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We are continuing to improve CST CAD Navigator and we are rolling out its updated version 1.1.0.97. Now the software enables not only to import and export different CAD files, but also to convert PDF files to fully editable DWG/DXF. The procedure of conversion is simple and requires just several clicks: Click PDF Conversionand specify a path to your file. When the conversion is complete, click Export, select the DWG or DXF format and press the Save If you want to test this feature, please download a 30-day trial version of the software with 7 free conversions. In addition, we’ve fixed bugs and made a Mac compatible version of CST CAD Navigator as a universal app. It runs natively (and more efficiently) on both Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for CST on CIMdata.com

Procore Technologies Inc., a leading global provider of construction management software, announced a new partnership with Shepherd, a startup insurtech based in San Francisco, to begin offering an integrated insurance product that provides improved insurance terms and lower premiums to qualified Procore customers. "Procore’s platform, integrations, data and analytics enable our customers to run safer and more profitable businesses.” Said Tooey Courtemanche, Founder, President and CEO of Procore. “However, contractors are not typically rewarded by insurance markets for making these risk-reducing investments. And, insurance is one of the biggest costs that our customers are trying to manage. Our partnership with Shepherd offers our customers the insurance coverage they deserve." Shepherd’s mission is to create a safe and sustainable construction industry by providing innovative insurance products to general and specialty contractors which incentivizes the use of technology on job sites. As a Procore portfolio company and App Marketplace partner, Shepherd is offering qualified

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced availability of its leading Nucleus™ ReadyStart™ solution for embedded development targeting the fast-growing adoption of the RISC-V architecture. Building on one of the industry’s first commercial real-time operating systems (RTOSes) for RISC-V devices, released in 2021, Siemens’ newest Nucleus ReadyStart embedded development solution includes a host of new features that help customers enhance the security, flexibility, and cloud connectivity of their next-generation embedded products based on the RISC-V architecture.  Nucleus ReadyStart for RISC-V incorporates integrated software, IP, tools and services into a single, “ready-to-use” solution ideal for applications where a small footprint, advanced connectivity, and deterministic performance are essential. This enhanced RISC-V integrated development solution allows users to design and experiment with a proven RTOS and added software services from Siemens. It is ideal for device manufacturers targeting the aerospace, automotive, industrial, medical, and general embedded industries.  “Nucleus ReadyStart for RISC-V addresses the requirements needed for today’s

Simulations Plus, Inc., a leading provider of modeling and simulation solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, today announced the release of version 10.4 (X.4) of its flagship machine learning modeling platform, ADMET Predictor ® . Key enhancements include: New 3D conformer generation functionality to easily predict properties using advanced 3D molecular and atomic descriptors New mouse species models added to the HTPK Simulation Module to complement the rat and human options for novel lead selection activities New transform rules added to the AIDD Module to boost the virtual design space Rebuilt Ames mutagenicity property models which significantly expand the chemical coverage space and improve prediction reliability Improvements to the API and command line features for flexible deployment and workflow options Dr. David Miller , vice president of ADMET Cheminformatics, said: “APX.4 introduces our new embedded conformer generation technology which now allows users to create 3D chemical structures within the software to access property prediction models derived from our cutting-edge 3D descriptors. While our models

Autodesk announced its investment in RADiCAL, the New York-based developer of a born in the cloud, AI-powered 3D motion capture solution. This investment marks the latest move by Autodesk toward democratizing end-to-end production in the cloud for content creators, and builds on the recent acquisitions of Moxion and LoUPE. Through its collaborative real-time platform, RADiCAL democratizes 3D motion capture, human virtualization and analysis at massive scale. RADiCAL’s proprietary AI combines modern deep learning strategies, human biomechanics, and computer graphics to estimate, track, and reproduce skeletal joint rotations in 3D from a single conventional video feed. From videos to metaverses, this data can be used to automate the animation of 3D characters and avatars. Requiring no special hardware, training, or custom coding, RADiCAL’s cloud-based solution removes the barrier to entry typically associated with 3D motion capture and character animation, making the technology accessible to everyone, everywhere, at any time. Aspiring professionals can use its powerful AI to start

