CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), celebrated the grand opening of a new Moldex3D office in Bangkok, Thailand on May 23, 2014. Company officials were joined by guests from Thailand’s NSTDA (National Science and Technology Development Agency), Moldex3D’s valued customers, alliance partners, and VAR (Valued-Added Reseller) members.  Moldex3D was delighted to have representatives from their partners, NSTDA and Siemens PLM Software to give presentations on the collaborative projects and joint ventures with Moldex3D at the Open House event. Moldex3D received warm support and positive feedback from the Open House guests, and many guests stated that they were pleased to see Moldex3D’s physical presence in the Thai market, and were looking forward to having more in-depth collaborations with Moldex3D team in the near future. It is Moldex3D’s core mission to partner with Thai elite members in both academic world and the leading companies in the industry in aim of advancing our technical solutions

Applied Software, a service provider of design technology optimization and a Platinum Partner Reseller for Autodesk® design software for architects, engineers, construction owners and manufacturing facilities, partnered up with Tekni Group in aiding design and manufacturing engineers looking to move towards an integrated manufacturing solution. With expertise in the manufacturing industry, both companies are uniquely positioned to deliver workflow enhancement that improve efficiency across the entire manufacturing process – from concept through production.  "Applied Software is extremely excited to have Tekni as our CAM (Computer-Aided Machining) partner.  This partnership will allow us to bring the level of expertise not currently available to our Southeastern-based client base," said Mark Wagasky, Vice President of Sales of Applied Software. Tekni Group's President & CEO, Vern Heyer commented, "We are very excited to have signed Applied Software as a reseller for the Autodesk Integrated CAM products. In their 30 years, they have a built a solid and stellar reputation, both in

First Module of the 2014 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 28 May 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2014 Executive PLM Market Report. This report provides an executive-level view of CIMdata’s comprehensive analysis of the PLM market, with summary charts on the overall market and on specific PLM solution segments (including the chart below). It also includes perspectives on current trends in the PLM industry and how they may affect current suppliers and investments. PLM Market Sector Sizes in 2013 (US$ Millions) Based on CIMdata estimates, the PLM market grew 4.8% in 2013 to $35 billion. “The PLM market started strongly in 2013, and then growth tailed off in the second half of the year, replicating the performance of 2012,” according to Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata’s Vice President of Research, “The segment growth rates were much lower in 2013 than in

First Module of the 2014 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 28 May 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2014 Executive PLM Market Report. This report provides an executive-level view of CIMdata’s comprehensive analysis of the PLM market, with summary charts on the overall market and on specific PLM solution segments (including the chart below). It also includes perspectives on current trends in the PLM industry and how they may affect current suppliers and investments. PLM Market Sector Sizes in 2013 (US$ Millions) Based on CIMdata estimates, the PLM market grew 4.8% in 2013 to $35 billion. “The PLM market started strongly in 2013, and then growth tailed off in the second half of the year, replicating the performance of 2012,” according to Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata’s Vice President of Research, “The segment growth rates were much lower in 2013 than in

The 2014 R3 release of Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system includes a range of enhancements to make the software even easier to use, so allowing customers to produce programs for all types of machine tool more quickly and, therefore, to deliver high-quality parts in shorter lead times.  Full details, including video demonstrations, are on the Learning Zone – www.delcam.tv/fc2014 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. The first productivity-enhancing option in FeatureCAM 2014 R3 is a new command that allows entire parts or projects to be mirrored more easily than before.  The option

CD-adapco™ has integrated SPEED™ with STAR-CCM+®. SPEED™ is the leading electric machine design tool and STAR-CCM+® a powerful all in one tool that models heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural stresses, electric and magnetic fields, and aero-acoustics that play important roles in many electric machine applications. CD-adapco™ purchased the SPEED™ electric machine suite of programs in June 2011. SPEED™ performs a 2D magnetic design using both analytical equations and finite element analysis links (using PC-FEA, a 2D FE solver) for electric motors, generators, alternators, and other magnetic actuators.  It also combines electronic drive models with the machine's magnetic design. STAR-CCM+® takes the SPEED™ simulation results, converts their 2D model into a 3D model and models the machine's thermal performance under a wide range of environmental conditions. STAR-CCM+® can also be used for the electromagnetic 2D calculations as the GoFER's to PC-FEA will be available for STAR-CCM+® using the 2D magnetic FV solver.

