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A2K Technologies has been inducted into the Autodesk Platinum Club, for the highest percentage growth year-on-year in New Zealand. A2K Joint-CEO, Fari Fanaeyan, said the reward reflected the efforts and significant investment A2K has made in New Zealand, to ensure an even greater service for New Zealand customers. “We thank our valued customers who have trusted us to provide them with the best possible solutions and services. Without them, we would not have been able to achieve this accolade.” The award was announced at the Autodesk One Team Conference in Las Vegas, and acknowledged at the recent ANZ One Team Exchange in Sydney. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for A2K on CIMdata.com

Enabling ESI’s Virtual Prototyping solutions for Cloud/SaaS offering Launching a powerful catalyst to democratize end-to-end virtual product development Responding to a strong demand for Cloud, On-demand products and services driven by the digital ‘Smart Factory’ paradigm and lower cost of ownership An opportunity to win the SME market with an offer at minimal transactional costs A progressive roll-out through a flexible adaptive business strategy Alain de Rouvray, ESI Group’s Chairman and CEO states: “Riding the accelerated transformational wave of Information & Communications Technologies (ICT), Ciespace’s leading edge CAE Cloud based modeling tool will provide ESI with a quantum leap in its Go-to-Market strategy. Enabling a full Cloud/SaaS offering of our Virtual Prototyping solutions will create considerable additional value to our existing and future customers; substantially lowering the cost of ownership and the need for in-house expertise. The flexibility and affordability of the Cloud/SaaS business model is expected to progressively attract new types of technical SME

Rand Worldwide today announced that its courseware division, ASCENT- Center for Technical Knowledge, has produced video-enhanced eBooks by incorporating content provided by 4D Technologies, developers of the industry leading CADLearning video library. The integration of video lessons with ASCENT’s Autodesk Official Training Guide (AOTG) curriculum creates a multi-format eBook offering that provides an unrivalled educational experience for any self-paced or classroom learner. "Our Autodesk Official Training Guides have long been recognized as a leading resource for students in instructor-led training classes and for self-paced learners because of the comprehensive explanations, examples, and hands-on exercises," says Paul Burden, director of product development, ASCENT. "CADLearning video lessons add a multimedia element to our eBook format that complements the existing content and gives users an additional perspective on the features and techniques presented. Learners are now presented with content that enables them to read, watch, listen, and try, all from one resource." ASCENT's video-enhanced eBooks are intended for use by

Altair today announced that Airbus Defence and Space has joined the Altair Partner Alliance (APA), bringing airframe structural analysis and verification to HyperWorks users with the addition of STRENGTH2000®. STRENGTH2000® is a toolbox for performing strength and stability analyses which meet aerospace standards, as well as generating stress reports for certification purposes. For many aerospace companies and suppliers, STRENGTH2000® simplifies the strength and stability assessment of metallic and composite structures to adhere to various industry and handbook standards. The framework provided by STRENGTH2000® can also be extended to include proprietary in-house methods. "Airbus Defence and Space is pleased to offer STRENGTH2000® to HyperWorks users through the Altair Partner Alliance," said Dr. Gerd Schuhmacher, Senior Expert at Airbus Defence and Space. "Our software will be very useful for aerospace stress engineers in the Altair community. Advantages of STRENGTH2000® include lead-time reduction and the significant reliability improvement of strength and stability analysis tasks. Long-term reproducibility of results is also extremely

NGC Software today announced that insulated product manufacturer California Innovations has chosen NGC’s Global Enterprise Suite. California Innovations is the market leader for soft-sided insulated coolers and thermal products, including the popular Arctic Zone brand sold by retailers worldwide. NGC’s Global Enterprise Suite (GES) will give California Innovations the best of both worlds, through a suite of applications that integrates fashion PLM, Supply Chain Management (SCM)/ Global Sourcing, ERP and Testing and Compliance, including CPSIA. With the Global Enterprise Suite, all applications work together in unison, improving workflows, productivity and speed to market. With NGC’s solutions, California Innovation will be able to continue to design and produce market-leading products that meet the highest standards of quality and excellence. “California Innovations is an exciting, forward-thinking company with an impressive track record of growth,” said Mark Burstein, president of sales, marketing and R&D, NGC Software. “NGC is pleased to partner with California Innovations to help

