Neues

MSC Software Corporation today announced a new online learning platform that provides individualized training for MSC users to get the most possible value from their software. The MSC Learning Center offers a full range of training services including self-paced learning resources in an online modular format. The Learning Center is available by subscription and accessible from desktops, laptops and tablets. Its broad range of content accommodates all learning styles and enables each user to work at their own pace. "There are as many learning styles as there are people, and we've built the MSC Learning Center to support all of them," said Jeff Graff, Vice President of Technical Support and e-Learning for MSC Software, "Some people learn through hands-on practice and observing cause and effect. Some need to learn individually while others need a community setting of like-minded people brainstorming and trading ideas. The MSC Learning Center has options to help all of those people use

CONTACT Software provides partners and third-party vendors with an excellent open technology platform for developing custom PLM solutions. The new component architecture offers partners a modular software toolkit which, in conjunction with a powerful development environment, supports different business models. Software vendors can adapt existing application modules from CONTACT's portfolio for specific industries and different countries, provide additional modules or develop fully integrated stand-alone IT solutions for complementary markets. The open source and interface concept implemented by CONTACT protects the investments of partners and customers alike. CONTACT's partner program is intended to generate added value for customers and boost the global footprint of the company. One milestone on this journey is the collaboration with the ECAD vendor Zuken. In November 2013, the leading vendor in the field of electronic design automation presented E³EDM, the first native EDM integration for electronic and fluid design, and is now starting to market it globally. The

Aras® has fundamentally changed how global enterprise PLM environments get upgraded. Aras has included upgrade services in the Aras subscription, typically a large additional recurring cost with other PLM providers, regardless of the amount of PLM solution customization. Learn about Aras Subscription Upgrades at http://www.aras.com/services/subscription.aspx A recent CIMdata commentary report titled Aras Innovator: Redefining Customization & Upgrades states, “This [no-cost version-to-version upgrades] is a rather bold guarantee given the historic challenges the industry has experienced with upgrading highly customized PLM deployments.” The report goes on to explain, “[We] discovered that there was much more to the story than just a contractual guarantee. Fundamentally, Aras Innovator is engineered to be highly configurable - even customizable - without resulting in expensive and complex version-to-version upgrades and re-implementations.” Unlike other PLM systems that effectively require a re-implementation and data migration, Aras is upgraded “in place” in a fraction of the time and effort because no recoding

Software from LMS, a Siemens business, has played a major role in the A350-900 structural analysis process, resulting in the software’s expanded use in other Airbus projects. Airbus created a common stress analysis environment based on LMS Samtech Caesam, one of Siemens’ computer-aided engineering (CAE) software solutions. For the A350-900 structural development and certification, LMS Caesam provided the foundation for deploying Airbus harmonized methods to over 2000 stress engineers at more than 50 worldwide suppliers. LMS Caesam provides a single framework that integrates all Airbus processes, methods, tools and data libraries, replacing over 400 tools. The A350-900, part of the A350 XWB family, is the first Airbus aircraft developed using the company’s common environment known as ISAMI (Improved Structural Analysis through Multidisciplinary Integration). The ISAMI environment ensures consistency in the A350 structural analysis and certification process. ISAMI is based on the LMS Caesam framework, which is part of the LMS Samtech

ANSYS Inc. users can now leverage NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) to speed up fluid dynamics simulation and quickly handle large, complex simulation models. Available for the first time with ANSYS® Fluent® 15.0, the jointly developed GPU-accelerated commercial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) solver broadens support for NVIDIA GPUs across the ANSYS simulation portfolio, building upon the previous success with GPU support in ANSYS® Mechanical™. ANSYS' technology leadership in HPC scale-up and NVIDIA's best-in-class hardware come together to augment traditional multi-core central processing unit (CPU) parallel computing with GPU accelerator technology. One customer taking advantage of this new solver is Parametric Solutions Inc., which specializes in the design, manufacture, test and assembly of gas turbine components and modules. "By adding NVIDIA GPU accelerators, our engineers cut the time for typical ANSYS Mechanical models in half, doubled the performance of maxed out CPU systems and often saved an entire day's worth of work," said David Cusano, chief technology officer and

