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Dassault Systèmes announced that it is working with the BMW Group to establish solutions to increase efficiency for vehicle development programs. With BMW Group’s valuable contribution of in-depth process and specialist know-how, the two companies collaborated to create a process-oriented, industry-ready solution for stamped sheet metal parts definition and stamping die design that will increase the efficiency of the parts design and production process. Dassault Systèmes’ CATIA stamping die face design application provides a seamless tooling experience used in the development of high-quality stamped body in white and chassis parts. Based on a detailed description of the production concept, the automated validation of the manufacturing process can be started in an early development phase. Errors that are recognized and eliminated before the industrialization stage will help to save costs and time in the manufacturing process. The CATIA stamping die face design application offers digital continuity in all phases of the development process. It

E-commerce automation company improves digital experience with on-demand delivery of engineering content ElectricSolenoidValves.com, a distributor specializing in solenoid valves and automation products for engineers and OEMs, has released an online 3D CAD product catalog of solenoid valves. Built by CADENAS, the library serves the website’s growing customer base by making the customer journey online and on demand. “When our customer support team was getting more and more calls asking for CAD files, we realized that we needed to provide this engineering data on our site,” said Rob Donahue, Ecommerce Operations Manager. “Our business is based around friendly and knowledgeable customer support. Adding CAD files right on our site improves the online part of that experience. Customers can now access products at their convenience. Not just upon request.” 3D CAD models in over 150 native and neutral file formats ensure a seamless fit The new CAD library also offers 3D views and model downloads in

In our continuous efforts to add more value to our products, we released a new version of BIMcollab Cloud this month. Continue reading to learn more about the increased security in all plans and improved model loading in Autodesk Docs with 50%. Security update As the safety of your data is our top priority, we once again increased the security level significantly by: Enforcing complex passwords with a minimum of 10 characters Two-Factor Authentication available for all users Enforce usage of Two-Factor Authentication in Connected plans and up Enforce a reset password policy in Connected plans and up Easy user management Single sign-on capability added via Azure Active Directory in Enterprise plans Ability to download User Access logs in Enterprise plans Usability improvements Many users will appreciate these improvements in our usability: Multi-value filters Select visible columns in issue list Improved search functionality Improvements Model Viewer Integration We’ve increased the model loading time in Autodesk Docs with 50% for one or more large models. For smaller models the increase is around 15%. A mayor time-saver when driving model quality. On top

Agiloft, the global standard in no-code contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, announced the appointment of Kerry Desberg as Chief Marketing Officer. Desberg brings more than 30 years of experience in B2B and B2C marketing with some of the world’s top Fortune 500 corporations and agencies, including Procter & Gamble, Owens Corning, Danaher, Lockheed Martin, and Fleishman Hillard. Most recently, Desberg was CMO of SaaS channel technology leader Impartner, helping the company drive exponential growth and be named a leader in key analyst reports from Forrester, G2, and Research in Action, among other key accomplishments. “We are truly excited to have Kerry join our team and add octane to our growth plans,” says Eric Laughlin, Agiloft CEO. “2021 marked a record year of growth and development here at Agiloft, with a 100% increase in new customer sales and 60% growth in ARR while we maintained a 95.5% customer satisfaction score. In the wake

Innovations are the engine of the economy. They solve challenges and have the power to change entire industries. For the 13th time, WirtschaftsWoche, Accenture, and EnBW have honored forward-looking projects from German companies. The Nemetschek Group entered Allplan Bridge, a planning tool for bridges from its brand ALLPLAN, into the race. The solution reached the final along with eight other innovations. The German Innovation Award is presented in three categories: large companies, medium-sized companies, and startups. From innovative soldering techniques for semiconductor chips, to scalable production for mRNA vaccines, and the use of virtual reality in the therapy of neurodegenerative diseases – the award winners are all characterized not only by a high degree of innovative strength, but also by sustainability. Allplan Bridge, the Nemetschek Group’s entry for this year’s German Innovation Award, also combines innovation with greater sustainability. In Germany alone, numerous bridges must be renovated every year – not including

