C3D Labs is pleased to announce that it has updated the portfolio of components for engineering software development. In version 2016, a brand-new C3D Visualization module joins the C3D Geometric kernel, C3D Parametric kernel, and C3D Conversion module. Also new is the ability of customers to license each module separately, or as a complete C3D Toolkit. This unbundling gives software developers the freedom to choose the most suitable combination of tools for their projects.

C3D Modeler 2016 increases the performance of the modeler, with tests showing a significant acceleration of calculations on 3D models. In addition, the modeler...

BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations and rendering systems, today announced that FLEXX G2, the first product in a rack-mounted computing ecosystem ideal for graphics intense 3D content creation and compute, will debut in BOXX booth #631 at the 2016 GPU Technology Conference (GTC), April 4-7, in San Jose, CA. Featuring modular compute nodes for power users, BOXX FLEXX will allow IT departments to centralize hardware resources without sacrificing the performance essential to their organization’s creative professionals.

“At larger companies equipped with dedicated IT, the consolidation of hardware into a data center is the emerging...

Lectra is pleased to announce that Italian apparel manufacturing company Zamasport has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM to improve its product development processes for luxury brand collections.

Founded in 1966, Zamasport has built a sturdy reputation for its expertise in developing entire collections of the high-end range, from creating the first prototype of a garment up to its production. Initially designing and distributing knitwear through its brand Callaghan, the company eventually branched out into manufacturing, becoming a crowd favorite among luxury brands. Today, the company develops more than twenty collections per year for premium brands. Due to its success...

Nano Dimension’s ‘Lamborghini-like’ 3D printer offers electronics professionals the ability to rapidly produce functional multilayer PCB prototypes in-house. Using a combination of SOLIDWORKS 3D design software, Nano Dimension was able to visualize the DragonFly 2020 3D Printer and its components with accurate 3D illustrations of the design and renditions of the product, before actual production.

Lena Kotlar, the R&D Mechanical Manager at Nano Dimension and designer of the DragonFly 2020 3D Printer, credits the SOLIDWORKS solutions for allowing her team to design the complex and unique printer so rapidly.
 
“Every bit of the unit...

Hexagon's Annual Report 2015 is now available at Hexagon's website www.hexagon.com. The printed version of the Annual Report will be distributed to shareholders and subscribers and can also be ordered from the Hexagon head office or via the company's website from 18 April.

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Rand Worldwide today announced its Rand 3D division will be a sponsor at this year’s COE 2016 Annual PLM Experience & TechniFair. The conference will be held at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter April 10-13, 2016.

As a certified Dassault Systèmes Partner, Rand 3D offers software and training solutions for the CATIA, DELMIA, ENOVIA, and SIMULIA brands.

“For more than 10 years Rand 3D has supported users of Dassault Systèmes software and the COE community, and this year we’re pleased to show our support through our sponsorship of the COE event,” said Meghan Foster, director of sales for...

Dassault Systèmes today announced the launch of its “Age of Experience” Event Series, a new conference concept to explore megatrends and value creation strategies in key business domains experiencing disruptive change. Inspired by the collaborative environment of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the “Age of Experience” Event Series unites 3DEXPERIENCE platform user communities and thought leaders across twelve industries to exchange ideas, applications and expertise in design, science, manufacturing and marketing.

Solar-powered airplanes, smart homes and offices, 3D simulated human hearts … technology is breaking down barriers between virtual and reality and inspiring new generations of makers, engineers, scientists, brand...

Altair is supporting the Vortex Bladeless, a Wind Energy Spanish Crowd Funding Project by providing free software licenses, training, and engineering services. Vortex Bladeless was founded in 2013 as an R&D company, exclusively dedicated to the development and marketing of Vortex, a multi-patented bladeless electric wind generator. The project focuses on the development of generators able to capture the kinetic wind energy by 'vortex shedding' and transform it into electricity. This new technology seeks to overcome issues related to traditional wind turbines such as maintenance, amortization, noise, environmental impact, logistics, and visual aspects. Currently, the company's focus is on the...

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. and the University of Oxford today announced a move to foster the advancement of formal verification innovation with the appointment of Dr. Ziyad Hanna, Cadence vice president of R&D, as a visiting professor in Oxford's Department of Computer Science for the next three years. Through Dr. Hanna's appointment at Oxford, a globally distinguished university, Cadence further expands its Cadence® Academic Network footprint.

Dr. Hanna brings more than 25 years of industry experience to Oxford. He currently leads the R&D team for the Cadence JasperGold® formal verification platform, having joined...

Manufacturing is changing and with it comes a need to change the way BoMs are managed. The change is brought about by several trends in the market. These include globalization of manufacturing and supply chain, a growing number of new hardware developers, a surge in the maker movement, increased reliance on contract manufacturing, and variety of new manufacturing practices including adoption of internet and mobile tools and technologies.     

“Technology is dramatically changing the way manufacturing works,” said Oleg Shilovitsky, CEO and co-founder of Newman Cloud, Inc., “Manufacturing companies that used to be under one roof are now...