PLM Industry Summary Jillian Hayes, Editor Vol. 15 No 30 Friday 26 July 2013 Contents
CIMdata News ______2 CIMdata’s PLM Certificate Program to be held in the United Kingdom ______2 Acquisitions ______4 Cansel Acquires Robert Steltman Inc., an Autodesk Authorized Developer based in Toronto, Ontario _____4 Dassault Systèmes Acquires SFE, a Technology Leader in Design Optimization and Automation ______4 Company News ______5 2013 Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award Contest – Showing Your Talent; Molding Your Innovation ______5 Delcam CRISPIN Footwear Industry 3D Design Contest ______6 Delcam Targets Vietnam Footwear Industry with new Appointments ______7 ESI: Appointment of Laurent Bastian as Financial & Administration Director ______8 Finalists of the Inaugural Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Light-Weighting Announced ______9 GRAPHISOFT SE has been selected as a National Champion Representing Hungary in the 2013/14 European Business Awards ______10 Infor Continues to Expand Infor Partner Network with Two New Alliance Partners ______11 Infor Joins The Information Technology Alliance ______12 Infosys China recognized among ‘2013 Top 10 Global Service Providers’ in China ______13 Kubotek launches new a website - Kubotek3D.com. ______13 World’s First 3D Ancient City Tour Comes to Life in Bergama ______14 Events News ______15 3D Systems to Present at Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference 2013 ______15 Aras to Present at CMPIC: CM Trends 2013 Conference ______16 CMTS 2013: NCSIMUL Machine 9 Brings Realistic, High Performance, and Mobile NC Simulation to Manufacturing ______16 EMO 2013: NCSIMUL, Panasonic's Toughpad, and FANUC set new Machining Standards______17 ICAM will present Integrated PSE V20 featuring SmartPATH(TM) at EMO 2013 ______18 Infor Kicks Off Annual Partner Summit ______19 SolidCAM Sets New Standard for CAM Software at EMO 2013 ______20 Financial News ______22 Accelrys to Announce Second Quarter 2013 Results on July 31, 2013 ______22 Cadence Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results ______22 Dassault Systèmes Reports 2013 Q2 Earnings Ahead of Guidance, Reaffirms New Licenses Acceleration and Upgrades FY EPS Objective ______23 EMC Reports Second-Quarter 2013 Financial Results ______24 Lectra: First Half 2013: Net Income and Free Cash Flow Strongly Positive, Balance Sheet Particularly Solid ______25 PTC Announces Q3 Results, Initiates Q4 Guidance and Updates FY’13 Targets ______26 Wipro Records 11% Year over Year Growth in Net Income ______27 Implementation Investments ______28 Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM Reduces Lead Times for Industrial Molds ______28 MATLAB and Simulink Deployed to International Space Station for NASA SPHERES Project ______30 Copyright © 2013 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 Promon Implements AVEVA Software on Major Brazilian Mining Project ______30 Russian Nuclear Company IAEP-ASE to Use SmartPlant ______31 SIMPACK becomes a strategic CAE software supplier to Jaguar Land Rovers ______32 Product News ______34 CADSoftTools Releases CAD Export VCL 9.1. ______34 Dassault Systèmes Announces Groundbreaking User Experience of its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and a New Cloud Portfolio ______34 Datakit Releases CrossManager 2013.3 ______35 Electronic Parts Catalog Software Provider CADENAS PARTsolutions Launch New Product Configurator for OEP Couplings ______36 Free of Charge Application for Android and iOS: a New Application for Conceptual Design on Mobile Devices ______37 ITI TranscenData Announces New German Language Website ______38 Luxion Introduces Integration between KeyShot and Pixologic ZBrush ______39 SAP Offers Fast Track to Innovation via a Flexible Path to the Cloud ______40 zSpace, Inc. Partners With TechViz, Delivers Enhanced 3D Visualization Solution ______42 ZWCAD+ Syble Enables Different Desktop-mobile Workflow and Project Collaboration ______43
CIMdata News
CIMdata’s PLM Certificate Program to be held in the United Kingdom 24 July 2013
CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm announces that it will bring its highly acclaimed PLM Certificate Program to Birmingham, United Kingdom from October 21- 25, 2013. The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program is the flagship offering of CIMdata PLM Leadership, the PLM industry’s most comprehensive non-biased education and training offering available for today’s PLM professionals.
The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program prepares PLM professionals at several levels to successfully address the challenges inherent in PLM strategy development and implementation. This assessment- based certificate program includes a personalized classroom experience, individual and team-based exercises, and individual evaluations of achievement. Additionally, the program provides intensive and extensive exposure to a team of CIMdata experts. Upon successful completion of the program, each participant receives a CIMdata PLM Certificate and becomes a member of CIMdata’s global PLM Leadership community.
According to Gerard Litjens, CIMdata’s Director of European operations, “We have designed our 2013 PLM Certificate Program schedule to address the needs of PLM professionals throughout Europe and North America, and are excited to bring the program to this central location in the United Kingdom.”
According to Peter Bilello, CIMdata’s President, “Since the program’s introduction in 2009, over 150
Page 2 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary global PLM professionals have received their PLM Leadership certificate from CIMdata. In many ways, our program has become the de-facto standard in PLM education. We are extremely excited with the program’s success and we look forward to continuing to deliver this valuable program throughout much of the industrial world.”
The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program is built on CIMdata’s 30 years of extensive worldwide experience guiding industrial companies in successfully defining and implementing best-in-class PLM strategies and tactics. The program is available to industrial companies who are considering or are already implementing PLM, and to PLM solution and service providers. PLM Certificate Program participants may register online for either a 3-day or 5-day program. For more detailed information about the CIMdata PLM Certificate Program and how to register, visit CIMdata’s website at http://www.cimdata.com/services/education/plm_certificate.html.
About the CIMdata PLM Certificate Program The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program consists of nine educational sessions. These sessions can be completed by either attending the full program delivered over five consecutive days or attending the pre- requisite core PLM Certificate sessions offered over three consecutive days and at a later time, within a 12-month period, completing the remaining sessions over two consecutive days.
The CIMdata PLM Certificate Program is available to industrial companies who are considering and/or implementing PLM, and to PLM solution suppliers. The program is built on CIMdata’s close to 30 years of extensive worldwide experience guiding industrial companies in successfully defining and implementing best-in-class PLM strategies and tactics.
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 suppliers 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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Cansel Acquires Robert Steltman Inc., an Autodesk Authorized Developer based in Toronto, Ontario 24 July 2013
Cansel, a provider of software, hardware and services to the engineering, surveying, construction, mining, architecture, utilities, forestry, manufacturing and government industries, announced today that it has acquired Robert Steltman Inc., an Autodesk Authorized Developer based in Toronto, Ontario.
Founded in 1991, Robert Steltman Inc. created Steltman Software, a line of Autodesk software productivity tools for roads, sites, surveys, pipes and river channels. The company is dedicated to providing practical and time-saving solutions that deliver efficient workflows.
"We are incredibly excited to have the Robert Steltman Inc. team join Cansel," said John Currie, VP Ontario & Atlantic Canada, Cansel. "The company has a long-standing reputation of creating incredibly progressive tools to save users hours of work. This expansion will strengthen our complete field to finish solution for clients in numerous industries."
"We are proud to incorporate our software and technical expertise into Cansel's offering of products and services," said Robert Steltman, President, Robert Steltman Inc. "We believe this acquisition will provide even more clients with the tools and skills to succeed."
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Dassault Systèmes Acquires SFE, a Technology Leader in Design Optimization and Automation 25 July 2013
Dassault Systèmes today announced the acquisition of SFE GmbH, a leader in body conceptual engineering and performance evaluation and optimization. The addition of SFE’s technology to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enhances Dassault Systèmes’ transportation & mobility industry solution experiences, such as “Target Zero Defect”. This acquisition expands its CATIA and SIMULIA applications, bringing to the market an innovative technology for seamless transitions, from early conceptual engineering and performance optimization to detailed body design. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed.
“The combined SFE and Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform capabilities will lead to complete coverage of the entire value chain for the transportation & mobility industry. From quick modeling to post processing analysis, to product performance simulation and shape optimization, the full design process is integrated. I see numerous places where this capability can bring value to other industries, not just transportation & mobility,” said Bernard Charlès, President & CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “It reinforces Dassault Systèmes’ already strong position in the Body-in-White domain, as
Page 4 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary well as the automotive market, in general. It will bring immediate benefits to SFE’s long list of customers, including General Motors, Porsche, Fiat, Chrysler, Daimler, FORD, BMW, Volkswagen and others.”
“Today’s acquisition of SFE, one of BMW’s partners, by Dassault Systèmes, another major BMW partner, is good news. I can see the value it will bring,” said Detlef Helm, BMW Group. “The SFE CONCEPT solution has been used for many years at BMW within the full vehicle development field for functional assessment, validation and the generation of models for pre-concept development.”
Today’s announcement of an integrated conceptual engineering solution is unique in the industry. The concept phase is very critical and difficult as it requires the combination of multiple disciplines and skills. Customers are facing challenges to shorten their innovation cycle time and their product development lead time. Conceptual engineering, such as 3DEXPERIENCE and SFE bring, addresses these critical challenges.
“This is an exciting development for SFE and its customers and partners. We have worked closely with Dassault Systèmes over the past few years and we have seen firsthand its passion for its customers, as well as its vision for harmonizing products and how they are experienced in the real world,” said Hans Zimmer, CEO and founder, SFE GmbH. “SFE’s customers will receive significant value through Dassault Systèmes’ global support organization and well-recognized commitment to research and development.”
The transaction includes the purchase of SFE GmbH, its various products, SFE CONCEPT, as well as its acoustic and NVH simulation offerings, SFE AKUSMOD, SFE AKUSRAIL, and SFE MECOSA. The acquisition was completed early July, 2013.
For more information about SFE GmbH: http://www.sfe-group.org
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2013 Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award Contest – Showing Your Talent; Molding Your Innovation 23 July 2013
CoreTech System (Moldex3D) is pleased to announce their 2013 Moldex3D Innovation Talent Award Contest. In order to foster innovation and encourage new development for plastics industry, CoreTech System (Moldex3D) holds the contest to discover the talents mastering Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) for product design and development. The contest is divided into two categories, for professionals and for students, and open to industries, organizations, or students around the world. Just share practical application cases of Moldex3D, you will have a chance to win great prize. Winning entries will be
Page 5 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary prominently featured on online publications and social media platforms to show potential customers and strategic partners your value and capabilities.
According to research findings, total consumption of plastics in the world is estimated at over 200 million tons annually and projected to grow by 2% each year. Everywhere you look, you will find plastics. You will find plastics in the house we live in, the office we work in, the cars we travel in, the toys we play with, the television we watch, etc. This trend brings a huge growing potential of plastics industry and demand for top product and mold designers. As CAE is currently an essential tool for product design and development, it is also an important technique for any engineer to stand out among others. Based on this, CoreTech System (Moldex3D), a dedicated engineering CAE company, hosts 2013 Moldex3D Global Innovation Talent Award Contest to discover and encourage CAE talents to create higher value for the industry.
