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PDF3D have been busy this spring with yet another feature development. This time, the 3D developers have enhanced their ParaView derived product PV+ which now enables COMSOL users to easily create interactive 3D reports in Adobe's PDF. COMSOL, which was released by Comsol Multiphysics in 1998, allows professionals who work with structural mechanics, electromagnetics, fluid flow, heat transfer, MEMS and acoustics to visually manage their workflow using COMSOL Multiphysics analysis software. COMSOL users are currently able to create screen shots and movie files that can be shared with others however, to get real 3D interaction in a report, the pathways to do this are rare, which is where PDF3D's PV+ comes in. "We've developed two main pathways for COMSOL Multiphysics to enable 3D PDF Report generation," explained Ian Curington of PDF3D, "the first of these uses a customized and extended version of ParaView which contains a COMSOL format loader and a large library

ANSYS® HFSS™ users can reduce design time and cost while optimizing complete electronic system performance, thanks to linear circuit simulation included with the latest version of this software.  With a more streamlined simulation workflow, engineers can focus on enhancing complete system reliability and signal quality as well as analyzing electromagnetic interference.  New HFSS product options for radio frequency (RF) and signal integrity (SI) analyses are also available — making high-frequency (HF) and high-speed electronic device design even more comprehensive.  For many years, engineers have used disparate technologies and extensive lab testing when designing wireless and electronic devices.  However, as product speed and densities increased, fast and accurate electromagnetic analysis became essential to predict HF effects that traditional circuit simulation neglected like electrical coupling, electromagnetic interference, and radiation.  The latest version of HFSS with circuit simulation addresses these challenges by combining the accuracy of electromagnetic analysis with the speed and capacity of circuit

The latest version of HyperWorks, to be highlighted at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2014 April 8-10 (Altair booth 6D60), represents the most advanced evolution of computer-aided engineering (CAE) technology applicable to the aerospace industry. HyperWorks provides a comprehensive suite of tools for every phase of aircraft innovation, from initial concept generation through the entire product lifecycle. Aircraft manufacturers are using the suite for weight reduction and design with composites; modern structural modeling and automated design processes; and stress, mechanism and vulnerability simulation. Software tools in the integrated HyperWorks suite are advancing the ways in which aircraft are designed, accelerating the adoption of advanced materials, such as laminated composites, to meet industry goals of reducing the weight of components and structures for greater fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. "While composites are a major focal point for HyperWorks and the aviation industry, our product suite offers much more," said Shan Nageswaran, Senior Director, Altair HyperWorks for Aerospace.

3D APPS LLC, a subsidiary of Koren technology company Intratech and 3D PDF Consortium member company, announced the release of not one, but three new apps for working with 3D PDF files. These three new programs, available immediately, are the first released from the newly established division located in Irvine, CA. The first of these new applications is targeted to the users of the Autodesk Navisworks application for plant design and heavy construction. The 3D APPS 3D PDF Exporter for Navisworks works within the native application selected portions or entire models from Navisworks to 3D PDF, as well as allowing other data such as clash detection and property information to be included. For users of Integraphs’ PDMS application, 3DAPPS Exchange for RVM to 3DPDF application allows the PDMS users to convert RVM files into 3D PDF without the need to make use of the PDMS software itself. Entire designs or selected portions

The company SharpCam Ltd has had a wide presence in the United Kingdom for several years and has now recently set up a SharpCam USA office to extend the company’s valuable CAD/CAM software products and services. SharpCam is different from other CAD/CAM software vendors for a wide variety of reasons. One of the differences is that SharpCam CAD/CAM software is made to be simple. The company’s slogan, “Design it. Cut it.”, describes the simplicity that SharpCam aims to create for their customers. Just in case a customer needs help, SharpCam offers free support and service, which includes general support, free post processors, post customizations, and RS232/DNC support. Chris Walker, Director of Tromec Ltd, says, “We started a new engineer, with no CAD/CAM experience, and within a day he was producing parts! It doesn’t get much easier than SharpCam!” SharpCam also offers other benefits many major vendors do not offer including an incredibly low

