of use updates in Edgecam 2014 R1 are also being presented on the stand, including a new chamfering cycle, supporting both 2D and 3D geometry. The revolutionary toolpath, Waveform Roughing is also expected to continue to generate great interest on the stand. Designed to maximise material removal rates while prolonging both tool and machine tool life, it produces rough milling toolpaths that deliver shorter cycle times, greater tool life, better surface finish and are kinder to machine tools.
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Page 23 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Oracle European Value Chain Summit: Empowering the Modern Value Chain 5 March 2014
The rapidly changing business environment has created new growth opportunities - and new challenges in product development and supply chain management. Whether the driver is segmentation, outsourcing, or innovation, it's the companies that leverage the synergies between best practices and modern technologies that will be most successful in the market. Oracle invites you to join the Top Oracle supply chain and product value chain event of the year; the most effective way to build a company’s knowledge, network, and excitement. The Oracle European Value Chain Summit will bring together more than 350 business professionals in an intimate and interactive setting to learn how companies are transforming their supply chains into information-driven, modern value chains encompassing social, mobile, analytics, and the cloud. Attendees can choose from more than 40 sessions covering the aspects of supply chain management: Value Chain Execution, Value Chain Planning and Enterprise PLM with topics like: Empowering the Modern Value Chain, Making Integrated Business Planning a Reality, Best Transportation and Trade Practices, Sales and Operations Planning, Managing a Global Value Chain, Driving Business Transformation and Enable Innovation Value Management. What You'll Gain Hear industry keynotes and get unique insights via strategic presentations delivered by customers like DHL, KP Snacks, Sennheiser, Belron Group, and McDonalds. Attend hands-on workshops and solution demonstrations that complement the program with an immediate user experience. Also, discover how Oracle's new In-Memory Applications can change business dynamics, helping customers quickly discover growth opportunities, make smarter decisions, reduce corporate costs, and accelerate time consuming workloads. European OTM / Global Trade Management (GTM) User Conference The Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) SIG board, are delighted to announce the European OTM / Global Trade Management (GTM) User Conference on March 19 & 20th, 2014 that will be held in collaboration with Oracle’s European Value Chain Summit. For further details and registration please follow this link: http://www.otmeuroconference.com
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Oracle Sets the Date for Its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Earnings Announcement 4 March 2014
Oracle Corporation today announced that its third quarter fiscal year 2014 results will be released on Tuesday, March 18th, after the close of the market. Oracle will host a conference call and live webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the financial results. The live webcast will be available on the Oracle Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor.
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Implementation Investments
Fila USA Selects YuniquePLM to Manage its Iconic Footwear Line 5 March 2014
Fila U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Fila Korea Ltd., has selected YuniquePLM® from Gerber Technology’s Yunique Solutions business unit to manage its footwear development process. YuniquePLM will enable Fila to reap the benefits of a world-class PLM system while increasing collaboration and communication between the company’s affiliated sourcing centers in Asia, and its operations in Maryland and New York. Sandy Hamilton, director of Information Technology at Fila, said, “Our decision came down to ease of implementation and user adoption. After evaluating several solutions, what made Yunique Solutions stand out was the high regard for their software in the industry and their commitment to the post-sales relationship.” Fila USA has experienced significant growth in the past few years and realized that, to manage such growth, a robust PLM system was critical. “The athletic shoe market moves fast and it is absolutely crucial that we have an integrated solution that enables designers and developers to collaborate and communicate easily with their supply chain,” said Hamilton. Bill Brewster, vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for Yunique Solutions said, “We are delighted to work with Fila USA, and the iconic Fila® brand. For a company like Fila USA, with products that are very time sensitive, it’s important that everyone is on the same page. By having all information in a single location, they can minimize errors and miscommunication – ultimately increasing speed to market. YuniquePLM’s successful user adoption is driven by our team of people who have decades of combined hands-on industry experience. We work constantly to address the real- world, everyday needs of fashion companies so that they can achieve greater success and profitability.”
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Keypro invests in AVEVA Everything3D 5 March 2014
Keypro Ingenieria S.A., an engineering firm in the Chilean mining industry, has migrated to AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D) after successfully using AVEVA PDMS since 2012. Keypro has already deployed AVEVA E3D on a project to optimise the capacity and operational flexibility of a regrinding circuit for a major Chilean mining company. Intuitive graphics, user-friendly interface and the new Draw module are just some of the capabilities that motivated Keypro to make the move to AVEVA E3D. “Our experience in working with AVEVA and using AVEVA PDMS has been very positive, so it was a natural step for us to implement AVEVA Everything3D,” said Oscar Hormazábal, Layout Manager,
Page 25 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Keypro Ingeniería S.A. “Already, AVEVA E3D has proved to be the right software choice to deliver more value to our customers, while increasing our competitiveness. Our goal is to advance Keypro’s position as a leading engineering firm in the Chilean mining industry and we believe that AVEVA E3D can help us to achieve our objectives. We have already seen how using AVEVA E3D shrinks project delivery time by shortening project stages. It reduces effort, minimises errors and rework, and enables us to operate much more collaboratively.” “One of the reasons for choosing AVEVA E3D is its capability to integrate high-quality 3D graphics and laser scan point clouds,” said Franco Ferrand, Software Administrator AVEVA PDMS, AVEVA E3D, Keypro Ingenieria S.A. “This makes it easy for us to eliminate design clashes when developing our projects, thereby saving us time and money. Our customers benefit from faster and more efficient project execution.” “AVEVA’s Chile team, along with the AVEVA Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence have worked very closely with Keypro, to help them carefully evaluate the technology options and how we might complement their business priorities,” said Santiago Pena, Senior Vice President – Latin America, AVEVA. “The AVEVA E3D software is a very valuable asset for any engineering firm in the mining industry and the help and support provided by our experts at the AVEVA Mining and Metals Centre of Excellence creates an unbeatable combination for our customers.”