The submitted entry needs to be real cases with any module of Moldex3D simulation software for design verification and optimization. Content shown could be one detailed analysis of product application, or the integrated application of a series of products. Judging would occur in two rounds. During the initial judging, only the Concept Introduction Forms will be evaluated. Then, judges will use four criteria, creative expression, tool application, practical value, and overall performance, to evaluate all aspects of the entries. Registration deadline is October 11, 2013, and semi-finalists and final winners will be announced on October 18, 2013, and December 16, 2013, respectively.
They cordially invite you to participate this special opportunity to show the world your innovation talent of mastering CAE simulation tool, with unlimited possibility. For complete contest rules, please visit event page.
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Delcam CRISPIN Footwear Industry 3D Design Contest 25 July 2013
Students who have created the most impressive shoe designs using Delcam CRISPIN ShoeMaker Pro concept design software are to be presented with awards on 31st July at SENAI Bagueira Marcio Leal, in Franca, a major footwear manufacturing region near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The judging panel will consist of Juliana Gléria Carneiro, Lígia Cristina Villa and Thiago de Melo Rosa, all experienced professional footwear designers who have received international recognition for their work.
As well as recognising the students’ achievements, the event is designed to encourage the local footwear industry to use CAD to develop its new styles. The SENAI offers a series of lectures, workshops and training sessions enabling designers, teachers and technicians to create footwear using 3D digital design methods.
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According to Mr. Fábio Sérgio Carrion, Director at the SENAI, "In order to face global competition, it is absolutely imperative for the Brazilian footwear companies to lead the way by producing differentiated designs. The majority of footwear companies are still producing hand-drawn designs which then have to be entered as vectors in 2D software programs for the production of 2D images, with no links into 3D CAD.”
"The main objective of this project is to support and challenge the local footwear industry by presenting tools and suggesting actions to streamline the creation of new designs. These tools guarantee that new designs are developed on top of the shoe lasts - absolutely key for a good quality shoe – as well as allowing designers to produce photorealistic 3D images and prototypes via 3D printing.”
"Once the design has been approved by marketing, designers can then produce the correspondent engineering information for the various upper shoe components for the production of the tooling. Solutions such as these enable micro and small footwear companies to compete with large companies by guaranteeing similar time to market for the launch of new footwear collections.”
During the event, Sara de Castro Mardegan, Technical Support Manager at Seacam, Delcam’s reseller in Brazil, will discuss how Delcam CRISPIN’s ShoeMaker Pro 3D CAD software provides a set of intuitive tools that enable the user to produce realistic 3D digital models with ease. Ms. Mardegan will show how the software can reduce prototype time and cost, by enabling the user to model the upper and sole in the same digital environment, and produce realistic digital models to help shoe professionals approve designs faster.
At the SENAI, students have the opportunity to design shoes using Delcam CRISPIN software with awards being given for the best designs. The winner will be offered an international placement by Seacam, which will include a period at Delcam plc headquarters located in the UK.
SENAI Mix Design takes place from 30th – 31st July 2013 at Auditorio do SENAI Bagueira Marcio Leal, Franca-SP.
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Delcam Targets Vietnam Footwear Industry with new Appointments 24 July 2013
Delcam is targeting increased sales to the footwear industry in Vietnam with two new appointments, Nguyen Van Van as Applications Engineer and Than Phung as Sales Engineer, at its Delcam Vietnam representative office in Ho Chi Minh City. Initially, they will support sales of the Delcam CRISPIN range of software for the design and manufacture of all types of footwear in Vietnam but later their responsibilities will extend to Cambodia and Laos.
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Delcam CRISPIN is one of the world’s largest suppliers of CADCAM software to the footwear industry and is the only supplier able to provide a complete 3D solution for the design and manufacture of lasts, uppers and soles.
Nguyen Van Van has seventeen years’ experience as a CADCAM engineer. Twelve years of that time has been spent in the footwear industry, with part spent working for Delcam’s reseller USMC. He is a Batchelor of Mechanical Engineering and proficient in Chinese and English as well as Vietnamese.
Than Phung has spent four years in business development in the footwear industry in Vietnam and Cambodia, including experience with Coats Phong Phu, a UK company supplying sewing thread and zips to the apparel and footwear sectors. She has an Economic Batchelor’s Degree in Industrial Management and also speaks Chinese and English as well as Vietnamese.
Commenting on the appointments, Delcam Crispin Business Development Manager for Asia, Graham Vollans, said "Footwear manufacturing in Vietnam is showing all the signs of significant growth. We needed more people in the country to drive up our sales and to provide local support to our growing number of customers. The new staff will work closely with our local resellers to maximise the opportunity this growth presents.”
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ESI: Appointment of Laurent Bastian as Financial & Administration Director 22 July 2013
ESI Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Laurent Bastian as Financial & Administrative Director, effective July 15th, 2013 taking over the responsibilities of Nanno Wams, who will leave the company on July 29th, 2013. They would like to take this opportunity to thank Nanno Wams for his contribution and wish him every success in the future.
Laurent Bastian holds an Advanced Research Diploma in Physics from the Ecole Normale Supérieure Ulm, a Civil Engineering degree from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, and a Diploma of Accounting and Finance (DPECF).
Laurent Bastian started his professional career in 1993 as a civil engineer at Vinci. From 1997 to 2003 he worked with Arthur Andersen in audit and consulting. In 2003 he joined the DCNS group and held different positions in the Group Financial Controlling department before taking in 2009 the post as Head of Group Controlling at Albioma (ex.Sechilienne Sidec).
With such solid professional experience in finance and specifically in control, Laurent Bastian will be bringing expertise to enhance and streamline our reporting systems and processes, and more effectively
Page 8 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary targeting areas for performance improvements in order to boost our profitability throughout the Group.
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Finalists of the Inaugural Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Light- Weighting Announced 23 July 2013
Altair today announced ten nominations for the inaugural Altair Enlighten Award competition. The award, presented in collaboration with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), is the automotive industry's first award program created specifically to acknowledge innovations in vehicle light- weighting. The winner will be announced during the opening session "Global Manufacturing Strategies" of the 2013 CAR Management Briefing Seminars (MBS), August 5 at 8:00am-noon in Traverse City, Mich. The Award ceremony precedes the afternoon session; "Featherweight Competition: The Path to a Lightweight Car."
The Altair Enlighten Award aims to recognize achievements in weight reduction across the automotive industry, from motorcycles to passenger cars, light trucks to commercial vehicles and buses. The 2013 Award nominees are: • ArcelorMittal – Industry's first hot stamped laser welded door ring by Honda, ArcelorMittal and MAGNA - Cosma International • Autoliv – Optimization of a vehicle steering wheel by Suzuki Maruti, Autoliv • Automotive International Services – Development of a one-piece plastic cargo van partition • BASF – Development of a thermoplastic composite front seat pan by GM Opel, BASF • Henkel AG – Design and manufacture of composite leaf springs by Mercedes, Henkel AG, Benteler-SGL • Honda R&D – The all-new 2014 Acura MDX chassis system • Mack Trucks / Volvo – Development of the twin Y rear suspension system • Mahindra & Mahindra – Optimization of a vehicle body-in-white structure • Mahindra & Mahindra – Optimization of an engine crankcase structure • Plasan Carbon Composites – Development of a carbon fibre roof for the 2013 Viper GTS by Chrysler FIAT, Plasan Carbon Composites
Each of these entries demonstrates a unique approach to meet the challenges of automotive weight reduction through the use of innovative design processes. The award's judging committee, chaired by Dr. Jay Baron, President and CEO of CAR, and director of CAR's Coalition for Automotive Lightweighting Materials (CALM), is comprised of worldwide experts from the automotive community, who will now assess the nominations and choose the overall winner.
"The automotive industry is striving to lower vehicle weight to deliver ever more fuel efficient and high
Page 9 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary performance vehicles to market," said Giuseppe Resta, Manager of Global Automotive for Altair. "From the innovative use of design optimization technologies to lightweight metal structures, to pioneering and yet affordable applications of composite and plastic materials, these nominees represent diverse solutions to lower vehicle weight.
"Although this is the first year of the Altair Enlighten Award competition, we've been very encouraged by the response from the industry," said Resta. "Not only will the competition reward individual companies that have pursued innovative design solutions to meet their engineering challenges, but we also hope that sharing information about these projects at MBS will help to benefit the automotive industry as a whole."
The Altair Enlighten Award is intended to honor the greatest achievements in weight savings each year; to inspire interest from industry, engineering, policymakers, educators, students and the public; to create further competition for new ideas in the industry; and to provide an incentive to share technological advances.
The award aligns with the goals of CAR's CALM initiative to support the cost-effective integration of mixed materials to achieve significant reductions in vehicle mass through the collaborative efforts of the material sectors and auto manufacturers.
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GRAPHISOFT SE has been selected as a National Champion Representing Hungary in the 2013/14 European Business Awards 22 July 2013
The European Business Awards has announced that GRAPHISOFT will represent Hungary as a National Champion in the prestigious 2013/14 Awards program. GRAPHISOFT beat off stiff competition to be selected as one of seven National Champions and will now compete for Ruban d’Honneur status in the next round of the competition. Final category Award winners will be unveiled in April 2014.
The European Business Awards has identified some of Europe’s brightest businesses based on their ability to demonstrate the three core principles at the heart of the Awards program. The esteemed panel of judges was looking for organizations to represent Hungary who exhibited the highest levels of innovation, business excellence and sustainability.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to be selected to represent Hungary,” said Viktor Varkonyi, CEO of GRAPHISOFT. “We’ve been operating for over 25 years in the architectural software sector, and it’s an honor to be recognized as one of the leading organizations in our country and in our field. The European Business Awards is widely recognized as the showcase for Europe’s most dynamic companies. We’re
Page 10 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary looking forward to the next round of the competition,” he added.
The European Business Awards is dedicated to raising the visibility and progress of companies who excel in delivering innovation twinned with successful commercial results whilst acting responsibly and positively affecting the social environment they operate in. Last year’s competition saw entries from organizations with a combined turnover greater of over €1 trillion Euros across the 28 EU countries plus emerging nations (8.23% of EU GDP including Turkey, Armenia, Georgia and Kazakhstan). Together these businesses employ over 2.7 million people across the continent.
Adrian Tripp, CEO of the European Business Awards says, “Over the past seven years we’ve received an incredibly high standard of entries from organizations that are passionate about their business. However, very few get the chance to fly the flag for their country and compete across Europe to be recognized as one of Europe’s finest. It really is an exceptional accolade to be picked as a National Champion and together with our sponsors and supporters we’re looking forward to Hungary in the next round.”
Jean Stephens, CEO of RSM adds, “GRAPHISOFT and the six other National Champions have yet again raised the bar for dynamic, inspiring and quality businesses across Europe. We wish them every success for the next stage of the competition, which this year includes an exciting two-phase video voting round.”
To advance in the competition this year, all National Champions must submit a video entry for viewing and assessment by a judging panel. In addition, the public will also be able to vote online for their favorite National Champion from each country, these companies become ‘National Public Champions’ and one will go on to be ‘European Public Champion’. Voting begins in November 2013.
