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The votes are in, and Autodesk customer ITAMCO has been named the Autodesk Inventor of the Year for 2014. Members from the Autodesk Manufacturing community worldwide selected ITAMCO, one of the most unique gear shops in the world, from among the dozen companies featured as 2014 monthly Autodesk Inventing the Future honorees. For more than eight years, Autodesk has identified the most innovative customers from among hundreds of thousands of designers and engineers that create using Autodesk manufacturing tools and featured their work via this monthly recognition. Based in Plymouth, Indiana, ITAMCO delivers precision-machined components to original equipment manufacturers that serve a wide array of industries – ranging from oil and gas and renewable energy, to mining and construction and aerospace and defense. Autodesk Inventor 3D design software, as part of Autodesk Product Design Suite and Autodesk Factory Design Suite, are among the many tools ITAMCO leverages to better serve its customers. "We are thrilled and honored to be recognized by the

Innovyze announced that Innovyze President Dr. Paul Boulos will be presented with the Best Paper Award for the Engineering and Construction Division of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) at the ACE 2015 World Water Event in Anaheim, California, June 8-10. Dr. Boulos wrote the award-winning paper with Innovyze Vice President J. Erick Heath, P.E., together with Laura Jacobsen, P.E. and Sri Kamojjala, P.E. of the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD), Nevada. He will receive the award during the special TEC Plenary Session at the Anaheim Convention Center. Titled “Real-Time Modeling of Water Distribution Systems: A Case Study,” the paper outlines online real-time network model development and application of operational modeling at the Las Vegas Valley Water District. The main objectives in implementing the system were to reduce water age and enhance water quality, decrease operational cost by developing improved daily operating plans and pump control rules, address planned and emergency

SAi EnRoute Software and Missler Software have announced the availability of SAi’s Enroute ATP Nesting for TopSolid Wood. Processing layered DXF files in “3 clicks”, the SAi EnRoute’s Auto Tool Pathing (ATP) nesting engine is specifically designed to process cabinet files. EnRoute’s ATP engine features a powerful combination of advanced true shape nesting and accurate tool pathing. Tooling strategies allow complete control over output making this functionality a best in class solution.                                  With seamless transfer of data between TopSolid Wood and the SAi EnRoute ATP through a specialized interface the customer will experience time savings during the toolpathing and nesting process while maximizing material yield during production.   Please note that Ezynest is a branded version of EnRoute and provides exactly the same functionality. The best of both worlds: Needing only three clicks to process layered DXF files through the EnRoute ATP, woodworkers can quickly produce parts once a design is complete, keeping production moving efficiently. In addition woodworkers can

IMSI®/Design announced the release of new TurboCAD Deluxe version 2015. Topping the list of new features is the new Redsdk GPU-accelerated drawing and rendering engine by Redway3d. Previously only available with TurboCAD Pro, this drawing engine utilizes the power of supported on-board GPU or graphics boards for faster panning, zooming, and orbiting. It also provides photorealistic and artistic rendering capabilities for presenting designs. "TurboCAD Deluxe continues to be one of the best products for optimizing your design process, regardless if you are a professional designer, engineer or home hobbyist," stated Bob Mayer, President of IMSI/Design. "When it comes to price performance and value, TurboCAD Deluxe is at the top." Additional TurboCAD Deluxe 2015 new and improved features include: New Conceptual Selector that allows users to customize any visual and editing parameters available in the application (eg. Move, scale, or rotate) to manipulate and modify 3D objects like never before.  Updated AutoCAD® (DWG/DXF) read/write filters for 2015. New SketchUp (SKP) read/write filter based on

Granta Design announced a new software solution and service that supports a rigorous, auditable composite qualification process, particularly where data traceability is important for regulatory and other purposes. New software tools for capturing, processing, and reporting on composite data have been added to the existing GRANTA MI:Composites software package. These were first demonstrated at last week's JEC Europe Show. A new Granta service helps companies configure and deploy this technology to support their qualification workflows, e.g., for test requests, test matrix generation, capture of composites data, analysis, and management reporting. The GRANTA MI:Composites software package was developed with input from leading aerospace companies, based on the industry-leading GRANTA MI™ materials information management platform. It enables engineering enterprises to manage all of the valuable, but complex, data associated with composite materials: their layup, cure cycle, directional properties, and the properties and history of their constituent parts. New qualification tools have been added to the package to help

