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At this year's EMO Milano, CGTech will be demonstrating the new version of Vericut CNC machine simulation and optimisation software.

According to the exhibitor, Vericut 7.4 includes many enhancements that further simplify the process of simulating a CNC machine. Changes to how users interact with Vericut further improve Vericut’s workflow and simplify day-to-day NC programming and simulation use.

“This release increases the ability of manufacturing engineers to simulate the entire CNC machining process in order to produce better results and reduce the time spent in the programming and machining cycle,” says CGTech Product Marketing Manager Bill Hasenjaeger. “Vericut is...

Engineers designing ship hulls and offshore floaters can now save time and money in the early design phase due to a breakthrough allowing transfer of 3D models from AVEVA Marine to Sesam GeniE, the two design and engineering software systems in the maritime and offshore market.

The new functionality, initiated by AVEVA to respond to the demand of the market, allows users to transfer AVEVA hull models into DNV GL’s Sesam GeniE for strength assessment and code check according to DNV GL Rules. Now users can significantly reduce the time and effort spent in early design of ship hulls...

Aras^® announced the availability of the CloudSAFE PLM Appliance with cloud-based back-up and disaster recovery. This is the first in a line of pre-packaged PLM infrastructure appliances powered by Aras Innovator^® that provide a scalable, ready-to-run PLM solution. The appliance, co-developed, built, and deployed with Aras engineers, assures optimum performance, reliability, and security.

The innovative Aras platform allows the customer to define the deployment method that best fits their corporate standards and requirements: on premise, in a public or private cloud, or in a hybrid model.

CloudSAFE PLM Appliance Provides:

• A complete Aras environment, eliminating delays in deployment
• Optimized for performance,...

Visitors to the specialist ARIA CAD/CAM exhibition in France between October 1 and 3, will see how an innovation in next year’s WorkNC Dental release means laboratories can offer a manufacturer’s warranty to prosthetists.

The 2016 R1 version, which is being unveiled on the Vero booth, number 36, at the Cité Internationale in Lyon, features the Compliance Program, the integration of 3D implant connection design in its Implant module (Serf^® and Tekka^®), from the Global D development team.

“The use of these connections ensures production repeatability, reinforcing relations between CAD/CAM, implant manufacturer, laboratory and prosthetist,” says WorkNC...

ModuleWorks and Bosch Rexroth present the latest results of their partnership at EMO 2015 in Milan.

The solution provides a range of simulation options, from visualising cutting simulation to full machine simulation of complex machine tools with collision detecting and clash avoidance.  All this is done in real-time. Preconditions are the latest developments by the dedicated ModuleWorks team combined with the power of Rexroth’s CNC control IndraMotion MTX and the expertise of Bosch Rexroth.

The simulation technology is integrated into IndraWorks Operation, Rexroth’s standard HMI solution. This allows end users and machine tool...

With Lantek Expert nesting technology, utilizing remnants of sheet material can deliver worthwhile cost savings. The CAD/CAM nesting software is able to model the way in which each company works with remnants, and establish rules from this, to intelligently manage their handling and use.

The use of remnants is not always a clear cut decision, as cost of material, extra handling, the size of components being manufactured, the technology of the cutting machine itself and traceability requirements all need to be considered. Complications can arise with identification of remnants, building up a stock of unused remnants which...

Anark Corporation, leading provider of Model Based Enterprise (MBE) and Visual Communication software solutions, announced today that it has been awarded the production 3D MBE contract from Hill AFB for their Automatic 3D Part Report Generation (A3DPRG) system, which will put into production a complete system to create and modify 3D Part Reports for engineering and provisioning data from 3D Model Based Engineering (MBE) Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and associated engineering data in the A-10 Teamcenter Product Life-Cycle Management (PLM) database.
These part reports are essential to satisfying the mission requirements to support the A-10 Enhanced Wing Assembly (EWA)...

Onshape announced $80 million in new equity financing led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from existing investors New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Commonwealth Capital Ventures and North Bridge Venture Partners. To date, Onshape has raised $144 million in total funding. Onshape will use the new investment to significantly expand worldwide sales and marketing efforts and increase its R&D and strong customer support.

This round of funding comes toward the end of Onshape’s highly successful beta test program as the company looks to soon transition to its first formal release. While still in the beta stage, Onshape has already achieved historic firsts for...

Lectra presented its strategic vision for the Chinese apparel manufacturing industry during CISMA 2015 (Shanghai, China). Lectra outlined the challenges and opportunities Chinese apparel manufacturers are facing in the context of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's 10-year strategic plan: 'Made in China 2025'. This plan aims to help the Chinese economy develop its capacity for value-added manufacturing and smart industrial production.
Daniel Harari, Lectra CEO, and Andreas Kim, Managing Director of Lectra Greater China, shared their perspectives on what 'Made in China 2025' means for this rapidly evolving market and how technology-driven smart production can help Chinese...

Dassault Systèmes successfully concluded their annual 3DEXPERIENCE Forum 2015. Held in Bangalore and Mumbai on September 8^th and September 10^th 2015, the 3DEXPERIENCE Forum saw an attendance of over 1000 visitors this year. The event witnessed the presence of market leaders such as Mr. Ganesh Subramanian, Head of New Initiatives at Myntra, Mr. Sridhar Gatpa, Principal training division at Infosys, Mr. Nandkumar Khandare, Sr. VP at Ashok Leyland, Mr. Krishna Kumar Founder & MD at Simbus Technologies amongst other industry veterans.

Presided by Mr. Bernard Charlès, President and CEO, Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Forum 2015 was about doing business in the Age of...