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Infor Continues to Expand Infor Partner Network with Two New Alliance Partners 24 July 2013 Infor today announced new partnerships with CFO Solutions LLC and Inavista Solutions. Both service providers will help Infor to further solidify its presence in key industries such as healthcare and manufacturing by delivering leading solutions for enterprise resource planning, business intelligence and corporate performance management. "Infor is committed to helping customers maximize their IT investments through alliances with leading consulting firms like CFO Solutions and Inavista Solutions," said Lynn Sauder, vice president, Global Alliances, Infor. "These new partnerships will provide additional expert insight, enabling us to collaborate on strategic plans that help our customers improve operational efficiency and strengthen their competitive position in the market." Inavista Solutions, a Chicago-based provider of technology, consulting and program management services, will focus on the delivery of Infor LN to customers across North America. With industry- specific capabilities for engineering-based manufacturers from aerospace and defense to automotive,
Page 11 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Infor LN facilitates improved visibility across operations to help increase efficiency and reduce costs. Inavista Solutions will also provide application services for Infor ION, Infor Enterprise Asset Management and Infor Supply Chain Management to businesses utilizing the Infor LN solution. "Working with Infor as an alliance partner will enable Inavista to help drive opportunities in the Infor LN marketplace," said Line Wood, senior vice president, Business Development, Inavista Solutions. "Infor has made significant progress with their partner programs, and we look forward to more great developments in the years to come." CFO Solutions is a professional services organization that focuses on business process first with balanced engagement teams comprised of business and technical expertise. The company will specialize in the delivery of Infor Corporate Performance Management and Infor ION Business Intelligence for the healthcare and manufacturing verticals. These applications facilitate more effective business decisions through accurate budgeting, forecasting and in-depth insight into data company-wide. CFO Solutions will combine its financial systems and industry expertise with Infor's flexible applications to help customers synchronize planning, budgeting and reporting for improved overall results. "Helping customers address business challenges through greater visibility into their operational data is a benefit that both CFO Solutions and Infor offer to users," said Vito Bzdel, senior partner, CFO Solutions. "Working together, we can deliver Infor's latest technology, like ION, to provide businesses with a combination of best-of-breed solutions and client-centric services." About Inavista Solutions Inavista Solutions offers a broad range of fully integrated services including ERP implementation consulting, managed services, mobile development, and information technology management. A team of highly skilled professionals with extensive industry experience enables Inavista Solutions to meet the business needs of their global customers. For more information, visit www.inavista.com. About CFO Solutions LLC CFO Solutions is a consulting services provider in the performance management and business intelligence domains. CFO Solutions focuses on business processes first to enable customers to build robust solutions that best leverage their Infor software investment. The CFO Solutions team provides process design, implementation and support for multiple industries including healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, life sciences, retail services and technology research. For more information, visit www.cfosolutions.com.
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Infor Joins The Information Technology Alliance 23 July 2013
Infor today announced its membership as an Alliance Partner of the Information Technology Alliance (ITA). The international not-for-profit association consists of leading Consulting and VAR firms, CPA firms, and technology providers. The ITA invitation was extended because of the high level of support and service Infor has provided to their business partners and clients, and for their commitment to being a leader in the information technology industry.
Page 12 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary "The primary focus of ITA is to create an environment for leaders within the IT industry to share information, compare best practices, and contribute to the future direction of the profession," said Stan Mork, President, ITA. "In becoming an Alliance Partner, Infor has demonstrated a level of long-term commitment to the success of their business partners and their end user clients."
The primary objective of the ITA is to create and sustain a community where members share information and build relationships that improve the way they, and their clients, do business. The roster of members of the ITA consists of some of the most highly regarded technology professionals, consultants, and vendors in North America. ITA members can both gain and provide significant value- based insights from within the strategic member-based forum, further adding value for services shared with customers and channel partners.
"By joining the ITA as an Alliance Partner, Infor is able to considerably expand the business network and engage in open dialogue with other best of breed firms within the IT Industry," said Walter Goodfield, director, global partner recruiting, Infor. "An alliance such as this, which helps us continuously strengthen our products and better serve our customers is a worthwhile endeavor and will prove beneficial for our continued success."
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Infosys China recognized among ‘2013 Top 10 Global Service Providers’ in China 25 July 2013 The China Council of International Investment Promotion has presented the 2013 Top 10 Global Service Providers in China Award to Infosys China during the 5th Annual China Sourcing Summit 2013. This conference is jointly organized by the Chinese Ministries of Commerce, Education, Science and Technology, and Information Technology, as well as the Zhejiang Province government. This is the third time Infosys China has won the award since 2011. The China Council of International Investment Promotion also presented the ‘2013 Annual Outstanding Contributors to Chinese Outsourcing Industry Award’ to Rangarajan Vellamore, Chief Executive Officer of Infosys China. Since its launch in 2010, the selection of ‘Annual Outstanding Contributors in Chinese Outsourcing Industry Award’ has been managed by the Ministry of Commerce, People's Republic of China (P.R.C.) The award is presented to those companies that have contributed to the growth of corporate business in the country. This award represents the highest level of recognition in the industry Infosys China was incorporated in 2003. The company has invested in world-class development centers in Shanghai, Hangzhou, Beijing and Dalian; a sales office in Hong Kong; and a global education center in Jiaxing. The company is also developing a new campus at Zizhu Science and Technology Park in Shanghai. Infosys China currently employs over 3,300 people.
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Kubotek launches new a website - Kubotek3D.com. 25 July 2013
Page 13 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Kubotek has launched a brand new website Kubotek3D.com; it replaces the previous Kubotekusa.com site. This change reflects the move to a more streamlined web presence for the company. The new site is easier to navigate and contains more video content. It will also include multilingual support. Visitors can expect new and updated content more frequently.
The site is currently published in English, but plans are in motion to translate content into multiple languages. When translation is complete, Kubotek3D.com will serve as the worldwide website for Kubotek Corporation’s software products.
Scott Sweeney, Vice President of Marketing, states, “when we decided to update our website, we kept two ideas in mind: simplicity and directness. We want our visitors to easily navigate to our web content and quickly find the information they want. This ease and simplicity mirrors our Direct Modeling strengths. Oh, and there’s a hidden feature on the home page – we put it there because it's fun – just like we think using your CAD software should be fun, not a struggle. I wonder how many people will find it."
Kubotek Software products include Direct CAD software, KeyCreator CAD, CAD viewer software, KeyMarkUp and Kubotek Spectrum, and CAD Comparison and CAD Data Validation products, ECO Manager and Validation Tool.
In addition to the company website, Kubotek also has active social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Linked-In.
Visit the new website at kubotek3d.com
About Kubotek USA Kubotek USA—Masters of Geometry – leads the direct modeling revolution by providing CAD technology to easily create, edit or manage changes to model data. Kubotek USA develops core technologies that can recognize, or even infer, the geometry’s attributes to facilitate interoperability in what might otherwise be unusable data. Kubotek USA develops software that can work with geometry, no matter where it originated, for use throughout the manufacturing supply chain in order to speed time to market, reduce costs and improve quality. Kubotek USA products include: KeyCreator 3D Direct CAD, KeyCreator Analysis, Kubotek Validation Tool and Kubotek ECO Manager for precise model comparison/validation and visual change reports to easily manage design changes, KeyMachinist, and Kubotek Spectrum CAD viewer. Kubotek USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kubotek Corporation (7709.T Tokyo Stock Exchange). Kubotek Corporation was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
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World’s First 3D Ancient City Tour Comes to Life in Bergama 18 July 2013
Bilkom has launched a project called “History comes to life in 3D” using 3D modeling software and
Page 14 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary mobile technology from GRAPHISOFT and Abvent. As a result, the ancient city in Bergama can be explored in 3D, making it possible for visitors to experience a virtual tour of the historic area for the first time.
iVisit Anatolia, a 3D viewing application for tablets and smart phones developed for Artlantis by Abvent, enables users who visit Zeus Altar, the Temple of Athena, the Red Basilica, and Asclepion, the four ancient sites in Bergama, to explore these historic sites in a 360 virtual tour as they looked originally. Universities, architecture students, municipalities, and Bilkom worked together to launch the project in a mere 2 months.
Under the leadership of architect Ender Aydın, Bilkom’s Digital Life Coach, 12 architecture students from the universities of Dokuz Eylül, Gedik and Yaşar and a research fellow met twice in Bergama with the coordination of Bergama Municipality Development and Planning Department UNESCO World Heritage and Area Management during weekend workshops. The 2D drawings of the ancient sites were exported to ArchiCAD and rendered in Artlantis, while the unique panoramas were created using iVisit 3D, Artlantis’s 3D presentation tool.
Stating that they were proud to develop iVisit Anatolia, a software opening the doors of the ancient wonders of Anatolia to both foreign and local tourists, Abvent professionals thanked Bilkom for the “great idea” that built upon a similar cultural contribution they developed for Versailles Palace in 2012.
Moreover, GRAPHISOFT stated its contentment to learn that the 3D modeling of the historic sites in Bergama came to life via its award-winning ArchiCAD software.
The next stage of the project, which started with Bergama will be shaped according to the demands from municipalities and universities.
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Events News
3D Systems to Present at Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference 2013 18 July 2013
3D Systems announced that it plans to present at the 33rd annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 3:30 PM ET at The InterContinential Boston in Boston, MA. Damon Gregoire, Senior Vice President and CFO, will update investors on the operational and strategic progress the company is making.
Investors are invited to follow the real-time webcast of the presentation that will be available on 3D
Page 15 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Systems’ website under the Investor Relations section at www.3dsystems.com/investor.
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Aras to Present at CMPIC: CM Trends 2013 Conference 24 July 2013
Aras® today announced that the company will present at the Configuration Management Process Improvement Center’s (CMPIC) CM Trends 2013 Conference. The conference provides a unique opportunity for CM professionals to discover the latest CM practices and processes, engage with leading CM experts, and share CM-related ideas and information.
CM Trends 2013 takes place August 5-7, 2013, at The Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida, USA. Marc Lind, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Aras, will present on Tuesday, August 6th at 1:00pm. Mr. Lind will present Secure Social in Configuration Management. The presentation explores the implications of social computing as it relates configuration and change management, how security can be enforced, and what this trend will mean for the future of product development and systems engineering.
Aras is a CMPIC Preferred Vendor compliant with the CMPIC configuration management framework. To learn more and register for CMPIC’s CM Trends 2013, please visit http://cmpic.com/2013_CMTrends_SWAT.htm
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CMTS 2013: NCSIMUL Machine 9 Brings Realistic, High Performance, and Mobile NC Simulation to Manufacturing 23 July 2013
SPRING Technologies will demonstrate its NCSIMUL Machine 9 NC simulation software at CMTS 2013 in booth 2620. This latest version was introduced in January 2013. CMTS is Canada’s National Manufacturing Event, September 30 – October 3 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
With NCSIMUL Machine 9, SPRING customers are stepping into an NC simulation environment that is more realistic, intuitive, integrated, and mobile with extended features dedicated to multi-axis and multitasking machining centers. Further, the software package has been developed to interconnect with other company-wide software systems, such as MRP, ERP, and MES.