Major enhancements to 5-axis toolpath functionality, along with the ability to automatically convert 2D design data to a 3D model, are included in the latest release of Alphacam, part of the Vero Software product portfolio. Updates to the Feature Extraction function also bring additional benefits to users. The Alphacam 2014 R2 update includes several new and enhanced features which continue to demonstrate why Alphacam leads the way in improving productivity and flexibility for manufacturers, increasing their profitability. Alphacam General Manager Nick Spurrett says: “There are a number of exciting new developments in Alphacam 2014 R2, including the ability to optimise 5-axis toolpaths to a specific machine configuration, and Part Modeler has been enhanced to convert DXF and DWG 2D drawings into 3D models.” Amongst the new functionality and enhancements: 5-Axis Toolpath Optimiser: Using 2014 R2, operators can optimise 5-axis toolpaths to their specific machine configuration and rotational axis limits. As this is carried out

Mentor Graphics Corp. announced today that Bombardier Aerospace, a manufacturer of business jet aircraft, has implemented a complete digital development process for the Learjet 85* aircraft’s electrical distribution system. Adherence to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 25 Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) mandate is now necessary for certification of new civil aircraft. With the FAA’s and Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) EWIS mandate as a goal, Bombardier achieved very significant process and quality improvement objectives. Bombardier Aerospace accomplished these by adopting innovative technology delivered by the Mentor Graphics® Capital® product family. The Capital product is an advanced software suite for the electrical systems and wire harness domain. Used by leading aerospace OEMs, the Capital product is built to support the complex demands of integrated processes from initial aircraft definition through electrical system and design, harness manufacture and aircraft maintenance. The Capital software used at Bombardier includes applications to address electrical systems definition and integration, integration

ZW3D today announced that it has been selected by Dr. Höhn GmbH. Featured with the all-in-one CAD and CAM solution, ZW3D provides solutions from optimization of scanned point cloud to 5-axis CNC machining, enabling Dr. Höhn to speed up the whole manufacturing process and improve the productivity. Dr. Höhn is a manufacturing company, producing covers and accessories for pick-ups. Founded in the 1960s, Dr. Höhn has established a powerful production-assembly line for ROAD RANGER® hardtops from product design, processing to assembling. Directly working with manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Nissan, Volkswagen, Isuzu and Toyota, etc., Dr. Höhn has earned a great reputation for its quality. The Need The production of a hardtop goes through four stages: Laminating, Grinding & Cutting, Painting and Installation. Engineers will scan the back of the pick-up and model the covers according to the point cloud data. After the 3D modeling, they will prepare the tool path on CAM module and

AVEVA and AMEC today announced their signing of a new five-year global agreement for the supply of AVEVA software for engineering, design and information management. This latest agreement extends a single global contract that provides access for all of AMEC’s worldwide offices to the full portfolio of AVEVA software and services, including the AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management™ suite, and the new market-leading AVEVA Everything3D™ (AVEVA E3D™) design software. 'AMEC has developed industry leading engineering and information management systems which, in combination with AVEVA technology, represent a powerful project delivery offering to AMEC’s customers,' said Colin Fairweather, Applied Technology Director for AMEC’s Europe business. 'Using our combined systems and technology we can deliver more predictable project outcomes, which is what all of our customers are requesting of AMEC.' 'Our strong relationship with AMEC has brought considerable business value to both parties,' said Dave Wheeldon, Chief Technology Officer, AVEVA. 'Over the last decades AMEC has provided