Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD) today announced the release of an updated BSD LinkMan-E software product that coordinates specifications with a Building Information Model (BIM) created in Autodesk's Revit software. The new LinkMan-E release has two totally reconfigured dashboards that clearly show correlations and discrepancies between information in Revit and the corresponding specification text in BSD SpecLink-E, BSD's automated specification writing product. BSD LinkMan-E is an interoperability tool that presents data from Revit and SpecLink to allow review and coordination by a project manager. The two new dashboard views that compare the data from the two applications can be collapsed to show discrepancies, and any missing information in the specifications can be automatically activated in SpecLink from within the LinkMan program. The new release of LinkMan-E also includes color-coded tabs that display more complete data from Revit and the actual specification text from SpecLink. In addition, there is a keynote tab

Arena Solutions today announced that the company's continued focus on the challenges facing mid-enterprise clients drove a 130 percent plus increase in average deal size and a 200 percent plus increase in total subscriptions from new customers in Q1 2014 over the same period a year ago. This remarkable growth in deal size reflects the increasingly larger, enterprise customers that Arena has been winning. This sector is recognizing the significant financial and competitive gains that PLM and, more specifically, cloud-based PLM can offer. "It's not just engineering management who recognize the value of cloud-based PLM," said Arena CFO, Ken Bozzini. "CFOs have also taken notice. For the most part, CFOs have already achieved the benefit of ERP, and, because nearly all mid-enterprises use ERP today, the ERP competitive advantage is reduced, and has almost become table stakes. In contrast, cloud-based PLM enables savvy CFOs to play a strategic role and provide their organizations

Lectra will showcase process and technology innovations during Texprocess Americas at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA from May 13-15, 2014. Texprocess Americas is the largest North American trade show for the development, sourcing and production of sewn products. Lectra's 40+ years of experience will be on display in booth #3341, including the industry's most advanced technology solutions from design to the cutting room. Lectra's experts will provide overviews of design, development, pre-production, production and product lifecycle management solutions, including live demonstrations of the latest generation of Vector fabric cutters. Lectra will take a leading role during the Texprocess Americas Symposium, which is a set of ten sessions structured to discuss the most pressing issues faced by today's sewn products industry. Lectra executives will share insights and capabilities in three sessions, covering the impact of 3D technology on fit, grading and virtual prototyping; how to connect design and development teams to create a

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. recently published an updated version of the popular training guide for Vectorworks® Architect software: “Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual, Sixth Edition” by author and architect Jonathan Pickup. The project-based training workbook was updated for use with Vectorworks Architect 2014 software and provides instruction about concepts including 2D drafting, simple 3D modeling, and file organization. “The new edition of the Vectorworks Architect Tutorial Manual is a must-have for anyone looking to master their skills in Vectorworks 2014,” said Rubina Siddiqui, senior product specialist – BIM solutions at Nemetschek Vectorworks. “One of the most important key elements to learning our software is knowing the ins-and-outs of those basic concepts, and that’s exactly what this tutorial provides. Architects and designers can always count on Jonathan Pickup’s tutorials to get them to the next level.” Additional concepts covered in this guide include:  Basic concepts of layers and classes and how they relate to developing an

ModuleWorks has announced the latest release of its CAM components. April sees the release of the latest version of the ModuleWorks components, 2014.04, the first major update of 2014.  They continue to add a broad range of enhancements and this release includes new features for 5-Axis, MultiBlade and Simulation. ModuleWorks is at the forefront of 5-Axis machining and Simulation technology, providing the machining and simulation technology that powers many of the popular CAM systems available today. Highlights of the new release are shown below: 5-Axis Machining The 5-Axis component features a new advanced automatic tilting option to give the user more control over how the automatic tilt is applied. The user is able to specify which rotary axis and tilt is preferred and may also limit the tilting motion to maximum amount away from the original toolpath. Solid SWARF now provides adaptive feed rate control so that it may be reduced in certain critical situations.