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LORD MicroStrain© Sensing Systems Extends PLM to Encompass Quality Management 6 March 2014
LORD MicroStrain Sensing Systems is a division of LORD Corporation. LORD MicroStrain makes mini sensors and systems that are used in a wide range of sensing solutions including inertial measurement systems, micro-displacement transducers, wireless sensor networks and energy harvesting technologies. Their sensors have won numerous awards by being both innovative and responsive to their customer's unique requirements. Manual Quality Processes Lack Visibility into Issues LORD MicroStrain has been using the Empower PLM system to manage their parts, bill of materials (BOMs) and engineering change/ECO information since 2007. The company realized positive business benefits managing their design processes with Empower PLM and saw an opportunity to expand that success by leveraging the quality management capabilities of the system. The company did not previously have automated quality management in place. Without formal documentation of specific problems, it was difficult to identify and effectively resolve issues. The company was also setting out to achieve ISO 9001 Certification and implementing a formal quality management system was a requirement. Single System Provides Company Wide Visibility into Product and Quality Information LORD MicroStrain’s quality process is now managed in Empower PLM. Quality control is completely automated and meets ISO 9001:2008 requirements. Departments across the organization including engineering, document control, quality, production, lead technicians and customer support use the system. It creates centralized information management that supports better communication, improved visibility and faster issue resolution. The company processes detailed quality information via Empower
Page 26 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary such as Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), and Return Material Authorizations (RMAs). “It was a simple decision to adopt the Empower Quality module as our quality system," said Mike Jewett, senior quality engineer, LORD MicroStrain. "We tested a 30-day trial and found it easy to use and the training of our engineers was simple. Furthermore, we eliminated the need to purchase a separate quality management product and we get better visibility into quality issues across our organization by tracking all quality and product record information in one central system.” Required and custom fields guarantee that all critical information such as the type of NCMR, NCMR Defect Codes, Corrective Action remedial solution, root cause, effectiveness, etc. is captured up front. Any required fields must be completed before the responsible party can approve a stage and move forward on a workflow. The workflow capabilities of Empower PLM ensure the correct people are notified via automatic email notices and raises awareness to fix a problem. Storing all of this information in Empower PLM also provides the engineers with key quality data to help improve their designs. “Cause analysis is typically the weak link in most CAPA processes due to the manual steps involved,” said Jewett. “By automating our processes with Omnify, we are able to focus on why something went wrong and reduce the recurrence of a similar non-conformance.” The flexibility of Empower PLM allowed the company to extend the system even further to automate their RMA process. This has proved to be very successful for both the production and customer support groups. “Our service group needed a process to collect all customer/repair notes,” said Jewett. “The built-in RMA process in our SAP ERP system does a nice job with the financials and tying the RMA to a sales order, but lacks the ability to collect data from all parties--the customer, lead technicians and customer service group. SAP also lacks the ability to easily display the status of RMAs.” With a centralized view, every department now has visibility into all open and closed RMAs. Previously, a customer would call to check on an RMA and a customer support staff would have to physically walk to find the appropriate person or call customer support to have them check the SAP system. With Empower PLM, the RMA number is readily available in Omnify Empower and anyone can easily view the status (e.g. what the issue is, where it is in the process, if there is a warranty, the cost, additional notes, etc.). The same RMA number is stored in the ERP system enabling users to cross reference financials and the detail of the RMA stage. Reports can be generated in Empower PLM to easily review RMAs and sort by data types such as the status, owner, RMA number, or customer name. “Our parent company, LORD Corporation, has approved all of the processes we have in place within Empower PLM and users are able to access a dashboard to easily view our CAPA and NCMR data, which are important quality metrics for LORD,” said Jewett. “Leveraging the Omnify Empower Quality Management Module gives us an automated, closed-loop quality system which provides a vehicle for resolving problems quickly, supplying invaluable reporting for performance metrics and trend analysis to help improve operations.” With Empower PLM, LORD MicroStrain has gained a holistic view of product record and quality information. This environment improves overall product development processes, which supports focus on being responsive to customer’s unique requirements and delivering award-winning products.
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4D CADLearning Launches 90-Day Course Access with Partners 7 March 2014
4D Technologies, Autodesk Authorized Publisher and developer of the CADLearning products, launched today a 90-day subscription program to support CADLearning Partners with their instructor- led training classes. The online subscription is available to students who attend a class at participating CADLearning Partners. Online access includes comprehensive courses for popular Autodesk design applications, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks and more. The self- paced courses contain professional video tutorials, exercises files and assessments. “The 90-day access will allow us to support our students,” said Bob Palioca, President, Ideate Inc and CADLearning Partner. “We plan to include the subscription with our course offerings to deliver a blended learning approach that includes both instructor-led training and self-paced learning online.” The new CADLearning subscription program is now available through all CADLearning Partners. “We are developing new ways to support our partners in the Autodesk ATC and VAR network,” said Dave Micciche, Director, Sales and Marketing at 4D. “The 90-day subscription program will assist our partners by providing a post-classroom learning and help tool which will result in greater retention, thus fewer support calls.”
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Advanced Solutions Now Offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 28 February 2014
Advanced Solutions announced it has been awarded the ANSI/IACET 1-2013 accreditation for all its training programs including eLearn & Improve™, PILOT™ (Professional Instructor Live Online Training) and custom training curriculum. The accreditation allows Advanced Solutions to issue certified Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all its educational and training programs. The CEUs are recognized and approved by over 450 professional licensing boards, educational institutions and government agencies. "Our educational technology platform offers a systematic, teach – test – measure, methodology for our customers' technical professionals." stated Michael Golway, Advanced Solutions President & CEO. Golway added, "In addition to realizing improved organizational performance and measured return on training investment, customers will now receive continuing education unit certificates for courses they take with Advanced Solutions." ANSI/IACET 1-2013 is a rigorous accreditation review and quality control monitoring process, involving extensive hands-on evaluation and verification by an independent third party. It requires validated policies and processes that have been thoroughly benchmarked against the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training. The accreditation was awarded for a five year period.
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aPriori 2014r1 Extends Product Cost Management Capabilities for the Enterprise 6 March 2014 aPriori today announced the latest release of its software platform. aPriori 2014r1 delivers new enterprise capabilities that enable users to better predict product costs in complex global manufacturing environments and supply chains; cost more different types of products and parts; and continue to expand usage across the enterprise so more resources can identify and act on product cost reduction opportunities. The release is generally available immediately. “Global manufacturers face increasing complexity as competitive pressures require multiple product variants tailored to local market preferences,” said Julie Driscoll, aPriori’s vice president of strategic marketing and product management. “Sharp fluctuations in commodity pricing and availability, the increasing cost of outsourcing and related quality concerns, and sourcing decisions that can make or a break a product’s profitability; all these dynamics make it more difficult to accurately predict product costs. To manage effectively in these fluid environments, manufacturers need to be able to evaluate multiple cost scenarios in real time and synchronize their efforts across their design, manufacturing and sourcing organizations. aPriori 2014r1 is specifically designed to help users address the challenges created by this increased complexity and unpredictability.” The aPriori platform is architected to provide engineering, design, value engineering and sourcing professionals with real-time cost information on parts and complete products. It is the only commercially available product that reads 3D computer-aided design files to automate the generation of cost inputs and uses intelligent cost models to determine feasible manufacturing methods and product costs. The software also enables users to leverage data hosted in other critical enterprise applications to communicate product cost information between all functional organizations involved in product definition and delivery. This includes the import of complex engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs) from ERP, PLM and other enterprise applications. aPriori 2014r1 extends the platform to support assessing cost value trade-offs and increasingly complex manufacturing and sourcing strategies with new enterprise capabilities: New, out-of-the box manufacturing process cost models - expand the types of components and finishing operations aPriori users can cost and capture the full series of costing events in the product development lifecycle. Easy creation of multiple cost scenarios for product assemblies – improve assessment of cost-value tradeoffs for different assembly alternatives and speed response time to changes in product design, material, manufacturing processes. Synchronized product design and cost information across the globe - increases collaboration across globally distributed design and manufacturing organizations, reducing costs and time to market. “Most product cost management solutions enable cost experts to generate and analyze cost estimates,” added Driscoll. “That’s helpful, but limited in potential impact. By providing individuals across manufacturing organizations with the ability to assess complete product assemblies, collaborate with cost experts and consider all the different potential cost scenarios across design, build and sourcing, we
Page 29 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary can help manufacturers prevent critical cost surprises, effectively manage to more aggressive cost targets and deliver much greater ROI to their organizations.” Specific new features available in aPriori 2014r1: Support for Additional Manufacturing Processes and Parts aPriori 2014r1 extends the platform with 16 new cost models across sheet metal fabrication, gear- making and machining including unparalleled capabilities for costing complex machined components that are typically expensive and difficult to estimate: Gear-Making – including out-of-the-box models for hobbing, broaching, shaping, spline rolling, conjugate face milling, shaving, and gear grinding to cost various types of gears, splines and sprockets. A demo (7:35) can be viewed here. 2-Model Machining - using CAD models of near-net form parts and finished parts to calculate the cost of machined castings and forgings. This simplifies the costing process, requires less user input and provides more precise cycle time and cost estimates. A demo (8:38) can be viewed here. Stock Machining and Secondary Machining Enhancements – providing user-guided automation and more powerful diagnostic tools to enable more accurate and complete costs for heavily machined parts which may drive the cost of a product. Improved Support for Meeting New Product Target Costs and Reducing Current Product Costs A New Cost Guide - helps users generate complete, accurate costs via user-guided inputs and prompts. A demo (4:28) can be viewed here. Flexible Assembly Scenario Costing and Analysis – streamlines the evaluation of multiple assembly configurations and cost alternatives such as variance in annual volumes or manufacturing location. Highlights include the ability to create and edit assembly scenarios, and copy welds from one assembly to another. Bulk Costing improvements – enables super users and cost engineers to execute batch cost runs that generate multiple scenarios for the same component and examine “what ifs” and alternatives. Additional Enterprise Cost Management Features Support for Global “Should Cost” Strategies - where companies want to have customized and consistent cost logic feeding multiple regional supply and manufacturing cost scenarios. Database synchronization – automates the exchange and synchronization of selected aPriori data between multiple distinct aPriori databases in distributed geographical locations. Support for costing JT file format components.
