Bentley Systems, Incorporated, announced that registration is now open for The Year in Infrastructure 2015 Conference, being held Nov. 3-5 at the Hilton London Metropole in London, U.K. This global gathering of leading figures in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations features a series of presentations and interactive workshops that explore the intersection of technology and business drivers, and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure delivery and investment returns. Chris Barron, Bentley Systems vice president, corporate communications, said, “We’ve been very gratified by the enthusiastic feedback from attendees to our Year in Infrastructure conferences. The participating executives from architectural and engineering firms, construction companies, and owner-operator and government organizations found the sessions to be engaging and well worth the relatively small investment in their time. Many were able to incorporate into their strategic planning the valuable insights gained on advancements in technology and best practices, and virtually all were motivated by the Be

In November 2014, the TracePartsOnline.net engineering platform achieved the amazing figure of two million registered users. To celebrate this milestone, TraceParts decided to offer its two millionth registered user the revolutionary Myo™ gesture control armband from Thalmic Labs. The way the Myo™ armband works is simple. It is worn around the forearm and connects to compatible electronic objects via Bluetooth. After having memorized a series of control gestures, Myo™ picks up electrical impulses from muscles in the forearm and transforms theme into “orders” for the object used, such as a computer or a telephone. This technology allows users to interact with connected devices using simple, intuitive movements. The lucky winner of this Myo™ armband was David Henderson, a mechanical engineer at NEC Energy Solutions. He became our two millionth registered user when searching through the TraceParts online library for electrical components to integrate in the renewable energy production equipment that his company supplies and

Altair today announced that an eminent group of industry leaders will serve as judges for the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award, the automotive industry’s only award program created specifically to acknowledge innovations in vehicle lightweighting, essential to improving fuel economy and performance. In collaboration with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), Altair created this award to recognize achievements in weight reduction across the automotive industry from motorcycles to passenger cars, light-trucks to commercial vehicles and buses. The judging panel for the award program comprises the following industry leaders: Dr. Jay Baron, President and CEO, Center for Automotive Research, Ann Arbor, Mich., and director of CAR’s Coalition for Automotive Lightweighting Materials (CALM) A. Harvey Bell, Clinical Professor of Engineering Practice and Co-Director, Multidisciplinary Design Program at the University of Michigan Gary Latham, Director of Design Engineering at Pratt & Miller Engineering Dr. Imtiaz Haque, Founding Chair and Executive Director of the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research Dr. Royston

Kenesto Corp. announced today that software veteran Vic Sanchez joins Kenesto as Chief Operating Officer reporting to CEO Mike Payne. “The timing was perfect,” said Payne, “Vic has a proven track record of delivering worldwide strategic sales direction for organizations specializing in SaaS, manufacturing and engineering. With Vic’s global experience in generating traction using all sales channels and expertise in deploying Inbound and outbound marketing through social media channels, we feel he brings tremendous assets to Kenesto.” In addition to serving on numerous boards, Sanchez has held many executive roles for companies such as: HP, Silicon Graphics, Autodesk, Newforma, Inforbix, IRISmaps, Assemble Systems and more. “With the recent release of Kenesto Drive™ and the traction we’re making in the SMB market and CAD user communities, the engineering industry is seeing some incredible changes,” said Payne. “Leading CAD companies are seeking innovative ways for engineers to better collaborate and serve their customers. The cloud

A2K Technologies has been inducted into the Autodesk Platinum Club, for the highest percentage growth year-on-year in New Zealand. A2K Joint-CEO, Fari Fanaeyan, said the reward reflected the efforts and significant investment A2K has made in New Zealand, to ensure an even greater service for New Zealand customers. “We thank our valued customers who have trusted us to provide them with the best possible solutions and services. Without them, we would not have been able to achieve this accolade.” The award was announced at the Autodesk One Team Conference in Las Vegas, and acknowledged at the recent ANZ One Team Exchange in Sydney. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for A2K on CIMdata.com

