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Autodesk, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Delcam. Autodesk announced its intent to acquire Delcam on November 7, 2013 for £20.75 per share or approximately £172.5 million (~USD $286 Million), using non-U.S.-based cash. Delcam will operate as a wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Autodesk, with no significant changes planned for Delcam’s business. “Autodesk brings to Delcam…

e-on software announced the immediate availability of the French and German versions of its product line for 3D Enthusiasts and 3D Artists: VUE Pioneer & Theme Packs, VUE 3D Superhero, VUE Frontier 2014, VUE Esprit 2014, VUE Studio 2014 and VUE Complete 2014. E-on software offers a wide array of…

The highlights of the current versions of their SAP PLM CAD integrations feature a high degree of convenience and performance in working with CAD systems and SAP.  The expanded operating concept supports CAD design perfectly and makes possible the convenient management of engineering documents with SAP. The innovative technology guarantees…

ZWCAD Design announced that U-SMD Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of the switchboard enclosure in Thailand, has selected ZWCAD+ to improve efficiency of product development. With the ability to handle large files flexibly, as well as powerful file compatibility and utility functions that streamline design workflow, ZWCAD+ helps U-SMD accelerate the project…

More than 500 components manufactured using Edgecam are fitted to each of two racing cars competing in the Australian V8 Supercar Championship. Edgecam and their Australian reseller G-Zerofive provide software, post processors, customisation and full training to Brad Jones Racing (BJR), for their two Holden VF Commodore cars. BJR use…

October–December 2013 (fourth quarter) License revenue amounted to SKr 208 million (Q4 '12: SKr 183 million), an increase of 19 percent currency adjusted. Maintenance revenue was SKr 239 million (Q4 '12: SKr 231 million), an improvement of 6 percent currency adjusted. Consulting revenue amounted to SKr 341 million (Q4 '12:…

This year's STAR Global Conference on March 17-19 in Vienna will offer something for everyone! Below is quick highlight of speakers who have been recently added to the agenda. Check the conference website for more details on speakers and topics. Please note: All attendees will receive a complimentary day of training (choose…

Each year, CGTech hosts many VERICUT Users' Exchange (VUE) events for its customers. In 2013, over 1,300 VERICUT users attended more than 40 VUE events in 15 countries. CGTech has announced 22 North American VUE locations scheduled in 2014 and the first will be held on Monday, March 10th in…

Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO, and Edouard Husson, dean of ESCP Europe Business School, have inaugurated the Fashion and Technology Chair.  The new Lectra-ESCP Europe Chair, with a three-year tenure, is positioned at the crossroads of innovation and research. The Chair’s aim will be to develop and convey knowledge based on…

The UK’s manufacturing sector is set to benefit from a major £887,000 research and development project called LIGHT that began on 12th December with a kick-off meeting at Delcam’s Birmingham headquarters.  The project, to be managed by Delcam, will make a definitive step change to the current use of additive…