CAE software provider EPLAN has been declared the winner of the Food Processing Awards for the Technological Development category for its EPLAN Experience concept. 
Developed by experienced engineers after decades of servicing the food and beverage industry, EPLAN Experience helps manufacturing companies increase the efficiency and profitability of their factory operations by drawing on the unrivalled know-how of computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions. 
EPLAN Experience comprises of eight action fields covering IT infrastructure, platform setup, codes and standards, product structure, design methods, workflow, process integration and project management. All modules are implemented by qualified consultants, working in close cooperation with the...

CAE software provider EPLAN has been declared the winner of the Food Processing Awards for the Technological Development category for its EPLAN Experience concept. 
Developed by experienced engineers after decades of servicing the food and beverage industry, EPLAN Experience helps manufacturing companies increase the efficiency and profitability of their factory operations by drawing on the unrivalled know-how of computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions. 
EPLAN Experience comprises of eight action fields covering IT infrastructure, platform setup, codes and standards, product structure, design methods, workflow, process integration and project management. All modules are implemented by qualified consultants, working in close cooperation with the...

On the fourth anniversary of its creation, during the Alliance Board meeting in Munich, Atos and Siemens decided to define new initiatives that would further expand their alliance. In particular, the two companies will, in the second half of this year, explore further opportunities for joint collaborations in the fields of advanced data analytics, cyber security and device connectivity.

The Alliance Board expressed their satisfaction about the performance of the business collaboration, highlighting in particular the innovation and investment programs that will over-achieve the objectives initially set. The joint innovation investment program which has been increased from the initial 100 million...

Synopsys, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the Bluetooth Smart IP from Silicon Vision, a leading provider of high-performance, ultra-low-power wireless IP solutions. The acquisition expands Synopsys' extensive portfolio of DesignWare® IP for the Internet of Things (IoT), which includes security IP recently obtained through the acquisition of Elliptic Technologies, as well as logic libraries, memory compilers, non-volatile memory, data converters, interface IP, power-efficient ARC® processors, a sensor and control IP subsystem, and an embedded vision processor. The addition of Bluetooth Smart IP enables Synopsys to address the growing requirements for wireless connectivity in low-power system-on-chips (SoCs) for a...

CNC Software’s newly appointed president, Meghan Summers West, will be heading to California Polytechnic State University July 27-30, to deliver a keynote address focused on manufacturing. During her presentation at the 2015 National HTEC Conference, West will focus on the need to “Acquaint, Convince and Excite (ACE) the Next Generation of Manufacturing.”

 “The need for manufacturing jobs over the next few years will be high,” West said, “but formal programs that combine on-the-job learning with classroom education is dropping. This creates an obvious skills gap that needs to be addressed.”

The CNC Educators Training Conference is about sharing and profiling best...

Optitex has released version O/15 of its O/Dev 3D Product Creation Suite. The upgraded software package enables fashion and apparel companies to boost their competitive edge with advanced capabilities, productivity, and ease of use throughout the development workflow, from 2D design all the way to true-to-life 3D digital samples.
Optitex O/15 streamlines multiple aspects of 2D pattern design and introduces breakthrough innovations and improvements in 3D simulation. Users can achieve a realistic look for their digital designs more easily and faster than ever before. Real advances in 3D simulation give a more life-like look to digital designs, including natural looking...

Gerber Technology introduces YuniquePLM™ V6.1 to further improve collaboration along the supply chain and accelerate time to market.

YuniquePLM is web-based product lifecycle management software that helps the fashion and apparel industries communicate effectively, accelerate workflows and eliminate errors. YuniquePLM V6.1 generates and exports user-created product and line report views, and increases functionality within the 3D file support module. YuniquePLM V6.1 is an enhancement of its 6.0 version, introduced last fall.

“Brands and retailers are facing continuous challenges to speed their time to market and improve margins, while collaborating effectively within the supply chain,” said Bill Brewster, vice president and general manager,...

Granta Design today announced further major performance, deployment, and functional enhancements to its GRANTA MI™ Version 8.1 system for enterprise materials information management, including enabling users to access data twice as fast. These significant advances are being delivered via a simple-to-install software update this month. As well as delivering a quicker system, the update improves scalability, adds new tools for easy administration of large numbers of users, and provides a more efficient way to merge new data into company databases. These developments will be reviewed at next month's Material Data Management Consortium Meeting, hosted by GE-Aviation in Cincinnati, OH, the latest...

Trimble announced today that BuildingPoint® distribution partners have been established in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. These latest additions are part of the growing BuildingPoint network that provides focused sales and services with a portfolio of software and hardware solutions for the Design-Build-Operate (DBO) lifecycle of buildings.

BuildingPoint distribution partners represent Trimble Buildings' solutions that allow users to create and transfer constructible models throughout the DBO lifecycle—from concept and design to the field and back to the office again. The solutions utilize sensors, 3D positioning, data, Building Information Modeling (BIM), communications and analytics. The emergence of these technologies, along with the ability to...

Altair today announced 17 nominations for the 2015 Enlighten Award. In its third year, the award will be presented in collaboration with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) at the 2015 CAR Management Briefing Seminars taking place in Traverse City, Mich. from August 3rd-6th.

The award aims to recognize the achievements in weight reduction within the automotive industry, from motorcycles to passenger cars, light trucks to commercial vehicles and buses. Comprised of worldwide automotive experts, the awards judging committee – chaired by Dr. Jay Baron, President and CEO of CAR and Director of CAR’s Coalition for Automotive Lightweighting...