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SPRING Technologies announces the release of NCSIMUL Machine 9.2, flagship of its NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS portfolio. Pursuing its commitment to the development of the factory of the future, SPRING Technologies is enriching its solution with additional properties for its Composites module and enhancing its capabilities in terms of automation, ergonomics and, ultimately end-user productivity. "NCSIMUL Machine is our flagship. We have been developing the solution for 17 years and we progress it with state-of-the-art technology, drawing on our expertise in industry applications, and addressing market needs", explains Olivier Bellaton, Managing Director of SPRING Technologies. "With Version 9.2, we bring our users the very best technology to automate tasks that deliver no added value, and secure the information, data exchange and tool paths - all of this in a 3D graphic environment. Each new version brings us a step closer to SMART INDUSTRY." With NCSIMUL Machine users can: Control the global machining process; Simulate, check, optimize and modify their

SENER announces the new FORAN V70R3.0, available from the 31st of July, 2014. With more than 45 years in the market, FORAN takes advantage of SENER´s innovative development effort as the key factor to give added value. The new version incorporates improvements for the users and on its own technology. Some remarkable new aspects are described below. FORAN offers a solution covering all design stages and disciplines. The process starts with the forms generation in FORAN or imported from a third-party solution. The module FGA for the generation of the general arrangement allows a quick definition of compartments and spaces in 3D. This module incorporates new functionality for the early positioning of equipment in the 3D model that can be linked intrinsically to the spaces of the ship and will be integrated with the rest of outfitting solutions in further design stages. A new module, FABSIC, groups all the former applications related with the

Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC®) announces Brava!® Enterprise 7.2 for EMC Webtop. This release of Brava for Webtop will also be integrated into the latest version of EMC Documentum Capital Projects, available soon. Brava 7.2 includes these features and enhancements: The cross-platform Brava HTML5 client now offers vector viewing for crisp views at tight zoom levels plus the ability to set CAD layer visibility and view object attributes. The new Brava 3D ActiveX client displays 3D models. Measure, locate and identify parts, access part and subassembly info, view multi-plane cutaways and cross sections, and explode assemblies. Sign documents electronically, adding an electronic signature, initials or a professional seal with Brava, then create a PDF of the signed document. Checkview streamlines repetitive form reviews. Use Checkview to flag form areas requiring review and provide instructions to reviewers. Reviewers are stepped through each area and must approve or reject each one to move on to the next. Enhanced text

AMC Bridge announces the release of ViewER 2.0, a new version of an application for rendering 3D models on Android mobile devices. ViewER 2.0, the new version of the popular 3D viewer for Android devices, extends the list of supported formats to such popular CAD formats as STL, PLY and 3DS. The new version also offers a faster opening of OBJ files. The product is free and can be downloaded from Google Play Store at: https:/play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amcbridge.viewer

HASCO, suppliers of modular standard mould units and accessories will be featuring demonstrations on its stand at Interplas, showing how VISI, from Vero Software can connect to the HASCO libraries, leverage the digital data and automate the design and manufacturing process. The demonstration focuses on a dual ejection tool with collapsing cores, showing the considerable benefits of 3D development using a combination of VISI design tools and standard components alongside a mixture of custom HASCO products. As a leading supplier of standard mould plates and kits, along with components such as system plates, guide pillars, ejector pins, collapsing cores or hot runner solutions, HASCO simplifies and standardises mouldmaking – maximising productivity, quality and innovation. VISI includes a large selection of internal HASCO components, along with the correct 2D drawing views, BOM information, and CAM instructions, allowing manufacturers to automatically machine their plates. As well as reading external HASCO components from the Universal

ModuleWorks will show the latest version of its CAM components, version 2014.08 at IMTS, the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014, (booth E-3133) in Chicago from 8-13th September 2014. 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. Each ModuleWorks release contains many new and enhanced features across the product range and this latest version includes new features for 5-Axis, 3-Axis, Port Machining and Simulation. At IMTS, they will be showing the latest release of their component technology; highlights are shown below: 5-Axis Machining 5-Axis SWARF sees a number of improvements to improve efficiency and flexibility. It now features a built in transform capability to allow repeated rotation or translation of the main toolpath, particularly useful for parts with a regular pattern of duplicated features such as blades. In addition the SWARF also has the option to

ARC Group Worldwide, Inc. announced that Chairman & CEO, Jason Young, will present at the 2014 Brean Capital Global Technology Conference in New York, NY, on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014. Mr. Young will host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors throughout the day during the conference. A copy of the presentation is available here: http://www.arcgroupworldwide.com/resources/ARCW-Investor-Presentation.pdf. 

Surfcam Inc., a division of Vero Software, has named Sunidhi Technologies (www.surfcamindia.com), as their new authorized Reseller, providing SURFCAM CAD/CAM sales and support to industrial and educational customers in India. “We are pleased to welcome Sunidhi Technologies into the growing worldwide SURFCAM Reseller Network”, say Surfcam General Manager Peter Marton. “Sunidhi Technologies has the expertise, many years of experience and manufacturing presence in India to expand SURFCAM’s brand awareness and sales growth into the growing Indian market. Existing SURFCAM customers in India can also look forward to receiving world-class support, training options via www.askmeengineers.com and manufacturing solutions from Sunidhi Technologies” “We are very excited to join Vero Software family in India”, says Nidhi Sanghavi of Sunidhi Technologies. “We have found SURFCAM to be the best, all-round CAM package for our customers in India. We are proud to represent both SURFCAM and Part Modeler in our country and also see this as a great opportunity to

Confirming that progressive support strategies offer business value to both PTC and its customers, PTC announced the company was named for the second consecutive year a “Top Ten Best Support Website” for 2014 by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP). This designation highlights the company’s commitment to deliver a global support program focused on the customer experience to build stronger relationships and provide real value that drives business success. PTC is delivering business value to its customers by re-engineering its Global Support program to move beyond a traditional software sales and maintenance transaction to one that helps its customers meet four key challenges: Keeping ahead of their competition by delivering high quality products on time Delivering software releases that are stable and reliable Controlling costs by creating products that minimize the need for customization Reducing security threats to intellectual property. According to Monica Schnitger, president of market research firm Schnitger Corp., “PTC realizes that getting their

Mentor Graphics Corporation announced its new membership in the German-based European Centre for Power Electronics (ECPE), a European consortium focused on the research, education, technology transfer, and promotion of power electronics globally.  Mentor Graphics is the only electronic design automation (EDA) company represented in this industry-driven research network, comprised of over 150 organizations (75 companies and 76 institutions).  Mentor Graphics was selected as an ECPE member due to its unique expertise in both thermal simulation and test solutions including electronic components power cycling for reliability prediction, as evidenced by its recently announced MicReD® Industrial Power Tester 1500A technology. The key initiatives of the ECPE are to provide global research on power electronics systems; educate the ECPE member network and electronic engineering industry on advancements via workshops and tutorials; and serve as the “unified voice” for the European power electronics industry.  In contributing to the ECPE, Mentor Graphics will focus on its