Atos and VMware, Inc. announced an extension of the companies’ strategic partnership by working to deliver an integrated set of capabilities to help speed up the development of “Data Spaces”. Data Spaces are platforms that allow for a greater exchange, collaboration, and monetisation of data between organisations or industries, independently of the underlying infrastructure, whilst enabling data sovereignty and interoperability. With the VMware and Atos collaboration effort on Data Space development, the companies plan to deliver an integrated set of capabilities that help enable data and industry applications to be used and shared more strategically to boost national and regional digital economies. The expanded collaboration will deliver capabilities aligned to the Gaia-X architecture and serve as a key enabler and booster of the Gaia-X initiative, which seeks to accelerate the exchange of data through new digital platforms that comply with common rules. Atos and VMware plan to combine VMware’s multi-cloud and app modernization capabilities with the

As you read these lines you may already be sensing a change. We redesigned our website. We are happy to share with you our new communication platform and new identity. We are somewhat pivoting our communication I will explain why in this article. Fresh Design We are quite happy about the new design and we are excited to get your feedback. Please let us know if anything breaks, if a design doesn't feel right or even if you believe that some of the design reduces accessibility. We wanted to have something easier to read, something that will help us publishing more content and engaging with those of you who are interested in a Ganister Journey! New pages are coming in soon: customer cases partner pages other translations (we have english and french for now) new trainings … Pivoting from full PLM to LowCode App Builder PLM is and will always be in our DNA If you know us already, you

RedTeam Software, a leading construction management software platform provider, has named Traci VanDalsem Vice President of Client Experience. In her new leadership position, VanDalsem plays a key role in shedding light on how the leadership team will shape the company as it relates to delivering an unparalleled client experience through a comprehensive suite of premier technology solutions for commercial construction contractors of all sizes.  “As the construction industry evolves, contractors are facing new and unique challenges,” VanDalsem said. “RedTeam is committed to offering an industry-leading range of technology solutions that help professionals throughout the construction sector meet those challenges and grow their businesses. In this exciting new role, my team and I will be working directly with contractors and their teams and seeing the impact RedTeam makes.” VanDalsem most recently served as president of Paskr, a leading cloud-based management solution for small to mid-size contractors that was acquired by RedTeam in 2022. A graduate of Olivet Nazarene

Revolution in Simulation, the global simulation industry collaboration and technology alliance created to accelerate innovation through the democratization of engineering simulation, announces Novus Nexus as its newest participating sponsor and collaborator. Novus Nexus offers smarter solutions to automate simulation processes easily and reliably. The company’s tools work seamlessly to connect various CAD systems with leading commercial and open-source CFD and FEA solvers, allowing users to naturally capture simulation know-how for consistent application of best practices, enable CAD designers to run dependable simulations, and optimize the use of simulation resources, both human and software. “Part of our mission is to radically expand simulation benefits, making us feel right at home with RevSim’s work to make advanced simulation accessible to all,” said Bruce Webster, CEO of Novus Nexus. “We share a common goal to democratize CAE workflows and are excited to be a sponsor and lend our hand in this effort to revolutionize simulation across

Lectra’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting held on April 29 appointed two new Directors, Ross McInnes and Hélène Viot Poirier, for a four-year term. They both become members of Lectra’s Audit Committee, Nominations Committee and Strategic Committee. Hélène Viot Poirier also becomes a member of the new CSR Committee. A major global player in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, Lectra designs industrial intelligence solutions – software, equipment, data and services – that enable the digital transformation of its customers. In 2017, Lectra launched its Lectra 4.0 strategy with the aim of making the company a key Industry 4.0 player in its markets by 2030. As part of its 2017-2019 roadmap, Lectra successfully integrated key technologies for Industry 4.0 and software solutions in SaaS mode into its offers. The company’s 2020-2022 roadmap should enable it to leverage the full potential of its new offers while ensuring the sustainable and profitable growth of its business. Daniel