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The OpenFOAM Foundation is pleased to announce the release of version 2.3.1 of the OpenFOAM open source CFD toolbox. The release coincides with the 10th Anniversary of the first release of OpenFOAM (version 1.0) by the project founders: Henry Weller, Chris Greenshields and Mattijs Janssens. Version 2.3.1 consolidates the major version 2.3.0 release through a large number of bug fixes and code improvements, included in over 400 code commits and over 800 file changes. OpenFOAM v2.3.1 is distributed under the General Public Licence by the OpenFOAM Foundation as: Deb packs created for Ubuntu Linux; source code for compilation on other Linux systems. Version 2.3.1 also contains small, new developments, some of which are listed below. See the version 2.3.0 release announcement for information about the new features in the 2.3 series of OpenFOAM software. Pre-processing A new fixedNormalInletOutletVelocity boundary condition (BC) has been added in 2.3.1; the pressureInletOutletVelocityBC now optionally includes a specified tangential component for velocity. Meshing snappyHexMesh includes some feature enhancements including allowing empty refinement surfaces and improved feature refinement with

Materials related to the Infor investor conference call Friday, December 12, 2014, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, are provided on the Investors section of Infor's website. Dial-in details for the December 12th investor call are as follows: US/Canada Dial-in #: (800) 850-6928 Int'l/Local Dial-In #: (706) 758-2754 Conference ID # 48252576 A digital recording of the conference will be available for replay two hours after the call's completion. To access the recording, guests will use the Dial-In Number and the Conference ID listed below: Encore Dial In #: (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 Encore Dates: 12/12/2014 14:00 EST - 12/26/2014 23:59 EST Conference ID # 48252576

A demonstration of Delcam’s Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy was one of the highlights of a two-day Grand Opening Open House hosted during November by the Montreal division of EMEC Machine Tools at the company’s new, expanded showroom. The demonstration was carried out on an Okuma GENOS vertical machining centre using the Vortex strategy in Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining.  Other live demonstrations during the event were performed on an Okuma horizontal lathe and a Tsugami 5AX lathe. The Vortex strategy gives the fastest safe metal removal from solid carbide tooling, in particular designs that give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface.  It can be used for two- and three-axis roughing, three-plus-two-axis area clearance and for rest machining.  It gives benefits when machining all types of materials, including titanium, tool steel and alloys such as Inconel. Vortex produces toolpaths with a controlled engagement angle

Sigma Labs, Inc. announced that it has signed a technology cooperation agreement with Additive Industries B.V. Based in the Netherlands, privately-held Additive Industries is at the forefront of developing next-generation 3D printing equipment. Additive Industries utilizes a shared “AddLab” with a number of industrial partners to design improved, integrated, and functional additive manufacturing applications. "Teaming with Additive Industries will bring Sigma Labs closer to other companies working towards the goal of improved, reliable, high-volume additive manufacturing,” said Mark Cola, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sigma Labs. “The technology agreement serves to increase collaboration around shared objectives in the 3D printing space, and our PrintRite3D® quality assurance software will be tested with equipment currently being developed by Additive Industries. We look forward to working hand-in-hand with them to continue advancing the 3D printing revolution.” “Cooperating with Sigma Labs allows Additive Industries to improve the predictability of the 3D print process, which is

ModuleWorks have extended their partnership with CAD/CAM provider, vectorcam GmbH, and will now provide 5-Axis machining technology for the vectorcam product. vectorcam GmbH became ModuleWorks’ 50th CAD/CAM industry partner in 2011 when they entered an agreement to integrate ModuleWorks simulation technology as a part of the vectorcam product. After a successful roll out they have now extended the agreement to include ModuleWorks’ 5-Axis toolpath generation technology. vectorcam is a modern and easy to use 3D CAD/CAM system for milling, drilling, turning and wire EDM used by more than 20,000 companies worldwide.  Future versions of vectorcam will offer 5-Axis simultaneous machining for the first time, broadening its appeal to an even wider audience. Mr. Günter Böhning, CEO, seen above with Yavuz Murtezaoglu, ModuleWorks founder and Managing Director states “Our customers have been telling us they have growing requirements for advanced 5-Axis technology. After a very successful first integration with ModuleWorks technology, it was an

