Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., announces the new Vectorworks® 2015 version of its award-winning line of software products, including: Vectorworks Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks®. This marks the beginning of its worldwide rollout, which continues with the release of localized versions in nine additional languages in the fourth quarter of this year through the second quarter of 2015. “With every new release, we concentrate on giving customers the enhancements and features they want, and, more importantly, what they need to make their visions come to reality faster, easier and with more precision than ever before,” said Dr. Biplab Sarkar, CTO, Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. “Vectorworks 2015 builds upon the functionality that is important to designers today, providing an experience that connects the dots between vision and realization in the most intuitive way possible.” The Vectorworks 2015 software contains more than 100 updates and new features in the areas of architecture, BIM, urban planning

IC3D has today introduced the latest version of its steel structural design and management software, IC3D Steel™ for SolidWorks®. Distributed locally by Australia and New Zealand’s leading SolidWorks partner, Intercad, IC3D Steel 2.0 introduces a raft of features centred on improving project flow and management, and simplifying organisational tasks like notating bolt lists and depicting virtual bolts in a design. “IC3D Steel was first conceived as a dedicated steel design tool for SolidWorks. We built upon SolidWorks’ parametric modeller and its core Weldments Design function, to build a ‘structural workflow’ application that is perfect for building and detailing with steel. Our aim is to make the design process quicker, simpler and error-free,” says IC3D Software and Consulting Services Manager Mike Gilliland. “Following extensive feedback from our customers and user groups, we’ve now further refined the software with additional functionality that makes it easier for designers and design teams to manage their projects within

Today, Dremel introduces the Dremel® 3D Idea Builder, one of the most user-friendly 3D printing experience on the market. This adds a new dimension to the brand's robust portfolio of versatile tool systems. The Idea Builder is yet another high-quality, easy-to-use tool from Dremel designed to inspire and empower the end-user to build on their own ideas with the support and mentorship of the Dremel Experts. Through a strategic partnership with Autodesk, Inc., Dremel will provide free print-ready 3D models and simple design tools, while continuing to release new design tools on Dremel3D.com to coach users through the building process. Dremel 3D pre-sale starts Sept. 18, 2014, on homedepot.com and amazon.com, with in-store availability at select The Home Depot® stores in early November. "Dremel 3D will enable people to take 3D printing to new levels, from imaginative projects for the home, to inventive projects that may impact the world," said John Kavanagh, president of Dremel.

Delcam has released the 2015 version of its FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system with a range of enhancements in three-axis milling, two-axis and five-axis drilling, turning and turn-mill, and wire EDM to make the software even more powerful and easier to use.  Full details, including video demonstrations, are on the Learning Zone –www.delcam.tv/fc2015  FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995.  Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths that give greater productivity on a wider range of machinery, including mill-turn machines, five-axis mills and wire EDM equipment. In FeatureCAM 2015, programming of complex parts has been made easier and more reliable with the addition of automatic collision checking of the tool shank and holder, as well as the cutter, for

BobCAD-CAM, Inc. develops CAD/CAM CNC machining software for manufacturing businesses. They have just released the new v27 series of CAD CAM software ranging from 2.5 Axis to 3, 4 & full 5 Axis simultaneous CNC machining. Their CAD CAM products improve workflow efficiency by streamlining the process of selecting tools, materials and cutting strategies which can be very time consuming and produces the numeric code that the machine requires to actually machine the part fast and error free. In addition to CAM machining enhancements, the v27 software has received a major overhaul on the CAD design side making the overall performance improvements of the product significant. “I am just really excited for the users to get their hands on this software as this is our largest and most robust CAD CAM upgrade that we have developed to date,” said Greg Myers, who oversees Software Development at BobCAD-CAM. The new v27 CAD CAM release is significant

With Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 5, German software developer Ashampoo releases a software solution that targets planning and design of buildings and gardens. Faithful to the motto "extensive feature set coupled with intuitive handling", the application is ideal for anyone seeking to visualize interior and exterior design projects on their Windows PCs.  "Over the years, our CAD software has attracted a large fan following that reflects the diverse use cases covered by our software. Apart from ambitious home users, this also includes architects and designers. This clearly shows our software is easy to use but still manages to meet professional requirements while offering an unmatched price-performance ratio." says product manager Tim Schiemann. Summary: New: Ashampoo 3D CAD Architecture 5 New: 64-bit version New: Simplified user interface New: Ribbons New: Quick access toolbar New: 2D fill patterns and textures Step-by-step project wizard 2D, 3D and cross-section views Smart input and construction aids Integrated roof, staircase and terrain design wizards Realistic light and shadow simulation Extensive object catalog Compatible with Windows XP

Aras® today announced an OEM licensing program for its advanced PLM platform and technology. Under the program, global independent software providers (ISVs) can license, rebrand and repackage Aras’s proven capabilities as their own. ISVs can license the entire product lifecycle management suite or a subset of the underlying platform technology. Aras established the program as a growth strategy in response to market demand for its advanced technology. “As global enterprise software providers move aggressively to enter new markets and deliver new functionality to customers, they have to consider how fast they can get to market with the right capabilities,” said Robert Parker, group vice president at IDC. “What Aras is doing by OEM licensing their platform technology and solutions is quite interesting because it gives ISVs a new option to consider that can help them move quickly and offer a competitive alternative.” The Aras technology is particularly attractive to global providers of

Visual 200 International Inc. (http://www.visual-2000.com) announces that Canadian outdoor retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) has selected its Product Lifecycle Management solution. MEC is planning to use a phased-in approach to implement the Visual PLM.net solution to manage all aspects of the brand manufacturing process for MEC brand apparel and hard goods products. MEC maintains a hands-on approach to design and manufactures products that are functional, durable and of a high quality. In order to facilitate this strategy for the longer term, it was critical that MEC deploy an integrated solution to replace the multiple-siloed approach to data management and reporting. MEC selected Visual 2000 as their PLM partner because they feel that Visual is best able to support current and future business requirements from a functional and technical perspective. MEC's Project Leader, Sharon Umbach commented, "We are excited to work with Visual 2000 and are looking forward to the benefits of a modern PLM system that has

Third Wave Systems and IMS Software announced a partnership at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. The two companies have partnered together to provide a capability to model new machines within Production Module, Third Wave Systems’ machining modeling and optimization product. The partnership comes from Third Wave Systems responding to the needs of its Production Module customers who have been waiting for the capability to model the latest in machine tools and machine tool controllers. Third Wave Systems will integrate IMS Software’s extensive capability to interpret CNC machining toolpaths for turning and milling machines, including multi-axis milling and the latest in machine controllers. “We’re excited to include this capability that allows Third Wave Systems customers to model and optimize the most complex machined components using Production Module,” Kerry Marusich, Third Wave Systems president, said. “This new capability allows customers to model forces, stresses and temperatures in difficult to machine metals on

Alfonso Cebollero has been appointed as SENER's Regional Director for Asia and Pacific, while Guangwu Liu has become SENER's new Country Manager in China. Both will coordinate the Engineering and Technology Group’s projects in the above-mentioned geographical areas where SENER’s activity is especially remarkable in the shipbuilding sector. SENER has strengthened its presence in Asia with new appointments to head its local premises. The Company has appointed Alfonso Cebollero as new Regional Director for Asia and Pacific, where SENER’s main activity is focused on marine projects, both for marketing the FORAN System – SENER’s shipbuilding CAD/CAM software, whose new V70R3.0 release has just been launched – and for developing engineering projects. Alfonso Cebollero is a Naval Architect graduated from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) in Marine Business from the ICADE business school, in Spain. He carries out his new responsibilities based in Busan (South Korea). Meanwhile, Guangwu