Synopsys, Inc. today announced that UL will present details about its Cybersecurity Assurance Program (CAP) at CodenomiCON USA, hosted by Synopsys at the House of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 4. This presentation follows UL's April announcement of a collaboration between UL and Codenomicon, a cybersecurity company recently acquired by Synopsys. An invitation and registration is required to attend CodenomiCON USA. Those not attending the event can learn more about the collaboration by visiting Synopsys at booth #652 or #664 during Black Hat USA2015. UL's CAP, currently under development, will provide a baseline structure for cybersecurity assurance and will be customized for specific industry segments. The program will initially focus on medical devices and industrial control systems, with planned expansion into other vertical markets. UL's CAP is intended to help companies reduce software vulnerabilities and exploitable weaknesses, as well as increase security awareness. Ken Modeste, the principal engineer at UL responsible for CAP, will share details about the

 Infor today announced that Polaris Consulting & Services Limited has joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN) as an alliance partner. Polaris will provide IT implementation and support services to Infor LN customers across the manufacturing, retail, logistics, distribution, telco, aerospace & defense, and public sector industries. With a dedicated Infor lab established in India, and experienced resources in Australia and New Zealand, Polaris will help customers improve process efficiency and streamline operations by leveraging the specific micro-vertical functionality and flexible deployment options offered by Infor. "Combining Infor's innovations with Polaris' experience with upgrading and modernizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, our alliance offers companies a best-of-breed solution to transform operations, improving performance and operating metrics," said Vikas Misra, Chief Client Officer of Enterprise Solutions at Polaris. "Through our partnership, we will enable customers to maximize the value of their Infor investment and position their companies for future success through the use of technology." Infor LN is a

AI MAXTools, Inc. announced today a strategic partnership with Borgware PLM GmbH. Under terms of the agreement, Borgware PLM GmbH will be the exclusive reseller of AI MAXTools in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and will provide a localized version of the AI MAXTools product suite into German. Additionally, Borgware PLM GmbH will offer product expertise, training and support for all AI MAXTools products in the region. AI MAXTools is a suite of add-in tools for PTC’s Creo/Elements Direct (formerly CoCreate) that increases productivity and streamlines design methodology by providing higher design quality, shorter design cycles, and more accurate/complete models. The AI MAXTools productivity suite integrates seamlessly with Creo Elements/Direct and brings new and improved functionality to all users, including those that have not yet upgraded to the latest version of the software. PTC Creo/Elements Direct software has seen widespread adoption in Germany, providing product design companies with 3D CAD modeling, integrated product data management

AVEVA announced today that version 2.1 of its innovative 3D design software, AVEVA Everthing3D, has been extremely well received in early adopter trials. Leading names have been involved in the initial trials with an overwhelmingly positive response. Building on the success of AVEVA E3D 1.1 this next generation of plant design software introduces an enhanced user interface which is driving down learning curves whilst increasing efficiency. Unique laser scanning capabilities will deliver huge benefits, especially in brownfield projects, and significant changes to the structural and supports modules to maximise performance. ‘We’ve made a number of major enhancements to AVEVA E3D after working closely with our customers’, said Dave Wheeldon, CTO, AVEVA. ‘The market has demonstrated a real appetite for more powerful and advanced plant design software, and our customers have made it clear that AVEVA E3D is delivering a game-changing solution. I heard some fantastic comments about our latest version of

ESI Group launches ESI-Xplorer, a new systems modeling solution integrated into ESI's multi-domain simulation platform Visual-Environment. ESI-Xplorer is designed to address the needs of system engineers for systems design and analysis from the early stage of the product development process. ESI-Xplorer provides a complete model-based design platform, accounting for the physics involved, thus allowing engineers to accurately verify and validate system architectures. Integration of the product inside ESI's collaborative platform Visual-Environment enables manufacturers to bridge the gap between systems modeling (0D-1D) and product validation (3D). "Managing the complexity inherent to advanced systems modelling requires mastering the architecture of the model, the multi-domain dynamic behavior, and the link between model, simulation and system engineering," said Dr. Emmanuel Arnoux, Expert in Systems Simulation, ADAS & Autonomous Driving Department at Renault. "This is why system simulation software is becoming a necessity." Since acquiring CyDesign Labs Inc. in October 2013, ESI has worked on the integration of systems modeling into its product portfolio.

