Altair today announced an investment in Garching, Germany based FluiDyna GmbH, a renowned developer of native GPU-based fluid dynamics and numerical simulation technologies. The companies will collaborate to develop GPU optimized computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for classical aerodynamics and multi-phase flows in complex geometries. In addition to a technology roadmap to release a new virtual wind tunnel technology later this year, Altair will be the exclusive worldwide reseller of FluiDyna's ultraFluidX and nanoFluidX CFD technologies.

For computationally intensive disciplines like CFD, FluiDyna's technology to use graphics processing units (GPUs) as massively parallel processors offers the benefits of...

Object Solutions Software plc, a leading provider of product management software solutions for the food and beverage (F&B) industry in Europe, today announced that it has acquired the majority share in SpecPage LLC, based in Warwick, RI in the United States. SpecPage is a GS1-GDSN specialist and leading provider of product information and online catalogues for the foodservice and jan-san industries.

Object Solutions with headquarters in Switzerland and branch offices across Europe is a company specialising in the development of comprehensive product management software solutions for F&B producers, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM), Laboratory Information and Management...

Key takeaways:

• Effective Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) can generate significant revenue and improve customer satisfaction, but an effective implementation requires clear vision, roadmap, and execution processes
• SLM includes many complex processes such as marketing and planning, sales and distribution, service parts management, and after sales support that must operate holistically and harmoniously to optimize ROI and the customer experience
• TCS’ Service Lifecycle Management framework capabilities include Reliability Based Parts Management, Service Parts Catalog, and Configuration Management that can be leveraged using a maturity based methodology to organize and manage master data and improve service lifecycle processes
• TCS’ legacy data remediation process uses systems engineering...

ICT services provider Atos has opened a data center in Vienna called Atos Data Center Vienna South. The data center will be used for cloud services and IT outsourcing targeting Austria as well as Central and Eastern European countries. Atos already has fourteen data center hubs in eleven countries around the world including the Atos Data Center Vienna North

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PTC today announced the release of version 6.0 of the ThingWorx®platform, the latest release of its secure and scalable IoT platform for building and deploying enterprise IoT applications.

With the rapid growth and maturing of the IoT market, companies are facing the need to securely scale their enterprise-grade IoT solutions to connect millions of devices, supporting hundreds of thousands of transactions per second. ThingWorx version 6.0 provides the tools and capabilities that allow enterprises to scale their solutions beyond what was previously available and allows secure solutions to be deployed and scaled appropriately while maintaining ease of...

Gerber Technology introduces upgrades on two software technologies: Axis™ 2.1 controller software for the GERBERcutter® Z1 automated cutting system and the CutWorks® 9 design, nesting and cutting software.

The Z1 cutter is a prime solution for single-ply cutting in a wide range of applications including apparel, furniture, transportation, and other industrial fabrics. It now features Axis 2.1 controller software, allowing users to optimize workflow with an intuitive user interface that provides simple step-by-step guidance throughout the entire cutting process, greatly reducing operator errors and increasing throughput. "The new user interface in the Z1 cutter is much simpler and user-friendly," said Tom...

GRAPHISOFT® announced today the latest version of its industry-leading BIM software solution for architects and designers. ARCHICAD 19 takes the next quantum leap in BIM performance by extending its robust 64-bit and multi-processing technologies with predictive background processing, an industry-first to BIM. As a result, ARCHICAD now offers lightning-fast response times, making it the undisputed speed leader in the BIM business.

"End-users perceive software performance as one single measurement – however it is the combination of a large number of factors," said Peter Temesvari, Director, Product Management at GRAPHISOFT. "ARCHICAD 19 introduces major improvements -- most importantly to its...

NGC Software today announced that PPI Apparel Group, a leader in private-label intimate apparel, is implementing NGC’s Extended PLM, which combines fashion PLM and Supply Chain Management (SCM) in a fully integrated, end-to-end solution.

PPI Apparel’s products are sold by leading retailers in thousands of retail stores worldwide. The company focuses on fashion intimates, shapewear and sleepwear for girls, juniors and women. PPI Apparel’s portfolio includes popular brands such as Playboy Intimates, Kathy Ireland Intimates, LA Gear, Union Bay, Strawberry Shortcake and many others.

NGC’s Extended PLM will provide PPI Apparel’s brands with an end-to-end solution, from initial product development and line...

The Object Management Group^® (OMG)^® announced today the full agenda for the Model Based Design Automotive Systems and Control Engineering special event. The main focus of this special event is to highlight how standards will help automotive manufacturers and suppliers tackle the need for fundamental systems engineering transformation as the industry faces a wealth of disruptive technologies including self-driving and zero-emission, carbon-neutral vehicles. This event will be held on June 17^th at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin, Germany.

The agenda will focus on the following presentations and speakers:

• Keynote presentation: Driving Automotive Industry Transformation through       Systems Engineering Improvement Frameworks: Christoph Braeuchle, Business Development Director, PTC, Inc.
• Model-Based...

CGTech will be showcasing the latest version of VERICUT software on stand C30 at the 2015 Manufacturing and Engineering North East Show (MENE) on July 8^th-9^th, 2015, at the Metro Arena, Newcastle.

VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification and optimisation software eliminates the process of manually proving-out NC programs.  It detects collisions and near-misses between all machine tool components such as axis slides, heads, turrets, rotary tables, spindles, tool changers, fixtures, workpieces, cutting tools, and other user-defined objects. Machine movements can even be simulated while stepping or playing backwards in VERlCUT‘s Review Mode.

With VERICUT Reviewer, shop floor personnel, suppliers, customers, and other...