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Delcam has launched the 2015 version of its Delcam for SolidWorks integrated CAM system.  The new release includes a range of enhancements in three-axis milling, drilling, turning and wire EDM to make the software even more valuable to SolidWorks users that need to manufacture their designs.  Programming of three-axis toolpaths for complex parts has been made easier and more reliable in Delcam for SolidWorks 2015 with the addition of automatic collision checking of the tool shank and holder, as well as the cutter, for both roughing and finishing operations.  If a gouge is detected the toolpath can be recalculated with any segments that will cause a gouge clipped away. Removing these segments of the toolpath leaves an area of unmachined stock that will need to be removed with a longer tool.  This extra toolpath is able to be calculated using a stock model of material remaining after the shorter tool has been

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2 October 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the successful start of its PLM Road Map™ 2014 conference in Plymouth, Michigan. The theme of the conference is PLM-enabled Continuous Product Development and Delivery for the Automotive & Transportation Industry and Supply Chain. 142 people, from a variety of industries, attended the event. Sponsorships sold out. Driven by comments from speakers at previous PLM Road Map events concerned with the large number of gray-haired attendees, CIMdata initiated a program to encourage young engineers to attend. The “You give them the Time, we give them the Ticket™” program was highly successful and popular with the industrial companies in attendance. The format of this year’s PLM Road Map was a series of presentations by industrial PLM users interleaved with short vignettes about topics of interest presented by the sponsors. Highlights of this year’s event are the keynote

 PDF Key takeaways: Wipro held their 2014 Analyst and Advisor Day in Boston, MA, an event bringing together over 200 Wipro staff and key influencers from across a range of industries TK Kurien, Wipro’s CEO, updated the crowd on the big changes afoot in IT that lead to changes in his business Leading customers are facing those same trends; using Wipro for some IT services allows them to focus on delivering applications that provide differentiating value Wipro Ltd (NYSE:WIT) held their 2014 Analyst and Advisor Day in Boston, MA on September 24, 2014. The event drew analysts from a range of firms covering the wide variety of industry segments that Wipro supports. Wipro is a global information technology, consulting, and outsourcing company with over 147,000 employees serving clients in 175+ cities across 6 continents. The company posted revenues of $7.3 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2014. Their PLM business fits within their

GoEngineer announced the availability of PLM Bridge, an enterprise integration platform that makes connecting Agile PLM to multiple, disparate systems easy and intuitive. GoEngineer is a leading reseller of Agile PLM, SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software, Stratasys 3D Printers, and other design and manufacturing tools. “With PLM Bridge, customers can leverage simple drag and drop configuration without having to rely on programming skills,” says Scott Reedy, Director of Agile PLM Sales at GoEngineer. “Our platform allows integration to one or more target systems including ERP, CRM, data warehouses and other downstream systems.” PLM Bridge goes beyond point-to-point integration; it’s an entire framework to support and manage communication. Potential problems are more quickly solved, since customers manage PLM Bridge from within their Agile dashboard, a user interface they already know and understand. The platform also allows bidirectional passing of data from all Agile PLM modules. “We wanted to build a solution that would be easy

Autodesk, Inc. reiterated its business outlook for its third quarter and full year fiscal 2015. The design and engineering software leader will also share plans for expanding its market opportunity and transitioning to a more recurring business model at its annual Investor Day, held in the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco. “We continue to be optimistic about our near-term opportunities and long term growth prospects,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. “More and more designers, engineers and creative artists are recognizing the value of Autodesk and subscribing to our maintenance, desktop, and cloud offerings. At our Investor Day event today we will discuss the reasons for our confidence in our transition to a subscription-based business model and how it supports the re-affirmation of our long-term strategy.” At today’s Investor Day event, Bass will be joined by other members of the Autodesk leadership team to discuss the demands and opportunities of the current