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ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014 is Released 7 March 2014
Today Cadimage Group announced the release of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014, an entry-level BIM solution for architects. ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition is a full-fledged BIM solution, tailored to meet the needs of smaller architectural practices with limited budgets. Available at a very competitive price, ArchiCAD STAR(T)
Page 30 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Edition offers full BIM functionality and a refined set of tools based on the full version of ArchiCAD. This means that STAR(T) has a great deal of the standard ArchiCAD feature set, including: All the tools necessary to create the Building Information Model from which the architectural documentation (floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D views, details) as well as the bill of materials can be derived; 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); Latest IFC, DWG and DXF file exchange capabilities to enable full, model-based and hybrid coordination workflow with consultants. Campbell Yule, Managing Director of Cadimage Group, today announced the new release, saying “STAR(T) Edition continues to be a great solution for smaller and newly formed architectural practices. We’ve been proud to provide and support this great tool to New Zealand start-ups that have since boomed, and the product is able to grow with them, being upgradable to the full version of ArchiCAD.”
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ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge Launches Interactive eLearning Bundles 6 March 2014
Rand Worldwide announced that its courseware division, ASCENT – Center for Technical Knowledge, will now offer its latest Autodesk Official Training Guides (AOTG), Creo courseware, and CATIA courseware in an online, self-paced eLearning format in addition to their traditional guides and eBooks. This new self-serve, online training platform includes learning elements such as step-by-step procedures, hands-on exercises, and review questions that reinforce understanding to appeal to multiple learning styles. “Our new eLearning Bundles put our industry-leading courseware into a rich interactive, online environment,” says Paul Burden, director of product development, ASCENT. “Our customers want to be able to learn when and where they want, so the addition of our online learning option enables us to offer them greater choice in how they access our content. We provide detailed instructional content, easy access to relevant practice exercises, plus instantaneous feedback on review quizzes so users will always know where they stand. There is also a search tool that filters course content for just-in-time-learning for those needing immediate information on a specific topic. Our priority is not to distract users with unnecessary gimmicks and features; our priority remains in providing easy access to highly effective learning content.” The content for ASCENT’s eLearning Bundles is drawn from their traditional courseware and formatted in a user-friendly, instructional, self-paced online learning platform. From an employer or trainer perspective, reporting transcripts allow the tracking of each employee’s training progress. Available ASCENT eLearning Bundles AutoCAD Includes: o AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT Fundamentals
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o AutoCAD Advanced o AutoCAD 3D Drawing & Modeling AutoCAD Civil 3D Includes: o Civil 3D Fundamentals o Civil 3D for Surveyors o Civil 3D Grading o Infraworks Fundamentals Autodesk Inventor Includes: o Inventor Introduction to Solid Modeling o Inventor Advanced Part Modeling o Inventor Advanced Assembly Modeling o Inventor Sheet Metal Design Autodesk Revit Architecture Includes: o Revit Architecture Fundamentals o Revit Architecture Conceptual Design & Visualization o Revit BIM Management: Template and Family Creation o Revit Collaboration Tools Creo Includes: o Creo Parametric: Introduction to Modeling o Creo Parametric: Advanced Part Design o Creo Parametric: Advanced Assembly Design and Management o Creo Parametric: Sheet Metal Design CATIA Includes: o CATIA V5: Introduction to Modeling o CATIA V5: Advanced Part Design o CATIA V5: Advanced Assembly Design and Management o CATIA V5: Sheet Metal Design
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Page 32 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary BETA CAE Systems S.A. announces the release of ANSA & µETA v15.0.1 6 March 2014
Following the release of the major v15.0.0 of our ANSA / μETA -pre and -post processing suite, BETA CAE System S.A. announces the v15.0.1. This maintenance release focuses on resolving identified issues with v15.0.0. Understanding the software release schedule The plan BETA CAE System is committed in delivering improved and enhanced software releases, the soonest possible, in order to meet the requirement of our customers for the continuous improvement of their experience and work. Therefore, they are working in releasing new software versions with code corrections, new software features and enhancements, in regular, frequent intervals. A major software version is released every year. The major version v15.0.0 is made available at the beginning of the year. First point releases, such as v15.1.0, v15.2.0 and so on, with code corrections but also with additional software features and enhancements are released every three months. Second point releases, such as v15.2.1, v15.2.2, mainly with code corrections only upon their parent first point release, are scheduled on a monthly basis. Each software release is accompanied by a detailed description of the introduced corrections and/or additions so that our customers can decide whether it is critical to implement this release in their environment. This release This release of v15.0.1 introduces code corrections on v15.0.0 and the v14x branch. Known issues resolved in ANSA TOPO Hot Points Info would launch the Parts Manager and could cause unexpected termination. Shell Mesh When generating a mesh with the MAP function, occasionally, mid-nodes on perimeters were missing (incomplete elements). Batch Mesh Tubes treatment in solid description parts could issue uneven nodes distribution. This occurred in 2nd order elements. Data Management The Change Representation window would not pop-up if no DM root was already set. Connections and Assembly The option Feature Angle was not taken into consideration for RBE3-CONNECTOR-RBE3. Solver Decks When selecting a contact from a contact list (i.e. Database Browser), the selected contacts would not become highlighted.
