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In-House Solutions and IMS Software have developed a partnership to bring IMSce for Mastercam to the Canadian manufacturing market. The software solution extends the Mastercam machine simulation with G-code parsing and verification for diverse machine tools and controllers. The solution enables Mastercam users to simulate and verify G-code including controller variables, subprograms, expressions and canned cycles for a wide range of machine tools before the workpiece is mounted on the machine. “We’re pleased to have In-House as a strategic partner in bringing IMSce for Mastercam to the market” said Dan Wrenn, President and Co-Founder of IMS Software. “The breadth and depth of both their sales and engineering teams ensures the success of their customers and partners.” “With IMSce we can now offer our customer base a superior verification solution that further protects their CNC machine tool + Mastercam investment.” said Jon House, Co-CEO of In-House Solutions. “Both the IMS team and their products are impressive, and we

Simulations Plus, Inc., a leading provider of modeling and simulation software and services for pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, announced that its Lixoft division, a leading provider of population PKPD modeling solutions for pharmacometricians and biostatisticians, has released version 2023R1 of its MonolixSuite™ software. Key advancements in this new version make it easier for users to input and format their data, generate reports automatically based on a custom Word template file, work with more flexible plots that allow merged trendlines and custom axis, and export a PKanalix , Monolix , or Simulx run to any other application of the MonolixSuite. The updates also provide improved performance for data, libraries, and algorithms. The continued advances made with PKanalix, Monolix, and Simulx provide a streamlined modeling and simulation workflow from data analysis and non-compartmental analysis to population modeling and simulation with fully interoperable applications. The updated platform allows the full development of the data modeling without changing the data set nor the models, making both

NUM has released a major update to its renowned NUMROTO tool grinding software which includes a host of new functions to further accelerate the productivity of tool grinding machines. Version 5.0.0 of NUMROTO provides CNC grinding machine users with an unprecedented level of flexibility. It is likely to be of especial interest to tool manufacturers seeking to increase their productivity of precision drills, subland step drills, end mills and form tools. NUMROTO features a true multiuser environment. The new version of the software allows much more detailed definition of user administration rights, to help improve machine management and better protect valuable machining data. NUM has significantly enhanced the speed, functionality and ergonomics of NUMROTO’s profile editor. The new Profile Editor X enables contour lines and radii to be drawn using a computer mouse, with all elements clearly displayed in tabular form and with one-click sizing information. When importing a DXF file, all existing

CadLine, the developer of the BIM software ARCHLine.XP, has released a plugin for ZWCAD to achieve efficient, two-way conversion between 2D drawings and 3D models, aiming to provide an effortless CAD-BIM solution. BIM has become increasingly popular in recent years, while CAD software is still the most widely used software among architectural professionals. Therefore, a solution that integrates CAD and BIM software seamlessly can help you work efficiently in various design scenarios. ZWCAD is a powerful, reliable and DWG-compatible 2D CAD. It helps designers and engineers improve efficiency with superior drafting capabilities, powerful file compatibility, and familiar, easy-to-use interface and commands. ARCHLine.XP is a versatile, professional BIM application that provides 2D floor plans, 3D modeling, technical documentation and photorealistic rendering capabilities for architectural and interior design needs.  To bridge ZWCAD and ARCHLine.XP, the ARCHLine.XP plugin for ZWCAD was developed. It allows direct transfer of drawings in DWG or IFC format between these two programs

Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced the release of its fiscal 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which is highlighted by improvement in its diversity, equity and inclusion performance, increased employee engagement and support of ESG efforts from over 200,000 workers at nearly 2,000 organizations. For an overview of all of Blackline Safety’s ESG efforts and to read the report, visit www.blacklinesafety.com/esg. The 2022 ESG Report is also available as a downloadable PDF. “Our industry-leading connected worker technology protects people in hazardous environments and generates data-driven safety and operational insights that enhance the ESG performance of our customers around the world. We share this focus of creating sustainable workplaces that offer adaptability, resiliency, and most importantly, supporting worker confidence to get their jobs done safely,” said Cody Slater, Chief Executive Officer and Chair at Blackline Safety. “I am proud of the achievements Blackline accomplished in fiscal 2022. We’ve made solid

