Position Papers

Arena Solutions today announced the results of a cross-industry survey of 405 product companies focused on how organizations manage their Bill of Materials (BOM). In its most surprising finding, the survey showed nearly half (48.4 percent) of respondents are using either a spreadsheet (34.6 percent) or nothing at all (13.8 percent) to manage their BOM. The survey results also demonstrated that while most respondents feel it is important to connect suppliers to the BOM, a significant number are not doing so. Of the survey's 405 total respondents, two-thirds represented organizations with fewer than 500 employees, while one-fifth represented organizations with more than 2,500 total employees. The largest single group of respondents was engineers, at 35 percent, while the rest were in managerial positions: 13.6 percent VP-level or above and 87.5 percent either interacted directly with the BOM or supervised those who do. Almost as surprising as the finding that inadequate, antiquated tools continue

Altair and APWorks have recently entered a non-exclusive partnership for additive manufacturing (AM) with two key areas of collaboration. Bringing the considerable benefits of geometrical freedom, lightweight, functionally integrated and customized designs of AM to their customers from various industries.  Additionally they will provide them with consulting, advanced design and simulation technology as well as production processes. A key area of collaboration is going to be joint, end-to-end consulting by Altair and APWorks to help companies explore the potential of additive manufacturing for their own applications through pilot projects and technology demonstrators. The offering will include screening and identification of applications, the redesign of components, quantification of potential levels of product performance improvements, printing and physical testing of prototypes up to serial production, and cost analysis and business case preparation. In a second phase, the offering will also include knowledge transfer to the customer and the adoption of additive manufacturing within their organization.

Hexagon AB today announced the acquisition of NESTIX Oy, a developer of production control solutions for the fabrication of pipes and structures used in heavy industry construction (e.g. skyscrapers, large dams, ships, and offshore facilities).  Founded in 1982 and based in Oulu, Finland, NESTIX has been meeting the needs of major steel service centers, shipyards, offshore yards, pipe fabricators, mechanical engineering companies and the steel construction industry for more than 30 years. Its software portfolio is used to control manufacturing and assembly in order to improve production, optimise machine and personnel utilisation, and minimise material waste – while improving the quality of the fabricated parts. NESTIX has a direct sales presence in the Nordic region, a strong partner network, and a skilled and experienced staff with in-depth fabrication and manufacturing knowledge. With over 500 customers in 40 countries, and more than 8,000 professionals using its software daily, tens of millions

 PDF Key takeaways: A major transformation is underway in engineering processes for complex cyber-physical products (mechanical, electronics, embedded software, and controls) Global market leaders in multiple industries are rapidly expanding their strategic use of virtual prototyping and simulation into the cyber-physical systems realm Siemens PLM Software continues to execute within the overall Siemens corporate strategy for enabling Systems-Driven Product Development The new Simcenter™ solution is Siemens PLM Software’s next major step in evolving cross domain and multi-physics performance modeling, simulation and testing tools as a foundational capability within their Smart Innovation Portfolio of industry solutions Virtual prototyping via both conceptual systems level (0D/1D) simulation and detailed 3D design analysis has moved well beyond just being a design checking tool or an alternative to minimize physical testing and validation cycles. Today’s simulation and analysis technologies enable engineers to quickly and cost-effectively investigate “what-if” scenarios, explore innovative new design alternatives, and gain deeper insights into how a product

 PDF Key takeaways: PTC’s rebranding emphasizes the yin and yang of “physical” and “digital,” encapsulating their strategy to support customers developing smart, connected products Many of PTC’s recent acquisitions brought open solutions, more easily integrated into current offerings, and huge ecosystems of partners and influencers that will be essential to achieving that strategy PTC’s long time strength in industrial equipment design is a good fit for the Industrial Internet requirements of that segment and many others Upon entering the Boston Convention and Exposition Center for PTC’s LiveWorx 2016 on June 7, one could tell it was a different type of event. The audience, over 4,000 strong, had to pass through the Xtropolis, a hall packed with exhibits from PTC, their partner ecosystem, and even a few competitors (according to PTC), to reach the main stage session. Mr. David Pogue, best known as the former technology writer for the New York Times and Scientific American, acted