Page 33 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Deselecting nodes from the Database Browser list by clicking in the area of the column FROZEN_DELETE could lead to unexpected termination. The fix options Move away and Collapse in Penetration> Intersection checks could lead to unexpected termination. The INITIAL CONDITIONS that where contained in Include files would not be exported for Abaqus. The axes might not be considered according to their denoted name for LS-DYNA. Outputting Control keywords was erroneous and not processed by the ANSYS. Exporting MASS3 elements of type Per Element Area for PERMAS could fail. Scripting The function CollectEntities would take more time to collect materials from a hidden model than from a visible one. Known issues resolved in µETA General Renaming a window would cause erroneous behavior. In certain cases ANSA Part colors would not be read correctly from ANSA comments. Supported Solvers Reading certain LS-DYNA time history files could cause the unexpected termination of the MS- Windows 64 bit version of μETA. PAM-CRASH implicit erf results were not read correctly. For Abaqus results files, the Puck / Hashin Matrix failure criteria were not calculated correctly. For Abaqus results files, composite results on Named Layers were not read correctly. ANSYS composite results, read with the options Average of All Layers and Absolute of All Layers, were incorrect. Aux force results from femzipped Nastran files would be read only for SUBCASE 1. CBUSH results from femzipped Nastran files could not be read. Reading Fluent .cas.gz files could lead to unexpected termination. Reading Motran-format .im files, the eigenmodes’ animation would not be displayed correctly. No results were loaded from the FE-Fatigue .csv files. NVH Calculators Contribution analysis from NX-Nastran .pch files omitted the Total selection in case of Modal Contributions from Struct. TPA/NTF from single UNV component (LPA – Load Path Analysis) could not be calculated when only forces were available. Cut Planes Setting the Clip By Section option could lead to unexpected termination. File Export Unexpected termination could occur when saving results for visible beam elements in .csv format. GIF animation files were recorded with one loop less than the number specified in the relative field.
Page 34 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Automation The legend of 2D plots was not updated correctly when overlaying a session. μETA might block executing the script function CurvesTypesNastran Report Several issues when opening or saving existing .pptx reports. In certain cases inserting spreadsheets in slides would results in saving corrupt .pptx reports. In the Spreadsheet Editor deleting numerous rows could lead to unexpected termination.
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BETA CAE Systems S.A. announces the release of the SPDRM v1.0.1 6 March 2014
BETA CAE System S.A. announces the release of v1.0.1 of Simulation, Process, Data & Resources Manager (SPDRM) software. In this version, enhancements have been made to further facilitate the organization and planning of your simulation processes. Additionally, fixes have been made to reported issues. Addressing the problem of contemporary CAE community to integrate data, processes and resources, BETA CAE Systems S.A. brings forth a new solution for driving high quality and effective virtual product development procedures. This new software tool, the Simulation, Process, Data & Resources Manager (SPDRM), provides a simple and intuitive way to capture, deploy, and manage CAE process workflows by integrating the resources, the tools, and the data associated with these. Reflecting a deep understanding of the demands of simulation and its role in the enterprise, it couples with the enterprise PDM system and integrates CAE into higher level business processes by delivering CAE tasks and associated data to analysts, engineers, designers, suppliers, and managers. The architecture and implementation of SPDRM is scalable, so that it can be deployed in different levels, such as in team, department or enterprise level. The system requirements are modest and the learning curve is smooth. This new software for the orchestration and mastering of simulation procedures gives breakthrough solutions to the bottlenecks faced while using legacy tools. SPDRM brings significant benefits to today's virtual product development, such as: overall process consistency, at all levels standardization of the procedures harmonization of operations throughout the organization but also with its suppliers referability and traceability of data and meta-data, of their modifications and variations reduction of data redundancy process progress monitoring and the effective processes quality management
Page 35 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary reliable and referable documentation productivity increase thanks to the effective resources management through job delegation to available and competent resources repeatability of processes, even when using updated or different datasets and software tools quality improvement of the deliverables increase of confidence to CAE, plus the time and cost reduction of the overall simulation process Enhancements Data Management: Newer “Version” can be now detected through the “Check DM Updates” function. ANSA automatically connects to the SPDRM server when used by a mime-type as file viewer. Resources Management Newly created groups can now get the default ACL (i.e. according to the server’s configuration) on data that already existed. Scripting New script functions have been added to create and save queries. Information about the SPDRM session (i.e. Help > About SPDRM) has been made available through script. GUI It is now possible to switch user (i.e. File > Switch User) even when the auto-login setting is enabled. Multi-conditional filters have been added in all lists. Miscellaneous The file browser keeps the last path used. Issues resolved Process Management When the same node was executed several times with different variable values, its parametric output slot of type FILE would not get the current value. The values of the "File Name" column were missing in the MxN Instances window. Nodes marked as "Auto Start" did not start automatically if the input slot was triggered by a loop connection. When the replacement of the parametrically defined vault failed, registered application nodes would not be executed properly, and output slots of types FILE and LIST_OF_FILES would release their values. Merge of process templates with the same name could fail in the process library. Data Management Library items could not be versioned properly when users without "delete" privileges on the existing files tried to create new file versions.
Page 36 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary An error occurred when trying to modify the status of a component under certain circumstances. Team Version was not initialised properly when the Discipline Version of a Component was spinned-up. Resources Management Registered Application’s options that were marked as "Required" did not appear in the Application Settings window. Scripting When trying to spin-up the study version of a component using the dm.createDMItem script function, the new component would lose its "Team" value. GUI Certain characters would not be displayed properly within text fields, due to very narrow margins. Miscellaneous Some temporary directories (e.g. spdrm export dirs, node execution dirs) were not deleted from the NodeExec dir. "ANSA-connect" security issue when LDAP authentication was used: ANSA was able to connect to SPDRM server by providing a valid username and empty password. Documentation Updates Updated installation guide. Updated users guide. Updated tutorial files. Supported platforms and System Requirements The server software of SPDRM is currently available on Linux 64bits. The MS Windows flavour or the server software will be also made available soon. The client software of SPDRM are running under 64bit flavours of Linux and MS Windows. The software requires a different license key to the rest of the products of BETA CAE Systems. This license key should be incorporated into the same license file, if such is already installed, and requires beta_lm, the proprietary license manager of BETA CAE Systems.
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Bricsys Launches Bricsys TV: New Video Channel for all BricsCAD Related Topics 3 March 2014
New video channel for all BricsCAD related topics brings a colorful mix of tutorials, stories and fun to all CAD users, produced by CAD guru’s all over the world. ”With Bricsys TV, we bring color to the CAD training world. This unique channel provides a mix of tutorials, stories and fun, produced by CAD guru’s all over the world.”- Sander Scheiris, Marketing Director, Bricsys
Page 37 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Multiple authors The movies on Bricsys TV aren’t solely produced by Bricsys but also by, among others, Ralph Grabowski, editor at upFront. eZine and author of several hundred magazine articles and books. Learn. Inspire. Create. By offering these videos, they want to inspire all CAD users to learn BricsCAD and its third party applications, and create beautiful things with it. Visit www.bricsys.tv and get inspired.
