Innovyze announced the worldwide availability of the V13 Generation of its industry-leading InfoSWMM 2D for ArcGIS (Esri, Redlands, CA). InfoSWMM 2Ddelivers new ways to quickly and accurately build and analyze very large and comprehensive two-dimensional (2D) models that reliably simulate complex urban stormwater, sanitary sewers, river flooding and pollutant transport. It allows users to accurately predict the extent and duration of urban and rural flooding for comprehensive stormwater management directly within the powerful ArcGIS environment. A fully hydrodynamic geospatial stormwater modeling and management software application, InfoSWMM 2D can be used to model the entire land phase of the hydrologic cycle as applied to urban stormwater systems. Built atop ArcGIS and using exceptionally robust and efficient numerical simulation capabilities, the model can perform single-event or long-term (continuous) rainfall/runoff simulations accounting for climate, soil, land use, and topographic conditions of the watershed. In addition to simulating runoff quantity, InfoSWMM 2D can reliably predict runoff quality, including buildup and

Mechatronic configuration is one of the core topics within the spectrum of services of EPLAN Engineering Center. The product is being renamed at the start of SPS IPC Drives to EPLAN Engineering Configuration, or “EEC” for short – the same abbreviation as before. Configuration as a core functionality will now be reflected in the product name. For many years, EPLAN has been offering integrated mechatronic configuration solutions through EEC that can be used to configure components, machines and even complex installation projects. The decision to rename the EEC product was driven by the benefits it offers customers: EPLAN represents “efficient engineering” – standardisation and modularisation via configuration are a decisive step in this direction. The consistency of the configuration across all engineering disciplines, including mechanics, electrics and software, makes forward-looking mechatronic configuration possible. Along with the name change, the EEC version number will be synchronised with that of the EPLAN Platform. The coming

Apriso 9.7 is now available from Dassault Systèmes, with enriched integration to the company’s digital manufacturing applications. As the first significant new product introduction since Dassault Systèmes’ acquisition of Apriso Corporation, the Apriso 9.7 application suite offers an improved business experience for Apriso users, with closer, out-of-the-box integration to other DELMIA Digital Manufacturing products, helping to better bridge the gap between the virtual and real worlds of manufacturing. This Apriso product portfolio update delivers enhanced digital continuity from design to execution, supporting paperless manufacturing initiatives while accelerating new product introduction. “The launch of Apriso 9.7 represents an important first step to becoming part of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Apriso capabilities will be available by simply adding widgets to the platform, extending real-time visibility to manufacturing intelligence to engineers and other users of the platform,” said John Fishell, DELMIA Product Management at Dassault Systèmes. Dassault Systèmes customers can use Apriso 9.7 to help ensure engineering designed work instructions are

AVEVA announced today a new contract with OAO VNIPIneft, for the supply of AVEVA Engineering software. The new deployment complements VNIPIneft’s existing AVEVA 3D design system by enabling 2D schematic and engineering data to be integrated into the common project information asset. Alexey Berezhnoy, Deputy Managing Director, VNIPIneft, explained the importance of this contract in increasing the company’s capabilities and deepening the relationship with AVEVA. ‘The number of contracts that VNIPIneft executes has increased dramatically in recent years and we expect this positive trend to continue,’ he said. ‘Maintaining such momentum and expanding capabilities and productivity is essential for the development of every company. For this reason, we are very careful with the technologies we work with and with the choice of the partners who supply it. VNIPIneft’s multi-disciplinary teams of engineers develop engineering information that defines a wide range of project components, such as lines, equipment and valves, together with

MSC Software Corporation today announced that Laboratoire Vibrations Acoustique (LVA) of INSA-Lyon, one of the top universities of Science and Technology in Europe, has selected MSC Software's Actran acoustic analysis software to develop innovative acoustic methods at the laboratory. The Laboratoire Vibrations Acoustique (LVA) was created in the 1970's to build bridges between research domains such as structural dynamics and acoustics. Today, LVA applies computational modeling and simulation to several research topics to develop innovative methods that are first applied to academic problems, and then on realistic systems in order to demonstrate their applicability within industrial processes. Acoustic source identification and inverse methods are typical domains where new simulation processes benefit the methods development initiatives at LVA. In acoustics, inverse methods cover a wide field of applications, which all rely on the same concept: identifying the inputs of a linear system by observing the outputs. However, the term of identification methods encompasses goals as

