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This week marks the official launch of SoftInWay Turbomachinery University – a new online resource for turbomachinery design training. The site, affectionately referred to as ‘STU’, was created after the SoftInWay Learning Center received high demand and positive feedback. The site was reconstructed and redesigned into a cohesive learning portal, packed with webinars, courses, and software trials. Users can take courses on demand and earn certifications specific to certain topics. The first course focuses on axial turbines, beginning at the basics and continuing on to streamline design and optimization. STU is also offering the AxSTREAMTM EDU software as a course companion. Users can acquire the software on a monthly basis at a discounted price. AxSTREAM EDU supports a “learn as you go” progression that aids users in understanding the overall design and performance principles of turbomachinery through the same fully- interactive AxSTREAM™ Make sure you check out STU and its brand new look! The site is

Mastercam X8 Mill offers expanded machining flexibility and an increased emphasis on speed and automation. Dynamic Motion technology, 2D Machining, and Multiaxis features combine with dozens of additional new enhancements in a package intended to improve shop floor productivity. Here are some of the most significant highlights and new functionality in Mastercam X8 Mill: Dynamic Motion Technology Mastercam's Dynamic Motion technology is a new and exciting approach to creating toolpaths. In order to create the smoothest, most efficient cutting motion possible, Dynamic toolpaths calculate more than just the simple motion of the tool. They also use a proprietary set of rules to analyze tool engagement and the material removal, constantly changing the cut motion based on what the tool will encounter at the machine, optimizing the motion before the first chip is cut. The results include radically shorter cycle times, less wear and breakage of tools, and less wear on machines. Mastercam X8

Altium Limited and Valydate Inc. announced a strategic partnership aimed at easing the time-consuming visual inspection and debugging process of electronic schematics with ValydateVERA, a powerful design analysis and verification tool, which will integrate seamlessly with Altium Designer. This new technology will be unveiled January 27-29 at DesignCon 2015 and will aid in streamlining the design process and save designers countless hours from having to visually inspect schematics for errors. “This is yet another exciting extension that expands the current electronics design environment in Altium Designer,” said Daniel Fernsebner, Director of Technical Partnerships for Altium. “Our partnership with Valydate is moving the design process forward with a new set of validation tools that will save designers countless hours and money in schematic inspection checks and streamline the entire design process for improved time-to-market.” Rising Complexity of Electronics Design The rising complexity of modern electronics design has ushered in a multiplying set of rules and

At the International Dental Show in March, ModuleWorks will be celebrating the success of the ModuleWorks Dental product range.  Originally launched back in 2009, the product aims to bring the benefits of hundreds of man-years of toolpath development technology from the CAM market to the Dental market.  This has proved to be a major success with over 4000 end users already getting the benefit.  It is estimated that 35% of all Dental CAM software sold in 2015 will use ModuleWorks technology. Unlike many technology providers, ModuleWorks does not sell software to end users directly, but produces an OEM product which is built in to the software of a partner. ModuleWorks now works with many partners covering all aspects of the Dental market, and allowing the appropriate technology to be used wherever it is needed. Customers include: CNC Machine makers.  ModuleWorks technology is used to produce fully automated solutions for machining a wide range

Computer-assisted design models generate production documents that meet a multitude of entertainment industry needs. This is why Nemetschek Vectorworks Inc.’s Industry Product Specialist Frank Brault will discuss “Using Vectorworks Software to Report Information from a Model” at USITT’s Annual Conference & Stage Expo, which takes place at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, March 18-21, 2015. In his session, scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 1-2:30 p.m., in Duke 252, Brault will discuss the capabilities of the worksheet feature in Vectorworks® Spotlight software, with examples ranging from simple formulas to database-driven worksheets. The presentation will also cover the initial creation of information-rich models and how to create worksheets that list and quantify objects within them. Targeted toward beginning and intermediate Spotlight users, Brault will cover some of the estimates, lists and schedules that lighting designers and tech directors encounter, including generating title block information for the cover page. Attendees will