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Elysium’s CADfeature 11.3 Deploys New Browser-Based Automation for Enterprise Data Translation and Quality Assurance 4 March 2014
Elysium Inc., a global provider of data translation software, has announced the release of CADfeature 11.3, their new browser-enhanced, feature-based program for repairing, migrating and reporting on product engineering data that is exchanged within manufacturing organizations and their supply chains. The newest version of CADfeature addresses long-sought industry goals of perfecting and speeding the creation of master CAD models used to build products ranging from appliances to medical devices, automobiles, aircraft, and more. “During the last two years, Elysium has migrated tens of millions of 2D drawings and 3D models on behalf of major manufacturers worldwide,” said Ken Tashiro, president of Elysium. “Our latest version of CADfeature draws on lessons from these engagements to better provide not only high-definition translation of 2D/3D content but, just as importantly, a quick and highly accessible way to analyze the status and quality of modeling data. Elysium’s 3D Reports Model, or ‘dashboard,’ allows manufacturers to drill down and view assemblies, parts, details of sketches and features—the very recipes of 3D model creation—for their collaboration needs. “Elysium continues to invest in end-user requirements to meet the challenges of integrating CAD intellectual property with partners and suppliers alike. This effort helps our customers achieve accurate representations of their product assets, improving lifecycle management and carrying through to greater customer satisfaction and increased revenue for them,” said Tashiro. Functions and enhancements in CADfeature 11.3 include: A more streamlined process now facilitates CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM translation. The new software offers added support for the post-translation/re-mastering processes to finish data to a level at or nearing 100% completion, when compared to the original source model. New reporting and guided post-translation functions provide greater confidence that any areas that cannot be perfectly translated due to variance between CAD systems and different modeling kernels are clearly communicated—quickly giving its audience the right information to make final decisions regarding development of the master model. Quality Assurance (QA) checks on translations and re-mastering is done automatically. The methodology for communicating QA information (a robust report with image icons of the models, and connectivity to CADdoctor for comparison and healing models) has been improved
Page 38 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary for easier project management. The HTML-based document style allows users to open reports from their basic internet browser. They can then immediately rotate, pan, and zoom on parts and assemblies and see the associated images and underlying CAD data. This reveals and provides: Feature success rates by component: Excellent for QA, as it clearly identifies those components that require the most re-work. Feature type success rates: Great predictor of where development should be focused to garner the largest return on investment (ROI). B-rep healing directly from CADfeature Viewer: Fewer steps to heal a flawed digital model; makes the re-mastering effort more compact and efficient. CADdoctor’s Geometry Verification Test (GVT) results now available from within CADfeature: Provides for a more detailed means of comparison between translated models. Streamlines the review process when detailed GVT is critical. PDF results report Adobe Acrobat Reader is a universal tool that widens organizational visibility into CAD product data for engineering, management, marketing and procurement teams, among other stakeholders. PDF reports are more static, which is important for Quality reports. The HTML-format is easily edited and customized. “We’re proud to offer the new level of capability in CADfeature 11.3 to our long-standing customers and manufacturers as a whole,” said Abdul Shammaa, Chief Technology Officer of Elysium Inc., who has led the development of CADfeature from its concept. “The new software is based upon research relationships with our closest customers, and it’s really rewarding to support them with a superior toolset that will improve daily operations and help their future success.”
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ESI Provides Advanced Simulation of the Centrifugal Casting Process for Large Titanium Structural Components 7 March 2014
ESI Group announces the release of an important study focusing on process modeling of centrifugal casting of large titanium structural components. Study results will contribute to the rapid development of cost-efficient manufacturing techniques for titanium parts for uses in the aeronautic sector. Such advances will reinforce the competitiveness of both Europe and China in the aeronautic sector, while strengthening strategic international cooperation between the two regions. The study was completed as part of the COLTS project, a research project funded by the European
Page 39 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Commission in its Seventh Framework Programme, or FP7. Ole Köser, Manager of ESI’s Center of Excellence for Casting and Metallurgy and leader of the team participating in the COLTS project, comments: “European projects significantly contribute to ESI’s research activity, enabling us to better support our clients in driving industrial innovation.” Titanium alloy was the main focus of the COLTS project because of the potential for weight reduction of components in airframes, spacecraft and aero engines, and the consequent fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gas. The most cost-efficient way to produce such titanium components is to use a clean-melting technology named skull melting, which limits the superheat of the molten alloy to about 40°C above its melting point. The relatively low temperature of the melt requires the use of centrifugal casting or very sophisticated gravity casting processes. Project partners elected to use ESI’s casting simulation software to support the application of advanced centrifugal casting processes, specifically tailored for thin walled titanium structures. To support this project effectively casting simulation had to enable the early prediction of potential problems such as filling-related defects (inclusions, misruns, blowholes…), porosity formed during solidification, and deformation during subsequent cooling. This had to be done in such a way that the effect of process parameters (including filling time, filling temperature, mold pre-heating temperature, and mold rotation speed) could be readily assessed. ESI extended the capabilities of ESI’s casting simulation software, ProCAST during the course of the project; improving its fluid-flow solver to handle complex turbulent flow pattern and including the effect of the direction of the centrifugal force on porosity formation. “The extended functionalities of ProCAST, gained through the COLTS project, will be invaluable at industrial level to set up cost-efficient centrifugal casting processes for titanium parts. Manufacturers using the software will gain a considerable amount of time and money, contributing to the production of better quality parts for aeronautical applications, both in Europe and in China,” says Dr Rui Yang, Director from the Institute of Metal Research in China, who participated in the COLTS project. ESI will present the complete study at the 71st World Foundry Congress, taking place in Bilbao, Spain, May 19 to 21.
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Geometry Comparison Technology from LEDAS Integrated with ASCON C3D Kernel 4 March 2014
LEDAS Ltd. and ASCON today jointly announced the successful integration of ASCON’s C3D kernel into LEDAS Geometry Comparison technology. This is the first third-party component to benefit from the C3D kernel; previously, third parties had only developed CAD/CAM software as applications on top of C3D. LEDAS develops computational components and provides R&D services for the CAD/CAM/PLM market, while ASCON is the leading Russian CAD/AEC/PLM vendor and developer of KOMPAS-3D modeling software and C3D kernel software. LEDAS established its Geometry Comparison technology to check and locate all of the differences between similar-looking geometric models. These changes can come about through revisions made to a
Page 40 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary model; from files generated by different CAD systems of the same model; the result of polygon and canonic or NURBS representations of the same geometry; or through data generated by various steps in the processing of 3D geometry. Making comparisons between 3D geometry requires operations performed at the most basic levels, and so are usually provided by 3D modeling kernels, of which C3D is an example. Geometry comparison is a component technology powered by C3D, and so this integration expands C3D’s sphere of application. The kernel is now being marketed as a general purpose tool for any engineering software needing advanced 3D modeling. ASCON’s conditions for licensing C3D are very flexible, especially for projects that are not yet generating revenue, an important point to a development house like LEDAS. As a worldwide value- added reseller of the C3D kernel, LEDAS gained a detailed understanding of the business benefits related to C3D and its technical capabilities. “We first became familiar with C3D when we began a joint project with ASCON aimed at integrating our LEDAS VDM (Variational Direct Modeling) technology into C3D and KOMPAS-3D,” said Ivan Rykov, CTO of LEDAS. “Our long experience in developing and using 3D modeling software makes it possible for us to easily identify the advantages and bottlenecks of any 3D modeling kernel. C3D made a really positive impression on us while we were testing it in our Geometric Comparison project, especially with regards to its stability and with the technical support from ASCON.” “C3D is constantly increasing its portfolio of customers,” said Oleg Zykov, CEO of C3D Labs, an ASCON subsidiary and the developer of C3D. “For the first few years, we focused on the Russian market, but now our goal for 2014 is to increase sales to the international market. Because LEDAS is well-known internationally, we consider the integration C3D with their technology as a good step in this direction.”
