Altium has announced the release of a major update to their TASKING compiler for TriCore/AURIX microcontrollers which power advanced automotive applications. This new release supports the next generation of Infineon TriCore technologies and enables engineers to begin early development on advanced automotive applications before the new AURIX family line is released publicly. This update is now available to all TASKING customers on a maintenance contract and trial versions are available upon request. "OEM's and Tier-1 automotive providers require the highest standards in code reliability and safety without any compromises to performance," said Franz Maidl, Managing Director of Global TASKING Business. "This update to our TriCore/AURIX toolset with support for the third generation of the Bosch GTM-IP, XC800 and the Hardware Security Module provides engineers all over the world the capabilities they need in their development tools to design sophisticated automotive applications without any sacrifice to quality." Recent advances in complex automotive systems

Kubotek USA and Synergis Software announce their partnership to bring Synergis Adept PDM software to the KeyCreator Direct CAD customer base through development of an integrated plug-in. Adept PDM for KeyCreator will be available in late summer 2015. Many of Kubotek’s larger contract manufacturer customers have requested a PDM solution to help them ensure accurate drawing revisions and engineering change control throughout their entire design to manufacture process. The selection of Synergis Software, with their 20 years of product data management know-how and support, strengthens KeyCreator’s legendary flexibility. The flexibility in this case is not in how a user can create or edit designs, but in how users can manage large numbers of CAD documents from multiple CAD applications, as so often happens with contract manufacturers. Says Matt Carr, Vice President, Sales & Support, Kubotek, “The coupling of KeyCreator’s industry leading Direct Modeling technology with the PDM capabilities offered by Synergis Software means we can

SPEC's Application Performance Characterization (SPECapc) project group has released new performance evaluation software for systems running Dassault Systemes' SolidWorks 2015 CAD/CAM application. The benchmark is designed to run on Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit platforms. SPECapc for SolidWorks 2015 consists of nine graphics and two CPU tests. The graphics tests use three SolidWorks view settings -- RealView, ambient occlusion and shadows -- in combination with shaded and shaded-with-edges display styles. The CPU tests perform tessellation and PhotoView360 rendering. Twelve models are included in the benchmark, three of which are new in this version of the benchmark, with the largest comprising 4.75-million triangles. New features in this version include order-independent transparency (OIT), a modern methodology for quickly displaying transparency, and full-scene anti-aliasing (FSAA) for higher-quality visuals. The benchmark can be run with either default anti-aliasing (edges/sketches only) or with FSAA. It generates individual scores for each test and computes composite scores for graphics and

Synopsys, Inc. today announced that it has achieved certification and compliance from multiple standard organizations  for a broad range of DesignWare® IP on the TSMC 16-nm FinFET Plus (16FF+) process including USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, PCI Express® 3.1, HDMI 2.0, MIPI® D-PHYSM and Serial ATA (SATA™) IP solutions. The IP have passed all the required tests for certification and compliance through independent authorized test centers sponsored by USB-IF, PCI-SIG Interoperability Workshops, HDMI Licensing, LLC and SATA-IO standards organizations. By achieving certification of its DesignWare IP, Synopsys gives designers confidence that the IP is interoperable and functions as expected in the TSMC 16FF+ process. "Synopsys' availability of Certified DesignWare IP on TSMC's 16FF+ process further demonstrates its commitment to providing high-quality IP solutions that help designers speed development of SoCs on TSMC's advanced FinFET processes," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director, design infrastructure marketing division. "With silicon-proven DesignWare IP for TSMC's 16FF+ process technology, designers can benefit from

BobCAD-CAM and Manufacturers of The Future announce the New Student CAD-CAM Contest. The Student CAD-CAM Contest offers student the ability to compete and win CAD-CAM software prizes by showcasing their innovation skills and submitting designed parts along with CNC machine toolpath programs that they have created. The goal is to inspire computer aided design & manufacturing innovation and award students with powerful CAD-CAM technology. The Manufacturers of The Future educational program in combination with pioneer CAD-CAM provider BobCAD-CAM, Inc have come together to launch this new contest. For 30 years BobCAD-CAM has provided CAD-CAM software to the manufacturing industry and has just released their new Version 28 CAD-CAM software. They have joined efforts with the Manufacturers of The Future educational program to invite students throughout the country to participate in innovation and CNC programming to compete for prizes that include 3 Axis CAD-CAM software for their efforts. Students from all over the country can join

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Industry Analysis Report, the fourth of five modules of the CIMdata 2015 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2014. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of leading PLM providers; and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth. The CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report Series is packaged as five modules: The CIMdata 2015 Executive PLM Market Report provides an overview of CIMdata’s complete global analysis. It includes key charts on PLM market investment statistics through 2015, forecasts of investments for 2015 through 2019, and a summary of PLM solution providers’ performance in 2014. The CIMdata 2015 PLM Industry Review and Trends Report is mainly qualitative in nature, and focuses on

Fourth Module of the 2015 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 29 July 2015—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Industry Analysis Report, the fourth of five modules of the CIMdata 2015 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2014. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of leading PLM providers; and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth. The CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report Series is packaged as five modules: The CIMdata 2015 Executive PLM Market Report provides an overview of CIMdata’s complete global analysis. It includes key charts on PLM market investment statistics through 2015, forecasts of investments for 2015 through 2019, and a summary of PLM solution providers’ performance in 2014. The CIMdata 2015 PLM

Atos posts first half net income of €138m - up 79% on last time. Revenue was €4,941m, up +18% year-on-year and up +0.3%at constant scope and exchange rates. Organic growth in the second quarter of 2015 was +0.3%, continuing the positive trend recorded in the fourth quarter of 2014 (+0.1% organic growth) and in the first quarter of 2015 (+0.2% organic growth). Operating margin was €345.6m, up +26% year-on-year and representing 7.0% of revenue, an improvement by +60 basis points on a like for like basis. Net income was €138m, up +79% year-on-year and net income group share was €123m, up +61% year-on-year. Free cash flow totaled €141m during the first half of 2015 and the Group net cash position at the end of June was €354m. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Atos on

PTC today announced that management will speak at the Needham Interconnect Conference on Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 at 8:00am ET. What:                                                                                                                         PTC to present at Needham Interconnect Conference                                   When:                                                                                                                          Wednesday, August 5th, 2015 at 8:00am ET                                                                         Webcast:                                                                                                            www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm      Replay:                                                                                                                        To access the replay via webcast, please visitwww.ptc.com/for/investors.htm.   To view the original press release, please click here. Search for PTC on CIMdata.com

CADsoft Consulting Inc., today announced that it has earned the Autodesk Advanced Structural Specialization designation for value added resellers (VARs) from Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. As an Autodesk Specialized Partner, CADsoft Consulting has shown that they have made significant investment in their people, have a solid business plan specific to their specialization area, have customer references, and can provide a high level of 3D modeling for steel detailing, steel fabrication and steel construction experience and support to customers in the AEC industry. Autodesk Partner Specializations enable partners to highlight and brand their expertise in delivering services in key industry areas. By completing the required curriculum and training, as well as meeting required levels of service and standards set by Autodesk, CADsoft Consulting demonstrates, through their strong customer service and support in sales, what it means to be a trusted adviser to Autodesk customers throughout the world. ”With