Global challenges such as resource scarcity and climate change demand a mindset shift in the industry. As a partner in the BioFusion 4.0 project, CONTACT Software researches how biological principles can be utilized to establish a more sustainable industrial production. The research project BioFusion 4.0 brings together partners from industry and science to explore how principles from nature can be transferred to industry 4.0. The so-called biological transformation aims to enable resource- and climate-friendly products and production processes. Under the leadership of the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology (IPK), several of solutions for various use cases will be developed and tested until 2024.  Biological transformation is based on the concepts of inspiration, integration, and interaction. Inspiration refers to the development of new products or product properties based on models from nature. Typical examples are the lotus effect or lightweight structures. Biological integration incorporates natural processes into production processes, for example by

Informatica, an enterprise cloud data management leader, announced a strategic partnership with Oracle that brings Informatica's industry-leading data integration and governance products to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). In addition, Oracle has named Informatica as a preferred partner for enterprise cloud data integration and data governance for data warehouse and lakehouse solutions on OCI. Through this initiative, Oracle and Informatica have integrated Informatica's Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) with Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Exadata Database Service, Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer, and Oracle Object Storage. Informatica and Oracle plan to make these offerings available in the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. The Oracle and Informatica strategic global partnership will deliver industry-leading cloud data management, integration, and governance solutions for databases, data warehouses, data lakes, data lakehouses, enterprise analytics, and data science. For thousands of joint Oracle and Informatica customers, this new partnership facilitates data platform modernization by moving on-premises workloads to OCI. This will enable them

L&T Technology Services Limited, a global leading pure-play engineering services company, today inaugurated its Engineering, Research and Development (ER&D) centre in Krakow,Poland, which will cater to global customers, leveraging cutting edge technologies in the Automotive, Mobility and Hi-Tech domains. The state-of-the-art centre will mark its expansion into Eastern Europe, contributing to the growth of regional economy, delivering cutting-edge technology, expanding workforce, and support major projects through its innovative engineering processes. The ER&D centre will cater to several major customers in Europe and North America, including a U.S. based automotive Tier 1 company. In the new Engineering R&D Centre, LTTS will work on both software and hardware development of product lines. This centre is part of LTTS’ global delivery model and is a logical extension of LTTS’ Munich, Gothenburg and Jerusalem engineering centres, allowing the new centre to bring in specialized competencies along with local talent. The ER&D centre was officially inaugurated by theDeputy Mayor

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today launched the company’s latest facility in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. RaleighHub, the brand new 65,000-square-foot hybrid facility, will be home to the company’s more than 400 area employees. During the RaleighHub launch event, Schneider Electric announced the donation of $300,000 in electrical products, software and materials, to North Carolina A&T State University. This donation will be used to modernize the university’s industrial automation lab for the Spring of 2023. Once completed, students will learn on the latest industrial software and equipment, preparing them for success in innovative careers after graduation. Aamir Paul, President, North America Operations, Schneider Electric said, “Today’s workforce is changing, both in how and where we work. With the RaleighHub, we are responding by providing a flexible work environment to meet our team’s needs, while optimizing the facility itself for our business needs and our sustainability

 PDF Key takeaways: SaaS PLM solutions have been around for 20 years and have evolved significantly over that time. CIMdata recognizes two distinct generations of SaaS PLM solutions, which we are calling Gen 1 and Gen 2. Gen 1 SaaS PLM solutions offer basic capabilities, limited configurability, and are well suited for companies with simpler products or are using out of the box legacy on-premises solutions hosted in a cloud data center. Gen 2 SaaS PLM solutions offer full on-cloud capabilities, significantly more configurability, and suit companies with more complex products with a high design content. Introduction to SaaS PLM Cloud-based enterprise applications have been around for a long time with Salesforce CRM being one of the most notable market entrants over 20 years ago. The trend quickly spread to other types of applications like ERP, SCM, and others. Acceptance by CIOs and end users grew quickly—driven by ease of adoption and use and, sometimes, lower costs. Cloud-based