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IMSI/Design Ships TurboCAD Pro and Pro Platinum 21 4 March 2014
IMSI®/Design announced today the release of TurboCAD Pro 21 and TurboCAD Pro Platinum 21. "I'm pleased to announce that TurboCAD Pro Platinum now offers simple BIM though IFC export," stated Bob Mayer, COO of IMSI/Design. "TurboCAD already provided an integrated suite of architectural design tools and objects, and allowed users to create custom data sets. Now with the ability to export data to the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format, more customers can use TurboCAD for simple BIM operations." As a general 2D/3D CAD application for professionals, TurboCAD Pro and TurboCAD Pro Platinum 21 also offers significant enhancements to the areas of 3D modeling and mechanical design, rendering and UV mapping, drafting and detailing, and interoperability. TurboCAD Pro v21 and TurboCAD Pro Platinum v21 new and enhanced features include: NEW ARCHITECTURAL / SIMPLE BIM New Simple BIM with IFC export allows users to export geometry for walls, doors, windows, slabs, and roofs as well as custom data to the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format, the
Page 41 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary industry standard for BIM information. New PPM Objects as Doors and Windows extends parametric scripting in TurboCAD such that the resultant objects can be used as doors and windows. 3D MODELING/MECHANICAL New Slice Any Solid with a (ACIS®) Surface allows any flat or curved plane in space to be used to bisect a solid. New ACIS R24 3D solid modeling engine and interoperability filters, plus enhancements to several features based on this engine. Improved Quick Pull Tool with options to dynamically modify fillets, bends, and/or cylindrical radii. New ACIS Faceting Algorithm gives more adequate results and adds options to the ACIS faceter properties. New Faceter Properties allows users to control the facet resolution of the display for improved productivity. New Drafting Objects Breaks use a conventional break to abbreviate the display of long drafting objects. New Edit Tool option "Node Filter" lets users select a subset of nodes on objects with a large number of nodes to optimize performance and ease of use. New option "On/Off 'Workplane by 3D object'" was added to the Edit Tool. RENDERING & UV MAPPING Improved Render Manager is now a universal tool to manage and edit photorealistic elements for Redsdk and Lightworks. New Redsdk Photorealistic Enhancements includes new, full support of Redsdk environments, luminances, render styles, and HDRI. New Material Wizard allows users to automatically create a new material based on an inserted image. This includes bump maps, image maps, transparency maps and reflection maps. New UV Mapping Proportional Editing edits the mesh which defines the relationship between the UV Map and the mapped image. New Geo-located Sun creates universal Sun Light calculations and rendering based on one of three modes: (1) user geo-location, date, and time; (2) longitude, latitude and custom time; (3) angle and azimuth. New Unwrapping algorithm finds the optimum way to take a 3D surface and flatten it with the minimum distortion. New Create Segment by Edges option refines the method for defining segments used in UV Mapping. Improved Redsdk rendering engine by Redway 3D has been updated to version 3.3. Improved Redsdk Selector Tool for smoother viewing when moving the camera or scrolling. Improved Redsdk Photo Rendering with the ability to configure the number of threads for Redsdk ray trace rendering. NEW DRAFTING AND DETAILING
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New Arrow Tools rapidly draw arc, curve, line, and polyline arrows with options to specify the head and tail or create your own. New Auto-Shapes allow users to quickly sketch out standard shapes (arc, line, box, etc.) and automatically create the precision shape. Improved Area Units discretely specify Area Units from Linear Units. New Custom Text Formatting for Dimensioning includes bolding, superscript, subscript, italics, support for multiple font scales, and multi-line. New Delta Distance and Delta Move Angle(s) allow users to move a selected object simply by specifying distance and a direction. New Rotate View with Viewport option synchronizes the rotation of viewports and views while retaining the possibility of discreet rotation. New Move Dimension Text adds flexibility by allowing users to edit dimension text from inside the dimension tool using the local menu. Improved Dimensional Updating for Drafting Objects through improved associative interactivity, with or without viewports. INTEROPERABILITY Improved AutoCAD® (DWG/DXF) read/write filters for 2013/2014 files. New SketchUp (SKP) read/write filter based on new 2013 APIs.
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MathWorks Announces Release 2014a of the MATLAB and Simulink Product Families 7 March 2014
MathWorks today announced Release 2014a(R2014a) of its MATLAB and Simulink product families. R2014a includes new releases of MATLAB and Simulink, and updates and bug fixes to 81 other products. MATLAB Product Family MATLAB: Raspberry Pi and webcam hardware support packages Optimization Toolbox: Mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) solver Statistics Toolbox: Repeated measures modelling for data with multiple measurements per subject Image Processing Toolbox: C-code generation for 25 functions with MATLAB Coder, and GPU acceleration for 5 functions Econometrics Toolbox: State-space models, self-calibrating Kalman filter with missing data, and performance enhancements for ARIMA/GARCH models Financial Instruments Toolbox: Dual curve construction, functions to compute credit exposure and exposure profile, and Black's model pricing of caps, floors, and swaptions SimBiology: Unified functions for model estimation and desktop enhancements for model exploration
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System Identification Toolbox: Recursive Least Squares Estimator and online model parameter estimation blocks MATLAB Production Server: Secure communication between client and server and dynamic request creation Simulink Product Family Simulink: Data dictionary for defining and managing design data associated with models Simulink: Single-model workflow for algorithm partitioning and targeting of multicore processors and FPGAs Simulink: Built-in support for LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, Arduino Due, and Samsung Galaxy Android devices Stateflow: Context-sensitive tab completion in Stateflow charts Simulink Real-Time: Instrument panels, high-resolution target display, FlexRay protocol support, and combined functionality of xPC Target and xPC Target Embedded Option SimMechanics: STEP file import and total constraint force calculation for joints Simulink Report Generator: Object Inspector and Informer for rich information display in Simulink web views System Toolboxes for Design in MATLAB and Simulink Computer Vision System Toolbox: Stereo vision and optical character recognition (OCR) functions Code Generation Embedded Coder: Support for merging changes from AUTOSAR tools into Simulink models Embedded Coder: ARM Cortex-A optimized code generation using Ne10 Library HDL Coder: Enumeration data type support and clock-frequency-driven automatic pipelining HDL Verifier: FPGA-in-the-loop over JTAG for Altera hardware
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New GibbsCAM Add-in Enables File Exchange with Easy-to-Use SpaceClaim 3D Modeling Software 5 March 2014
Gibbs and Associates today announced that a new add-in from SpaceClaim Corporation a provider of flexible and affordable 3D modeling software for engineers, is immediately available for GibbsCAM. The GibbsCAM–SpaceClaim Add-in installs dynamic-link libraries (DLLs) that enable the simple file transfer between the two products, and it is available, free of charge, for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of GibbsCAM. Once installed the Add-in appears in GibbsCAM’s Plug-ins drop-down menu, and allows users to import 3D models from SpaceClaim for machining, and to export part models to SpaceClaim for modification or for use in modeling workholding devices with its very friendly, easy to use modeling software. The SpaceClaim-GibbsCAM Add-in is available at SpaceClaim’s Add-in page, together with installation instructions. “We are pleased to have SpaceClaim as a partner in providing powerful, yet easy-to-use design-through-
Page 44 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary manufacturing solutions for our customers,” said Robb Weinstein, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Strategic Planning of Gibbs and Associates. “GibbsCAM users are accustomed to moving between design, CNC programming and toolpath verification functions with a single mouse click, so this add-in makes access to SpaceClaim Engineer consistent with our interface, simplifying interoperability for our joint users.” SpaceClaim Corporation provides intuitive, CAD-neutral modeling software for engineering and manufacturing, enabling the creation of new designs, and the manipulation of existing 2D and 3D geometry. Because it is very easy to use, SpaceClaim believes its SpaceClaim Engineer software is an ideal tool for the machinist and CNC programmer, people who receive CAD models from various sources, in various formats, and who nearly always need to make adjustments or modifications for machining. The software also enables the quick creation of workholding devices, which is another common task for machinists and CNC programmers. SpaceClaim states that, with SpaceClaim Engineer, machinists can edit geometry, optimize designs for manufacturing, and clean up corrupt CAD data, moving on to GibbsCAM for CNC programming three to seven times faster than going through CAD- dependent pre-processing.