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and the San José City Council have recognized the company as one of the 25 industry-driving companies generating the most growth and jobs in the city. As a key contributor to advancing the state of system design, Cadence continues to invest in innovation to enable the creation of the advanced mobile, consumer, automotive and other devices and systems that are rapidly changing our world.  “The people of San José and Silicon Valley have changed the world, and it’s thanks to industry-driving companies like Cadence that our city continues to be the capital of Silicon Valley, the world’s center of innovation,” Mayor Reed said. “The city council and I are proud to recognize the investment Cadence’s employees are making in our community. They haven’t just created innovative technology or developed patents, they’ve generated jobs and revenues that benefit the entire community.

3D Systems announced today that it is featured in inaugural exhibitions at the newly reopened Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, beginning December 12. Innovative examples of 3D printing empowering novel design are featured in Cooper Hewitt’s new Process Lab and Beautiful Users exhibitions in the recently renovated Carnegie Mansion.  The installations showcase 3D printing as a fundamental and transformative element in the ideation, design and fabrication process. The groundbreaking exhibitions include 3DS’ products and technologies which augment our body, extend our capabilities and expand our senses. Beautiful Users, an exhibition that explores the ways in which designers over the past half-century have worked to suit their creations to human anatomy and behavior, features a hybrid robotic exoskeleton 3DS developed in collaboration with Ekso Bionics which enabled a paralyzed woman to walk. In the new hands-on Process Lab visitors can see a production-grade stereolithography 3D printer, the ProJet® 6000, as well as 3D-printed products and prototypes that

AVEVA announced that it has been selected to supply an asset visualisation and information management solution to TOTAL E&P NORGE AS (Total).  Built on the AVEVA NET™ software, the solution has been configured specifically for Total’s innovative Martin Linge fixed-platform asset on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The new solution was rapidly delivered and is already in the implementation and testing phase. When fully deployed, Total will use AVEVA NET’s advanced access and contextualisation functionality to deliver a wide range of design, engineering and operational information throughout the life cycle of the Martin Linge asset. Through a challenging tender process, Total was convinced that AVEVA could provide the data access and visualisation capability needed for this project. Timely access to all types of information will enhance Total’s ability to make better decisions more quickly and also reduce risk. Total were particularly impressed with how open the AVEVA solution can be, allowing

Lectra is pleased to announce that Chinese fast fashion company PEACEBIRD has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM to support its business growth strategy. Ningbo PEACEBIRD Fashion is a retail-oriented company, holding multiple brands for men, women, teens and children. The Chinese company, whose motto is “Live with my new look”, offers high-quality fashionable clothing at accessible prices. In the rapidly growing and competitive Chinese fast-fashion sector, PEACEBIRD decided to further develop market share and did not want to risk losing sight of the day-to-day. They needed to keep an aggressive design-to-shelf cycle while continuing to cater to their diverse consumer base. Thus, the Chinese company decided to seek a partner to help them build better products faster by streamlining their product lifecycle and collection management abilities. Lectra’s end-to-end project approach to understanding customer needs Lectra’s end-to-end project approach resonated with PEACEBIRD’s culture. “We chose Lectra because their offer truly focuses on our needs and expectations.

Delcam will present the latest developments in its award-winning Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy at the Southern Manufacturing exhibition to be held in Farnborough from 10th to 12th February. Vortex was first introduced in Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining in 2013 and was subsequently added to the company’s FeatureCAM feature-based programming software, the PartMaker software for turn-mill equipment, Swiss-type lathes and bar-fed mills, and the Delcam for SolidWorks integrated CAM system. Full details on the strategy can be found at www.vortexmachining.com Vortex gives the fastest safe metal removal from solid carbide tooling, in particular from designs that give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface.  It gives benefits when machining all types of materials, including titanium, tool steel and alloys such as Inconel. Vortex produces toolpaths with a controlled engagement angle and so maintains the optimum cutting conditions for the toolpath that would normally be