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CNC Software announces the release of Mastercam X8. Mastercam X8 brings a new suite of programming tools focused on delivering speed, automation, and efficiency for all machining jobs. Mastercam X8 introduces new Solids features, UI improvements, Usability/Workflow improvements, and so much more. Dynamic Motion Technology Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology is a new and exciting approach to creating toolpaths. Dynamic Motion follows a proprietary and sophisticated set of rules that take into consideration a broad data set. To create the most efficient cutting motion possible, Dynamic toolpaths calculate not only the area where metal will be removed; they also take into account the changing condition of the material throughout various stages of machining. Solids Improvements The Solids interface and workflow has been completely redone for Mastercam X8 and makes constructing and editing solids easier and more intuitive than it’s ever been. Every existing Solids function has been updated to reflect this new workflow. Along with

Autodesk, Inc. cloud-based tools like A360 and Fusion 360 empower designers and engineers to work in whole new ways and are reinventing the modern design and collaboration experience. At Autodesk University, the company announced that A360 Team will be available globally later this month. Yesterday’s means of collaboration are failing designers and engineers who require an entirely different scale of working together and sharing information. Enormous 3D model file sizes, data with a very high level of fidelity and precision and 3D visualization are just a few of Autodesk customers’ requirements. Reliance on email and traditional project management tools results in clunky workarounds and lost productivity. Understanding the unique needs of designers and engineers, Autodesk pioneered A360—the first cloud collaboration tool geared for design and engineering projects. A360 Team is a modern tool for working together that breaks down silos, brings teams together across time and space, and enables data management to recede into the background

AMC Bridge has released the iProperties Import Tool 2.1 plug-in for Autodesk Inventor 2014. The new version supports SolidWorks 2015. iProperties Import Tool is a real timesaver when it comes to converting SolidWorks CAD files to Inventor. Custom and configuration-specific document properties in SolidWorks models carry critical design data. That’s why it’s important for users migrating from SolidWorks to Autodesk Inventor to preserve these properties when converting models from one system to another, in addition to recreating the geometry. Currently, there is no automated way to transfer document properties from SolidWorks models to Autodesk Inventor models. iProperties Import Tool is a real timesaver when it comes to converting SolidWorks CAD files to Inventor. The tool provides configurable translation rules to map SolidWorks properties to corresponding Inventor iProperties. It also offers the option of importing SolidWorks geometry into a current Inventor file. The result is a simple one-click conversion process. The tool does not require an

Kardem, has selected YuniquePLM™ V6 to further its wholehearted commitment to creativity, quality, efficiency, and supply chain integration. Kardem works with the world’s foremost brands and offers comprehensive services to its clients; including design and development, sourcing, production, and quality assurance.  Glengo Teknoloji, a longstanding partner with Gerber Technology, is involved in the implementation and support of YuniquePLM as well as its integration with Kardem’s existing SAP system. As a company that specializes in high-volume, time-sensitive goods, the adoption of YuniquePLM enables Kardem to achieve greater price and time efficiencies as it continues to grow and satisfy its impressive customer base.  Founded in 1990, Kardem has grown to be one of Turkey’s 1,000 largest corporations. The company’s network of suppliers spans across many geographies including Spain, China, Egypt, India, Southeast Asia and the United States.  Zeki Erdogan, general manager of Kardem said, “By constructing a global network of suppliers, we are able to satisfy the

GRAPHISOFT® announced today that a large-scale purchase agreement has been finalized between GRAPHISOFT and Takenaka Corporation.  The agreement will equip thousands of Takenaka field technicians with GRAPHISOFT BIMx Docs. Takenaka Corporation will adopt BIMx to make the award-winning BIM project presentation app available to thousands of field technicians, further ensuring on-site construction quality and management efficiency. Development of "Takenaka Smart Work" will improve productivity and communications by revolutionizing workflows through the use of iPads and mobile devices.  As a result of this agreement, Takenaka will be authorized to install and use GRAPHISOFT BIMx Docs on all Takenaka-owned tablet computers in Japan.  With this agreement, Takenaka Corporation hopes to further develop the use of BIM in the field of design and construction. "We adopted BIMx Docs as a tool to facilitate communication with models, as well as for reviewing models in conjunction with drawing smoothly in a mobile environment.  We would like to promote the transformation

