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PTC announced it has acquired ThingWorx, creators of an award-winning platform for building and running applications for the Internet of Things (IoT), for approximately $112 million, plus a possible earn-out of up to $18 million. The acquisition of ThingWorx positions PTC as a major player in the emerging Internet of Things era.…

Addressing the problem of contemporary CAE community to integrate data, processes and resources, BETA CAE Systems S.A. brings forth a new solution for driving high quality and efficient virtual product development procedures. This new software tool, the Simulation, Process, Data & Resources Manager (SPDRM), provides a simple and intuitive way…

BETA CAE System S.A. announces the release of v15.0.0 of ANSA / µETA pre- and post- processing suite. New tools and features enhance the capabilities of ANSA / µETA as part of their continuous effort to further empower your CAE working ways through our market-leading pre- and post-processing suite. The new…

Technology training firm InfiniteSkills Inc. last week released its Learning AutoCAD 2014 For Mac Tutorial, an introductory course designed to teach basic drawing and editing skills using the industry standard computer assisted design program. AutoCAD 2014 is the 28th release of AutoCAD and the fourth consecutive year that Autodesk has…

Delcam’s sponsorship of the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car) adventure will be launched formally at the Autosport International exhibition to be held at the NEC from 9th to 13th January.  Bloodhound SSC aims to set a new world land speed record of 1,000 mph in South Africa in 2016. Delcam staff…

SpaceClaim announced it has opened a location in Boulder, Colorado. The office and staff in Boulder will be dedicated to software development including core geometry development, research and building new products. SpaceClaim provides 3D modeling software that allows any engineer to work in 3D without having to learn complex CAD…

Datakit announces that ANSYS has licensed Datakit translation technology for inclusion in ANSYS translation products. ANSYS is using Datakit technology to extend the range of CAD formats supported and improve translation capabilities in the ANSYS geometry interface offerings. New geometry interfaces for JT and Catia V6 leveraging Datakit technology were…

Key takeaways: “Collaborative Innovation” and “Looking Outside” were consistent themes cited to be keys to future success for companies of all kinds Autodesk continues to expand and enrich their Cloud offerings The addition of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offerings is Autodesk’s next step in filling out a more complete design and…

SURFCAM Inc., a division of Vero Software, has increased its global sales presence with the expansion into the growing South African market. SURFCAM’s authorized Reseller in Portugal, UAVISION (www.uavision.com) has significant ties to Angola and Mozambique through its representation of other products in these emerging markets. Using their experience and…

CAM/CAD software developer OPEN MIND Technologies AG will exhibit at SolidWorks World 2014 in San Diego, USA. OPEN MIND will showcase the efficient, tool-friendly manufacturing strategies hyperMILL® 2013 has to offer for SolidWorks® users so that they can get their design to the machines from 26 to 29 January 2014…