Creaform announced the opening of its US-based corporation and offices in Costa Mesa, California. The opening of this new office is the result of the growing demand for Creaform’s portable measurement solutions as well as its dedication to better support its ever-expanding US customer base. Moreover, it complements Creaform’s current American presence. The offices, strategically located on the West Coast, will provide complete sales and metrology services, with the addition of local application engineers and project leaders on site. “California is a hotbed for cutting-edge technology,” explained Martin D. Chader, US Country Manager at Creaform. “With such a flourishing economy, substantial military presence, and significant commercial potential, California was a natural fit for our US-based office.”   Creaform US Sales can be reached at 1.855.939.4446 while Creaform Technical support services can be reached from Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Coast to West Coast at 1.855.933.4446. To view the original press release, please click here. Search

Elysium Co. Ltd., announces a new partnership with XPLM Solution and establishes an enterprisewide competence team for the migration of PLM and CAD data. As a neutral provider, XPLM will prospectively be cooperating closely with Elysium, a leading provider of 3D conversion- and optimization-technology. The two companies built up a team of experts in the field of migration and conversion of PLM and CAD data. In the course of this partnership, XPLM and Elysium are offering their customers the possibility of a conversion of different PLM or CAD source systems in any other PLM or CAD target systems. "CAD and PLM migrations are ranking among the supreme disciplines within the PLM business. With the new cooperation agreement between Elysium and XPLM we are combining our forces to expand our service offer. We have excellent and perfectly matched migration solutions together with an experienced team that implements the migrations in course of the

Zuken announces that board reference designs for Intel-produced Internet of Things (IoT) devices prepared in CR-8000 Design Force are now available from Intel. Delivery starts with the Intel® Atom™ Processor E3800 series of products. Intel Corporation and Zuken are engaged in a technical partnership working to address convenience improvements for designs in Zuken PCB design environments that use Intel platforms. This delivery of reference designs forms just one part of these efforts. With the continued rise of IoT, it is becoming increasingly important for products developed by embedded system manufacturers to incorporate highly advanced designs using the latest electronic components in the shortest period of time. Embedded system manufacturers using Intel platforms can greatly reduce the time required for design reviews by obtaining the reference design in Zuken PCB design formats. This initiative will greatly improve the efficiency of embedded systems designs based on Intel® Architecture (IA). Intel and Zuken plan to continue their collaboration to

Authored by award-winning scenic and lighting designer, Kevin Lee Allen, Entertainment Design: Scenery, Lighting, and Sound with Vectorworks Spotlight, 4th Edition provides readers with tutorial-based design techniques applicable to film, television, concerts, exhibits and more. Allen updated the instructional guide to complement the release of Vectorworks® Spotlight with Renderworks® 2015 software developed by Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. The guide outlines a process for design development and collaboration with other designers and technical staff. Specifically, Entertainment Design explores the creation of scenic, lighting and sound designs for a theoretical Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet. Readers will also learn how to create a simple 3D object. In addition to reflecting the features in Vectorworks 2015 software, the fourth edition of the guidebook will help readers: Use the new Deform tool to bend, taper or create a bulge with practically any geometric object. Create temporary platforms with Stage Deck tools and model supports with Stage Lift tools. Directly edit Lighting Position objects. Work with new rendering styles

CENIT AG has closed out a successful 2014 business year. Despite a difficult global business climate, the software and consulting provider achieved an on-year increase in both sales and EBIT. Based on the Annual Report of CENIT Aktiengesellschaft, Stuttgart, the Managing and Supervisory Boards will propose to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 13, 2015 that a dividend of EUR 0.90 be paid per share. During the 2014 business year, CENIT Group achieved sales revenue of EUR 123,394 k (2013: EUR 118,921 k/3.8%). Revenue in the CENIT Consulting and Services field totaled EUR 53,943 k, representing a slight contraction of 3.0% (2013: EUR 55,631 k). Sales saw an increase in the field of third-party software, with a gain of 11.9% to EUR 56,251 k (2013: EUR 50,248 k). Sales of CENIT’s proprietary software remained virtually unchanged at EUR 12,728 k against EUR 12,791 k in 2013 (-0.5%).  In 2014, gross profits