PTC announced that management will host its FY'15 Investor Day on Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 8:00am to 3:00pm (ET). This event will be held at the NASDAQ MarketSite at 4 Times Square (Corner of 43rd & Broadway). To register, please contact Kristen Whoriskey at 781-370-5689 or \n Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! . What: PTC FY'15 Investor Day When: Thursday, November 13th, 2014 from 8:00am to 3:00pm (ET) Webcast: www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm Replay: The audio replay of this event will be archived for public replay at www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm The presentations will include management's discussion of PTC's business and outlook, which may include material projections and other forward looking statements regarding PTC's anticipated financial results and growth, as well as the development of PTC's products and markets and other future events. Please note that statements made in the presentation are as of the date of

 PDF Key Takeaways A sustainable PLM solution is one that can meet current and future business requirements with an acceptable return on investment (ROI) via incremental enhancements and upgrades  A sustainable PLM solution minimizes risky, complex, and expensive “Rip and Replace” projects CIMdata’s PLM Enterprise Value & Integration Knowledge Council has done research on the topic of PLM investment sustainability and developed a model that can be used to assess the sustainability of PLM solution implementations within industrial companies Introduction CIMdata defines a sustainable PLM solution as one where the complete PLM solution (i.e., the software, processes enabled, and support service) is meeting the company’s business needs now and well into the future via continuous and cost effective improvements rather than a series of discontinuous, high-intensity, and costly PLM replacement events. CIMdata has developed a model and process to assess the sustainability of a PLM solution implemented at industrial companies. As a part of its PLM Enterprise

Practice to provide consulting, research, and guidance on the top PLM issues affecting High Technology manufacturers, OEM’s, and supply chain participants. Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1 October 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the formation of its newest practice to support High Technology Electronics Manufacturers. The practice will concentrate on the unique PLM issues faced by the High Technology Electronics industry – including chip manufacturers, board manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, consumer technology products, industry specific equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and electronics industry suppliers. Peter Bilello, President of CIMdata, announced that Ms. Laila Hirr will lead the practice. Ms. Hirr’s title will be High Technology Electronics (HTE) Practice Manager. “With the increasing product, market, and supply chain complexities being faced by the high technology industries and the very rapid pace of development those industries must manage, it is crucial to provide

Altair announced that British motorsport and engineering group Prodrive has deployed AcuSolve® for its Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation. AcuSolve is a leading general-purpose CFD flow solver with superior robustness, speed and accuracy. Users can quickly obtain quality solutions without iterating on solution procedures. AcuSolve is seamlessly coupled with the structural solvers of HyperWorks®, a comprehensive suite of computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools which enable businesses to create superior, market-leading products efficiently and cost effectively. Prodrive wanted to analyze and improve the fluid flow within the water jacket of Aston Martin Racing engines and were aiming to achieve reliable results in a short period of time. The challenge was to solve several iterations of a model with complex geometry within a compressed timeframe by relatively inexperienced users. The team selected AcuSolve to generate a process and methodology that allowed for ease of use and repeatability. The process ensured that every step ran smoothly

Yunique Solutions, a business unit of Gerber Technology, has announced that Zhejiang Semir Garment Co., Ltd.® (Semir) has selected YuniquePLM™ to enhance its process optimization flow, improve supply chain collaboration, and increase speed to market. Founded in 1996, Semir is a leading brand of casual adult and children’s clothing and has since grown to become one of China’s largest apparel brands. In 2014, Semir expanded beyond its well-known Semir casual clothing and Balabala® children’s clothing brands, adding Mongdodo® and Minibalabala® to their brand portfolio. The Chinese apparel sector is currently undergoing a structural shift moving from a primarily export-based model to a more domestic consumer facing industry. To meet this growth in domestic demand, Semir is making moves to strengthen its supply chain management by consolidating its previously diverse and disconnected systems into a single view. Previously, its scattered systems posed challenges to quality and delivery controls, hindering the company’s growth ambitions.