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ActCAD 2023 new update 1371 released for all products. This is a general maintenance release that includes few improvements and bug fixes. Below is a list of enhancements in this update: Updated ODA dwg/dxf libraries Fixed profiles mixing up issue Fixed printer connection problems in certain situations Fixed help article not available for new ActCAD Explorer items Fixed serious LUPREC issue during block definition Fixed decimal units rounding issue Fixed issue in attribute extraction regarding angle conversion Fixed base point mechanism for Grips Fixed certain unit formatting issues Fixed snap status bar to display correct coordinates when changing the options from tab Fixed certain crash issue with CUI file Fixed certain snap point issue in paper space Fixed certain crash issue with selection set reactors Improved expression display in tool palettes Fixed negative values of SELECTIONCYCLING work incorrectly with trimmed viewports Fixed LUPREC sysvar that affect Geo Location dialog Improved .Net custom palette set Fixed open dwg with new xref issue Fixed units change issue in custom paper size

AGTEK Development Company, part of Hexagon, announces the introduction of its stand-alone software Materials SA and Underground SA and the release of the Gradework software suite for 2023. The new features will simplify takeoff and improve production control of construction materials, utility installation and earthmoving projects. AGTEK’s latest update enables contractors to create fast and accurate earthwork, material and utility takeoffs from PDF or CAD data with ease using intuitive tools that minimise manual data entry and provide extensive value engineering capabilities. Measure lengths, areas and counts, and extend them into cubic yards of concrete, tons of asphalt, lengths of guard rail, counts of catch basins and any other cost item. The software also allows you to model storm, sewer, water and other utilities, extracting trench and pipe details. Extensive value engineering and scenario analysis capabilities ensure your earthwork quantities are optimised. “We are very excited to extend the speed, simplicity

Honeywell announced its expanded capabilities to help companies achieve automation interoperability in the distribution center (DC). The company will demonstrate many of its automation solutions and robotics at ProMat 2023 in Chicago, March 20-23 (booth #S618). Under the immense pressures of an ongoing labor shortage and heightened eCommerce demand over the past few years, companies have rushed to implement automation and robotics in their warehouse operations. The result of that is often disparate systems and machines that don’t work together and “communicate” effectively. Honeywell’s software and operational solutions improve technology compatibility that enables the seamless exchange of data and information for better-informed decision making, maximum efficiency and improved automation return on investment (ROI). Achieving automation system integration today is a building block for the foundation for scalable, technology-forward dark warehouses of the future. “Forward-thinking companies are investing in robotics and automation in the distribution center to accommodate growing order volumes, fill critical skilled labor

Infor ®, the industry cloud company, announced that the Infor Cloverleaf Integration Suite© is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that makes it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Infor Cloverleaf is a professional-grade interoperability engine for the modern healthcare enterprise. It is the core integration engine for hundreds of customers of all sizes that utilize electronic health record (EHR) solutions, consistently ranked as the top interoperability solution according to Black Book. As countless healthcare organizations struggle with interoperability challenges in a changing healthcare environment, Infor Cloverleaf provides an innovative foundation for clinical integration by securely compiling and processing data intelligence, using analytics to draw insights, and applying them to patient care. For more than 20 years, Infor has delivered leading clinical interoperability solutions to thousands of hospitals around the world. “By working with Infor, powered by AWS, we have

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced the launch of its 5G-enabled solution, TCS Cognitive Plant Operations Adviser for the Microsoft Azure Private Mobile Edge Computing (PMEC) platform, to help companies in industries like manufacturing, oil and gas, consumer packaged goods, and pharmaceuticals transform production, harnessing AI and machine learning to make it more intelligent, agile and resilient.  TCS Cognitive Plant Operations Adviser is a composite AI solution for manufacturing and process plant operations that uses Microsoft Project Bonsai low-code, AI platform, for which TCS is a launch partner, to provide insights and information to plant operators for taking real-time and autonomous decisions. A part of TCS’ Enterprise 5G Edge suite, the solution integrates with Microsoft Azure private MEC to help plant operators reduce waste, increase equipment uptime, and zero-out safety incidents. The TCS solution does this by bringing together all core elements needed to build intelligent digital twins of the plants, systems, processes, and plant

Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen Hydraulic (NGH) excavator users to leverage Leica Geosystems’ 3D machine control solution with Cat Assist features.  To get the job done right the first time, civil contractors want solutions that are easy to use. Through this strategic cooperation, Leica Geosystems and Caterpillar now offer simplified installation of the Leica MC1 3D machine control technology into the Caterpillar Next Gen 2D excavators. The enhanced interoperability will provide customers with simpler installation of the Leica MC1 3D machine control solution as an aftermarket system on existing Caterpillar’s standard NGH. Customers can inquire about minimum compatibility requirements for 3D machine control solutions for Caterpillar Next Gen 2D excavators at their local Cat dealer. The sale and support of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system will be handled by authorised Leica Geosystems distributors. Upgrade workflows with advanced 3D machine controlThe Leica MC1

Trimble introduced the Trimble® Siteworks Machine Guidance Module, extending the capabilities of Trimble Siteworks Software from surveying and layout to support on-machine excavator guidance and operator assistance. With the addition of the new software module, contractors can use the same rugged Site Positioning Systems hardware and software to perform a variety of tasks on the job site, including surveying, machine guidance, in-field design and reporting.  Designed specifically for small site and utility contractors, the Siteworks Machine Guidance module gives users the ability to move the system between multiple excavators and jobsites as an accessible and entry-level combination machine guidance and construction surveying solution. Current Siteworks users can utilize their existing technology on-machine quickly and easily, with the addition of a simple-to-install machine kit and the software module. “The new Siteworks Machine Guidance Module is purpose-built to be versatile, portable and easy to use, giving local contractors an entry-point into construction surveying and

Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released its latest service pack for the Vectorworks 2023 product line, granting users access to next-gen technologies and setting the foundation for further development in future releases. Service Pack 4 also includes new features and capabilities that provide powerful performance improvements and critical user experience enhancements. “This Service Pack continues the tradition of delivering key improvements for quality and performance, as well as increasing advantageous connections for customers,” said Vectorworks Senior Director of Rendering and Research Dave Donley. “New features in this release enable exciting workflows not seen before, and we are confident that some truly amazing designs will result. This continuous evolution keeps our users at the leading edge of technology, enabling them to be efficient and unrestricted in their design process.” Tap into the Latest Technology to Save Time and Streamline Collaboration Through a collaboration with NVIDIA, Vectorworks 2023 Service Pack 4 delivers a direct connection to

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced a collaboration initiative with WSB to lead civil infrastructure owners and contractors to adopt and use infrastructure digital twins. WSB has launched a new digital construction management solution and advisory service, based on Bentley’s SYNCHRO, to help the civil infrastructure market overcome challenges of adopting model-based digital workflows and leveraging the power of construction digital twins. WSB is the first firm to join the Bentley Digital Integrator Program for construction to provide programmatic go-to-market support and knowledge transfer to eligible engineering and project delivery firms and system integrators creating and curating digital twins for their clients’ infrastructure assets. Construction work is too often based on 2D drawings, spreadsheets, and document-based workflows resulting in errors, waste, and rework that cause most projects to be over budget and schedule. Bentley and WSB will lead firms in transforming construction by adopting technology and digital delivery. “Owners and construction

Siemens Teamcenter Digital Mock up (DMU) Enables Validation of Complex Products in an Integrated Environment. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 14 March 2023—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the publication of an eBook titled “BOM-Driven Digital Mock Up.” Digital Mock Up is a construct that provides the virtual 3D description of a product throughout its life cycle. The Digital Mock Up is enhanced by all the activities that contribute to describing the product. Product design, manufacturing, and support engineers work together to create and manage the DMU as the product moves through product development and into service. One of the primary objectives of the DMU is to have a virtual definition of the product that replaces the need for a physical prototype. The DMU allows engineers to design and configure complex products and validate their designs without building a physical model. This eBook looks at the