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A new partnership to provide education in 3D printing technology and additive manufacturing has recently launched in Austin to position the State of Texas as a global leader in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. The kick-off event to celebrate the partnership as well as upcoming 3D printing courses…

3D Systems announced that it completed the acquisition of Simbionix, a global leader in 3D virtual reality surgical simulation and training for $120 million in cash. The combination of Simbionix’s leading 3D surgical simulation and training tools with 3DS’ clinical capabilities in planning and instrumenting for complex personalized surgical procedures, 3D…

Altair announced today that Rolo Bikes, a European manufacturer of high performance road bikes, has used Altair's computer-aided engineering (CAE) HyperWorks® Suite to design, optimize, and develop the world's lightest and stiffest road bike. In addition to the use of HyperWorks, Rolo Bikes’ engineers were supported by Altair ProductDesign, Altair's engineering services division,…

Zuken announces that Windmöller & Hölscher – a prominent global supplier of machinery and systems for flexible packaging – is adopting E3.series, Zuken’s electrical and fluid CAD software. E3.series will be implemented as part of a strategic initiative to establish an integrated mechatronic product development solution comprising mechanical, controls design and…

3D Systems announced today that it will be showcasing its most advanced 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2014, September 8-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL (Booth N-6073). At this event, the company plans to demonstrate how its technology is localizing flexible manufacturing, and compressing re-tooling…

Granta Design announced a fourth phase for the Material Data Management Consortium (MDMC), focusing on “Managing data for maximum impact in material and product research and development”. The announcement follows August’s MDMC meeting, hosted by United Technologies Corp. subsidiary, Pratt & Whitney, in East Hartford, CT. GKN Aerospace has also joined the…

Strengthening its presence in international markets in order to consolidate its world leadership in developing and marketing software solutions for the sheet metal industry and the structural steel sector is one of the strategic objectives that Lantek a multinational company has set for this year. Within a few months, the…

Altair Engineering Sdn Bhd has chosen Kuala Lumpur as its new regional headquarters to spearhead its expansion plan in Southeast Asia.  The new office in Plaza Sentral will also serve as Altair's training and technical support center for the region. Altair's Managing Director for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region,…

Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorized Training Center (ATC), is proud to announce that is has been appointed a certified Autodesk PLM 360 Advisor. Since being awarded the Autodesk PLM 360 Specialization in June 2012, Advanced Solutions has been an authorized distributor, trainer and support provider, specializing in all aspects of Autodesk PLM…

Today, Altair announced that rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing leader Materialise has joined the Altair Partner Alliance, making 3-matic STL available to HyperWorks® users. With 3-matic STL, users can make design modifications directly on STL, scanned, and computer-aided design (CAD) data in preparation for 3D printing. In particular, use of…