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CD-adapco™ today announced the release of STAR-CCM+ v10.02, the latest version of its flagship simulation tool. Focusing on Multidisciplinary Design eXploration (MDX) to help accelerate the design decision process, this release allows engineers to drive their simulations through a complete range of operating scenarios. This approach can be used to gain a complete understanding of the performance of a product across the whole design space.  "Our vision for MDX will make our customers more competitive in their marketplace," said CD-adapco Senior VP of Product Management Jean-Claude Ercolanelli. "This is achieved by providing robust, automated, and smart technologies that enable engineers to maximize the utility of their simulations through designs exploration. In addition, our ongoing commitment to enrichments in the customer experience and productivity improvements allows our users to maximize the benefits of MDX." Technology, Experience and Productivity are the pillars of the v10.02 release: Technology: One of the major technological advancements in STAR-CCM+ v10.02

BricsCAD V15 is now available on all three platforms and offers cross-platform licensing, a familiar user interface, 3D direct and parametric modeling – all on native .dwg files. BricsCAD V15 for Linux unifies the intelligence of 3D direct modeling with advanced 2D design. BricsCAD is, more than ever, a REAL choice. Cross Platform License As of BricsCAD V15, license keys are cross-platform. This means users can choose to run BricsCAD on a Linux, Windows, or Mac computer. Cross platform keys also allow users to try BricsCAD on different platforms. BricsCAD offers an almost identical feature set on all three platforms. Familiar User Interface The BricsCAD interface immediately looks familiar to new users. It offers many of the powerful features they already know inside of a clean and consistent user experience. Thanks to the unique context-sensitive Quad cursor, designers are able to create technical drawings, 3D models, and layouts faster and more accurately. To navigate through

GRAPHISOFT® has introduced a simplified and more flexible licensing scheme for its award-winning BIM presentation app, BIMx. In response to customer feedback, the following fewer, more flexible licensing options are available in the Apple Appstore effective immediately: BIMx – Recommended for clients, BIMx provides FREE of charge access to the 3D part of any building models in BIMx format. This license can be upgraded to a PRO license to gain access to the full scope of BIM projects published in BIMx format; BIMx PRO – Recommended for architects, BIMx PRO provides access to the full scope of BIM projects, including both 2D and 3D content (Hyper-model). Gain access to any number of full BIMx projects on one particular device for US$49.99; BIMx Model Sharing (in-app purchase option) – Recommended for architects, BIMx Model Sharing offers an option to grant access to individual BIMx Hyper-models (including 2D and 3D content) for an unlimited number of clients on any of their devices without a

Altium Limited has announced the next update to its flagship PCB design tool, Altium Designer. Altium Designer 15.1 will introduce several new features for improved design productivity, documentation outputs, and high-speed design efficiency. “We’re pushing productivity and high-speed design features further than we ever have before,” said Jason Hingston, CTO at Altium. “With Altium Designer 15.1, we remain committed as ever to expanding our core expertise in making the most productive and efficient design software for the complexity demanded from today’s electronic designs and the needs of engineers.” Expanding An Existing Foundation The new features in Altium Designer 15.1 are adding to an existing foundation set in place with the initial release of Altium Designer 15, which focused on improvements to the high-speed design process. In addition, Altium Designer 15.1 also enhances the core philosophy of the software, with a continued focus on improved design productivity and efficiency. Expanding upon these two existing

Synergis Software (www.SynergisSoftware.com), the creators of Synergis Adept engineering document management, announced today that Sussex Wire (www.SussexWire.com), a leader in the design and production of custom cold-formed component parts in mini- and micro-geometries, has implemented the Adept solution to enhance all its product design and manufacturing processes. Sussex Wire currently uses Adept at its global headquarters in Easton, Pennsylvania.  At a point in time when the company chooses to acquire complementary manufacturing technology companies and associated locations, it plans to grow the solution to accommodate a distributed, multi-CAD environment. Explains Tim Kardish, President, "Adept is just the right size for us now. . . and will easily scale up for future growth. As we bring on other companies, we can import their drawings, their files, and their models, and link them into a single, unified document management solution—whether they are using SolidWorks or another CAD package." As a first step, Adept helped the company

