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First Module of the 2014 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 28 May 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata 2014 Executive PLM Market Report. This report provides an executive-level view of CIMdata’s comprehensive analysis of the PLM market, with summary charts on the overall market and on specific PLM solution segments (including the chart below). It also includes perspectives on current trends in the PLM industry and how they may affect current suppliers and investments. PLM Market Sector Sizes in 2013 (US$ Millions) Based on CIMdata estimates, the PLM market grew 4.8% in 2013 to $35 billion. “The PLM market started strongly in 2013, and then growth tailed off in the second half of the year, replicating the performance of 2012,” according to Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata’s Vice President of Research, “The segment growth rates were much lower in 2013 than in

The 2014 R3 release of Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based CAM system includes a range of enhancements to make the software even easier to use, so allowing customers to produce programs for all types of machine tool more quickly and, therefore, to deliver high-quality parts in shorter lead times.  Full details, including video demonstrations, are on the Learning Zone – www.delcam.tv/fc2014 FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995.  Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths that give greater productivity on a wider range of machinery, including mill-turn machines, five-axis mills and wire EDM equipment. The first productivity-enhancing option in FeatureCAM 2014 R3 is a new command that allows entire parts or projects to be mirrored more easily than before.  The option

CD-adapco™ has integrated SPEED™ with STAR-CCM+®. SPEED™ is the leading electric machine design tool and STAR-CCM+® a powerful all in one tool that models heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural stresses, electric and magnetic fields, and aero-acoustics that play important roles in many electric machine applications. CD-adapco™ purchased the SPEED™ electric machine suite of programs in June 2011. SPEED™ performs a 2D magnetic design using both analytical equations and finite element analysis links (using PC-FEA, a 2D FE solver) for electric motors, generators, alternators, and other magnetic actuators.  It also combines electronic drive models with the machine's magnetic design. STAR-CCM+® takes the SPEED™ simulation results, converts their 2D model into a 3D model and models the machine's thermal performance under a wide range of environmental conditions. STAR-CCM+® can also be used for the electromagnetic 2D calculations as the GoFER's to PC-FEA will be available for STAR-CCM+® using the 2D magnetic FV solver.

Major enhancements to 5-axis toolpath functionality, along with the ability to automatically convert 2D design data to a 3D model, are included in the latest release of Alphacam, part of the Vero Software product portfolio. Updates to the Feature Extraction function also bring additional benefits to users. The Alphacam 2014 R2 update includes several new and enhanced features which continue to demonstrate why Alphacam leads the way in improving productivity and flexibility for manufacturers, increasing their profitability. Alphacam General Manager Nick Spurrett says: “There are a number of exciting new developments in Alphacam 2014 R2, including the ability to optimise 5-axis toolpaths to a specific machine configuration, and Part Modeler has been enhanced to convert DXF and DWG 2D drawings into 3D models.” Amongst the new functionality and enhancements: 5-Axis Toolpath Optimiser: Using 2014 R2, operators can optimise 5-axis toolpaths to their specific machine configuration and rotational axis limits. As this is carried out

Mentor Graphics Corp. announced today that Bombardier Aerospace, a manufacturer of business jet aircraft, has implemented a complete digital development process for the Learjet 85* aircraft’s electrical distribution system. Adherence to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 25 Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) mandate is now necessary for certification of new civil aircraft. With the FAA’s and Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) EWIS mandate as a goal, Bombardier achieved very significant process and quality improvement objectives. Bombardier Aerospace accomplished these by adopting innovative technology delivered by the Mentor Graphics® Capital® product family. The Capital product is an advanced software suite for the electrical systems and wire harness domain. Used by leading aerospace OEMs, the Capital product is built to support the complex demands of integrated processes from initial aircraft definition through electrical system and design, harness manufacture and aircraft maintenance. The Capital software used at Bombardier includes applications to address electrical systems definition and integration, integration