At the 2015 JEC Composites show, March 10-12, 2015 at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, CGTech will be demonstrating how critical simulation is when trimming composite parts. Throughout the show, in stand 36 Pavilion 7.2, CGTech will also be demonstrating VERICUT Composite Applications: VERICUT Composite Paths for Engineering (VCPe), VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) & VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS). “Because composite workpieces have a significant amount of process time and labor in them prior to machining, they can be more expensive than even some exotic metal alloy workpieces,” said John Reed, CGTech Ltd Managing Director. “It’s usually not possible to repair a composite workpiece damaged during machining. Thus, validation of the part program is extremely critical.” CGTech will be exhibiting its latest version of VERICUT software. VERICUT is CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation software that enables users to eliminate the process of manually proving-out NC programs. VERICUT simulates all types of

Delcam will demonstrate the new Ember™ 3D printer from Autodesk and a development version of ArtCAM JewelSmith with support for 3D printing at the Jewellery & Watch Fair to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, as part of the Spring Fair from 1st to 5th February. Autodesk developed the Ember printer as a reference device for its open Spark 3D printing platform. By using digital-light stereolithography to cure liquid resins, Ember creates complex, high-resolution objects, which is desirable for the casting of jewellery. The Ember printer also offers a rapid build speed, having the capability to produce up to ten model rings in an hour or up to twenty model rings in less than 90 minutes. Autodesk is offering access to purchase a limited number of Ember "Explorer Edition” 3D printers through its Ember Explorer programme. Ember is the first reference 3D printer built leveraging the Spark open 3D printing platform. Apply for access athttp://spark.autodesk.com/ember-explorer ArtCAM JewelSmith has been

After a week at IMTEX 2015, OPEN MIND is very pleased with the response to its hyperMILL® CAM/CAD suite. Current users as well as numerous interested parties obtained information on the functions available in the 2014.2 version of hyperMILL®. Visitors to the booth were particularly impressed by the fact that the hyperCAD®-S suite contains a CAD component tailored to the special requirements of CAD users. The new solids module enables exceptionally efficient volume modelling. Users can now make changes to CAD models with direct modelling, which makes it possible to directly modify the geometry in a quick and flexible manner. Faster roughing Those who need to remove large amounts of material are always looking for ways to speed up machining. As a result, it is no surprise that the new functions in hyperMAXX®, the high-performance cutting (HPC) module for hyperMILL®, received a great deal of attention in Bangalore. New functions include plunging the

Since the beginning of December 2014, CADENAS is represented with their own subsidiary within the United Kingdom. The new office CADENAS Solutions UK Ltd. is situated in the south west of England, in Bristol. The managing director Colin Johnson advises and supports British and Irish engineers, purchasers and marketing managers on-site regarding topics such as Strategic Parts Management, and part reduction as well as Electronic 3D Product Catalogs. “My aim is to offer customers high-quality software solutions and thus establish CADENAS Solutions UK as an important partner for companies of the mechanical, plant, and electrical engineering sector in the UK and Ireland“, says Colin Johnson. With the new subsidiary within the UK, the German software developer will continue to extend the relationships to existing business partners and address potential new customers in a more efficient way. Further step for the internationalization of CADENAS “The new subsidiary in the UK is the result of consistently pursuing

BIMobject® is pleased to invite young designers to participate in the “Flow / Space” Competition, 2015. This year’s theme is about creating an inspiring atmosphere within a section of a shopping center. They look forward to receiving the designs and presenting the winners with some amazing prizes. 1st place - One 11-inch MacBook Air 2nd place - One Leaf Lamp Pendant 80, design by Peter Schumacher 3rd place - One 16 GB iPad mini 2 with Wi-Fi BIMobject freely distributes high-quality digital replicas of manufactured products from various sectors and industries through a cloud based catalogue. This event will recognise creative ideas using BIM objects within BIM applications. Brief Participants are invited to create an interior from a template created by BIMobject. The participant is required to create their space with a target audience, theme and brand name. When creating the space only interior BIM objects, such as Green Furniture Concept (as well as others) from the BIMobject Portal should be