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RuleDesigner Configurator integrated with NX 6 March 2014
Engineering PLM Solutions Srl today announced that RuleDesigner Configurator, the tool for product and process configuration, enhances the broad portfolio of 2D and 3D CAD integrations with the release of the integration for NX. RuleDesigner Configurator, through processes easy-to-create and maintain, drives the user focusing on the most important product-related information rather than on CAD extensive capabilities. Processes can perform procedures for part-numbers automatic renaming and renumbering, for analyzing relationships and for automatically extracting BOMs. NX users will really benefit from this integration. Thanks to the possibility of delegating automatic modelling to unattended dedicated workstations, users will be able to maximize the features of the design software. The NX user community can make the most of RuleDesigner Configurator to run processes aimed at automating the product design stage and getting 3D models, assemblies, drawings, drafts and technical documents of any type. Finally, coupled with the wide range of ready-to-use actions, the integration for NX allows to expand configuration far beyond the design office; for instance, for producing sales-related documentation.
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Sentient Science Adds Product Life Prediction Tool to Altair Partner Alliance 5 March 2014
Page 45 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary The Altair Partner Alliance (APA) today announced the expansion of its offering with the addition of material failure prediction software DigitalClone, by Sentient Science. The first of its kind to be offered within the program, DigitalClone™ will allow HyperWorks users to better control product lifecycles by predicting failure probability throughout the design process. The web-based software, DigitalClone Component™, determines the future life and performance of rotating components including bearings, gears, and splines. Design and testing teams can interrogate DigitalClone material microstructure models to test the variance of a product’s reliability under trade studies such as different duty cycles, materials, lubricants, and surface treatments. This capability enables much more testing of product performance and reliability within program budget and time. "Sentient provides Altair customers with failure prediction and life extension for their mechanical components and systems within product development, within test, and in fielded assets in real operating conditions,” said Ward Thomas, President of Sentient Science. “For the first time, we can help both OEMs & Operators understand the behavior of their rotating assets and how to control them for maximum efficiencies, delivered over the Industrial Internet. The APA will not only allow Sentient’s current customers the ability to access DigitalClone software on Altair’s HyperWorks license manager, but also provide Sentient with the addition of many new customers, through Altair’s global sales team.” DigitalClone Component will be released in two Phases with the APA. Today, the Phase I of the DigitalClone Component simulator will allow users to manipulate public fixed geometry DigitalClone models selecting from an existing library including bearings, gears and drivetrain components. In addition, users may also be able to purchase consulting services from Sentient Science and Altair to develop their custom DigitalClone models. To learn more about this opportunity, email the APA and Sentient Science teams. At the Phase II launch, DigitalClone Component users in HyperWorks will have the option to independently build their own custom DigitalClone models within the APA offering. “Altair’s new partnership with Sentient Science is an exciting and promising opportunity that we are looking forward to growing,” said Brett Chouinard, Chief Operating Officer at Altair. “Altair demands the highest quality and accuracy from our solvers and solutions. The addition of DigitalClone’s product life-cycle prediction capabilities to the Altair Partner Alliance provides yet another dimension to this client commitment.” Sentient Science has built DigitalClone models in industries from energy to aerospace to automotive and has both validation data and test cases to share with Altair customers worldwide. Stay tuned as Sentient plans to increase its presence in the Altair Partner Alliance later this year. Available for the last 13 years, Altair’s innovative unit-based licensing system allows HyperWorks users customizable access to a growing portfolio of applications, optimizing their return on investment (ROI) by making more than 20 in-house developed applications available by use of a single pool of recyclable HyperWorks units (HWUs). After experiencing this original licensing model’s success, Altair has offered the opportunity for third- party companies to run their own applications under this unit-based system, a collaboration now known as the Altair Partner Alliance. The overall flexibility of these HWUs empowers users via access to the largest, most complete suite of CAE applications available. The ROI increases for users each time a new application is added to the offering, since any of the partner programs can be accessed using the same leased HWUs they are already using to run HyperWorks. This makes more than 60 additional applications available at no incremental cost or long-term commitment. For more information about Sentient Science and DigitalClone, attend the introductory webinar being held on March 26, 2014 at 9:00 am and 1:00 pm EST. HyperWorks users can download DigitalClone
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Siemens Introduces the all new LMS SCADAS XS 6 March 2014
Siemens PLM Software has launched its new LMS SCADAS XS, a powerful and portable noise and vibration data acquisition system, which combines the productivity and measurement quality typical of the LMS SCADAS family with the autonomy and flexibility of a pocket-sized solution. The LMS SCADAS XS is specifically designed for easy in-vehicle or in-field measurements, delivering testing productivity and securing data quality. An included tablet application allows engineers to prepare test setups and monitor and validate test data on the go. With the LMS SCADAS XS, Siemens is adding a powerful portable solution to complete its successful LMS SCADAS range of data acquisition systems. There is continuous pressure these days to test products in real-life circumstances and against ever stricter deadlines. The LMS SCADAS XS provides the ideal size, flexibility, and measurement performance for optimal mobility. It allows on-the-go diagnostics and troubleshooting, even by non- expert users who need to perform a fast and reliable measurement. By maximizing efficiency and data availability, the device’s portability and ease of use open up a whole new range of possibilities to engineering teams in noise and vibration testing. Key Applications: Typical noise and vibration testing Field diagnostics, mobile measurements and laboratory testing Suitable for both expert and non-expert users Key Benefits: Compact, portable solution Setup, monitor, and validate on the go Use in standalone mode, with a tablet (application included), or with a PC running LMS Test.Lab 12+ channels
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Siemens PLM Introduces Parasolid v26.1 6 March 2014
Siemens PLM Software has released version 26.1 of Parasolid software. Parasolid version 26.1 includes enhancements to a wide variety of areas with a special focus on providing high level functionality to support the productivity of sophisticated end-users who encounter complex geometric configurations in their daily work. Building on foundations of industry-hardened
Page 47 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary technology; these new capabilities allow application developers to deliver productivity boosting solutions to overcome problems that would otherwise require considerable end-user skill and time. Areas enhanced in v26.1 include Hole Filling and Sweeping, Blending and Model Editing. Hole Filling and Sweeping V26.1 adds to extensive surfacing functionality with new creation and editing capabilities that are of particular interest to end-users who import data, which may require repair, from other systems. These include: Filling holes in a model, guided by reference points to influence the surface shape. Generating the swept volume of a spun tool body swept along a path with an arbitrary lock direction. Using non-G1 guide wires when sweeping a profile along a G1 path. Blending V26.1 provides finer control and more options in numerous complex scenarios that may occur in new and legacy designs in operations for both functional and aesthetic purposes, These include: Trimming face overhangs when blending sheet bodies. Refining control of blend location in face-face blending. Adding the ability to manage mergeable edges during edge blending. Model Editing V26.1 combines existing functionality to perform high level tasks often encountered by end-users. Extrusion of bodies with edges parallel to the direction of the sweep direction, avoiding the creation of a non-manifold body. Faces can be deleted from locally-manifold areas of a general body and the underlying geometry healed. These broad enhancements are in addition to numerous improvements targeted at specific industries and workflows.