“This is the first time we are demonstrating NCSIMUL Machine 9 to Canadian manufacturers. The latest version is much more than simply previewing toolpaths to avoid crashes,” said Silvère Proisy, U.S. General Manager. “It offers users a unique experience where CNC realistic simulation, integrating
Page 16 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary all machine, tools, and material parameters, quickly becomes a day-to-day part of a manufacturer’s lifestyle. Once again, SPRING is taking the lead in new technology enhancements and will show the mobility aspects of the software using a tablet PC. More than 200 improvements have been implemented based on extensive customer surveys.”
NCSIMUL MACHINE 9: Taking the best from WINDOWS 8 PRO & INTEL multicore chips SPRING is a Microsoft-certified “Gold” partner and an INTEL Software Partner. As such, NCSIMUL Machine 9 incorporates new ribbon technology navigation, enabling users to work more efficiently. Tasks are now accessed via tabs that break down into tasks and sub-tasks. The new interface has been specifically designed to work on touch screen devices to facilitate mobility. The intuitive and context- sensitive icons are presented as a rapid access bar, boosting programming productivity.
The "NCSIMUL Machine hub" apps enable users to browse any shared jobs or replay NC simulations with one-click. Flexible project-based management, tree organization, project/article/sub-article, jobs copied between projects, simplified search mechanism, job templates are among the new features in NCSIMUL Machine 9.
Also, the software makes full use of Intel’s multi-core processors and multithreading. Collision detection and material removal calculations are performed simultaneously. Algorithms have been revised and optimized to support ISO decoding, probing, material removal with tools in 3D, and optimized cutting conditions.
NCSIMUL Machine 9 also provides new interactive programming features that automate G-code generation from 3D motions or allow dynamic editing of the NC program to see the consequences in the 3D view. In addition, the newest 3D functional dimensioning module, particularly geared to sub- contractors enable users to add 3D graphics to workpieces and create a document describing the list of dimensions that need checking at each machining stage. This is a significant step forward towards a paperless factory.
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EMO 2013: NCSIMUL, Panasonic's Toughpad, and FANUC set new Machining Standards 25 July 2013
SPRING Technologies, vendor of software solutions that enhance the productivity of CNC machines, will be at EMO 2013, the world’s n°1 trade show dedicated to the machining of metals and machine- tools, in Hanover from September 16-21, 2013. SPRING Technologies will be demonstrating a complete, real machining cycle on a FANUC Robodrill 5-axis machine, connected to flagship solutions for tool management, technical documentation and NC simulation review, DNC and machine status monitoring on Panasonic’s fully-rugged touch tablet.
SPRING, Panasonic and FANUC: state-of-the-art technologies serving the workshop and
Page 17 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary delivering unrivalled productivity and quality gains SPRING Technologies is driving forward its NCEXPERIENCE© vision with a live demonstration of its flagship solutions for machining simulation (NCSIMUL Machine 9 and NCSIMUL Player 9), tool management (NCSIMUL Tool), and DNC/machine status monitoring (NCSIMUL DNC), implemented on Panasonic’s fully-rugged professional tablet, connected to FANUC Robodrill machine-tools.
Here is a preview of the leading-edge technologies showcased on booth G27, Hall 25 at the EMO tradeshow: • Panasonic’s unrestricted mobility: the Toughpad FZ-G1 embodies over ten years’ experience in the development of rugged computers for professionals on the move. With 8-hour stand-alone operation (optionally extended to 16 hours with a marathon battery), a magnesium chassis and elastomer edges, the fully rugged tablet is optimally protected for a full day’s work in the field, with resistance to bad weather, water, and dust. Thanks to Panasonic-SPRING Technologies “ISV” partnership, the Toughpad is now fully integrated to NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS offering. • High-performance FANUC machining: FANUC’s αD21MiA5 Robodrill is a complete CNC machining center offering unrivalled quality and precision, and very high hourly output. Its optimal acceleration and deceleration control enable efficient machining and shorter cycles. It delivers more than 40% energy savings with reduced weight and mass, pneumatic power supply, implements smart control technology and has an excess energy recovery system. • SPRING’s integrated machining process: NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS range is now accessible and mobile to anyone involved in the production process, throughout the workshop. It is fully synchronized with production devices (machine-tools and NC, measurement benches, etc.). For example, access to documentation in the machining environment and real machine operation display are automated, eliminating the need to download documentation as a separate task.
The SPRING Technologies team and technology partners look forward to meeting you as from September 16 at EMO, booth G27, Hall 25.
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ICAM will present Integrated PSE V20 featuring SmartPATH(TM) at EMO 2013 22 July 2013
ICAM will present Integrated PSE V20, the latest version of its integrated Post-processing, Simulation & Emulation software, at EMO 2013 - Hall 025, Booth # K31. Visit for more information.
Integrated PSE - Unique to ICAM! Inside a single software platform, Integrated PSE provides a unique environment for Post-processing, Simulation and Emulation (for G-Code) that interfaces with the most popular CAD/CAM/PLM systems, CNC controllers and machine tools on the market.
Page 18 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary PSE V20 Features SmartPATH(TM) Integrated PSE V20 features SmartPATH, unique software designed to automatically optimize rapid positioning toolpath motions generated by CAD/CAM systems. This software provides savings both in CNC run-time positioning and in CAD/CAM toolpath preparation.
Rapid positioning motions generated by CAD/CAM software do not take into account machine tool kinematics, workpiece setup and travel limitations and therefore, place the burden of responsibility for safe and efficient positioning onto the NC programmer.
SmartPATH identifies inefficient and unsafe positioning motions and automatically replaces them with minimized collision free safe motions based on the actual machine tool kinematics, physical travel limits, axes positioning rates and the dynamically changing state of the in-process stock.
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Infor Kicks Off Annual Partner Summit 23 July 2013
Infor today began the Infor Americas Partner Summit 2013 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina in San Diego, Calif. Infor executives and the Infor Partner Network (IPN) team will connect with more than 500 attendees to deliver firsthand updates on the latest innovations including Infor 10x, Infor Ming.leTM and Infor ION, enhancements to the IPN, achievements in FY13, and goals for fiscal year 2014.
Key topics for this year's conference include: • Evolution of the IPN - New investments Infor is making in the program, successful results from FY13, and planned initiatives for the ongoing year. • Infor 10x, the latest enterprise release - The role of partners in the Infor 10x landscape and how it will open doors for new customers. • Cloud, a hybrid approach - How Infor is differentiating itself in the market and the importance of partners in promoting Infor's cloud initiative. • Micro-vertical strategy - Launch of a micro-vertical focused partner program that allows partners to build industry-specific product extensions using Infor Mongoose. • Content syndication - Availability of a content syndication platform that helps partners maintain current marketing materials to facilitate consistency across the Infor brand. • Implementation Accelerators - How recently released accelerators for industries such as food & beverage and equipment will help enable partners to enter new markets confidently. • Partner incentives - New reward components for the IPN structured around Infor ION. • Partner Recognition - Infor regional vice presidents for the channel will recognize new partners and honor the standout partners of the year.
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"The Americas Partner Summit gives us an opportunity to interact with partners across the U.S. and Latin America to not only discuss how we're building out the Infor Partner Network, but to gain their feedback on how we can continue to enhance our relationships and utilize them for strategic advancement," said Jeff Abbott, SVP, global alliances, channels, telesales and field marketing, Infor. "Attendees will learn about how we're helping partners connect faster, market faster, and sell faster through our ongoing investment in partner initiatives."
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SolidCAM Sets New Standard for CAM Software at EMO 2013 21 July 2013
As always, the EMO tradeshow is a great opportunity for SolidCAM to present its best and latest developments in machining. At EMO 2013 it will be demonstrating its new SolidCAM 2013 SP2 version that includes some of the best features and improvements yet.
SolidCAM 2013 SP2 has more than 100 new enhancements across all its modules: iMachining 2D & 3D, 2.5D Milling, HSS, HSR/HSM, Sim 5X, Turning, Advanced mill-turn for multi-turret and multi- spindle machines, as well as a new module - Solid Probe. The handling of large models in SolidCAM 2013 has been dramatically improved, with immense time savings, due to much faster facet generation - resulting in huge reductions in programming time for big CAM-parts.
For SolidCAM's 2.5D Milling module, additional Toolbox operations have been added, while Threading and Engraving operations have been enhanced. The HSS complementary module for surface machining has also been upgraded with extra auto detection for radial and spiral technologies and lead-in ramping options.
SolidCAM 2013’s powerful 3D Milling solution, comprising the High Speed Roughing (HSR) and High Speed Machining (HSM) modules, has additional new strategies and benefits including Hybrid Machining, faster multi-core calculation, which uses the full power of your computer’s processors, and smoother surface finishes.
The latest version includes major enhancements to the Simultaneous 5 axis module. New tilting options have been added and improvements made to the SWARF, 5X Drill and Convert HSM to Sim 5X operations.
In addition, three new operations have been added to the Sim 5x module, making it one of the most powerful of its type. The new Multi-blade machining operation easily handles impellers and bladed disks, with multiple strategies to efficiently rough and finish each part of these complex shapes. The Port machining operation is a new and easy to use method for machining ports with lollipop milling tools - four strategies are provided to machine and finish a port: Rouging, Rest Rough, Spiral and Plunge
Page 20 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Finishing. The new Contour 5-axis machining strategy tilts the tool along a chained 3D profile according to defined tilt lines, making it ideal for deburring and trimming.
The Advanced Mill-Turn module in SolidCAM 2013, handles any type of multi-turret and multi-spindle CNC machine and sets the standard for easy programming for these complicated machines. The Machine control operation MCO, balanced roughing, multi-turret synchronization and full machine tool simulation have all been extensively improved.
SolidCAM’s patented iMachining 2D module, with its Technology Wizard, provides users with the fastest cycle times, saving 70% machining time and more, unmatched hard material machining, significantly longer tool life and outstanding small tool performance. Now, with the iMachining 3D module, users can automatically produce a complete, ready to run CNC program, with optimal cutting conditions, for 3D Parts. This is achieved by the software’s expert Knowledge-based Technology Wizard and Toolpath roughing and rest roughing a complete 3D part, with true scallop on all slopes, all in a single operation. iMachining 3D, combined with its full-depth step-down, intelligent step-up, localized machining and smart positioning, achieves the shortest optimal cycle time, saving up to 90% compared with other systems, for roughing and semi-finish of molds and complex 3D parts.
With iMachining 3D, you can also mill prismatic parts, which include hundreds of pockets and islands. This can be done in one operation, without the need for defining geometry chains, directly from the solid model of the part and the solid model of the stock. iMachining 3D will do the rest automatically and optimally.