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, today announced the inauguration of a STAAD Foundation Advanced User Group in Japan. The new group’s membership will include leading engineering, procurement, and construction firms as well as design firms across the region. Among them is JGC Corporation, one of the world’s leading engineering contractors, and Toyo Engineering, a global leader in engineering and construction for industrial facilities. Commenting on the new user group, Mr. Yukio Uchida, group manager, Technology Group, Civil and Building Department, Engineering Division, JGC Corporation, said, “The fact that the STAAD product family, which is widely recognized and employed around the world by our clients, encompasses foundation design is of significance to our work processes. Through our use of this software, I anticipate being able to rationalize our design work as we more effectively coordinate our foundation design practices for steel structures and our STAAD.Pro structural analysis and engineering workflows.” He continued, “In addition, with this total solution, which includes

Stratasys Ltd. today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire two privately-held companies, Solid Concepts Inc. and Harvest Technologies. Solid Concepts is the largest independent additive manufacturing service bureau in North America and a fast-growing partner to RedEye, Stratasys' existing digital manufacturing service business. The transactions are expected to be completed early in the upcoming third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions, and are expected to be accretive to Stratasys' Non-GAAP earnings per share within the first 12 months after closing. Upon completion of the transactions, Stratasys will combine Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies with RedEye to establish one additive manufacturing services business unit. Joe Allison, President of Solid Concepts, will join the Stratasys management team and lead the combined parts business, supported by the strong management teams of Solid Concepts, Harvest Technologies, and RedEye. Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies are leading providers of additive manufacturing services. With the addition of Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies, Stratasys is creating

An acquisition of UK based Symetri’s business from Airbus Defence and Space is in line with Addnode Group's strategy to be a market leading provider of mission-critical systems and solutions for design and engineering activities. With an annual turnover of SEK 80 M, Symetri will be a first step in an expansion to the UK market, which is expected to be one of Europe’s fastest growing economies in 2014. Completion of the transaction is subject to certain conditions. Symetri is an Autodesk Gold partner and a supplier of software for computer-aided design and related consulting and training services. The business of Symetri is expected to generate an annual turnover of SEK 80 M and employs 23 employees. Symetri is the largest Autodesk reseller toward the UK manufacturing and Oil & Gas market. “An acquisition of Symetri opens up UK as a new market for Cad-Q and Addnode Group. Symetri has a strong

3D Systems  announced that it acquired Medical Modeling Inc., a provider of personalized surgical treatments and patient specific medical devices, including virtual surgical planning and clinical transfer tools, using 3D modeling and printing that is rapidly changing how reconstructive surgery is done today. The company expects this acquisition to be immediately accretive to its net income. Based in Golden, Colorado, Medical Modeling pioneered the field of 3D printing-centric personalized surgery and patient-specific medical device solutions with FDA-cleared manufacturing processes and world-class expertise, providing help on tens of thousands of patient cases for surgical planning tools, implants and other design services. 3DS also announced today that it plans to consolidate all of its healthcare activities into a single unit under the leadership of former Medical Modeling President, Andy Christensen, who was named 3DS’ Vice President, Personalized Surgery and Medical Devices. “We are thrilled to become part of 3DS,” said Andy Christensen, President, Medical Modeling.  “We already use

Zuken’s CR-8000 continues to lead the way with next-generation tools capable of creating today’s and tomorrow’s complex product designs. Design Gateway and Design Force – the core of Zuken’s CR-8000 2D/3D multi-PCB and IC packaging design solution (which was introduced in 2011) – contain enhancements that include significant new placement and routing functionality for both conventional and high-speed designs, 3D mechanical enclosure clearance checking, and interfaces to third party simulation tools. “In the development of the world's thinnest and lightest 20-inch large-screen 4K tablet, CR-8000 Design Force’s system-level SI and thermal analysis effectively reduced the number of design spins during the project. Due to the success of this project, we will make more efforts with Zuken to develop our next generation 4K tablet using CR-8000 Design Force.” - Mr. Kiyoshi Nakanishi, 4K Tablet development manager, Panasonic Corporation Enhanced placement and routing Placement and routing templates enable designers who work with bus routing or