Enabling ESI’s Virtual Prototyping solutions for Cloud/SaaS offering Launching a powerful catalyst to democratize end-to-end virtual product development Responding to a strong demand for Cloud, On-demand products and services driven by the digital ‘Smart Factory’ paradigm and lower cost of ownership An opportunity to win the SME market with an offer at minimal transactional costs A progressive roll-out through a flexible adaptive business strategy Alain de Rouvray, ESI Group’s Chairman and CEO states: “Riding the accelerated transformational wave of Information & Communications Technologies (ICT), Ciespace’s leading edge CAE Cloud based modeling tool will provide ESI with a quantum leap in its Go-to-Market strategy. Enabling a full Cloud/SaaS offering of our Virtual Prototyping solutions will create considerable additional value to our existing and future customers; substantially lowering the cost of ownership and the need for in-house expertise. The flexibility and affordability of the Cloud/SaaS business model is expected to progressively attract new types of technical SME

Rand Worldwide today announced that its courseware division, ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge, has produced video-enhanced eBooks by incorporating content provided by 4D Technologies, developers of the industry leading CADLearning video library. The integration of video lessons with ASCENT’s Autodesk Official Training Guide (AOTG) curriculum creates a multi-format eBook offering that provides an unrivalled educational experience for any self-paced or classroom learner. "Our Autodesk Official Training Guides have long been recognized as a leading resource for students in instructor-led training classes and for self-paced learners because of the comprehensive explanations, examples, and hands-on exercises," says Paul Burden, director of product development, ASCENT. "CADLearning video lessons add a multimedia element to our eBook format that complements the existing content and gives users an additional perspective on the features and techniques presented. Learners are now presented with content that enables them to read, watch, listen, and try, all from one resource." ASCENT's video-enhanced eBooks are intended for use by

Altair today announced that Airbus Defence and Space has joined the Altair Partner Alliance (APA), bringing airframe structural analysis and verification to HyperWorks users with the addition of STRENGTH2000®. STRENGTH2000® is a toolbox for performing strength and stability analyses which meet aerospace standards, as well as generating stress reports for certification purposes. For many aerospace companies and suppliers, STRENGTH2000® simplifies the strength and stability assessment of metallic and composite structures to adhere to various industry and handbook standards. The framework provided by STRENGTH2000® can also be extended to include proprietary in-house methods. "Airbus Defence and Space is pleased to offer STRENGTH2000® to HyperWorks users through the Altair Partner Alliance," said Dr. Gerd Schuhmacher, Senior Expert at Airbus Defence and Space. "Our software will be very useful for aerospace stress engineers in the Altair community. Advantages of STRENGTH2000® include lead-time reduction and the significant reliability improvement of strength and stability analysis tasks. Long-term reproducibility of results is also extremely

NGC Software today announced that insulated product manufacturer California Innovations has chosen NGC’s Global Enterprise Suite. California Innovations is the market leader for soft-sided insulated coolers and thermal products, including the popular Arctic Zone brand sold by retailers worldwide. NGC’s Global Enterprise Suite (GES) will give California Innovations the best of both worlds, through a suite of applications that integrates fashion PLM, Supply Chain Management (SCM)/ Global Sourcing, ERP and Testing and Compliance, including CPSIA. With the Global Enterprise Suite, all applications work together in unison, improving workflows, productivity and speed to market. With NGC’s solutions, California Innovation will be able to continue to design and produce market-leading products that meet the highest standards of quality and excellence. “California Innovations is an exciting, forward-thinking company with an impressive track record of growth,” said Mark Burstein, president of sales, marketing and R&D, NGC Software. “NGC is pleased to partner with California Innovations to help

Dassault Systèmes today announced a partnership with Assystem, an international engineering and innovation consultancy, to transform the development and delivery of personalized aircraft cabins.  Aviation companies will use Dassault Systèmes’ “Passenger Experience” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, leveraging Assystem’s dedicated integration and engineering services.  The commercial aviation industry is undergoing a strong build cycle in which an improved passenger in-flight experience is a key competitive differentiator. Business jet original equipment manufacturers, completion centers, suppliers and airlines aim to increase market share by building customer loyalty with innovative design programs that meet their demands. The combination of the “Passenger Experience” industry solution experience with Assystem services gives companies an integrated cabin customization and personalization solution to design, validate and simulate future in-flight experiences, and promote the passenger journey of tomorrow. It reduces program costs and improves productivity, quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. “Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes and its ‘Passenger Experience’ industry