In SolidCAM 2013, the iMachining 3D tool path is automatically adjusted to avoid collisions between the holder and the updated stock at every stage. Without holder consideration, tools need to be long. By taking the holder into account, tools can be shorter and stronger resulting in faster cutting. New in SolidCAM 2013 is an option for step-up rest-rough, after each step-down, leaving more room for tool holder avoidance
SolidCAM continues to push the CAM boundaries with the launch of its Solid Probe module. The new Solid Probe allows users to define the home position and to perform part measurement cycles during machining, and is completely integrated with the other SolidCAM operations. Additionally, it supports tool presetters and tool breakage detection. Machining operations and Probe operations are intermixed in the CAM manger, using the same geometry. Should the solid model change, both the machining and probe operations automatically synchronize to the alteration.
SolidCAM is a leading integrated CAM for SolidWorks. In SolidCAM 2013 an option has been added to save all CAM-data inside the SolidWorks SLDPRT/SLDASM file and to work with SolidWorks in Part Only (without assembly) mode. Furthermore, Solid Verification has been speeded using multi-core calculation and can now also be shown, together with 3D tool, in the SolidWorks window, enhancing the integrated experience for SolidWorks users.
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Accelrys to Announce Second Quarter 2013 Results on July 31, 2013 24 July 2013
Accelrys, Inc. announced it will report financial results for its 2013 second quarter ended June 30, 2013 after the NASDAQ Market closes on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. The Company will conduct a conference call and an audio webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day.
Conference Call Information Domestic callers: 866-309-0459 International callers: +1-937-999-3232 Passcode: 93527059 Webcast information: http://ir.accelrys.com/
The webcast is also being distributed through the Thomson StreetEvents Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call at www.fulldisclosure.com, Thomson/CCBN's individual investor portal, powered by StreetEvents. Institutional investors can access the call via Thomson's password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).
A replay of the conference call, which can be accessed by dialing toll-free 855-859-2056 and outside the U.S. +1-404-537-3406, will be available beginning 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on July 31, 2013 through 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on August 31, 2013. The access code for the replay is 93527059.
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Cadence Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results
24 July 2013
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013.
Cadence reported second quarter 2013 revenue of $362 million, compared to revenue of $326 million reported for the same period in 2012. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $9 million,
Page 22 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary or $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, in the second quarter of 2013, compared to net income of $36 million, or $0.13 per share on a diluted basis, in the same period in 2012.
Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, net income in the second quarter of 2013 was $61 million, or $0.21 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to net income of $53 million, or $0.19 per share on a diluted basis, in the same period in 2012.
“Cadence announced two new products, the Tempus Timing Signoff Solution, a significant advancement in static timing analysis and closure, and Virtuoso for Electrically Aware Design, a groundbreaking new approach to improve automation for custom/analog design, both of which demonstrate the strength of our innovation engine,” said Lip-Bu Tan, president and chief executive officer. He continued, “With the acquisitions of Tensilica, Cosmic Circuits and the IP business of Evatronix, we now have the critical mass needed to fulfill a broad spectrum of our customers' IP requirements."
“Integration of our recent acquisitions is going smoothly as we continue to execute and generate solid financial performance,” added Geoff Ribar, senior vice president and chief financial officer.
To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.cadence.com/cadence/newsroom/press_releases/pages/pr.aspx?xml=072413_financial
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Dassault Systèmes Reports 2013 Q2 Earnings Ahead of Guidance, Reaffirms New Licenses Acceleration and Upgrades FY EPS Objective 25 July 2013
Dassault Systèmes today reports IFRS unaudited financial results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2013. These results were reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on July 24, 2013.
Summary Highlights (unaudited) • Q2 new licenses revenue up 4% in constant currencies • Non-IFRS EPS up 9% for Q2 and 10% for H1, to €0.83 and €1.61, respectively • First half cash flow from operations of €353 million • DELMIA becomes a leader in manufacturing operations management with Apriso acquisition • Unveiling V6 R2014, with IFWE Compass new Business User Experience and Private / Public Cloud integration
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EMC Reports Second-Quarter 2013 Financial Results 24 July 2013
HIGHLIGHTS: • Record second-quarter consolidated revenue, net income and EPS • Year-over-year revenue growth across EMC's three federated businesses – EMC Information Infrastructure, VMware and Pivotal • Year-over-year revenue growth across U.S. and major global geographies, with strong revenue growth from BRIC+13 markets • EMC reaffirms full-year 2013 business outlook for consolidated revenue, non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow
EMC Corporation today reported quarterly financial results that were highlighted by record second- quarter consolidated revenue, net income and EPS. The company achieved year-over-year revenue growth across all three of its federated businesses, with continued steady growth from EMC Information Infrastructure, double-digit growth from Pivotal and accelerating double-digit growth from VMware.
Second-quarter consolidated revenue was $5.6 billion, an increase of 6% compared with the year-ago quarter. Second-quarter GAAP net income attributable to EMC was $701 million. Second-quarter GAAP earnings per weighted average diluted share increased 10% year over year to $0.32. Non- GAAP1 net income attributable to EMC was $907 million. Non-GAAP1 earnings per weighted average diluted share were $0.42, an increase of 8% year over year.
EMC generated year-to-date operating cash flow of $2.9 billion and free cash flow2 of $2.3 billion, and ended the second quarter with $17.6 billion in cash and investments.
Joe Tucci, EMC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The strength and demand we saw during the quarter, despite a cautious IT spending environment, speaks to the soundness of our strategy, the value customers see in our federated business model, and the massive opportunity ahead in cloud computing, Big Data and trusted IT. EMC Information Infrastructure, VMware and Pivotal are positioned on the leading edge of these significant trends. Each business is focused on building its own unique technologies and independent partner ecosystems to offer customers greater choice. Collectively they add up to a very competitive technology stack that not only addresses our customers' top IT needs in 2013, but also their longer-term business transformation priorities.”
David Goulden, EMC President and Chief Operating Officer, said, “Our second-quarter results are further evidence that our business strategy is on target and that we continue to deliver our ‘triple play'–
Page 24 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary to gain market share, reinvest for the future and deliver leverage. With another solid quarter behind us, we are reaffirming our full-year revenue, non-GAAP EPS and free cash flow goals. EMC's robust product roadmap, combined with the success we are seeing across our cloud, Big Data and trusted IT initiatives, and the continued interest from customers in our market-leading technology, have us very energized and highly focused on seizing the opportunities that lie ahead.”
To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.emc.com/about/news/press/2013/20130724-earnings.htm
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Lectra: First Half 2013: Net Income and Free Cash Flow Strongly Positive, Balance Sheet Particularly Solid 25 July 2013
Highlights: • Revenues: €99.2 million (+2%)(*) • Income from operations before non-recurring items: €7.2 million (–10%)(*) • Net income: €14.6 million • Free cash flow: €14.2 million • Net cash: €22.4 million
Today, Lectra’s Board of Directors, chaired by André Harari, reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2013, after a limited review by the Statutory Auditors. (Unless stated otherwise, comparisons between 2013 and 2012 are like-for-like.)
Q2 2013: Progress in the Company’s Transformation Plan At the end of 2011, and despite the prevailing economic conditions, the company decided to accelerate its transformation over the period to 2015, giving precedence to its long-term strategy over short-term profitability.
This far-reaching plan represents a cumulative €50 million of investments for the future, fully expensed over the period 2012-2015, while their benefits will only be felt progressively. It comprises three components: a major recruitment plan devoted to strengthening sales and marketing teams, which will grow from 220 people at the end of 2011 to 330, and from 16% to 22% of the total workforce (with a doubling of the number of sales people); the addition of 40 engineers to the software R&D teams in Bordeaux-Cestas (France), bringing the total number to 260; accelerated investment in marketing (see February 12, 2013, financial report and 2012 annual report).
Page 25 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Execution of the plan continued in Q2. In particular, there have been 70 recruitments since January 2013, bringing the total new hires since the end of 2011 to 180. The main priorities, in addition to bolstering software R&D teams, have been North America, China, and the Germany and Eastern Europe region. Meanwhile, 140 people have left the Group, also under the transformation plan.
To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.lectra.com/binaries/Lectra_PressRelease_H1_2013_tcm31-220540.pdf
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PTC Announces Q3 Results, Initiates Q4 Guidance and Updates FY’13 Targets 24 July 2013
PTC today reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2013.
Highlights Q3 Results: • Non-GAAP revenue of $316 million, up 1% year over year (up 4% on a constant currency basis) • Non-GAAP EPS of $0.45, up 22% year over year (up 30% on a constant currency basis) • Q3 revenue contribution from Servigistics (acquired on October 2, 2012) was $23 million on a non-GAAP basis and $22 million on a GAAP basis • GAAP revenue of $315 million and GAAP EPS of $0.29 Q4 Guidance: • Non-GAAP revenue of $330 to $340 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 to $0.55 • License revenue of $95 to $105 million • GAAP revenue of $330 to $340 million and GAAP EPS of $0.32 to $0.37 • Assumes $1.30 USD / EURO and 100 YEN / USD FY'13 Targets: • Non-GAAP revenue of $1,280 to $1,290 million and non-GAAP EPS of $1.72 to $1.77 • License revenue of $335 to $345 million • Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 21.5% • GAAP revenue of approximately $1,277 to $1,287 million and GAAP EPS of $1.04 to $1.09; GAAP operating margin of approximately 11% • Revenue guidance assumes at least $90 million contribution from Servigistics, including $3 million in non-GAAP revenue • Assumes $1.30 USD / EURO and 100 YEN / USD
Page 26 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary The Q3 non-GAAP revenue and non-GAAP EPS results exclude a $0.5 million effect of purchase accounting on the fair value of the acquired deferred maintenance balance of Servigistics. The Q3 non- GAAP EPS results also exclude $11.2 million of stock-based compensation expense, $11.1 million of acquisition-related intangible asset amortization, $3.1 million of restructuring charges, $0.9 million of acquisition-related expense, and a $5.1 million legal settlement gain. The Q3 non-GAAP EPS results include a tax rate of 21% and 121 million diluted shares outstanding.
To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.ptc.com/appserver/wcms/standards/free.jsp?&im_dbkey=156856&icg_dbkey=21
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Wipro Records 11% Year over Year Growth in Net Income 26 July 2013 Wipro Limited today announced financial results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for its first quarter ended June 30, 2013.
Results for the Quarter ended June 30, 2013:
Revenues from continuing operations were rupees 97.35 billion ($1.64 billion1), an increase of 5% Year over Year. Net Income from continuing operations was rupees 16.23 billion ($273 million1), an increase of 11% Year over Year.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income from continuing operations was rupees 16.23 billion ($273 million1), an increase of 11% Year over Year. Non-GAAP constant currency IT Services Revenue in dollar terms was $1,604.1 million, within our guidance range of $1,575 million to $1,610 million.
IT Services Revenue was $1,588.3 million, a sequential increase of 0.2% and Year over Year increase of 4.9%. IT Services Earnings before Interest and Tax (EBIT) was rupees 17.85 billion ($300 million1), an increase of 2% Year over Year.
Operating Income to Revenue for IT Services was 20.0% for the quarter. Performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 Aim Premix, Chairman of Wipro, commenting on the results said – "We are seeing higher confidence among our clients on the backdrop of positive macroeconomic developments, particularly in the US."
T K Kurten, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of Wipro, said – "We are seeing a pickup in large deal closures which has reflected in strong order book in the current quarter. Our clients look to technology to pursue growth and profitability and increase organizational agility."
