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For the eighth consecutive year, Software Magazine ranked ANSYS as one of the world's largest software companies in its index of software and services suppliers. This year's Software 500 index positioned ANSYS at 105th place in recognition of 2013 software and services GAAP revenue of $861.26 million. "The annual inclusion of ANSYS on the Software 500 is continued proof of the power of Simulation Driven Product Development™," said Jim Cashman, ANSYS president and CEO. "Companies from around the world are using our multiphysics solutions to create innovative products while reducing development costs and speeding time to market. ANSYS solutions drive a real return on our customers' investment, which is why they continue to turn to our software." The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers, targeting medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers and business managers involved in software and services purchasing. A quick reference of vendor viability,

Ron Locklin, Director, PLM360, Industry Strategy & Marketing, Autodesk Ron Locklin is a business executive with deep global experience in product management, product and industry marketing in engineering/design software (PLM, CAD, technical computing) and enterprise software (BPM, content management). Ron joined Autodesk in 2012, and is responsible for the “go to market” function for their PLM360 business globally. His team is located in Europe as well as the US. His role includes product/technical marketing, pricing, packaging, channel strategy, business expansion, and sales enablement. Ron is also on the faculty of Boston University, where he has taught over 20 classes since 2002, specializing in instructing both undergraduate and graduate students the academic and practical aspects of international business as well as managerial decision-making. Prior to Autodesk, Ron led Marketing at Dassault Systèmes/Enovia, and Worldwide Alliances at PTC. He was also at The MathWorks for over five years, where he bootstrapped and built the industry

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, today announced the immediate availability of its WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, and HAMMER V8i (SELECTseries 5) information modeling software for the analysis and design of water distribution systems. The software’s BIM advancements extend information mobility across water system planning, design, and operations – improving collaboration within and between these phases of the infrastructure lifecycle and facilitating better decision making for enhanced project and system performance. New real-time-based simulation capabilities in the SELECTseries 5 releases of WaterCAD, WaterGEMS, and HAMMER V8i improve visibility, forecasting, and decision-making support for both modelers and operators. System modelers benefit from the fact that supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) data can be automatically imported into their hydraulic models for use as initial conditions. System operators benefit from the ability to publish model results to the utility’s existing SCADA system control screen, helping forecast operating conditions. Gregg Herrin, Bentley Systems director, product management, hydraulics and hydrology, explained, “For over 10 years, engineers have used the

The world’s top-selling chain saw brand, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, has selected Sigmetrix’ CETOL 6σ tolerance analysis software as an integral part of its robust design and quality production initiative. This program is part of STIHL’s ongoing commitment to the development and production of cost effective, reliable, and powerful tools for professional forestry and agriculture as well as for garden and landscape maintenance. “We are proud to be a member of Sigmetrix’ distributor network, and are quite pleased that STIHL will be able to achieve their design and manufacturing goals using CETOL 6 Sigma,” comments INNEO CEO Helmut Haas. “We are confident that the integration of Sigmetrix’ CETOL 6 Sigma into the Creo environment, along with its ability to use GD&T, will enable the engineering team to manage their tolerances and increase quality.” CETOL 6 Sigma tolerance analysis software provides product development teams with the insight required to confidently release designs to manufacturing. Precise

Omnify Software today unveils its latest Empower PLM application story featuring August Electronics, an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. August Electronics adopted the Empower PLM solution in order to electronically manage Bill of Materials (BOMs), engineering changes and documents and improve communication with their customers. As an EMS provider, August Electronics receives product/BOM information from customers in various formats including emails, spreadsheets and even phone calls. Without an electronic system in place to track and manage this information, August Electronics would run into issues with duplicate data and wasted time spent searching for information. The company set out to find a software solution to electronically manage their BOMs, keep track of Engineering Change history, provide document revision control and integrate with their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. August Electronics selected the Empower PLM solution from Omnify Software based on a recommendation from their ERP vendor, Aptean Intuitive ERP. Omnify