SENER has closed a contract with UK-based BAE Systems PLC for the integration between FORAN CAD/CAM System and PTC’s Windchill PLM System to be used in the design and manufacturing activities of Type 26 Program. According to the contract, FORAN-Windchill Integration (FWI) will be implemented in BAE Systems Naval Ships in Scotstoun and Portsmouth. FWI is being deployed following a phased approach. Key milestones include: - Publishing and synchronization of Type 26 items and components: July 2015 - Change Management: December 2015 - Configuration Management: December 2016 BAE Systems Naval Ships will use FWI as one of the key business transformation activities for the Type 26 program with the main objective of improving the built-in quality of the BoM by integrating CAD & PLM applications and processes. As a result of this contract, 250 licences of FWI have been installed. Other services delivered by SENER include training, customisation and on-site technical assistance. Rafael De Góngora, General Manager of

The Nemetschek Group maintained its dynamic development from the first quarter of 2015 and accelerated revenue growth in the second quarter. The high level of growth in the first half of the year, which was primarily non-domestic and with software licenses, is accompanied by key strategic measures, e.g. investments in further internationalization of the brands, extension of BIM 5D expertise and increased sales/distribution and marketing activities. Dynamic first half year Group revenue in the second quarter rose to EUR 68.6 million, a growth of 33.8% compared to the same quarter in the previous year (EUR 51.3 million). In the first half of 2015, revenue increased by 32.2% to EUR 135.2 million (previous year’s period: EUR 102.3 million). Adjusted for currency fluctuations, revenue in the first half year rose by about 26%. Bluebeam Software, Inc., acquired as of October 31, 2014, contributed EUR 21.0 million to revenue in the first half year. The

At the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo in Dallas, TX, CGTech will be presenting a software developer’s perspective on implementing programming and simulation software for automated layup equipment.  “Machine independent software for programing and simulating automated layup equipment offers a viable alternative to software supplied by the machine supplier. This enables the end-user to unify programming and simulation tools for a range of equipment brands, models and technologies under one software infrastructure,” said Bill Hasenjaeger, CGTech’s Product Marketing Manager.  “This unification has a number of technological and cost savings advantages over the life of programs.”  Throughout the show, in booth ZA73, CGTech will be demonstrating VERICUT Composite Applications: VERICUT Composite Paths for Engineering (VCPe), VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) & VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS). Visitors to CGTech’s booth will also have the opportunity to receive a thorough overview of the steps needed to get from a CAD designed composite part to CNC programs

CNC Software Inc., developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software, has partnered with Edge Factor to produce a professional, time-saving, turnkey package of exciting media and interactive resources, called #RockMFGDay, to help make events compelling, engaging, and successful. Spurred by record-setting participation last year, many activities are in the works for Manufacturing Day 2015, scheduled for October 2, 2015—the fourth annual industry grassroots event that is celebrated across North America and being promoted as “MFG Day.”  “Mastercam has partnered with Edge Factor to produce materials to inspire young people to pursue careers in the incredible world of manufacturing,” states Meghan Summers West, President of CNC Software, Inc. “This free promotional package will help manufacturers connect with leaders and students in your community to change perceptions of manufacturing, involve kids and teachers, reach parents, spark conversations, and collect meaningful feedback on the success of their events.” The promotional package includes a free host prize pack,

Jabez Technologies, creators of software to simplify complex robotic programming, is joining Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, waterjet, and laser cutting systems, to make it easier for companies to utilize robots for manufacturing applications. Simple offline programming is a key barrier to the wider utilization of robotics in manufacturing. Hypertherm and Jabez believe combining Hypertherm’s cutting expertise with Jabez’s skilled engineering and support staff will make it easier for robotic programmers and integrators to achieve optimal results. At the same time, Jabez can enhance its support for a wide variety of robotic programming applications, including those beyond cutting, by leveraging Hypertherm’s global infrastructure and strong engineering community. “A growing trend toward lean and flexible manufacturing is resulting in the expanded use of robotics in our served industries. Manufacturers realize that robots are increasingly critical to producing higher quality products at a lower cost, and to achieving the speed and flexibility