Suresh Senapaty, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer of Wipro, said – "Our investments in client mining have shown benefits with strong growth in our top clients. We have given wage hikes for both onsite and offshore employees effective June 2013, which has impacted our operating margins in the quarter."
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IT Services The IT Services segment had 147,281 employees as of June 30, 2013, an increase of 1,469 people in the quarter. Wipro added 28 new customers for the quarter.
Wipro has won a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract with an APAC-based telecom service provider, to provide big data based analytics solutions to enable business transformation. Wipro, as the lead system integrator for this engagement, will transform business processes to improve end-customer experience, reduce churn and enhance decision making capabilities of the operator by providing meaningful insights into the consumer.
Wipro has won a major, multi-year deal from a leading provider of analytics solutions to Healthcare, CPG and Retail industries. Wipro will manage their data centers across the US and Europe on a cloud based hosted model, powering a responsive and reliable infrastructure. This backbone will be the harbinger of a data-motive Hadoop environment and the launch of their advanced analytics business.
Wipro has won a large multi-year deal in the infrastructure management space from a large global bank. As a part of the bank's overall infrastructure services transformation initiative, Wipro will help the bank improve service levels and take out significant costs by rationalizing its infrastructure landscape. The service will be provided in a managed services model spanning 3 continents and will cover a gamut of services across multiple towers.
Wipro has won a large multi-year engagement with one of UK's largest providers of life and general insurance. This includes the renewal of existing work as well as addition of new scope of work. Wipro will continue to provide application development and maintenance services across all their Life & Pension business platforms and will take it to the next level of maturity by converting these to managed services for application support and outcome based delivery.
Wipro has secured a deal from Saudi Arabian Airlines which includes IT Infrastructure and Application Managed Services, Infrastructure Upgrades and Enhancements, Sharepoint application development as well as strategic transformational consulting engagement.
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Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM Reduces Lead Times for Industrial Molds 23 July 2013
Shorter lead times and faster delivery are essential for success in any mouldmaking company. Staff at Industrial Molds consider Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed machining to be critical to achieving the company’s eight-week average lead times.
"PowerMILL reduces our lead times in a number of ways,” explained Greg Osborn, account manager at
Page 28 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Industrial Molds. "It delivers the machining accuracy we need to reduce the amount of hand finishing we do. It also has a number of features that reduce programming time, plus powerful functionality, such as arc fitting, that allows us to run our machines at top speeds, which reduces machining time.”
Industrial Molds Group, which is based in Rockford, Illinois, is a leading manufacturer of precision injection moulds and the 2012 winner of MoldMaking Technology’s 2012 Leadtime Leader award. Established in 1968, Industrial Molds specialises in all facets of injection-mould manufacture including design, engineering, tooling and special machining services. The company’s extensive investment in equipment, technology and employees has enabled it to reduce average lead times by half over the last five years.
The strategy consisted of buying the best equipment, deploying the best technology and hiring the best people. Deploying the best technology included a switch from previous CNC programming systems to PowerMILL.
"PowerMILL’s roughing routines work very well, but that's only 20 per cent of the machining time in a typical project,” explained Mark Hastings, High-Speed Machining Manager. "Then, we utilise its rest- roughing strategies for semi-finishing. Finally, PowerMILL offers a lot of features that help us get to the actual net shape, such as picking radii and corners, pencilling out details and flow-line machining.”
PowerMILL provides control over machining tolerances. "The tighter the tolerance, the longer it takes to calculate the toolpath,” said Mr. Hastings. "We can loosen tolerances up while we are roughing, which generates the toolpath quicker, then tighten them up for finishing. With this combination, we can achieve close tolerances without sacrificing speed.”
"It’s really the synergy of PowerMILL’s tight tolerance toolpaths for finishing, along with the high-end Makino machines, good tooling, good holders and skilled operators that allows us to get our accuracy,” added Mr. Osborn. "It’s everything being at the same high level. An important benefit is that you know exactly where the steel is. As soon as you start hand working, you no longer match the CAD. With PowerMILL, we can get tighter shut-offs and there is no handwork.”
Another factor is PowerMILL’s open architecture, which allows Industrial Molds to create macros to automate repetitive tasks. For example, one macro performs multiple collision checks and multiple gouge checks with a single command. "I can select all my toolpaths, and gouge check and collision check on multiple toolpaths at one time,” explained Mr. Hastings. "There’s a lot of automation built into PowerMILL and we’ve added our own macros on top.”
Another programming time saver is the ability to save projects and re-use the majority of their machining strategies when developing toolpaths for similar parts. "I save out generic projects and bring in a new CAD model with similar features. I can then batch-process the toolpaths over the new geometry,” said Mr. Hastings. "There’s hardly any editing needed to what PowerMILL gives me for the new part.”
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PowerMILL has also reduced machining time. "PowerMILL’s arc-fitting strategies allow us to take advantage of high-speed, high-feed cutters,” Mr. Osborn explained. "By smoothing out the transitions, PowerMILL allows for faster cutting while maintaining accuracy.”
Because Industrial Molds serves customers in such a wide range of industries, the breadth of functionality in PowerMILL is another key advantage. "Every material we cut, from hardened steel to soft aluminium or graphite, we program differently,” stated Mr. Osborn. "PowerMILL isn’t limited to one type of machining; plus with PowerMILL, the user has so much control.”
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MATLAB and Simulink Deployed to International Space Station for NASA SPHERES Project 23 July 2013
MathWorks today announced that MATLAB and Simulink have been deployed to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s Synchronized Position Hold Engage and Reorient Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) project.
SPHERES are bowling-ball-sized spherical satellites used inside the space station to test a set of well- defined instructions for spacecraft performing autonomous rendezvous and docking maneuvers. The space station crew, on-ground engineers, and guest scientists plan to use SPHERES to study satellite servicing, vehicle assembly, and formation flying spacecraft configurations. By using MATLAB and Simulink, the team can test algorithms related to relative attitude control and station-keeping between satellites, retargeting and image plane filling maneuvers, collision avoidance, and fuel-balancing algorithms.
Additionally, MATLAB will help to render real-time, three-dimensional animation of the satellites during the experiment, allowing on-ground researchers to better visualize the ongoing experiment and view it from any angle. Until now, the only visualization available was a video from a fixed location.
“We are excited that NASA has qualified and deployed MATLAB and Simulink to the space station,” said Jon Friedman, aerospace marketing manager, MathWorks. “This deployment will help the NASA SPHERES team accelerate their work as more complex algorithms and tools can be developed in MATLAB and Simulink and reused directly on the satellites.”
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Promon Implements AVEVA Software on Major Brazilian Mining Project 23 July 2013
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AVEVA announced today that Promon Engenharia, a leading Brazilian engineering contractor (EPCM) has successfully implemented AVEVA NET and AVEVA PDMS on a large mining project for Largo Resources. The project is Brazil’s first vanadium pentoxide production facility and is based in Maracas, Bahia state, 250km southwest of Salvador. By adopting AVEVA’s Integrated Project Execution approach, Promon is benefitting from reduced project schedules and greater efficiency through effective project-wide information sharing.
'This is a key project for Promon Engenharia and hugely important in the mining sector,' said Fabio Montrezor, Engineering Systems, Promon Engenharia. 'During this greenfield project we are supplying both basic and detailed 3D engineering designs through the use of AVEVA PDMS. We are then able to share all file formats across the web in a secure way via AVEVA NET. All people working on the project have access to the appropriate data at each stage of design and construction. Thanks to the adoption of AVEVA’s Integrated Project Execution strategy using AVEVA software we can organise all elements of procurement, construction, inspection and management, ensuring that all project data is up to date.'
'Many companies who have implemented our design and engineering software together with AVEVA NET have seen the benefits of an integrated approach', said Santiago Pena, Senior Vice President – Latin America, AVEVA. 'Promon is combining the strengths of our engineering design and information management technologies to enhance data quality and integrity at every stage of this complex project. The adoption of the Integrated Project Execution strategy improves overall project efficiency by shortening schedules, lowering costs and improving the quality of deliverables. Promon and its customers will enjoy the benefits of a complete integrated solution from FEED through handover.'
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Russian Nuclear Company IAEP-ASE to Use SmartPlant 25 July 2013
The Russian nuclear state company JSC NIAEP – JSC Atomstroyexport (ASE) and Intergraph have signed a collaboration agreement for NIAEP-ASE to use Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise solutions to design, build and manage complex project scheduling and create capabilities fulfilling the unique demands of nuclear power facilities.
Twenty current projects in Russia and abroad are either under construction or being designed by JSC NIAEP–JSC Atomstroyexport (ASE), making NIAEP-ASE the company with the largest design and FEED work portfolio in newly-built nuclear facilities worldwide. Intergraph and NIEAP-ASE enjoy a long-term collaboration in designing, building and managing complex and demanding nuclear facilities: NIAEP-ASE defines the project goals, according to its standards, while Intergraph provides engineering software and implementation of plant solutions. Intergraph SmartPlant Enterprise solutions used by NIAEP-ASE include Smart 3D, SmartPlant P&ID, SmartPlant Instrumentation and SmartPlant Foundation.
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Yury Ivanov, vice-president-director of design for NIAEP-ASE, listed these reasons why Intergraph products are used in NIAEP-ASE projects: “Intergraph solutions are industrial, innovative, help us to achieve our goals and redesign plants effectively.”
The agreement, signed by the president of JSC NIAEP- JSC Atomstroyexport (ASE), Valery Limarenko, and the president of Intergraph process, power & marine division, Gerhard Sallinger, reflects the current trend in increasing collaboration between two companies. The agreement was signed on the opening day of the third International Research and Practice Forum Multi-D “Complex Facility Life-Cycle Management. Operation Support Tools,” a nuclear power industry event in Moscow.
Limarenko said, “The collaboration with Intergraph enables us to build plants that meet high quality production performance and highly demanding safety standards.” Sallinger, who participated in a discussion on technologies in nuclear power sector, said, “Intergraph’s collaboration with NIAEP-ASE has made us a stronger player as a software provider in the nuclear sector, strengthening our know-how and the support we can provide to customers worldwide.”
About IAEP-ASE
The merged company JSC NIAEP – JSC Atomstroyexport (ASE) was established in March 2012 by resolution of the state atomic energy corporation Rosatom. Thus, NIAEP-ASE has become the managing body of JSC ASE. NIAEP-ASE designs, constructs and puts into operation power facilities in Russia and implements foreign projects. Today, over 4,000 people work for the company; this figure amounts to over 7,000 if the personnel of subsidiaries is included. The 20 projects currently under construction or being design in Russia and abroad, including Kalinin NPP Unit 4, Rostov NPP Units 3 and 4, and Baltic NPP Units 1 and 2, among others.
For more information, please visithttp://www.niaep.ru/wps/wcm/connect/niaep/site.eng/ .
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SIMPACK becomes a strategic CAE software supplier to Jaguar Land Rovers 24 July 2013 Suresh Gupta, MD of SIMPACK UK Ltd and Alex Eichberger president and CEO of the SIMPACK group announced that SIMPACK becomes a strategic CAE software supplier to Jaguar Land Rover. SIMPACK is a leading provider of multibody simulation software which is used for the dynamic analysis of any mechanical or mechatronic system. It enables engineers to generate and solve virtual 3D models in order to predict and visualize motion, coupling forces and stresses.