Comprehensive portfolio of Simulation software and Test Solutions to enable Digital Twins to drive innovation through all stages of product development Supports Siemens’ digitalization strategy and systems driven product development Also introducing Simcenter 3D, next generation multi-discipline 3D CAE solution Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) business today launched its new Simcenter™ portfolio, a robust suite of simulation software and test solutions that help companies address the modern engineering challenges of today’s complex products. Simcenter combines simulation and physical testing with intelligent reporting and data analytics to help produce digital twins that more accurately predict product performance throughout all stages of the product development process. As a result, engineering organizations can confidently deliver innovations faster and with less cost. Within this portfolio, Siemens is also introducing Simcenter 3D, a next generation 3D CAE solution built on the Siemens’ NX™ software platform and combining the capabilities of several solutions to cover a wide range of simulation disciplines

Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure has launched Intergraph® Computer-Aided Dispatch (I/CAD) 9.4, the latest version of its suite of industry-leading incident management software. I/CAD 9.4 was unveiled at HxGN LIVE, Hexagon's international conference. I/CAD 9.4 delivers new and enhanced capabilities that will help public safety agencies deliver even faster response and more efficient use of resources. I/CAD 9.4 offers new functionality to support large event and incident command workflows, increase efficiency for mobile and web applications and enhance call-handling, including text messages. In addition to significant enhancements to existing I/CAD products, version 9.4 also provides a gateway to innovation, supporting a series of new products for dispatch, mobility, reporting and analytics that will launch throughout the coming year. "The combination of new and enhanced products offers productivity gains in dispatch and field mobility, with streamlined workflows and improved user interaction," said Peter Crosbie, product manager, Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure. "They also provide a host of new capabilities, from

Our CADPower software has been in the .dwg CAD market for the last 17 years. Launched in 1999 as an inclusive part of the GeoTools software, CADPower split into an independent branded product in 2010 and has grown substantially since then, offering over 350+ tools in 10+ categories. Today, we have launched our Expert Series of category-wise tools - address specific requirements of CAD users who may not need the full-blown CADPower. The CADPower tools in the POLYLINE, CONVERSION, BOM-BOQ, TEXT,ANNOTATION, MISCELLANEOUS, TEXT and DRAW categories can now be purchased as independent modules that offer only the relevant category tools in a tool-bar, pull-down menu and command-line interface. The promotion launch price for each of these tools are $30 internationally & INR 2500 in the Indian market (inclusive of all taxes). The Expert series of tools functions inside the CADPower platforms. The command names are the same as CADPower commands and start with CP_. The Expert Series of tools is a single menu interface

Logic PD, a complete product lifecycle solutions company for the digital world, was chosen among the 20 Most Promising Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solution Providers 2016 by CIOReview Magazine. “We are pleased to recognize Logic PD as one among the 20 Most Promising PLM Solution Providers 2016,” said Jeevan George, Managing Editor of CIOReview. “Logic PD’s proven track record of successful client deployments in the PLM market demonstrates its prowess in helping customers attain unprecedented efficiency.” The selection is based on evaluation of Logic PD’s integrated services in product development, engineering, manufacturing, analytics and research, industrial design and aftermarket services. Logic PD specializes in helping their customers throughout the complete product lifecycle to understand and achieve their business, user and technology needs. “Recognition as a top PLM Solutions Provider validates the commitment we have made to our clients in helping guide them throughout the product lifecycle and the digital economy,”

Centric Software has opened its first office in Tokyo, Japan, bringing its market leading PLM solutions to local fashion, footwear, luxury and consumer goods companies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Centric has offices around the world including Barcelona, London, Hong Kong, Göteborg, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Shanghai and Silicon Valley. The opening of the Japan office confirms Centric’s rapid penetration of the Asian market. Eighteen months after opening an office in Shanghai, China, Centric has already signed 16 customers, becoming the PLM leader in the region. With this new office, Centric aims to develop even closer bonds with leading Asian companies by supporting the market with intuitive, easy to use, mobile and cloud-based PLM software that provides a single actionable version of the truth for planning, design, development, sourcing, production and retail teams. “It will be a great benefit to the Japanese market to have access to