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xBOM has been lately raised as “hot topic” in PLM world. Variantum’s VariSuite covers solutions to whole product lifecycle from offering process to delivery and service. As a pioneer of a configurable product management, Variantum includes configurable products into its all VariSuite solutions:

VariSales, sales configurator and quote tool for CPQ (Configure-Price-Quote)
VariPDM, product data management system
VariProd, production configurator

VariTrace, product individual management known as installed base system
In this article, different information structures, known as xBOM, is described to different solution and process areas. Variantum’s system supports all different BOM structures in one database.

SAP SE announced multiple updates to the SAP Cloud ALM solution. The cloud-based application lifecycle management (ALM) solution helps track and manage the needs of customers of cloud solutions from SAP.

As a result of the update, SAP Cloud ALM will support additional SAP solutions – including SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors solutions, SAP Customer Experience solutions and SAP Ariba solutions. SAP Cloud ALM was redesigned with improved capabilities to simplify the implementation and operations experience as more customers move to the cloud.

“As the cloud landscape advances and cloud solutions become...
Lantek reveals the new features and improvements in the latest version of its software - Lantek Global Release 2020.

In total, there are over 100 improvements and updates across the whole range of solutions. The most significant include collision prevention on the cutting machine and a new algorithm for destroying scrap metal efficiently on tube cutting machines.

However, one aspect of this version that is very relevant at the moment, is the possibility of using your software remotely. “In a time of great uncertainty, and without a clear understanding of what will happen later this...
CAD, Mould, Progress, CAM, Simulation and Wire Functions all Benefit in VISI 2021

A raft of new and enhanced functionality features in VISI 2021 – the latest release of Hexagon’s specialist mould and die CAD/CAM software.

CAD:
CAD analysis benefits from a new function which improves the suite of analysis shading modes. Draft Analysis has been added to the existing Undercut and Accessibility shading, performing an on-the-fly analysis of the draft angle. This uses the same technique as in the undercut mode, but extended to more ranges. The colours and angular value of each range...
Shanghai Sunwin Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Sunwin), the Chinese ‘King of Throws and Blankets’, has selected Centric Software®‘s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to fashion, retail, footwear, outdoor, luxury, consumer goods and home décor companies to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

Founded in 2002, Sunwin provides integrated services including original design, marketing strategy and supply chain management of home textile goods for middle- and high-end retailers across the world, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, Pottery Barn, John Lewis and Dillard’s.

Sunwin has a fully-integrated supply chain management system...
Tuesday, 26 May 2020 10:55

HPE Reports Q2 Results

Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter, ended April 30, 2020.

“The global economic lockdowns since February significantly impacted our fiscal Q2 financial performance,” said Antonio Neri, president and CEO of HPE. “We exited Q2 with $1.5 billion dollars in orders across the portfolio, representing two times the average historical backlog1.”

“Despite challenging circumstances, HPE GreenLake, our as-a-service offering, gained traction with 17% ARR growth and our Intelligent Edge business grew 12% in North America outperforming the market while expanding margins,” added Neri.

“We are taking decisive steps to...
TECHNIA announced that their online PLM conference - PLM Innovation Forum Virtual Experience 2020 - brought together over 2000 industry experts, PLM professionals and digital pioneers to network and discuss sustainable product innovation.

The PLMIF Virtual Experience is a departure from the previous standard of a physical conference and has been part of TECHNIA’s sustainable development plan for some years. 

Traditionally a biennial conference, TECHNIA hosts the PLM Innovation Forum to bring together the world’s foremost authorities on PLM innovation. For the past few years, TECHNIA have asked that their partner, sponsors and guests join them...

Wipro Limited announced the launch of its Global Channel Partner Program.

Wipro’s products and platforms have been instrumental in helping clients deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Market uncertainties have led organizations to focus on Business Continuity Planning and establish new ways of working. Several Wipro products have helped clients meet their requirements for remote working, business continuity, security, and seamless supply chain and worker safety among others. As the market continues to evolve in the coming months, Wipro will collaborate with the channel partners to identify new business challenges that can be quickly addressed.
Ajay Bhaskar, Vice...

Tuesday, 26 May 2020 10:47

SHIMA SEIKI Produces Masks for Schools

SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. has produced 3D knitted masks for use at elementary schools and junior high schools (primary and intermediate schools) in Wakayama Prefecture where the company is based.

The masks are produced at SHIMA SEIKI headquarters by request of the prefectural government of Wakayama, based on knitting data for one of several types of masks released by the company since 19th March in its effort to help alleviate the worldwide shortage of masks due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus infection. The data is originally intended for SHIMA SEIKI users to knit masks on their...
Materialise is launching Mindware as an advisory service to offer businesses strategic, tailored and technology-neutral insights on the use of 3D printing to address their business challenges.

3D printing offers businesses a way to establish more sustainable supply chains and reduce the costs associated with operational inefficiency, by enabling decentralization of manufacturing and production on-demand. The technology is also known for its ability to enable new business models such as mass production of customized products, and bring innovation to market in record time.

However, business leaders frequently cite one barrier against the widespread...
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