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SpaceClaim Opens New Territory with Live 3D Collaboration and 3D Printing Prep 3 March 2014
SpaceClaim announced the immediate availability of 2014 Service Pack 1 that includes two new tools for SpaceClaim Engineer 2014: LiveReview, SpaceClaim’s cloud-enabled live 3D collaboration system, formerly codenamed “Connect”; and a new STL Prep for 3D Printing module. LiveReview provides a secure session where more than one user can engage and contribute simultaneously to editing a model in real time. SpaceClaim’s LiveReview extends SpaceClaim Engineer’s intuitive interface, interoperability, and speed into a hosted session, accessible through any WebGL-capable browser on a computer or mobile device. Even engineers without any 3D modeling software can actively review, edit or model live online. Every SpaceClaim customer currently on active subscription will have early access to LiveReview for six months beginning today.
Page 48 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary STL Prep for 3D Printing module prepares models for 3D printing efficiently and easily by offering a set of tools to repair printing problems and to modify STL and CAD files, as easily as if they were created natively or imported. Engineers can use the module to check for and repair water-tightness and intersections, to shell models to save on material, and to create connecting features in order to combine parts of a model after printing. STL Prep for 3D Printing also works with OBJ, CGR, and AMF file formats. STL Prep is an add-on module to SpaceClaim Engineer. “We continue to deliver against our goal to make 3D geometry editing accessible to all engineers,” said Chris Randles, SpaceClaim CEO. “LiveReview and STL Prep for 3D Printing are unique solutions that reinforce SpaceClaim’s position as the most innovative company and the leader in the mechanical design space.” Early access to SpaceClaim LiveReview will be provided with the service pack. An annual subscription to LiveReview will be available for $500 when the early access period ends. The STL Prep for 3D Printing module is available today from SpaceClaim resellers and partners. Those interested in SpaceClaim Engineer can request a trial through http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/trial.aspx.
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Trimble Releases SketchUp 2014 with Expanded 3D Warehouse and New Tools to Support BIM Workflows 3 March 2014
Trimble released SketchUp 2014, the latest version of its 3D modeling platform for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals, as well as members of the global maker community. SketchUp 2014 features major enhancements to SketchUp's 3D Warehouse—the repository of free, high-quality, 3D content—as well as new tools that improve the classification of design objects, tighten interoperability with other products used in Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows, and make professional documentation more efficient. With more than 30 million unique activations in the past year, SketchUp is the most widely used 3D modeling software in the world today. Spanning SketchUp Pro for professional users and SketchUp Make for hobbyists and enthusiasts, the new release marks Trimble's second major update to SketchUp software in the past 10 months and reinforces the company's commitment to continuously improve SketchUp with easier ways to create, access, share and collaborate on 2D drawings and 3D models. "SketchUp's power lies in its simplicity and flexibility, which has led to its use in projects as diverse as designing a doghouse in the backyard or modeling the bracing for the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York," said Chris Keating, director of the Architecture Division within the Trimble Buildings Group. "As SketchUp's professional footprint expands, access to content and broad interoperability are vital issues to our customers. With SketchUp 2014, we're giving users better tools to easily access the models they need and to ensure those models add value throughout the information modeling process." New 3D Warehouse: Where Content is King SketchUp's 3D Warehouse is an online repository for finding, storing and sharing useful 3D models. In SketchUp 2014, the 3D Warehouse has been rebuilt, making it easier for users to quickly find the models they need, create and organize their own collections, and share them with the world.
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The new 3D Warehouse now features an integrated WebGL viewer, enabling users to preview and orbit models in full 3D before downloading them into their own projects. Users can now upload 3D models directly from their Web browsers, without first opening them in SketchUp, while the maximum size of uploadable models has been increased from 10 to 50 megabytes. The new Product Catalogs feature speeds the task of finding specific manufacturers' products— from windows to washing machines—letting users start their models with the exact items they intend to use. Building Upon SketchUp Pro's Information Modeling Foundation Since BIM is an increasingly important process for professionals in architecture, engineering and construction, Trimble has expanded SketchUp Pro's interoperability with other commonly used tools and data. The new release provides an easier way for users to participate in the information modeling process by ensuring that their objects and models—and the data connected to them—remain consistently identifiable throughout the BIM workflow. SketchUp Pro 2014 contains three new features that are specific to information modeling: IFC Export - since the information embedded in information models is often used by other software programs, SketchUp Pro 2014 now includes another important industry standard to its roster of supported exports—the IFC 2x3 file type. Classifier - this feature allows users to classify objects with the pre-loaded IFC classification, use alternate classification types, or create a customized system for their specific needs. Component Options - provides editable options relevant to an object's classified type, allowing pertinent data about each object to be managed throughout the information modeling process. "BIM workflows are often complex and rigid processes, and we believe they don't need to be," said John Bacus, director of SketchUp product management at Trimble. "With this new release, we are enabling users to participate more effectively at any point in the information modeling process. We've added simple tools for adding structured information to a model in a way that is helpful to SketchUp customers, allowing them to easily pass information to others on their project teams, regardless of the tools being used." Documentation Done Right Professional users will also benefit from continued enhancements to the 2D documentation capabilities in SketchUp Pro 2014, such as: auto tags to improve accuracy and reduce repetitive work, smart labels with pre-populated relevant text, and significant improvements in speed for vector-rendered model views.
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Wipro Launches New PLM Services for Siemens’ Teamcenter® on the Cloud 4 March 2014
Wipro Ltd. today announced the launch of new cloud based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) services that will support Siemens PLM Software’s Teamcenter®* portfolio. Wipro is a Global consulting and Systems Integration partner of Siemens PLM Software.
Page 50 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Siemens and Wipro offer the power of their combined product and process knowledge, industry expertise and rapid implementation services to deliver Teamcenter. The new PLM services will help electronics and semiconductor customers rapidly deploy Teamcenter on the cloud, providing agility to the product development process. They give added flexibility to quickly scale-up or scale-down infrastructure resources based on project requirements. The solution, delivered through an Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform, also replaces significant upfront capital expenditure with operating expenditure providing ability to leverage PLM tools across the business processes. “This new service offering further strengthens our strong alliance with Siemens PLM Software to support Teamcenter customers,” said Prasad Bhatt, Vice President, Product Engineering Services, Wipro Ltd. “We have witnessed the value that Teamcenter brings by enhancing collaboration among different stakeholder teams during the entire product lifecycle. Teamcenter on the cloud provides added benefits of flexibility and cost-effectiveness.” The electronics and semiconductor industry solution is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Test Drive Labs which allows customers to explore the benefits of using Siemens software on the AWS cloud. Within minutes, customers can access a full Teamcenter deployment using the Active Workspace client – an intuitive interface for Teamcenter, and by leveraging common process and practices. The Test Drive lab has been developed by Siemens and Wipro and will be provided free of charge to customers. The service, launched for electronics and semiconductor industry, includes the Siemens PLM Software electronics and semiconductor catalyst, which provides industry-leading best practices in a preconfigured, ready-to-install solution package. “Wipro brings a wealth of experience in PLM implementations and cloud technologies,” said Caroll Jarvis, vice president, Global Alliance Sales, Siemens PLM Software. “Electronics and semiconductor manufacturers must continuously deliver new products to overcome the challenges of rapid obsolescence, increasing competition, growing product complexity and extended global value chain. We are confident that Wipro’s expertise in the electronics and semiconductor industry coupled with these new services create a compelling reason to adopt Teamcenter on the cloud.” The test drive for Teamcenter on the cloud solution can be accessed at http://aws.amazon.com/testdrive/siemens Wipro is a provider of consulting, implementation and maintenance services for PLM applications across sectors such as automotive, aerospace, high-tech and industrial manufacturing.
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