BricsCAD V15 for OS X unifies the intelligence of 3D direct modeling with advanced 2D design, turning the Mac into a powerful CAD platform with function familiar to users from native .dwg applications. The new software offers cross-platform licensing, a familiar user interface, 3D direct and parametric modeling – all on native .dwg files. Cross Platform License As of BricsCAD V15, license keys are cross-platform. This means uses can choose to run BricsCAD on a Mac, Windows, or Linux computer. Cross platform keys also allow users to try BricsCAD on Mac extensively with their Windows key. BricsCAD offers an almost identical feature set on all three platforms. Familiar User Interface The BricsCAD interface immediately looks familiar to new users. It offers many of the powerful features they already know inside of a clean and consistent user experience. Thanks to the unique context-sensitive Quad cursor, designers are able to create technical drawings, 3D models, and

BIMobject® launches BIMboard™, that allows users on the BIMobject® Portal to save their favorite products to a personal "BIMboard™", for easy access at any time. With BIMboard the daily work will be simplified for you as a user. With BIMobjects integrated apps, you can directly access your BIMboard in your BIM-system. You can also share your favorite BIM objects from your BIMboard with friends and colleagues and make it public in social media. If you "like" BIM objects from others BIMboards they will in turn be placed on your own BIMboard.

BETA CAE Systems S.A. announces the release of SPDRM v1.1.0. This version brings SPDRM closer to a wider group of users with the support of new platforms and databases. Additionally, it introduces several new features, that tie together existing functionality of the Data, Process and Resources Management workspaces, and improves the user experience with the software. The most noticeable software enhancements are listed below. Enhancements Process Management Usability of the process execution and process design workspaces has been improved with the introduction of new toolbars and new icons for different types of process nodes. Additionally, to let the user focus only on what’s important, it is now possible to automatically delete the temporary data created during the execution of processes together with the process instances from the user’s process execution panel, as soon as the process are completed. Data Management Enforcing its close relation with CAE, SPDRM introduces the Simulation Model as a new type

AMC Bridge announces release of ViewER 3.0, a new version of an application for rendering 3D models on Android mobile devices. ViewER 3.0, the new version of the popular 3D viewer for Android devices, introduced an innovating way of blending the rendering of 3D CAD models with the real time video feed from the camera. The new version also offers support of layers for 3DM file format. The product is free and can be downloaded from Google Play Store at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amcbridge.viewer

Panzura announced that integrated architecture, engineering and planning firm OHM Advisors saw significant results after implementing Panzura Controllers in its seven offices across Michigan, Tennessee and Ohio. With the Panzura solution, all of OHM Advisors' locations experienced uniform access and rapid file open speeds, enabling each location to work efficiently in the same project folder and on central model files of Revit, a major limitation prior to implementing Panzura. With Panzura, OHM Advisors gained almost immediate across-the-board benefits, including optimized use of products such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoDesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation/GEOPAK and ESRI ArcGIS, amongst others. Results also included: Increased ease of deployment across the multiple locations; a single deployment is now launched from any location at LAN-like speeds Provided a global namespace, globally distributed file system and global file locking with unlimited snapshots for backup and restoration Removed file access performance issues and versioning control issues, resulting in less wasted time and a reduction

Last month marked the release of the Application Builder, now available with COMSOL Multiphysics® software version 5.0. The Application Builder, which allows COMSOL® software users to build an intuitive interface to run any COMSOL model, has been very well received by the engineering community. COMSOL Multiphysics users are already building applications and exploring the benefits of sharing their models with colleagues and customers worldwide. Application Builder Set to Expand Access to Simulation One such company is Arkansas Power Electronics Intl. (APEI), a manufacturer of high power density and high performance power electronics products. APEI has found that the Application Builder can provide enormous benefits throughout the organization. “I’m building applications to help us expedite our design processes,” says Brice McPherson, a Senior Staff Engineer at APEI. “Our engineers often spend time running analyses for the sales or manufacturing departments to find model results based on diverse conditions and requirements. The Application Builder will be hugely

Mentor Graphics Corporation announced financial results for the company’s fiscal third quarter ended October 31, 2014. The company reported revenues of $292.7 million, non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.34, and GAAP earnings per share of $0.18. “We had revenue and non-GAAP earnings per share that were both records for a third quarter,” said Walden C. Rhines, chairman and CEO of Mentor Graphics. “Strength in automotive products and services continued in the quarter and expanded into the broader transportation market, as aerospace and commercial vehicles also transition from mechanical to electronic systems. We are pleased with our momentum heading into the fourth quarter, with continued strength in transportation, high demand for design-to-silicon products and a growing pipeline of emulation customers.”   During the quarter Mentor Graphics announced its newest offering and key building block in the Xpedition® platform, the Xpedition Systems Designer product for multi-board systems connectivity. The company also announced an integration

Autodesk, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015. Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Total billings increased 25 percent, compared to the third quarter last year. Revenue was $618 million, an increase of 11 percent, compared to the third quarter last year as reported, and increased 12 percent on a constant currency basis. Revenue contribution from the recent acquisition of Delcam was approximately $14 million. Total maintenance, desktop (rental), and cloud subscriptions increased by approximately 121,000 from the second quarter of fiscal 2015, including approximately 25,000 subscriptions related to Delcam. This is the first quarter that Delcam subscriptions have been included in the subscription count. GAAP operating margin was 2 percent, compared to 12 percent in the third quarter last year.  Non-GAAP operating margin was 13 percent, compared to 22 percent in the third quarter last year. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying tables. GAAP diluted earnings per share were

Advanced Solutions has opened registration for the Digital Prototyping Virtual Event, a Manufacturing industry focused live, online event to be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. EST. The event will explore the latest enhancements and innovative software technologies surrounding the digital prototyping process. Digital Prototyping is a revolutionary approach to product development, which applies design, visualization, and simulation techniques to produce products rapidly and cost-effectively. Working in conjunction with Autodesk to create a new educational opportunity, Advanced Solutions has combined manufacturing industry talent and revolutionary design technology to produce the first virtual Digital Prototyping Event. Through the registration link, participants will be directed to a dynamic landing page with detailed descriptions of each session, event highlights, presenter headshots and biographies, a full agenda and frequently asked questions. During this virtual event, technology experts from Advanced Solutions and Autodesk will showcase how leading manufacturers are using computer technology to: Create more

Applied Software announced that it has earned the new Autodesk Advisor status for PLM 360 from Autodesk, Inc. As an Advisor Partner, Applied Software has shown that it has made significant investment in its PLM 360 business, provides the highest level of industry acumen, and has solution knowledge to sell and support the Autodesk PLM 360 Cloud Service Solutions. "We're pleased to add the Autodesk Advisor Partner status for PLM 360 to our many other Autodesk credentials," said Richard Burroughs, president of Applied Software. "As an Autodesk reseller for over 30 years, the achievement further validates our deep experience with Autodesk solutions. We remain committed to delivering the advanced services, consulting, training and support that help design professionals achieve the highest proficiency with Autodesk products." The new Advisor Program allows Autodesk Partners to brand their expertise in delivering solutions and services in the highly specialized field of product lifecycle management (PLM) and PLM