Page 32 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary SIMPACK is used primarily within the automotive, engine, HiL/SiL, power transmission, railway, and wind energy industrial sectors, but can be applied to any branch of mechanical engineering.
SIMPACK simulation software is particularly well suited to high frequency transient analyses, even into the acoustic range. It was primarily developed to handle complex nonlinear models with flexible bodies and harsh shock contact.
Following a 2-year benchmark with Jaguar Land Rover and extensive joint developments, SIMPACK has been awarded the status of a strategic CAE software supplier by JLR. This agreement covers:
Motion tool harmonization process based on SIMPACK 9 and the SIMPACK WIZARD
SIMPACK multi seat license contract Deployment on a large scale across departments for - Full vehicle multi body systems model - Vehicle dynamics (ride and handling) - Vehicle capability and robustness - Road load data, chassis analysis - Powertrain, driveline and transmissions
Comprehensive consultancy support for training, model transition from existing tools to SIMPACK and creating JLR specific vertical applications
The key benefits that SIMPACK is able to offer to Jaguar Land Rover, which led to the decision to award SIMPACK the status of a strategic MBS service provider, are:
Excellent technical expertise and support quality of SIMPACK staff Pace of innovation Open, versatile and user-friendly concepts of SIMPACK 9 and SIMPACK WIZARD Single platform for model integration across multiple departments Capability to use existing models for real time applications SIMPACK solver robustness and speed Easily deployed motion software solutions within their development process
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CADSoftTools Releases CAD Export VCL 9.1. 18 July 2013
CADSoftTools is pleased to announce the release of CAD Export VCL 9.1.
CAD Export VCL is a library that is intended to be used by CAD developers in Delphi/C++ Builder IDE. CAD Export VCL provides an API for export to various file formats, including AutoCAD® DWG™, AutoCAD® DXF™, HPGL/2, CGM, SVG, SWF, PDF.
Some changes have been implemented in the new version including: • Export to AutoCAD® DWG™ file format; • Export of MLINE entities is added.
For more information about the product, please, visit the product page or contact them by e- mail: [email protected]
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Dassault Systèmes Announces Groundbreaking User Experience of its 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and a New Cloud Portfolio 25 July 2013
Dassault Systèmes today unveiled V6 Release 2014, including availability of cloud industry and brand offers. It also brings a unified new navigational interface across the entire 3DEXPERIENCE platform available on premise, and on a public or private cloud.
“Today’s announcement is a pivotal moment in Dassault Systèmes history and the result of our commitment to bring innovative business value to our clients. It is, as well, a ‘cloud’ announcement, but the cloud is more than infrastructure and a delivery mechanism. The cloud is a way of working. It is where consumers voice their needs, their ideas, their feedback,” said Bernard Charlès, President and CEO, Dassault Systèmes. “It is where innovation is fostered and ideas take hold. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform reveals and delivers that potential. It gives our customers a holistic, inclusive and unified view of their business and ecosystem to create better experiences for their end- consumers.”
The V6R2014 release, available to select customers, on premise as well as software as a service (SaaS), features the availability of existing and new industry/user-focused offerings. The SaaS offering
Page 34 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary includes: • “Single Source for Speed” industry solution experience, now available on the cloud; • CATIA Concept Creative Design, Mechanical Design, Machine Equipment Design, Showreel Experience and Mechanical & Shape Engineering; • SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Conceptual; • SIMULIA Results Explorer, Abaqus Fluid, Concept Innovation for CATIA and Concept Innovation for SOLIDWORKS; • DELMIA Assembly Planning and Milling Machining; and • ENOVIA Program Management and Engineering BOM Management. • A complete list of Release 2014 cloud offers is available at http://www.3ds.com/products- services/latest-v6-release/.
“This release brings a disruptive new user experience and the value of a business application at every single level of the company, transforming the world of IT platforms,” said Monica Menghini, Executive Vice President, Industry & Marketing, Dassault Systèmes. “Our new navigational user interface is so intuitive that we wanted to give it a name: ‘IFWE Compass,’ because in business it is always a question of considering ‘what if’ scenarios to find the right path. This new release of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform will help business leaders connect ideas, people, data, and solutions to create experiences that delight their customers and inspire brand loyalty.”
For more information on today’s announcement of V6R2014, please visit http://www.3ds.com/products- services/latest-v6-release/.
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Datakit Releases CrossManager 2013.3 18 July 2013
Datakit announces CrossManager© 2013.3 update for CAD converters, along with plugins and SDK toolkits.
CAD Formats update Latest release comes with several CAD readers updates: Dassault™ CatiaV5-6 R2013 and Autodesk® Inventor® 2014. Up-to-date versioning information can be found on http://www.datakit.com/en/cross_manager.php.
CrossManager 2013.3 does support native 3D PDF output. Datakit is thus proposing a visualization solution combined with Adobe™ Reader, widely spread as a de facto standard across engineering and marketing offices. This new release includes the following features: • Part/Assembly construction tree/nodes
Page 35 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary • Colors / Attributes / Visibilities • Display of PMIs / 3D Annotations / Model Views / Section Views • File and Node Metadata
Support for 3D PDF writer is also allowing Independent Software Vendors to extend their export ability to popular 3D PDF format (U3D).
Long Term Archiving (LOTAR) - STEP AP242 Draft DIS Support Datakit is continuously bringing new functional enhancements including STEP reader/writer conformance to CAX-IF Recommended Practices and LOTAR expectations. Datakit operates as a Solution Provider for AP242 ballots and actively participates in these works.
Datakit has participated in 2nd Qtr. Workshop: June 11 -13, 2013; Toulouse, France and will be attending 3th Qtr. Workshop: September 23 -25, 2013; Charleston, SC, USA. Current focus is defining STEP schema to implement complex semantic links (PMIs, EER) across STEP assemblies and parts.
The company is putting much effort as well on its JT and PDF portfolio to enable high-fidelity visualization of STEP files, including newest AP242 Draft DIS format.
To get more information, please browse and register on Datakit website: http://www.datakit.com/en/register.php
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Electronic Parts Catalog Software Provider CADENAS PARTsolutions Launch New Product Configurator for OEP Couplings 19 July 2013
Electronic parts catalog provider, CADENAS PARTsolutions, and OEP Couplings, a diverse manufacturer of precision CNC machined couplings and subcomponents, announce the new online product configurator at OEPcouplings.com. Designed to dramatically shorten the design and modeling time for OEP’s customers, the new configurator enables engineers to quickly configure and download models of OEP products in more than 150 native and neutral formats.
OEP Couplings manufactures CNC machined subcomponents, including variable capacitors and shaft couplings. Their component parts can be found in products from more than 100 industry categories, including food processing equipment, industrial machinery, firearms and many more. The diverse customer base makes ease of use and simplicity a critical factor for the new configurator.
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Formerly, engineers would have a single point of contact at OEP for their CAD modeling requirements. The designer would call or email OEP’s internal resources, who would manually generate and email each CAD part individually. The manual process was time-consuming and cumbersome, creating a bottleneck in the process for both OEP and the customer.
“We saw the configurator on another CADENAS PARTsolutions customer site and knew we had found the answer to our problem,” says Steven Elliott, Plant Manager at OEP. “We liked the way it worked and looked. The CAD portion of the website performs flawlessly and quickly, without the need for the user to have any special knowledge or experience. The process is simple and intuitive.”
The new electronic parts catalog enables users to instantly configure and download the CAD parts they need and serves as a tent-pole for future marketing and customer focused initiatives. The analytics and statistics built into the online configurator will show OEP exactly who their “top fans” are, enabling OEP to distribute targeted campaigns and new offers much more accurately.
“Simple and functional, these are the reasons manufacturers have so much success with our product configurators,” adds Rob Zesch, President and COO of CADENAS PARTsolutions. “By simply enabling customers to work on their own schedule, configure the exact parts they need and provide files in the format they prefer, we’ve greatly improved the user experience and streamlined OEP’s internal process at the same time. We’ve consistently seen manufacturers leverage this approach to increase website visits, leads and sales, powering their business into the future.”
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Free of Charge Application for Android and iOS: a New Application for Conceptual Design on Mobile Devices 25 July 2013
ASCON Group, developer and integrator of professional CAD/AEC/PLM solutions, is glad to present a new application for 3D modelling on mobile devices running the operating system Android and iOS. The add-on, called SubDivFormer, is available now free of charge at ascon.net/download/sub_div_former/. A distinctive feature of the new tool - its versatility. SubDivFormer can be used both for engineering design and for children play.
The SubDivFormer release became a first ASCON step in entering the market of digital-design and product form design solutions on mobile devices. First of all, it is perfect for Tablet PC users. SubDivFormer used to create object images, products and arbitrary shape objects. Model obtained by the add-on is stored as an STL-file and transferred to the 3D-printer for rapid prototyping. For the forming of the model could be used following features: . Extrude . Intrude
Page 37 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary . Subdivide . Bevel . Bump . Split . Bridge . Merge . Delete How to transform a model: . Move . Rotate . Scale
SubDivFormer is based on SubDivisionSurfase technology: model is described by a network of reference points, which can be approximated in a smooth shape algorithms. In a stage of working with a form there is no either body or surface, that provides easy and fast transformation (as only points are moving).
The work with SubDivFormer requires a device running Android version 2.3.3 or higher and iOS version 5.1 or later ones.
The application is perfect for two kind of users. First are professionals. With SubDivFormer engineers and designers will be enabled to work out the original image of the future products. The second category — amateurs, who will be able to use the application as an electronic designer or as a hobby. One of the developers tasks was to make the SubDivFormer interface so simple and intuitive, that even kind will be able to use it. For the young users the application can act as a «virtual plasticine», developing fine motor skills and spatial thinking.
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ITI TranscenData Announces New German Language Website 23 July 2013
ITI TranscenData, one of the world’s leading CAD data interoperability supplier, is pleased to announce the release of a new German language web site, www.transcendata.de, to support an ever increasing customer base and demand for interoperability and OEM compliance solutions in Germany.
“We have always had a strong web presence to support our customers and solutions around the world. The delivery of effective solutions to the thriving German market is important for us” comments Margo Mohler, Marketing Director at ITI TranscenData. “This has become increasingly important in recent years as we strive to meet the demands of an evolving European PLM landscape, where leading
Page 38 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary manufacturers are changing CAD systems and their supply chains are being asked to adapt to new systems and interoperability formats.”
ITI TranscenData’s technology is continually advancing to meet the demands of its customers around the world. This is especially true for customers in Germany where significant market factors have been driving the development of our high end solutions for CAD migration, translation for OEM compliance and CAD data validation.