PTC has announced that management will speak next month at the following conferences. What: PTC to present at Jefferies 2014 Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference When: Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at 4:00pm (ET) What: PTC to present at Wedbush 2014 Transformational Technologies Management Access Conference When: Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 at 1:20pm (ET) What: PTC to present at J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom Conference When: Tuesday, May 20th, at 4:40pm (ET) What: PTC to present at B. Riley & Co. 15th Annual Investor Conference When: Tuesday, May 20th, at 4:30pm (ET) To view the webcast for each conference please use the link below. Webcast:  www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm Replay: To access the replay of this webcast, please visit www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm. 

Delcam will highlight the benefits of feature-based programming with its FeatureCAM software at the GTMA’s Manufacturing UK event to be held at Mazak’s European Headquarters in Worcester on 15th May.  In addition to the exhibition by GTMA members, the event will include a seminar with keynote speakers from Cosworth Engineering, Lotus Lightweight Structures and UKTI Automotive Supply Chain.  To register as a visitor, please visit www.manufacturinguk.net or \n Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! . To see how FeatureCAM is used to program Mazak machine tools, please go towww.delcam.tv/mazak-millturn. Manufacturing UK provides an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the very latest tooling, precision machining, and mould and die technology available from British precision engineering companies, as well as recent CADCAM, measurement and inspection developments.  The event comes at a time when UK manufacturing is showing strong growth, particularly in the

TPM, Inc., is pleased to announce their new local office and training facility in Charleston, SC. By adding a Charleston office to its existing four offices in North and South Carolina, TPM expands its abilities to support manufacturers, engineers, and architects across the Southeast. Founded in 1973, TPM, Inc. serves over 3,000 customers across the Southeast each year by bringing the latest in 3D Design Software, 3D Printing and Scanning, Data and Document Management Solutions, Reprographics and Large Format Graphics. TPM serves a variety of industries including Manufacturing, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Design. “Having served the Lowcountry and surrounding communities for over two decades, this local office and training facility will enable TPM to continue providing the highest level of support and service to our existing and prospective Customers,” said Chris Fay, Vice President of TPM, Inc. “Our Focus = Service and we look forward to continuing our growth in this market.” "Congratulations

D3 Technologies announced today that it has earned the new simulation specialization designation from Autodesk for value added resellers (VARs). Autodesk simulation products, part of the Autodesk solution for digital prototyping, provide the tools necessary to predict, optimize, and validate the integrity of 3D designs before they are manufactured. By taking on this new simulation specialization from Autodesk, the team at D3 is proudly stating their capability to provide the highest level of knowledge, training, and support to their customers in the area of simulation. The simulation specialization designation given by Autodesk establishes D3 Technologies as a proven simulation partner and trusted advisor. In addition to receiving this specialization, D3 recently brought Bill Baker onto the team, a professional engineer and simulation specialist with over 30 years of experience in the industry. With Bill on the team, D3 is confident that they are more than equipped to deliver their services and

Bluebeam® Software announced today that its flagship PDF-based solution, Revu®, has received a 2014 Constructech Magazine Commercial Top Products Award. This annual awards program honors companies that have provided excellent technology solutions geared toward the commercial market. Each year, Constructech's editorial staff surveys construction technology to select the top products based on overall usefulness and uniqueness to the construction industry. Bluebeam Revu’s Top Product recognition confirms that the solution’s powerful, advanced markup technology—combined with integrated cloud collaboration feature, Bluebeam Studio™—continues to enable project teams to speed up communication, increase productivity and reduce the risk of costly miscommunication. “IT leaders in construction today concentrate on building the core technology strategy within the company, while keeping an eye toward the future. But what products are the right choice to bring this strategy to fruition?” says Peggy Smedley, Editorial Director of Constructech. “The winners of the 2014 commercial Top Products are solutions that can help achieve these goals