Altair has confirmed its three-year Platinum sponsorship of South Africa's Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) National Conference, taking place Dec. 1-5, 2014. Around 350 delegates are expected to attend. The CHPC provides world-class high-performance computing (HPC) expertise to the public and private sectors in South Africa, enabling impactful and cutting-edge research, product design, and infrastructure development. "The core mission of the center is to increase South Africa's competitiveness in science and technology by promoting the adoption of high performance computing (HPC) across all sectors. From bioinformatics, engineering, and astronomy to the humanities, finance, and art, HPC will play a valuable role in shaping what the future looks like, including our environmental footprint," commented Noxolo Moyake, Research Communications Specialist at the CHPC. "This is a perfect partnership for us to showcase Altair's capabilities to the HPC community and industry leaders while supporting and encouraging growth in the Southern Africa region," said Gronum

Lectra recently highlighted the evolution of 3D technology in the fashion design and development process, and honored faculty and graduate student achievements at the recent International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) Annual Conference. The ITAA is a professional educational association composed of leading university scholars, educators and students working in the textile, apparel and merchandising disciplines. During the event, Lectra presented an overview of 3D technology, its use in the fashion design and development process, and the impact it has on speed-to-market, quality, fit, and cost. Several graduate students and faculty members participated in interactive workshops on Lectra's latest advanced technologies, including solutions for design, product development and marker development. Lectra also sponsored the following faculty and graduate student awards for scholarly research, teaching methods and original designs: Faculty Design Award: Linda Ohm-McDaniel, Kent State University, "Shaped by a Stitch" Outstanding Graduate Student Design, Best in Show: Anna Perry, Iowa State University, "Dream Whisperings" Outstanding Graduate Student Design, Best

Stratasys Ltd. announced the appointment of Chris Morgan as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for Stratasys. Morgan is a 25-year veteran of HP. Effective immediately, Morgan will assume responsibility for Stratasys' global marketing activities, including developing strategy and building a global team that will support the company's worldwide expansion and rapid growth. "As a senior vice president of HP's multi-billion dollar graphics solutions business in the Printing and Personal Systems Group, Morgan was responsible for several thousand employees worldwide and helped drive HP from challenger to established market leader," says Stratasys Executive Vice President, Dan Yalon, whom Morgan will report to. "His experience and skills are what we sought in a marketing leader." "Chris is an accomplished senior executive with an impressive background of building and growing multi-billion dollar businesses and developing high-performance organizations," says Stratasys CEO, David Reis. "At HP he was instrumental in helping shape the transition from analogue to digital in the 2D printer world." From 2004 through 2009,

ESI Group is announced the winner of the "Ambitions d’Entrepreneurs" Trophy in the "International" category. Organized by the Palatine Bank and i>TELE, the "Ambitions d’Entrepreneurs" Trophy aims to recognize the most dynamic Intermediate-Sized Enterprises, and specifically those that exemplify the role of driving France's economic growth, jobs and sphere of influence at home and abroad. Receipt of this 3rd award, following the ASMEP-ETI/Bpifrance award received in March 2014 and the Grand Prix des Entreprises de Croissance received in July 2014, is clear recognition of the international roll out of ESI Group virtual prototyping solutions, now adopted by leading and global enterprises in several industrial sectors. The Group's success in terms of international growth is a testimony to its efforts to work as closely as possible with its customers and thereby assure that their innovation needs are met. Notably the Group is present in economic regions with a strong growth potential and where there

Creaform announced that it has nominated Martin D. Chader as Country Manager for Creaform USA. Martin is an industry veteran and patent holder in the 3D data capture and processing industry. With over 14 years’ experience in business and channel development as well as sales management, he has played an instrumental part in the commercial success of several well-respected companies, including Pixsys, Konica Minolta, Rapidform, and recently 3D Systems. He has extensive experience in developing both direct and indirect sales forces throughout North and South America. His track record will prove to be definitive assets to Creaform’s US team and aggressive sales objectives.  “The entire Creaform team is thrilled to welcome Martin. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of 3D measurement and inspection,” said Stephen Galibois, Head of Sales – Americas for Creaform. “Martin is well-respected in the industry. His experience in a variety of closely