NGC Software today announced that A+ School & Career Apparel, an apparel company specializing in superior school uniforms, career apparel and image-wear, has selected NGC’s fashion PLM software, as well as modules for Costing, CPSIA and Product Testing. A+ School & Career Apparel designs high-quality uniform apparel and is highly regarded for its U.S.-based manufacturing and fulfillment facilities based in Star City, Arkansas. A+ School & Career Apparel selected NGC’s software to help enhance collaboration and workflow management. Features of NGC’s solution such as exception management, product testing, and workflow calendars will enable the company to streamline its design and production processes. NGC’s software will also help A+ School & Career Apparel maintain its core commitment to deliver the highest quality school uniforms and provide remarkable customer experience and support to each buyer. "A+ School & Career Apparel is known for exceptional customer service and its longstanding commitment to the school uniform market,”

Spatial Corp., announced the keynote speaker for their annual 3D Insiders’ Summit 2014, October 15-16 in Broomfield, Colorado at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel. Spatial holds the annual educational event to provide technical discussions that enable customers to implement best practices, customize the software to better meet their needs and experience new capabilities. Bob Potock, the VP of Marketing for Zuken Americas, a global leader in electronic design automation software, will open the highly anticipated summit. Potock will speak on “The Shift to Product-Centric Design and the 3D Convergence.” Building a competitive product today demands multi-discipline collaboration and 3D capabilities have become the collaborative foundation.  From product architectural validation to printed circuit board (PCB) design, 3D is playing a significant role.  “Spatial is a valued partner, and I am excited to participate in their 3D Insider’s Summit.  3D capabilities are playing an expanding role in the Electronic Design Automation industry and in

Kanwar Anand, President and CEO of KETIV, an Autodesk Platinum Partner, announced open registration for KETIV Autodesk Manufacturing Academy (AMA) 2014, the premier one-day training event for mechanical design and engineering professionals and executives to help them build better products. “We’re pleased and honored that Carl Bass will again keynote at KETIV AMA in Cerritos,” said Mr. Anand. “He’ll share his thoughts on how new mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets are changing the way customers imagine, design, and create.” Co-sponsored by Autodesk, the Academy is held in two locations:  October 29, 2014 at Cerritos Sheraton in Cerritos, California November 12, 2014 at Autodesk in Lake Oswego, Oregon Attendees will learn about solutions that combine design and lifecycle management software workflows to engage and support the entire organization. KETIV AMA classes will cover impact modeling, simulation, collaboration, and a glimpse into the future manufacturing and important trends. For details including sessions, instructors, and how to save on

Delcam CRISPIN is running its first international Footwear Technology Forum for designers and manufacturers of all types of footwear.  It will be hosted at the Hotel Hermitage in Milan on 14th and 15th October.  Full details and the registration form are on www.ft-forum.com The Forum will focus on current and emerging technologies that will help companies to develop more innovative designs, reduce costs and get new products to market more quickly.  Top industry experts from organisations including Ars Sutoria, Autodesk, Crocs, Energy Group, Lectra and SATRA will cover topics including the latest developments in 3D printing, digital prototyping, sustainability, new materials and novel manufacturing methods. John Hubbard, Environment & Sustainability Consultant at SATRA, will deliver a presentation on the sustainability considerations throughout the supply chain.  He will highlight some of the potential contradictions that exist but also look at some of the easy wins that are achievable in many areas of footwear manufacturing. 

Aras® today announced that the annual Aras Community Event (ACE) 2014 Europe will be held in Bad Soden near Frankfurt, Germany on October 21 and 22, 2014. Over two days, experts, users and decision makers from all parts of Europe will be discussing successful PLM strategies, trends in global product development and innovation management, as well as successful PLM initiatives. Practice-oriented user presentations will show how global organizations with agile business processes integrate their worldwide supply and production chains, thus speeding up product development and go to market. The theme of the conference is “Right Now”. With continuously accelerating product development, ever-changing market requirements and trends such as Industry 4.0/Smart Industry that demand a flexible and sustainable PLM solution, now is the right time to think about a strategic PLM initiative. Aras enables companies to realize practical, easy to implement and maintain, global PLM initiatives based on a scalable, secure and open