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Altair today announced the launch of HyperXtrude 2015, a new version of the popular simulation tool for extrusion processes. For the first time, engineers on the shop floor may validate die designs using computer-aided engineering (CAE) techniques directly from computer-aided design (CAD) models. This change represents a significant workflow improvement. Extrusion companies today must create a more extensive mix of complex profiles in a shorter period of time than ever before. At the same time, there is constant downward price pressure on production costs. With HyperXtrude 2015, engineers can analyze material flow and heat transfer inside a die during extrusion to validate die designs, reducing costly and time-consuming trials. A completely new, intuitive interface distinguishes HyperXtrude 2015 from previous releases of the leading physics-based extrusion solver. HyperXtrude 2015 automates routine steps of the model building process with no compromise on accuracy or mesh quality, allowing die designers to perform simulation with very

Advanced Solutions is helping firms streamline information flows and provide better data to building owners and operators through Lifecycle BIM. Advanced Solutions Design Software has partnered with Codebook International, Brockwell IT Consulting, and Ecodomus, to provide each of the key components within the Lifecycle BIM solution. Each of these unique companies is a strong addition to the Lifecycle BIM solution, complementing the current Autodesk software solutions Advanced Solutions delivers to its customers. For building owners seeking to improve facilities management, Lifecycle BIM is a comprehensive solution that incorporates industry leading building design, GIS, data management, and facility management software into best practice workflows to enhance communication, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Advanced Solutions' fully integrated solution enables owners to optimize their building operations from cradle to grave. Michael Golway, Advanced Solutions President and CEO, shared his enthusiasm for this new offering, stating, "Advanced Solutions prides itself on our innovative software solutions and high quality consulting services. Lifecycle

3D Systems announced today the release of its CaptureTM Mini scan-based design and inspection system — a smaller, more accurate version of its previously released Geomagic® Capture system. With a choice of 3DS’ industry-leading Geomagic software products included, the Capture Mini system is an economical, highly accurate and easy-to-use turnkey solution for scanning, designing and inspecting small objects. It is ideal for industries such as manufacturing, product design, mechanical, jewelry and dental appliances. Like the original Geomagic Capture system, Capture Mini uses state-of-the-art blue LED structured-light scanning technology to bring real objects into a variety of CAD packages, allowing designers and engineers the freedom to create new designs based on existing objects. On the inspection side, Capture Mini provides quality assurance engineers the valuable ability to scan a part on their desktop and check its quality against CAD designs, thus intercepting design flaws and manufacturing challenges early in the process. At only two pounds, Capture Mini

Die-cast aluminum components, which play a central role in the production of lightweight engines and transmissions, are in demand today as never before. That’s good news for Heck & Becker, a forerunner for die-cast mold production that has focused exclusively on the construction of sophisticated molding tools since the 1990s.   Established as a model factory in 1936 and dubbed Dautphe by founders Ludwig Heck and Jakob Becker, the family business known today as Heck & Becker has grown from an original eight to 160 employees. As one of the most successful and innovative mold makers for the automotive sector, the company — based in Dautphetal, Germany — is actively involved in the development of emerging automotive technologies. In addition to producing parts for conventional combustion engines, the company manufactures lightweight components, as well as alternative-energy parts. Progress Through CAD and CAM Software Over the years, Heck & Becker has demonstrated that

Dassault Systèmes announced today the renewal of its ongoing technical partnership with Solar Impulse SA and publicly committed itself to the next phases of the record-breaking, solar-powered, round the world airplane project. The Solar Impulse 2 airplane, revealed on April 9 and successfully test flown in June of this year, is designed using Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Solar Impulse uses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, including its CATIA and ENOVIA applications, to design, build, and validate this second solar airplane. Solar Impulse 1 was a test bed for the incredibly complex new technologies required to fly day and night using solar energy alone. Solar Impulse 2 will carry the mission forward and fly around the world in 2015. The team faced new challenges and trade-offs in designing such an innovative plane, including a new design for the fuselage and wings, and using new materials to achieve strict weight objectives. Designing a cockpit providing safety,

