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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced the availability of the Sigrity™ 2016 technology portfolio, which improves product creation time with an enhanced PCB design and analysis methodology that is ideal for multi-gigabit interfaces.

To speed up the qualification of a physical design for the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) compliance test, the Cadence® Sigrity technology portfolio includes automated support for IBIS-AMI model creation, fast and accurate channel model extraction using multiple field solvers, and an automated power-aware signal integrity analysis report to validate a virtual USB 3.1 channel. These technologies, when used together, can shave weeks off the design process.

Previously, IBIS-AMI model creation...

PTC reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 ended January 2, 2016.

Q1 Fiscal 2016 Overview
First quarter FY'16 revenue was $291 million GAAP; $292 million non-GAAP. GAAP net loss was $25.5 million or $0.22 per share driven by a $37 million restructuring charge; non-GAAP net income was $57 million or $0.50 per share.

As compared to the first quarter of FY'15, currency negatively impacted revenue by approximately $21 million and negatively impacted non-GAAP EPS by approximately $0.06 per share.

James Heppelmann, President and CEO, said, "PTC delivered a solid Q1, reflecting continued momentum in our subscription program and IoT business. Subscription bookings represented 28% of total bookings, ACV was higher than guidance, and more than 80% of...

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces that CIMdata’s Simulation-Driven Systems Development Knowledge Council and NAFEMS will come together to present two unique events that will be of interest to the simulation and systems engineering communities. The events will take place in Troy, Michigan on April 27 & 28.

On April 27, CIMdata will present a workshop that will explore the theme, “Driving Industry to Model-Based Systems Engineering.” The workshop will consider the cross-industry and cross-discipline focus on the ever-expanding intersection of emerging model-based systems development methods and technologies with functional systems modeling...

Atos today announced that it has completed the acquisition from Gores Group and Siemens of Unify, the world number three in integrated communication solutions generating €1.2 billion annual revenue. The acquisition creates a unique integrated proposition for unified communications improving the social collaboration, digital transformation and business performance of its clients.

 The transaction has been approved by employee representatives' bodies and has received the required approvals of the regulatory and antitrust authorities in the European Union, United States, Russia and Brazil. Cash consideration for Atos was € 366 million (adjusted from working capital) to acquire 100% of...

Synopsys, Inc. today announced the availability of its SiliconSmart® ADV comprehensive standard cell library characterization and QA solution that is tuned to produce signoff quality PrimeTime® libraries and provide maximum throughput on available compute resources. SiliconSmart ADV's unique licensing approach adjusts easily to varying workload profiles, eliminating the burden on characterization teams to predict future workload requirements and operate within the constraints of traditionally cumbersome licensing methods. In addition, innovative SiliconSmart technologies utilize embedded gold reference SPICE engines to provide a characterization speed-up for generating advanced Liberty™ models used by PrimeTime static timing analysis (STA) to...

Fujitsu today announced ten new products in its FUJITSU IoT Solution UBIQUITOUSWARE line, to accelerate the digitalization of its customers' operations. The new products will be steadily rolled out in Japan beginning January 20, 2016.

UBIQUITOUSWARE gathers and analyzes a range of human-centric data using advanced sensing technology, and can provide the high-value information that customers want, so it can immediately be put to use in the field. The UBIQUITOUSWARE Sensor Algorithm, which precisely detects the behavior and status of people and things, has been refined through repeated testing inside and outside Fujitsu to ensure precision. In addition, UBIQUITOUSWARE Core Modules,...

Statoil has signed an agreement to use Aveva's strategic 3D design software platform to implement its projects.

The Norwegian energy company has selected the new Aveva Everything3D (Aveva E3D) as an upgrade of its existing design system Aveva PDMS.

Statoil will be able to meet the future demand of cost-effective project execution, using its integration with laser survey capabilities, clash detection and improved design as well as drawing capabilities.

Using this new software, the company and its contractors can cut project schedules and also reduce rework during the design and construction phases.

Using Aveva E3D, Statoil can migrate and...

Lectra is pleased to announce that Italian apparel company New Twins has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM to connect its product development team with the creative department at cashmere and knitwear brand Falconeri, part of the Calzedonia Group.

New Twins develops and produces men's and women's knitwear for Falconeri, which is currently pursuing an aggressive plan to expand business internationally and increase its market share in Italy and across Europe. As the complexity and volume of orders increase, New Twins needs a way to improve workflow between its own teams and Falconeri's, so that the two companies can work together efficiently...

VISI will collaborate with a global manufacturer in the field of high-precision standard parts at an open house in Switzerland on March 17^th 2016.

Meusbuger is one of the main suppliers of standard elements for the Mould and Die making sectors and as a result, has significant integration with VISI CAD/CAM software. As part of an ongoing roadshow, they will be holding an open house in Fribourg, Switzerland, where the latest products and technology from VISI Software will also be presented.

With a large number of joint customers, VISI will be working in collaboration with Meusburger at...

Continuing its tradition of promoting and recognizing printed circuit board (PCB) design excellence, Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the winners of its 26^th annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards. Started in 1988, this program is the longest running competition of its kind in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. It recognizes engineers and designers who use innovative methods and design tools to address today's complex PCB systems design challenges and produce industry-leading products.

Prominent experts in the PCB industry judged entries from around the world in six categories that represent a wide variety of industries:

• Consumer electronics...