As part of its ongoing mission to support the next generation of engineers and equip students with in-demand simulation skills to thrive in the industry, Ansys announced that it is contributing $250,000 toward funded curriculum proposals in 2023. Ansys is inviting educators of accredited educational institutions from around the world to submit proposals to reshape existing undergraduate engineering curricula or develop new curricula using Ansys’ simulation tools in strategic ways. Simulation integration into curricula enhances the student learning experience with hands-on projects, positively impacts student retention rates, and provides students with sought-after skill sets that increase job prospects after graduation. The first call for submissions is open through March 31 with priority given to proposals that span multiple courses in a department and include simulation in at least one first- or second-year course. The second call will open later this year and focus on undergraduate engineering courses that cover sustainability or electronics topics.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc., announced that it is making a $50 million USD purpose-driven investment in an impact investment program managed by RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) to address racial wealth inequities in affordable housing, homeownership and small business. In partnership with RBC GAM, Cadence will invest in an impact investment strategy that seeks to positively support underserved Black and Latinx individuals and communities nationally, including those in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA; Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; the New York Metropolitan Area; Boston and Burlington, MA; Research Triangle Park in Raleigh, NC; and Pittsburgh, PA—locations where Cadence has significant operations and a community presence. Additionally, a portion of Cadence’s investment will be focused internationally on projects aimed at supporting women and people of color as well as climate justice initiatives. “Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are as a company, and collaborating with

Dassault Systèmes and the European Space Agency announced the signature of a letter of intent to support the European community for innovation in the “new space” sector – commercialization of space driven by private companies. The announcement was made today during the “New Space Networking” event held at Dassault Systèmes’ headquarters in France to kick off Paris Space Week. The two organizations will collaborate to nurture and accelerate new space startups within ESA’s Business Incubation Centers network in Europe by providing them with technology, mentoring and networking support to develop their innovations. The agreement is looking to build upon an existing partnership established in Germany in 2022 between ESA BIC Bavaria and Dassault Systèmes, with a view to extend it to other ESA BICs.  Dassault Systèmes and ESA recognize the importance of digitalization in the successful development of innovations for space. In recent years, digital technology has enabled disruptive startups to introduce new concepts for

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software provider, announces the appointment of Matthias Heiden as its new Chief Financial Officer. After a four-year tenure, current CFO Constance Minc will move to the IGT Group level as Chief Financial Officer IGT1, the holding entity of IFS and WorkWave.  The appointments of Heiden and Minc follow the 5th consecutive year of double-digit growth at IFS and will come into effect from April 1st 2023.  Heiden brings a strong financial pedigree to IFS with a Ph.D. from Universität des Saarlandes. He joins IFS from Software AG where in his role of CFO and Executive Director he played a fundamental role in driving the company’s transformation and successfully led its shift to a subscription-based business model. Prior to Software AG, Heiden’s positions included Group CFO at SAF-HOLLAND SE and Regional CFO and Managing Director at SAP.  IFS Chief Executive Officer Darren Roos commented: “Over the last five years, IFS has experienced phenomenal growth and as we

LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, today announced the inauguration of a new delivery center in Krakow, Poland, as part of its strategy to expand presence in Eastern Europe. The new delivery center was inaugurated by Jerzy Muzyk, Deputy Mayor of the City of Krakow, Przemyslaw Roth, Vice President, ASPIRE (Krakow), Peter Mitchell, Vice President, The Association of Business Service Leaders (ABSL- Krakow), Rao Maddukuri, President of Poland India Business Council and Nachiket Deshpande, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member, LTIMindtree. This 500-seater, state-of-the-art center at Ocean Office Park – Krakow, will support the company’s capabilities in the region and bring LTIMindtree’s world-class services closer to its customers in the travel, transportation, and hospitality industries. The new center will complement LTIMindtree’s existing delivery center in Warsaw. “Poland, and Krakow in particular, is a renowned European technology hub with an impressive pool of talent. It is an integral part of the global technology business.