Regina Miracle International Ltd. has selected Centric Software to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Regina Miracle designs, manufactures and supplies lingerie for women. “Regina Miracle has a long and proud history of providing highly innovative products and materials to its customers,” explains Liu Zhenqiang, member of the company’s board of directors and general manager of research and development. “We saw a similar track record of innovation in Centric, and believed Centric 8 would provide a solid foundation for a partnership going forward.” Regina Miracle will use the Centric 8 PLM software for apparel to better facilitate and optimize collaboration and communication between its customers and its internal sample development team, according to Alvin Hui, IT director at Regina Miracle. All members of the sample development team – including design, technical design, quality, costing and materials personnel – as well as the Hong Kong sales team will use the software. “The Centric 8 PLM

CONTACT's partner KOSTECH used CIM DATABASE PLM to implement a test data management system for automotive supplier Wooshin Industrial. The Korean exhaust systems manufacturer is now planning to use further applications from CONTACT's portfolio for project management and costing. KOSTECH Korea Simulation Technologies is a full-service partner of CONTACT Software in the Asian region. The company offers technologically advanced solutions for the innovation process and reliable management of development projects on the basis of the open component architecture CONTACT Elements, also providing consultancy and other services to assist in the deployment of these systems. In Wooshin Industrial, KOSTECH has acquired a new customer from the South Korean automotive industry, and implemented a CIM DATABASE project for them within a short space of time. Wooshin Industrial develops exhaust systems and catalytic converters, generating sales of 143 million euros in 2013. The automotive supplier is an important player in the market, a position that is reflected

First quarter net revenue of $26.8 billion, down 5% from the prior-year period and down 2% on a constant currency basis First quarter non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share of $0.92, up 2% from the prioryear period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.89 to $0.93 per share First quarter GAAP diluted net earnings per share of $0.73, down 1% from the prioryear period and within the previously provided outlook of $0.72 to $0.76 per share First quarter cash flow from operations of $744 million, down 75% from the prior-year period Returned $1.9 billion to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends in the first quarter The complete news release is available at: http://h30261.www3.hp.com/news-and-events/news-library/2015/24-02-2015.aspx

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, today announced that registration is now open for its highly anticipated 2015 Bentley LEARNing Conferences in the U.S. Each conference delivers a highly relevant learning experience to attending infrastructure practitioners through hands-on workshops and information-rich lectures. All those with Bentley LEARN Subscriptions or Enterprise License Subscriptions are eligible to attend – at no additional cost as a benefit of their subscriptions. Those without a subscription may purchase one during registration for $1,495.00. The individual conferences are dedicated to software for specific architectural, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) workflows, including bridge/bridge inspection, building design and analysis, GIS and mapping, plant, road and site, water analysis and design, and more. Sessions help attendees take full advantage of their Bentley software in the shortest possible time. Jay Wasson, P.E., deputy commissioner, engineering and asset management, Indiana Department of Transportation, said, “I am very excited about the Bentley LEARNing Conference being hosted here in Indianapolis. The event will benefit both INDOT and our

TraceParts is organizing on March 5th the eCatalog Conference in St. Wendel, Germany, in partnership with KiM, Crossbase and Plan Software. The eCatalog Conference, first held in 2009, is a one-day event organized by TraceParts, KiM and Plan Software. Its objective is to introduce innovative software solutions in the fields of CAD product catalogs and sales configurators. This conference is aimed at all industrial parts vendors having a specific interest in electronic catalogs. Attendees at the eCatalog Conference have the opportunity to benefit from the extensive experience of software vendors and industrial users, as well as finding out about the latest software solutions from TraceParts, KiM and Plan Software. For the 2015 edition, the conference agenda includes a series of major speakers. Alongside the organizers TraceParts, KiM and Plan Software, representatives from cutting edge companies will also be sharing their experience with the audience. Maxon Motor AG, Pentair Technical Solutions GmbH, Pbb Architekten