The ITI TranscenData solution set for addressing multi-CAD interoperability issues includes: • Proficiency - automates the re-mastering of parametric CAD data and the transfer of design knowledge between different CAD systems for legacy data migration or multi-CAD collaboration. • DrawtoPMI - automatically combines a 3D CAD model with its’ associated 2D Drawing file to generate a 3D part file containing Product Manufacturing Information for use in the Model Based Design environment. • CADIQ - validates the accuracy and integrity of your engineering data, accurately comparing 3D CAD models and enabling the validation of engineering processes such as CAD system migration, data exchange and legacy CAD data re-mastering. • CADfix - enables the translation, repair and simplification of CAD models and is one of the leading CAD interoperability tools for 3D data exchange and CAD/CAM/CAE application integration.
In 2009 ITI opened a permanent office in Landshut, Germany which continues to grow in support of the German customer base. Cecil Lewis, Manager of European Business Development and the ITI TranscenData Germany office adds, “For over a decade we have had the pleasure of working with many customers in Germany with our Proficiency software, prior to the acquisition of this technology by ITI TranscenData. In recent years we have advanced in providing solutions bundled with ITI’s full product suite addressing mission critical interoperability issues. By working closely with our customer’s IT and Engineering teams, we have developed new feature based translators to support large scale global CAD migrations and have implemented advanced validation solutions to support automated CAD model release checking and change control. These are exciting times in the PLM industry and we look forward to bringing our solutions to an even wider audience in Germany and Northern Europe in the future”.
The introduction of a new German web site with supporting German language product collateral illustrates the importance that ITI TranscenData places on the German market. For more information visit the German language site: www.transcendata.de or for English: www.transcendata.com.
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Luxion Introduces Integration between KeyShot and Pixologic ZBrush 23 July 2013
Page 39 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Luxion is pleased to introduce integration between KeyShot and PixologicTM ZBrush® debuting this week at SIGGRAPH 2013 in Anaheim, California, June 23rd-25th at the Anaheim Convention Center. The integration is based on GoZTM, Pixologic's in-house application for transfer of meshes with a single button click.
ZBrush is a digital sculpting and painting program used by 3D professional across the media and entertainment industry. Previously, ZBrush users have imported ZBrush geometry into KeyShot by exporting an .obj file. Now, with the new KeyShot for ZBrush integration, through the installation of the GoZ KeyShot plugin, users gain the ability to import geometry while retaining SubTools, texturing and PolyPainting. Models may also be updated inside KeyShot through KeyShot's LiveLinking capability.
“We're excited to bring this level of integration with KeyShot to the ZBrush community.” Thomas Teger, Vice President of Products and Strategy at Luxion. “This is the first plugin of its kind that makes a rendering application an integral part of the artist's process. The artist now no longer has to wait with the the rendering until the design is finished, but start visualizing concepts from its earliest stages. This integration with the ability to update the design inside KeyShot throughout the entire process will ultimately lead to better designs and better images in a shorter period of time."
"KeyShot has proven to be one of the fastest ways of achieving realistic renders in a short amount of time." say Dominic Qwek, 3D Artist and KeyShot user, "It's simple workflow, clean user interface and amazing rendering capabilities allows me to focus more on the art and less on the technical side of things. With the new ZBrush plugin, KeyShot is now able to seamlessly import SubTools from ZBrush, even retaining PolyPaint data in the process."
How it works Like other KeyShot plugins, one click brings the ZBrush mesh and textures into KeyShot. After installation of the GoZ plugin for KeyShot, the user simply selects GoZ or All from the Tool menu inside ZBrush. This transfers the current SubTool or all SubTools directly into KeyShot. When any changes are made to the geometry in ZBrush, users may select the GoZ or All button again to transfer any changes back over to KeyShot with all material, animation, environment, lighting and settings maintained inside KeyShot.
Availability Currently in private beta, the KeyShot plugin for ZBrush will be available late Summer of 2013. This plugin will be available via the plugins page of the KeyShot website at keyshot.com/plugins. KeyShot 4.1 is currently available for purchase here with a free trial available at keyshot.com/try. For media interested in reviewing the new version of KeyShot or the ZBrush plugin, please contact [email protected].
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SAP Offers Fast Track to Innovation via a Flexible Path to the Cloud
25 July 2013
Page 40 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary SAP AG is taking the next step to make the recently announced unified cloud portfolio vision a reality for customers, putting them in the driver’s seat for their cloud journey. SAP now offers customers and partners a simple, flexible model for extending current on-premise solutions to cloud applications, including offerings from SAP companies Ariba and SuccessFactors.
Based on their existing investments in SAP® software, customers can decide to reallocate elements of their installed on-premise solutions to the respective cloud solutions from SAP, replacing the affected on-premise license and maintenance with a cloud subscription. The transaction assumes an expanded investment with cloud solutions from SAP, given the substantial added value from this new hybrid scenario.
Consume Cloud Innovations at Own Pace SAP removes barriers and enables customers to drive speed-to-value and unlock opportunities to lower total cost of ownership, taking care that existing investments are protected and exploring new options with innovative cloud solutions from SAP at their own pace. The hybrid solution can be fully integrated offering seamless delivery and support as well as full control over the application landscape, including on-premise and cloud applications. With this integrated approach, customers gain the flexibility, choice and efficiencies needed to innovate for growth across their entire business in the cloud.
Unlock Business Value with Flexibility and Ease SAP® Rapid Deployment solutions for the SAP® Cloud portfolio support the new cloud extension opportunity. Hybrid deployment scenarios can be quickly implemented based on packaged content and implementation services in the areas of human resources, procurement, and business collaboration, among others. The cloud extension model helps companies of any size create entirely new experiences for their customers, empower employees at scale, optimize the use of resources and unlock value for their business.
Proven support offerings from SAP, including SAP® MaxAttention™ and SAP® ActiveEmbedded services, are available to support customers in transitioning without disruption, allowing them to build and run SAP solutions like a factory.
“Enterprises can face significant hurdles deploying and integrating cloud solutions into very complex IT ecosystems, so they are looking for pricing and adoption models that offer the flexibility to drive an extension to the cloud at their own pace," said Elaina Stergiades, research manager, IDC. “Adoption models like this from SAP can help customers streamline their investments in on-premise and cloud solutions, making it easier and more cost-effective to take advantage of these new technologies."
SAP believes that every customer has a different approach to adopt the cloud innovations based on unique business requirements. The new cloud extension model is an optional model that flexibly supports many different entry points for a cloud strategy.
Page 41 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary “SAP is delighted to offer this tremendous opportunity to customers, allowing them to redirect existing investments to new innovation areas in the cloud,” said Robert Enslin, president of Global Customer Operations and member of the SAP Global Managing Board of SAP AG. “The unified SAP Cloud portfolio significantly expands our customers’ ability to grow their businesses by offering real-time, secure access to the cloud — all while lowering the cost of entry and through a great user interface. With this new cloud extension option, SAP helps each customer create a unique experience specific to their business requirements.”
For more information, visit the SAP Newsroom.
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zSpace, Inc. Partners With TechViz, Delivers Enhanced 3D Visualization Solution 23 July 2013 zSpace, Inc. announced their software partner, TechViz, a developer and provider of advanced visualization solutions for 3D applications, has released support for the Company’s flagship hardware platform, zSpace. TechViz will demonstrate the collaboration with zSpace at SIGGRAPH 2013 in TechViz booth 551 and zSpace booth 116, taking place July 23 – 25 in Anaheim, California.
Through this collaboration, engineering, manufacturing and conceptual design departments have the ability to virtually explore and evaluate a complete product before it is actually produced within a realistic, 3D environment.
TechViz’s TechViz XL™ software package allows users to convert and display 3D models directly from their native desktop applications on any stereo 3D display, including zSpace, and works with more than 150 professional 3D applications, including Dassault Systemes’ CATIA. zSpace’s interactive and immersive 3D environment combined with TechViz’s capabilities and software applications gives users the ability to visualize a 3D model from 3D CAD, PLM and simulation applications together and enables intuitive, real-time interaction using a bright 24” HD stereoscopic display system that is responsive to the user’s actions and allows interaction with photo-realistic 3D objects or a full virtual environment.
“3D technology enables complete user flexibility and creativity,” said Alberto Gabai, TechViz CEO. “We are excited to deepen our partnership with zSpace and continue to empower innovative freedom, while giving users the ability to virtually evaluate final products. This visibility into the end result expands how organizations can leverage both TechViz and zSpace capabilities.”
“The combination of TechViz and zSpace is a natural fit,” said Paul Kellenberger, CEO, zSpace. “With TechViz’s extensive software capabilities, zSpace continues to become a powerful platform to design innovative products within an immersive, real-life environment. This partnership ensures businesses are able to quickly leverage 3D technology, test the validity of designs as well as develop products that are
Page 42 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary truly ready for market.”
SIGGRAPH is an event that brings together over 20,000 of computer graphics and interactive technology professionals for the industry’s most respected technical and creative programs focusing on research, science, art, animation, music, gaming, interactivity, education, and the web.
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ZWCAD+ Syble Enables Different Desktop-mobile Workflow and Project Collaboration 23 July 2013
ZWCAD Design introduced ZWCAD+ Syble to all CAD users, a more intelligent module in ZWCAD+ 2014 Beta with better online connectivity. Integrated in ZWCAD+ 2014, this new online module will automatically run in the background to synchronize drawings online, boost design collaboration efficiency and offer more value for designers worldwide to handle their most complex design and onsite challenges.
Increasing Construction Site Project Efficiency Designers may go to construction sites to check real work against building drawings, and sometimes they will also be plagued by the heavy printout drawings which cannot be directly opened and edited while discussing with clients. ZWCAD+ Syble enables communication in new and visually compelling ways. This Online Synchronization, coupled with ZWCAD Touch, a free-of-charge APP for mobile devices, help designers freely open, edit, visualize and display drawings anytime, anywhere. All the files will be automatically saved to the cloud instead of data backup.
Francisco Silva, a designer in LCW Consult SA, commented, “ZWCAD Touch has impressed me with its ease of use and good accessibility to files. Designers can save their designs on their iPads or even on the cloud, so that their work can be easily accessible anywhere”.
Optimizing Collaboration with Improved Connectivity Coordinating designs across a large project team requires significant file management, which can slow down the collaboration process. ZWCAD+ Syble allows designers to access one shared, real-time and auto-updated design file, optimizing collaboration with improved connectivity. With a shared cloud storage account, designers in a team can always get the latest and accurate files. It reduces the disturbance arising from file confirmation, and therefore streamlines project workflow and lowers rework risk.
Additional Value Brought by ZWCAD+ Syble The launch of ZWCAD+ Syble helps CAD users with most of the desktop-mobile workflow. Combining ZWCAD+ 2014 with ZWCAD Touch, users can also benefit from: • Your Familiar Cloud Account---Allowing designers to continue using their existing cloud
Page 43 CIMdata PLM Industry Summary storage account to manage all the files without any data movement; • Big Drawing Support---No limitation on file size, making the opening of any large file effortless; • Offline Operation---Using ZWCAD Touch for drawing revision even when offline; • Totally Free-of-charge APP---Enjoy all the features without additional cost.
The new version of ZWCAD Touch will be launched with more features in August, please stay tuned. You can also click here to download ZWCAD Touch for iPad/iPhone, or visit ZWSOFT Facebook for more information.
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