Dassault Systèmes today announced a partnership with Assystem, an international engineering and innovation consultancy, to transform the development and delivery of personalized aircraft cabins.  Aviation companies will use Dassault Systèmes’ “Passenger Experience” industry solution experience based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, leveraging Assystem’s dedicated integration and engineering services.  The commercial aviation industry is undergoing a strong build cycle in which an improved passenger in-flight experience is a key competitive differentiator. Business jet original equipment manufacturers, completion centers, suppliers and airlines aim to increase market share by building customer loyalty with innovative design programs that meet their demands. The combination of the “Passenger Experience” industry solution experience with Assystem services gives companies an integrated cabin customization and personalization solution to design, validate and simulate future in-flight experiences, and promote the passenger journey of tomorrow. It reduces program costs and improves productivity, quality, on-time delivery and customer satisfaction. “Our partnership with Dassault Systèmes and its ‘Passenger Experience’ industry

SofTech, Inc. today announced its third quarter fiscal year 2015 operating results. Revenue for the three months ended February 28, 2015 was approximately $.925 million as compared to approximately $1.342 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The net loss for the current quarter was approximately ($356,000) or ($.40) per share compared to approximately $(339,000) or $(.39) per share for the same period in the prior fiscal year. EBITDA for current quarter was approximately $(171,000) as compared to approximately $(259,000) for the same period in fiscal year 2014. Revenue for the nine months ended February 28, 2015 was approximately $2.8 million as compared to approximately $4.1 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The net loss for the first nine months of the current fiscal year was approximately ($1,307,000) or ($1.47) per share compared to a net loss of approximately $(91,000) or $(.10) per share

ModuleWorks will show the latest developments in CAD/CAM component technology at the 14th China International Machine Tool Show (CIMT) from April 20-25th 2015 in Hall E5, booth 317. ModuleWorks is at the forefront of 5-Axis machining and Simulation technology, providing the toolpath generation and simulation technology that powers many of the most popular CAM systems available around the world today. ModuleWorks has more than 50 industry partners around the globe and partners in China include CAXA, one of the most popular locally authored CAD/CAM solutions. At CIMT 2015, the ModuleWorks team will be showing the latest developments in CAD/CAM component technology including the highlights of the upcoming 2015.04 releases including many new innovations in toolpath generation and simulation. ModuleWorks have been also collaborating with CNC control manufacturers to provide its simulation and verification technology directly on the CNC control and will be showing how G-Code CNC programs can be verified on the control

Yunique Solutions announced today that the Fashion Institute of Technology has implemented YuniquePLM™ in its 'Product Development with PLM' non-credit courses. The addition of a PLM-focused course attests to FIT's dedication to forward-looking technology and hands-on experience with real-world tools.  YuniquePLM, designed specifically for the fashion and retail industries, features extensive functionality in a web-based platform that connects merchandisers, designers and sourcing teams with their global supply chains to optimize their product lifecycle processes. Teams around the world can communicate more effectively, accelerate time to market, ensure quality and reduce errors.  FIT has a long history of educating their students with the industry's best technology. Expanding the course work and technology to PLM is a key progression to better position students for success in their future fashion careers.  The new course comprises interactive training and group dialog to understand how PLM is being implemented today in fashion companies, both small and large, to accelerate

Nominations are being accepted now through Tuesday, June 30, 2015, for the Phil Kaufman Award for Distinguished Contributions to Electronic Design Automation (EDA), sponsored by the EDA Consortium (EDAC) and the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA). The award honors individuals whose contributions made a significant impact within EDA in business, industry direction, promotion, technology and engineering, educational or mentoring. Impartiality is provided to all nominees, without regard to race, gender, age or national origin. “The IEEE Council on EDA is pleased to partner with the EDA Consortium in seeking outstanding nominees for the 21st Phil Kaufman Award," said Sani Nassif, President of IEEE/CEDA. "The 2015 recipient will join a select group of individuals who have helped advance EDA and thus the electronics industry." John Kibarian, co-chair of the EDA Consortium and President & CEO of PDF Solutions, added, "The EDA industry continues to address the complex challenges faced by electronic designers.