ZW3D today announced that it has been selected by Dr. Höhn GmbH. Featured with the all-in-one CAD and CAM solution, ZW3D provides solutions from optimization of scanned point cloud to 5-axis CNC machining, enabling Dr. Höhn to speed up the whole manufacturing process and improve the productivity. Dr. Höhn is a manufacturing company, producing covers and accessories for pick-ups. Founded in the 1960s, Dr. Höhn has established a powerful production-assembly line for ROAD RANGER® hardtops from product design, processing to assembling. Directly working with manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Nissan, Volkswagen, Isuzu and Toyota, etc., Dr. Höhn has earned a great reputation for its quality. The Need The production of a hardtop goes through four stages: Laminating, Grinding & Cutting, Painting and Installation. Engineers will scan the back of the pick-up and model the covers according to the point cloud data. After the 3D modeling, they will prepare the tool path on CAM module and

AVEVA and AMEC today announced their signing of a new five-year global agreement for the supply of AVEVA software for engineering, design and information management. This latest agreement extends a single global contract that provides access for all of AMEC’s worldwide offices to the full portfolio of AVEVA software and services, including the AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management™ suite, and the new market-leading AVEVA Everything3D™ (AVEVA E3D™) design software. 'AMEC has developed industry leading engineering and information management systems which, in combination with AVEVA technology, represent a powerful project delivery offering to AMEC’s customers,' said Colin Fairweather, Applied Technology Director for AMEC’s Europe business. 'Using our combined systems and technology we can deliver more predictable project outcomes, which is what all of our customers are requesting of AMEC.' 'Our strong relationship with AMEC has brought considerable business value to both parties,' said Dave Wheeldon, Chief Technology Officer, AVEVA. 'Over the last decades AMEC has provided

HP has announced financial results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended April 30, 2014. Second quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share (EPS) was $0.66, up from $0.55 in the prior-year period and within its previously provided outlook of $0.62 to $0.66. Second quarter non-GAAP diluted net EPS was $0.88, up from $0.87 in the prior-year period and within its previously provided outlook of $0.85 to $0.89. Second quarter non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP diluted net EPS exclude after-tax costs of $418 million and $0.22 per diluted share, respectively, related to the amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges and acquisition-related charges. Second quarter net revenue of $27.3 billion was down 1% from the prior-year period and flat on a constant currency basis. The complete news release is available at: http://h30261.www3.hp.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=71087&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1933777&highlight=

AVEVA Group plc today announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2014. Highlights Constant currency organic revenue growth of 10% Adjusted PBT margin 33% (2013 - 32%) Adjusted basic EPS growth of 19%** Significant progress with AVEVA E3D™, with a number of global customers licensing the new platform Engineering & Design Systems revenue - £211.5m (2013 - £189.5m); Enterprise Solutions revenue - £25.9m (2013 - £30.7m) Strong growth in Asia Pacific up 19% (2013 - 14%) Recurring revenue steady at 70% with 11% growth in rental licences Cash conversion of 102% (2013 - 97%), reflecting focus on cash collection Commenting on the outlook, Chief Executive Richard Longdon said: “The broad international spread of our business, combined with robust underlying market drivers, has once again proved effective in enabling us to deliver strong underlying growth and an improvement in profit margin, despite varied economic conditions across some of the regions in which we operate, and different rates of

Missler Software will launch TopSolid’Mold 7, its new generation mold CAD/CAM software, at AmeriMold in Novi, Michigan (11th and 12th June) and at the French FIP show in Lyon (17-20 June). TopSolid’Mold is an integrated CAD/CAM solution for the design of molds and the machining of tools for mold makers and cutting tool makers. To be efficient a CAD mold making solution should propose increased automation for repetitive mold design operations. In order to manage all projects the CAD software should ideally be completely integrated with a CAD/CAM solution that can manage all shaped forms, general mechanical engineering and machining operations in a parametric and associative way. Thanks to these qualities TopSolid’Mold has become a worldwide reference in the design and manufacture of molds. TopSolid’Mold has been regenerated and completely rethought for all mold makers. Among exciting new features for TopSolid’Mold 7 are: Easy to use, new intuitive interface: TopSolid’Mold 7 offers