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“Built for It”, The Caterpillar Service Information Solution Mike Perez, Strategic Projects and Services Manager, Technical Information Solutions, Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar has built its name on providing unmatched service to its customers throughout the product lifecycle. Technical information is the foundation for building customer loyalty and enables harvesting of the aftermarket. “Built for It”, The Caterpillar Service Information Solution presentation will provide attendees with a view into the Caterpillar technical information service model, the associated challenges faced in supporting over 3 million machines and engines with an average age of almost 20 years, and provide insight into some of the unique demands of Service Lifecycle Management (SLM).

New Age Collaboration and Design John Mannisto, Director of Engineering, Simulation-Based Design, Whirlpool Corporation Global companies need to use their size to their advantage. Drawing on the best of our global teams and their collective knowledge is essential, and we need to provide the tools and promote the behaviors that can make this happen. Social media is outpacing corporate collaboration, and we need to pay attention. Facebook and Twitter have taught us that if you provide fun, intuitive tools, people like to socialize. If we can leverage this behavior in the work place, collaboration will thrive. Our internal experiment, Whirlpool Commons, is discussed, including some of the more interesting sources of inspiration (hint: they grew up with cell phones in their pockets).

Mike Perez, Strategic Projects and Services Manager, Technical Information Solutions, Caterpillar Inc. Mike Perez is the Strategic Projects and Services Manager for Technical Information Solutions at Caterpillar. Mike and his team are responsible for the management of Caterpillar’s Technical Information Transformation which is a joint development project with PTC to migrate, develop, and implement an integrated off-the shelf solution for technical information authoring, management, delivery, and access, replacing Caterpillar’s legacy solution. Mike is also responsible for operational support of the current technical information delivery system, media delivery, and Caterpillar’s Translation Services. Over his 28 year career at Caterpillar Mike has worked globally in the areas of Product Support and New Product Development supporting Caterpillar’s Dealer Network and customers. Mike holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois.  

During the second quarter of 2014, BIMobject has won several key contracts including the global agreement with the world's leading manufacturer of bathroom products: Spanish ROCA group. They have 32 brands and they offer more than 60,000 products. BIMobject is now the official supplier for digitization of their products, and the agreement also covers Publishing, BIManalytics™ Pro and Private Clouds. Other key strategic contracts have included ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems, where they also have been chosen as the global supplier for its brands, which include Besam and Crawford. It is rewarding to see that their services are appreciated and it is a strong indication that they are on the right track. Their central cloud service - bimobject.com (the product portal) - continues its rapid growth and in the month of August BIMobject reached a milestone of 50 000 registered users. This is a very strong asset which they can use to demonstrate

Major enhancements in the forthcoming new release of VISI, from Vero Software, will be on display in the UK for the first time at the Interplas Exhibition. To be fully released at the end of October, VISI 21 includes completely new machining strategies for 2, 2.5 and 3-axis environments. In addition, a new toolpath simulation manages the ISO output, providing users with an enhanced and accurate virtual representation of the part, before committing it to the machine. On show at stand A6 in Hall 4 at the NEC in Birmingham, from September 30 to October 2, VISI 21 also introduces new “hybrid” milling strategies which will adapt different types of finishing toolpaths to match the component geometric form. Updated CAD developments include new technology for managing multiple instances of the same geometry. For example, multi insert moulds and dies can now be managed simply with a single reference part which will update all

OpenText announced today that Mark J. Barrenechea, President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the following investor conferences in North America, including delivering the keynote presentation at the RBC Technology Conference. Live audio webcasts for presentations will be available via OpenText's Investor Relations website: investors.opentext.com. RBC Capital Markets Technology Conference – Lunchtime Keynote Presentation Wednesday, September 3, 2014, Lunchtime EDT Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street South Tower, 40th Floor Toronto, Ontario Citi Global Technology Conference – Presentation Thursday, September 4, 2014, 10:15AM EDT Hilton New York Hotel, 1335 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York Deutsche Bank Technology Conference – Presentation Thursday, September 11, 2014, 10:50 AM PDT The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada

At the SAE 2014 Aerospace Manufacturing and Automated Fastening (AMAF) Conference & Exhibition, September 23-25, 2014 in Salt Lake City, CGTech will be demonstrating the process of programming and simulating automated drilling and fastening machinery. Visitors to CGTech’s booth, #204, will have the opportunity to receive an overview of the steps needed to drive an automated drilling and/or fastening machine. There will be information on projects that highlight the implementation and use of machine independent off-line NC programming and simulation software for these machines. Current customer projects to be highlighted include extensive use of robots. “The cost of drilling or fastening mistakes in expensive airframe assemblies is very high,” said CGTech Product Marketing Manager Bill Hasenjaeger. “Without reliable simulation software, extensive time is spent avoiding problems.” On Wednesday, September 24, Hasenjaeger will be presenting in room 251B at 10:00 a.m.: “Case Study: Simulating Automatic Drilling and Fastening Machines to Avoid Errors.” VERICUT Drilling

Altium Limited will present the latest technology developments in Hall 1.2, Stand D01 at Switzerland’s largest technology trade show SINDEX, which takes place from 2nd to 4th September 2014. This is the second time that Altium is exhibiting at SINDEX in Bern, which was launched in 2012 with great success. Altium Designer – Innovation in 3D PCB Design  Altium Designer links all aspects of electronics design, including schematic capture, creation of component libraries, 3D PCB layout, simulation, to name a few and combines them in a single design environment. The new version of Altium Designer 14.3 supports Embedded Components and the design of flexible and rigid-flex PCBs, including 3D STEP Export in folded condition. There are many more new features as well as an updated Importer for Mentor Graphics PADS, xDX Designer and CadSoft EAGLE. Altium Vault – Managing ECAD Design Data and Collaboration  In addition to Altium Designer, Altium is introducing the new

Tacton Systems today receives the Hermes Export Prize for contributing to develop and strengthen Swedish export. The price will be delivered by H.M. Crown Princess Victoria Bernadotte. Since 1981, the Hermes Export Price has been distributed to Swedish companies who have presented a growing export performance. The criteria is to export products and services made in Sweden, to a variety of international markets and also demonstrate a positive economic development. “We’re of course very humble and proud to be receiving this award. This award recognizes our export strategy which has been a key component for our success and continuous export growth”, says Christer Wallberg, CEO of Tacton Systems. Tacton is a global leader in advanced sales and product configuration through guided selling and configure price quote (CPQ). With patented technologies, Tacton Systems strives to design, configure and sell complex products online – for clients all over the world. “For a company like us, with a clear focus on complex configuration and guided

A new partnership to provide education in 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing has recently launched in Austin to position the State of Texas as a global leader in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. The kick-off event to celebrate the partnership as well as upcoming 3D printing courses will be held on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Roueche Graduate Center at National American University (NAU). Registration is available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-3d-printing-tech-launch-event-tickets-12557119683. This new partnership is led by TAVCO, the 3D Systems Reseller for Central Texas, and 3D Innovation Labs, a 3D tech education startup based in Austin. Leaders from both companies as well as NAU will interact with 3D technology stakeholders from across Central Texas to discuss and explore ways that 3D printing technology can positively impact the Texas economy. Attendees will gain an understanding of how the growing 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry will impact their businesses, increase STEM