Datakit develops converters for more than 40 CAD formats regularly updated. In the latest version of its software, Datakit has worked hard on its SolidWorks format reader, and meets the needs of its users by offering many new features. The version SolidWorks 2015 is now supported: all SolidWorks files, from the versions 1999 to 2015, can be converted to the export formats available in CrossManager (more than 20 formats), or be read through the components dedicated to software vendors (CrossCad/Ware). The SolidWorks plug-ins developed by Datakit (CrossCad/Plg) are also compatible with the 2015 version and have a brand new PLMXML import, allowing SolidWorks users to import PLMXML files into SolidWorks very easily. This import is added to numerous other import and export formats already available. Datakit takes advantage of these improvements to make an additional offer, by providing for free the import of PMI (Product Manufacturing Information), which was previously available as an option. All owners of the latest version of a SolidWorks import plug-in (CATIA V5,

Zuken is pleased to announce Admiral Ray Smith as Keynote speaker for Zuken Innovation World (http://www.zuken.com/ziw-us) (ZIW) 2015 Americas. Zuken’s annual user and technology conference will be held on June 1-3 at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, San Diego, California. A Navy SEAL for 31 years, Admiral Ray Smith achieved extraordinary success through focused, participatory leadership; notably during a four-year tenure as Commander of the 2,300-man SEAL force. Smith will draw on these experiences to speak on: “Leadership, Teamwork and Innovation in High Stress Environments”. Amy Clements, ZIW Conference Manager said: “We’ve had a huge response so far from attendees, speakers and exhibitors. With more customers and partners than ever participating, this year’s event will offer an exceptional lineup of technology and innovation topics. The conference’s beautiful resort location on Coronado Island is also proving to be a draw!” This year’s event will see an outstanding speaker lineup of customers, partners and

CNC Software, Inc., will be exhibiting at the CIMT 2015 show in Beijing, China. CIMT attendees will get to experience the most powerful Mastercam machining software yet. Stop by Booth W3-115 at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, China, April 20-25 for a look at Mastercam X8, the latest Mastercam release, which features Dynamic Motion technology, as well as a preview of the upcoming Mastercam X9 release. 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. Model Prep The Solids interface and workflow has been completely redone for Mastercam X8 and makes

Ideate, Inc., today announced that Autodesk, Inc., has named Ideate, Inc. its North American Reseller of the Year for FY15 at the Autodesk One Team Conference, an annual sales and leadership event held this month in Las Vegas, NV, that brings together Autodesk employees and partners from around the world. This is the top honor awarded annually to an Autodesk partner and recognizes Ideate, Inc. for its outstanding achievements in delivering world-class service and technical expertise to customers throughout fiscal year 2015, exceeding expectations in sales, growth and other key measures.  “It is rewarding and gratifying to be acknowledged as Autodesk Reseller of the Year.” said Bob Palioca, President of Ideate, Inc. “This honor exemplifies our obligation to overwhelmingly delight our customers and our commitment to our communities’ success.” "The award celebrates Ideate’s outstanding performance and Autodesk expertise,” said Steve Blum, senior vice president of Worldwide Sales and Services, Autodesk. “Ideate consistently

Sopra Steria today announced the proposed acquisition of CIMPA SAS, an Airbus subsidiary specialising in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The completion of this proposed acquisition would strengthen the partnership links between the two Groups. Acquiring CIMPA would enable Sopra Steria to bolster its positions in relation to major players in aerospace, transport and energy by capitalising on industry-specific expertise in the design and manufacturing of products and equipment as well as full lifecycle data management. The Group’s goal is to support its key accounts in their value creation process by ensuring digital continuity in areas ranging from industrial engineering to information systems. In 2014, CIMPA’s revenue was about €100 million and it had 950 employees in Europe. Sopra Steria Group would offer the company new development prospects while also diversifying its market opportunities, almost all of which so far have been in connection with its parent company. The known expertise of CIMPA’s teams