At its flagship annual user event, Autodesk, Inc. highlighted the disruptions altering how things are designed and made, explored how the natural world can inspire design, and previewed new software tools and programs to make 3D design and fabrication more accessible. The company also laid out its plans to help designers and engineers transition to a new era of connection where they achieve better outcomes by realizing their ideas in context of the real world. "There's been a radical rethinking of how things will be made in the future,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk president and CEO. "New manufacturing processes and materials, coupled with infinite computing and ubiquitous connectivity are completely changing how companies innovate and deliver new products.” Bass welcomed Autodesk University’s 10,000 attendees in a keynote address where he demonstrated a range of the company’s cloud-based products for 3D design and engineering, reality computing and 3D printing, and announced plans to introduce a new

GRAITEC is pleased to announce the signing of a Multiple Legal Entity agreement with Autodesk. This agreement allows Graitec to operate as an Autodesk VAR in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Poland and Romania with Platinum status. Technically, the UK subsidiary of Graitec will centralize purchases for the Graitec Group and will act as a purchasing entity to Autodesk and distributors. Existing Graitec local VAR contracts in Italy, Czech Republic and Poland (Robobat) will be replaced by the new Platinum contract. With Autodesk Platinum Status across Europe and as a long standing Autodesk Developer Network partner, Graitec is quickly achieving its ambition to become a leading global BIM provider and manufacturing partner delivering Autodesk first class solutions and Graitec technologies with proven expertise for helping customers quickly and successfully transitionto BIM. This strategy is already positively impacting the UK, Czech Republic and Poland markets where growth is expected to be

GRAITEC is pleased to announce the coming together of its 3 UK companies, Adris Ltd, MicroCAD Ltd and Graitec UK Ltd into one company GRAITEC LIMITED. Following on from the acquisition of MicroCAD Ltd earlier this year and the joining of Graitec UK and Adris it has been decided to formalise these companies into one UK entity named Graitec Ltd. Combining these three companies will enable them to bring resource and the brands together to provide outstanding customer service to all of their clients across the AEC and MFG space under one umbrella with the Autodesk Platinum Status. Graitec intends to leverage this successful experience and build on its customer confidence to accelerate BIM adoption and MFG expertise across the UK from 5 sites, with Southampton as the Head Office, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Bradford and Durham. Graitec has already started developing complementary productivity tools and add-ons for Autodesk Revit™ to bridge the gap

3D Systems today announced that it was named one of America’s Best Small Companies in Forbes’ 2014 list of the top 100 public companies in the U.S. with less than $1 billion dollars in sales. 3DS claimed the 43rd spot in the distinguished annual report, which ranks firms based on earnings growth, sales growth, return on equity and stock performance vis-à-vis an industry peer group, over both 1- and 5-year periods. This is 3DS’ second major distinction from Forbes in 2014. In July, the company ranked 13thin Forbes’ list of the Most Innovative Growth Companies with a market capitalization under $10 billion. This annual index singles out the top 100 companies that have demonstrated continued growth through innovation, and is calculated using a proprietary formula from Credit Suisse HOLT, which determines an “innovation premium” based on investors’ beliefs that a company “will continue to come up with profitable new growth.” “It is a tremendous tribute to everyone at

 PDF Key takeaways: Paying for software has always been challenging for most businesses; more payment options can lead to less risk and faster return on investment (ROI) Autodesk’s Desktop Subscription model enables companies to quickly ramp up and scale down the desired software access as needed Autodesk is providing more subscription options and flexibility, enabling customers to select the method that best fits their businesses Traditional Pricing for Product Design Software Today, most companies are trying to manage their finances, ramp up or scale down resources as work dictates, stay competitive, and at the same time reduce risk. Companies are continually trying to lower overhead by eliminating up-front software costs—especially for product design software—to reduce capital expenses and closely manage their budgets. Meeting these challenges has historically been difficult with the limited purchasing options available from most software solution providers. The traditional method of purchasing product design solutions has been to buy perpetual licenses for the software