ZW3D today announced that it has been selected by Hardware Labs. Featured with all-in-one CAD/CAM platform and easy-to-use interface, ZW3D integrates product design, mold design and CNC machining within a single software package, enabling Hardware Labs engineers to avoid data loss and save cost during design and machining process. Hardware Labs is a pioneer in the computer water cooling industry. Being the first company in the industry to develop and manufacture the first PC radiators, a system specifically designed for computer water cooling, Hardware Labs is still the de facto benchmark in the business. The Need The average design and machining cycle in Hardware Labs is 45 days, which is becoming increasingly difficult to meet the rapid variation of market requirements. The company is in urgent demand to find a suitable CAD/CAM platform which can eliminate this inefficiency, boost productivity and provide greater value for customers. The Solution Hardware Labs chooses ZW3D to help improve

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced that Nitronex, a GaAs labs company and leading producer of GaN-on-silicon RF power devices, has selected Agilent to provide a complete GaN design flow that spans both device modeling and circuit simulation. The flow uses Agilent EEsof EDA's IC-CAP model extraction software and Advanced Design System (ADS) circuit and system simulator-both market-leading platforms in RF and microwave design. Gallium nitride has emerged as a semiconductor material of choice for designing RF power devices, providing a formidable combination of high bandwidth, efficiency and power. In the case of Nitronex, whose GaN devices use silicon as a substrate, there is an added inherent cost advantage to its approach. Nonetheless, as with the development of any high-power device, designing for high levels of reliability, performance and yield requires investing in leading modeling and simulation technology. "Agilent's software platforms offer a clear advantage for our design process," said David Runton, vice president of engineering at

Cimatron Limited announced today that it will be releasing its fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 27 th, 2014, before the US markets open. Cimatron's management will host a conference call that same day, at 9:00am EST, 16:00 Israel time. On the call, management will review and discuss the results, and will also be available to answer questions by investors. To participate, please call one of the following teleconferencing numbers. Please begin placing your call at least 5 minutes before the conference call commences. USA: +1-888-668-9141 International: +972-3-9180609 Israel: 03-9180609 For those unable to listen to the live call, a recording of the call will be available from the day after the call under the investor relations section of Cimatron's website, at: http://www.cimatron.com.

Mentor Graphics Corporation announced they will release financial results for the company's fourth fiscal quarter, ended January 31, 2014 on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at approximately 1:15 pm Pacific. Live audio webcast at http://www.mentor.com/company/investor_relations. Please register at this website prior to the scheduled call time of 2:00 pm Pacific. Conference call replay: Begins February 27, 2014 (4:00 pm Pacific); Ends March 6, 2014 (11:59 pm Pacific). USA 800-475-6701; International 320-365-3844; Access code: 319415

Zuken announces the expansion of its CADSTAR reseller network in North America with the addition of Fusion CADSoft. CADSTAR is Zuken’s powerful and easy-to-use desktop PCB design software for small to medium-sized workgroups. “Fusion CADSoft has a wealth of technical expertise and a track record of understanding their customers’ work environment. They have genuine enthusiasm for CADSTAR and the part they will play in supporting expansion in North America”. - Jeroen Leinders, CADSTAR Worldwide Sales Manager Fusion CADSoft has already worked with Zuken for three years as a distributor of its market-leading E3.series electrical design software. “In my years of working with Zuken I’ve been impressed by the company’s ethics and their upfront style of partnership with us. This helps the relationship with our customers as we’re speaking from experience when we say we have confidence in both the company and their products”. - Rich Leodore, Managing Partner, Fusion CADSoft Fusion CADSoft is based on