GRAPHISOFT has announced the release of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, the latest release of its entry-level BIM solution. ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition is a full-fledged BIM solution, powered by the technology of ArchiCAD 18 yet tailored to the unique needs of smaller practices, home builders, and building contractors. Available at a very competitive price, ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition offers full BIM capabilities to create any type of Virtual BuildingTM model and architectural documentation (floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D views, details). “ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015 offers small firms, big software at a low price point,” said Steve Benford, Managing Director, GRAPHISOFT North America. “Smaller firms and users working towards incorporating BIM into their workflow will find in this software, a reinforced function set and an all-round BIM solution.” Serving as a base for the latest ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2015, ArchiCAD 18’s robust, well-tested engine satisfies the needs of a smaller practice. Therefore, ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition has most

Delcam has launched the 2015 version of its OrthoMODEL software for the design of custom orthotic insoles.  The new release includes the ability to design three-quarter-length rigid orthotics and an extended range of corrections for rigid orthotics, plus other enhancements.  For further details, please go to lz.orthotics- cadcam.com OrthoMODEL offers ‘real-time design’ of both accommodative orthotics, ideal for patients with diabetes and for those requiring comfort insoles, and corrective orthotics, to address problems with the patient’s foot orientation and gait cycle. The software has a direct interface to Delcam’s iQube range of scanners, all of which are able to scan the patient’s foot, foam boxes or casts.  As an open system, OrthoMODEL can also import scan data from most other systems as well as create NC code for orthotics generated in other CAD systems. The main addition to the 2015 release is the new option to create three-quarter-length rigid orthotics.  The new style can

Computer Simulation Technology (CST) announces CST EMC STUDIO, a product for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) analysis, at stand 627 during DesignCon 2015. EMC is an important consideration in product design across a wide range of industries. CST develops electromagnetic simulation solutions that help identify potential compliance issues before the actual prototype is built, and to analyze products that fail compliance testing. Engineers can study effects such as radiated or conducted emissions in consumer electronics devices, or susceptibility to electrostatic discharge, lightning strike and high-intensity radiated fields (HIRF). With CST EMC STUDIO, CST directly addresses the unique requirements of this market. CST EMC STUDIO contains a toolkit of proven solver technology for the study of EMC effects, with general purpose 3D modules for time and frequency domain simulation alongside more specialized solvers. In particular, it includes the 3D transmission line matrix (TLM) method solver, which implements technology that simplifies numerical EMC

NEC Corporation announced the provision of its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) cloud service, Obbligato for SaaS, to one of Thailand's leading auto part and machine tool manufacturing companies, CLP Engineering Co., Ltd. (CLP Engineering). In recent years, manufacturers in Thailand are accelerating business expansion through the production and sale of in-house manufactured goods, in addition to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) business for international manufacturers. In addition to its auto parts business, CLP Engineering also manufactures and markets products that include agricultural machine tools and small marine engines. However, since the management of information on the company's approximately 1,000 products has conventionally been coordinated by paper, business processes have become complicated and the hours required for management and maintenance have increased. In order to resolve these issues, NEC is introducing information and communications technologies (ICT) that help to optimize, advance and standardize effective business practices. NEC's Obbligato for SaaS standardizes the management of product

Today the Nemetschek Group announced its preliminary financial key figures for the 4th quarter and the 2014 financial year. Record figures for revenue and EBITDA The Nemetschek Group was able to accelerate its profitable growth course in the fourth quarter. Group sales rose considerably in the 2014 fiscal year to EUR 218.5 million, an increase of 17.5% compared to the previous year (previous year: EUR 185.9 million). Revenue is thus higher than the forecast corridor of EUR 211 to 216 million. In addition to a strong organic growth of 10.0%, growth was driven by the acquisition of the companies Bluebeam and DDS. In the traditionally strong fourth quarter, revenue rose by 25.7% to about EUR 65.0 million (previous year: EUR 51.7 million). Organic growth in Q4 amounted to about 12.6%. The increase in the operating result was above-average in relation to revenue. With a plus of 23.5%, EBITDA rose to EUR 57.1 million

Autodesk, Inc. today announced that it will broadcast its fourth quarter fiscal 2015 financial results conference call live via its website Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Autodesk will host a live webcast call at www.autodesk.com/investors. An audio replay webcast and podcast will also be available after 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on our website at www.autodesk.com/investors. For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705.

Product Innovation Congress, has released the speaker line up boasting some of the top names in PLM and IoT, including Bernd Heinrichs (Cisco), Jenni Ala-Mantila (Skanska Oy), and Martin Eigner (Technical University of Kaiserslautern). See full list of speakers here. The PI congress conference which will be taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany next month features a 50+ speaker line up including Martin Eigner, Chair of Virtual Product Engineering (VPE) at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern delivering on ‘Utilizing Industrie 4.0, IoT and Related Platforms to Boost a More Interdisciplinary Approach to Product Lifecycle’. The two day agenda will be delivered by a range of experts across the Innovation landscape, with keynotes by Bernd Heinrichs Managing Director of the Internet of Everything's Innovation across the EMEAR regions at Cisco, (PI Keynote - Aligning People, Process & Data through the Internet of Everything) and David Rowan editor of the UK edition of WIRED magazine (PI

A smart, connected world mandates that manufacturers must transform their businesses by challenging traditional assumptions. PTC, today announced that Malcom Gladwell, New York Times bestselling author of Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people, will draw from concepts previously explored in his writings and experiences to inspire the PTC Live Global audience to consider the unconventional and act with a sense of urgency in this fast-paced Internet of Things (IoT) world. PTC Live Global will offer keynotes, industry insights perspectives, product roadmaps and demos, customer case studies and training opportunities for those who want to create value in a smart, connected world. The conference will offer attendees the opportunity to network with thousands of their peers and understand the advancements in the broad expanse of PTC technology, from CAD and PLM to Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) and Application Lifecycle Management software and solutions. There will be many opportunities to learn

Wipro Ltd. today announced the appointment of Naohide Takatani as the Country Head of its operations in Japan. As the country head, Naohide is responsible for the execution of Wipro’s day-to-day business operations in Japan. He will focus on strengthening Wipro’s position in the region by increasing visibility for the company and pursuing new business opportunities. He will lead Wipro’s endeavor to support Japanese companies in their goal of globalization, improving profitability and delivering industry solutions across latest technology areas such as social media, mobility, analytics and cloud. Naohide Takatani is based in Yokohama, Japan and has assumed his role from January 2015. He will report to Manoj Nagpaul who heads Sales and Operations for the Asia Pacific & Japan region for Wipro. Naohide joins Wipro from NEC Corporation, where he was the General Manager of the Retail Solutions Group. He was responsible for the profit & loss (P&L) of the information and

Cansel announced today their designation as an Autodesk Platinum Tier Value-Added Reseller (VAR). Platinum Tier partners comprise the highest level of the Autodesk Value Added Reseller program, which incorporates Autodesk software solutions along with proven and measurable technical expertise in a specific industry or unique business.  "This designation signifies that the Canadian marketplace continues to recognize Cansel's best-in-class full solutions, outstanding customer satisfaction record, training, implementation and customization to help solve our customer's business challenges," said Stephen Fletcher, Senior Vice President, Cansel. "Cansel has invested over the years to build the largest Canadian operations with 27 offices and over 330 staff.  We have the most accredited professionals, who apply real-world experience to help our customers be successful." "Platinum Tier partners represent the top five percent of all Autodesk VARs, and understand that a healthy business is achieved through the success of their customers," said Steve Blum, senior vice president of worldwide sales and services at Autodesk.