NAFEMS has launched the preliminary agenda for the 2015 NAFEMS World Congress, incorporating the 2nd International SPDM (Simulation Process and Data Management) Conference, being held in San Diego, USA, from June 21st–24th 2015. Presenters from around the globe will be part of the event, showcasing best-in-class simulation and analysis usage in many different industries. With over 300 presentations, 15 training courses, an exceptional exhibition area, topics covering every aspect of FEA, CFD, SPDM and more, the event will be the most important dedicated, independent conference on CAE of the year. The biennial world congress will bring together the leading visionaries, developers, and practitioners of CAE-related technologies and business processes to share relevant trends and roadmaps, and to address these issues in an open forum. The aim of the congress is to provide attendees with perceptive content and perspective on the best way to position their organizations to realize the full potential of

EASTEC 2015 attendees will get to see the most powerful Mastercam machining software yet. Stop by booth # 5249 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA, May 12-14 for a look at Mastercam X9 which introduces Dynamic Motion improvements, multiaxis enhancements, and many Design and System features to make your job easier.  Dynamic Motion Technology  Dynamic Motion toolpaths follow a proprietary and sophisticated set of rules that take into consideration a broad data set. To create the most efficient cutting motion possible, Dynamic toolpaths calculate not only the area where metal will be removed; they also take into account the changing condition of the material throughout various stages of machining. Design Features Dynamic Xform allows you to switch between gnomon manipulation and geometry manipulation mode at any time without having to reselect geometry. Solid Disassemble is a new Model Prep function that takes an assembly and lays each body out in a

The ExOne Company announced that John A. Baliotti has joined the Company effective March 30, 2015 as Director of Marketing and Business Development. Hans Sack, President of The ExOne Company, commented, “Benefiting from his background in aerospace engineering, John brings a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, part design and applications. As an equity analyst, he acquired a thorough knowledge of the additive manufacturing industry and formed solid relationships with its suppliers, customers and providers. John’s enthusiasm for additive manufacturing, his prominence in the industry and his analytical skills will strongly facilitate business opportunities for the Company. John will be instrumental in our initiative to accelerate the adoption rate of our binder jetting technology. We are excited to welcome him to our talented team.” Mr. Baliotti most recently served as a senior equity analyst with Janney Montgomery Scott, with emphasis on manufacturing technology and distribution, including coverage of the additive manufacturing sector. Mr.

Arena Solutions announced that Steve Chalgren, Arena’s vice president of product management & strategy, has been named a 2015 ‘Pros to Know’ by Supply & Demand Chain Executive magazine. The Pros to Know Awards recognize supply chain executives, as well as manufacturing and non-manufacturing enterprises, that are leading initiatives to help prepare their companies’ supply chains for the significant challenges of today’s business climate. Steve Chalgren was named a 2015 Provider Pros to Know, which recognizes individuals from software firms and service providers, consultancies or academia, who have helped their supply chain clients, or the supply chain community at large, prepare to meet these challenges. Chalgren combines deep domain expertise with a proven record of delivering products that solve manufacturers’ real problems. For nearly five years, he has led the product management team at Arena Solutions to deliver modern cloud based products focused on helping the OEM outsource. Prior to Arena, he held leadership positions

Creation of a big data visual analysis platform to detect unknown operational problems Access to a green field market: scientific data visualization Roll-out opportunity on multiple sectors where big data is key Technological foundation to develop efficient machine-learning solutions Strategic investment optimized by the direct acquisition of business Alain de Rouvray, ESI Group’s Chairman and CEO states: “Picviz Labs’ technology constitutes a remarkable and exceptionally clever innovation which strengthens operational intelligence by visually identifying important and hidden issues.  Beyond the highly-promising cyber-security market, energized by SaaS/Cloud deployments and the surge of hacker attacks, Picviz Labs is poised to accelerate ESI Group’s expansion into a large number of new verticals. This movement is expected to include addressing interests of non-industrial companies and health sciences by identifying previously invisible correlations that could help improve predictability and thereby reinforce the innovative potential of numerical modeling. For ESI Group's core market Picviz Labs visual solutions add a powerful capability to smartly navigate the ocean of data generated by increasingly large and complex digital