Dassault Systèmes announced today that PSA Peugeot Citroën has decided to significantly intensify the use of its DELMIA digital manufacturing applications to help simplify the innovation process of its body-in-white division. With this expansion, which provides end-to-end digital continuity between engineering and manufacturing, PSA Peugeot Citroën can now efficiently address right-first-time robotics planning. Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, PSA Peugeot Citroën’s implementation now supports advanced robotics simulation, including feasibility and reachability studies and programs. This support of the earliest stages of production layout complements final assembly simulation, painting, powertrain, and stamping. In order to notably improve manufacturability of vehicle parts that include openings, panels, structures and underbodies, PSA Peugeot Citroën wanted tighter product and process integration, so that teams can detect and correct potential manufacturing issues early in the development cycle. DELMIA Robotics simulation applications are bridging robot layout and their operation in production, dramatically simplifying space allocation, which helps to avoid potential

Cimatron Limited today announced that CimatronE 12, the latest version of its integrated CAD/CAM software, will be demonstrated at the Euromold trade show, Frankfurt/Main, Germany, from November 25-28, 2014. "We are very proud that many of the leading mold makers in Germany have selected CimatronE to support their design and manufacturing process," said Mr. Dirk Dombert, Cimatron's General Manager for Germany. "A testimony to our customers' success is the inclusion of two Cimatron customers as finalists in the German 'Toolmaker of the Year' competition. Version 12 provides major new advancements and capabilities that promote improved accuracy with dramatic time savings for mold shops, thanks to a combination of powerful automations, analysis tools, and process-driven features." New and enhanced capabilities in CimatronE 12 include: A new insert design application for simplified and quicker insert design. All standard aspects of the insert are automatically created, as well as a new insert part file, a cutting object, and reliefs. All dimensions can be

Omnify Software today announces the winners of the 2014 Customer Recognition Awards presented during Omnify's 2014 Global PLM Customer Conference. The Omnify Software Recognition Awards honor customers that have demonstrated the ability to go above and beyond in utilizing Omnify Empower PLM to improve their product development processes. These awards also show Omnify's appreciation of the strong commitment customers have to the Omnify Software product. Awards were given in three categories: Innovation Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Customer Loyalty. The Innovation Leadership Award was presented to Acacia Communications, Inc., the leader in delivering intelligent transceivers for ultra-high speed fiber optic transmission to the telecommunications and data communications industry, for Acacia's rapid growth and expansion of Omnify Empower PLM across its enterprise with secure access by their Contract Manufacturers and integrating with their ERP system. The Continuous Improvement Award was presented to Research Electro-Optics, Inc (REO), a volume manufacturer of high precision thin film coatings, optics

Stratasys Ltd. today announced the company has joined the PTC® PartnerAdvantage™ Program at the Platinum Tier to create integrated, collaborative solutions that enable PTC Creo® design software users to optimize their designs and streamline workflows for Stratasys 3D printing solutions. PTC Inc. enables manufacturers to achieve a sustained product and service advantage. PTC technology solutions help customers transform the way they create, operate and service products across the entire product lifecycle - from conception and design to sourcing and service. The PTC PartnerAdvantage Program is PTC's technology partner program for complementary hardware and software companies. Stratasys and PTC share a vision of enabling optimized design for additive manufacturing and helping enterprise customers reap the benefits of production using additive manufacturing. The two companies will participate in joint technical, educational and go-to-market activities that will increase the synergy and accessibility between PTC's design software and Stratasys' complete line of 3D printing solutions. Key customer use cases include prototyping, manufacturing

Bringing New-Age Behavior to Engineering ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 25 November 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces a new whitepaper authored by John Mannisto, Engineering Director for Simulation-Based Design at Whirlpool Corporation. In this paper John Mannisto makes a strong case for companies adopting “new age” behaviors and social technologies to collaborate more effectively globally. John says unless a global company uses all its knowledge, it is losing out.  Through story telling with examples from his personal life, John points out that social media is outpacing how we work. Based on his organization’s experimentation with social technology, he argues that bringing these approaches to our work environment will enable tremendous efficiencies. John’s advice is to look outside; bring a solutions provider along for the ride but own your journey. He says only then will this new way of working fully embed with your teams. This paper is