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Revolutionary 3D packaging design and visualization software, IC3D Suite, debuts at IGAS 2015 September 11-16, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan. IC3D Suite innovator Creative Edge Software will partner with CGS Japan, Inc. in booth (3-6) to celebrate the launch of the software’s Japanese version. A 2014 recipient of the InterTech™ Technology Award and 2015 Graph Expo “Must See Em’s” award, IC3D Suite brings users easy 3D model creation, application of artwork in real-time and ultimately the visualization of how a final package will appear before reaching production. This dramatically reduces revision timelines and eliminates the need for multiple rounds of mock-ups. IC3D Suite caters to an extensive range of package types from flexibles, shrink film, bottles, folded cartons and more. Special effects like metallic foils, holograms, emboss and lenticular are visualized accurately on screen, and a direct link to Adobe Illustrator ensures seamless communication of artwork files onto models. Primary and secondary

Zebra Imaging, a leader in 3D holographic visualization technology, announced the immediate availability of a 3D Hologram Creator plugin for Autodesk Revit Building Information Modeling (BIM) software. Now all Revit users can quickly and easily create designs that can be printed as visually stunning 3D holographic prints to showcase their architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) designs. The 3D Hologram Creator extends the native file export capabilities of Revit’s software to include OBJ files, the format required for holographic printing. The software will export all selected geometry in a 3D view along with any materials used in the scene, and it fits seamlessly into any AEC professional’s workflow. “Holograms are new to the architecture market, but their ability to depict depth and detail in eye-catching ways are exactly what clients want to see,” said Chuck Scullion, Zebra Imaging’s President and CEO. “Immersing clients into a design will now be as simple as preparing

Rand Worldwide, a global leader in providing technology solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements, announced that its IMAGINiT Technologies division released IMAGINIT Utilities for Civil 3D 2016, IMAGINiT Utilities for Vault Client 2016 and IMAGINiT Utilities for Vault Server 2016, all of which are now compatible with Autodesk 2016 products. There are two new tools in IMAGINiT Utilities for Civil 3D: Pipe Grade and Multi-Part Swap. IMAGINiT is also introducing enhancements to IMAGINiT Utilities for Vault Client and IMAGINiT Utilities for Vault Server as well as a new tool in IMAGINiT Utilities for Vault Server, Vault Command Line. “Like all of the IMAGINiT Utilities these new releases are designed to save users time, automate repetitive tasks and extend the capabilities of Autodesk software,” says Tim Johnson, senior vice president, IMAGINiT Technologies. “The tools released today are just another example of our software development group deconstructing the pain

Carnegie Mellon University and Tata Consultancy Services, a global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced a $35 million gift from TCS to the university, marking a new era of partnerships between leaders in industry and academia. Representing the largest corporate gift to CMU, and from outside the U.S., this donation will fund a new facility, the Tata Consultancy Services Building, which will support education and cutting-edge research by CMU faculty and students. At approximately 40,000 square-feet, the stand-alone structure will house state-of-the-art facilities, providing collaborative spaces for CMU faculty and staff. The building will provide space for TCS staff to interact with CMU faculty, staff and students. The gift also will endow Presidential Fellowships and Scholarships, increasing the availability of a CMU education to outstanding students. In doing so, TCS, which has been at the forefront of national and grassroots campaigns to encourage science, technology, engineering, and math education, will

Avnet, Inc., a global technology distributor, announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with EMC, a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver information technology as a service (ITaaS). Avnet was selected as a global distributor to bring EMC’s VSPEX BLUE to market in early 2015. The new agreement will see Avnet deliver the entire EMC portfolio to its network of resellers across Australia.   “Avnet and EMC are tightly aligned in their vision to enable partners to transform and create maximum value,” says Darren Adams, vice president and general manager, Avnet Technology Solutions, Australia and New Zealand. “By joining forces we are able to deliver industry-leading solutions and services backed by expertise and support to help our partners grow their business profitability.” Avnet will provide its independent software vendor (ISV), system integrator (SI) and value-added reseller (VAR) partners with EMC technology, including products for

3D Systems announced that it has begun shipping the latest version of GibbsCAM®, its software for production machining. This comprehensive update to 3DS’ industry-leading software incorporates an all-new Universal Kinematic Machine (UKM) engine that further simplifies CNC programming. The release also includes multiple enhancements that extend capabilities and accommodate new machines of all configurations. Video overviews of GibbsCAM 2015 can be found here. As an integral component of 3DS’ design-to-manufacturing digital thread, facilitating cross-technology manufacturing between additive and subtractive methods, GibbsCAM enables improved production efficiency and greater profitability. Developed for ease-of-use, GibbsCAM empowers numerical control programmers and machinists with solid modeling, 2- through 5-axis milling, high speed machining, mill/turn, Swiss, multi-task machining and wire-EDM capabilities. “We are committed to providing 3D digital design and fabrication solutions that enable our customers to be more productive and competitive,” said Ilan Erez, Vice President, co-Chief Operating Officer and CFO, Software Products, 3DS. “With the recent

Subtitle:                       Accelerating Engineering Innovation Through the Enterprise Dateline:                      1-2 October, 2015 – Darmstadt, Germany URL:                           http://goo.gl/NkpbW9   Returning for its fifth year, the annual International SAP Conference on Product Lifecycle Management will be held on 1–2 October 2015 in Darmstadt, Germany. Hear first-hand from major international organizations, including Beiersdorf Shared Services, Biotest AG, Blohm & Voss Shipyards, British American Tobacco, Brose Fahrzeugteile, MAHLE Behr, MAHLE International, Marenco Group, Unilever and more. This conference will provide a brilliant opportunity to explore the connected product strategy that SAP has recently launched. Learn how you can deliver connected products faster with product lifecycle management (PLM) and R&D software from SAP. Event Highlights: ·         SAP presentations: Inspiring talks featuring industry news, solution road maps, and innovations ·         Customer case studies: Gain best practices and an informed perspective on implementing and getting the most out of SAP’s solutions for PLM ·         SAP expertise: Have your questions answered by SAP experts onsite, or organize a

The latest release of Delcam’s PowerINSPECT inspection software will be demonstrated at the GTMA’s Make Measurement Matter event at the Kettering Conference Centre on 15th October.  The new version makes it easier to complete fast and accurate inspection of complex assemblies with more options for automation of inspection sequences, including automated probe changes, automatic feature extraction for point-cloud batch inspection, and greater control over collision checking. For full details, including video demonstrations of the new options, please go to www.delcam.tv/pi2015/lz/en/   The main improvement for users of CNC CMMs is the addition of support for MCR20 and FCR25 probe change racks.  PowerINSPECT can now incorporate probe changes into fully-automated measurement sequences.  Enhancements to the probe database allow the user to define probe tools in terms of ‘sub-assemblies’ which can be docked in the rack ports.  A typical example of a sub-assembly is the combination of a probe module and a stylus.  Once created,

ZW3D, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, announced the 30th anniversary of ZW3D CAD/CAM. It’s an occasion to step back and record and also an occasion to muse on the next thirty years ahead. “30 is an age of vitality and energy for humans, almost vintage for a car, an eternity for an ant and next to nothing for a star…” said Mark Vorwaller, President of ZWSOFT America. “I think, what 30 means to us is the amazing amount of experience that we’ve gathered - 30 years of global partnerships, 30 years of services & 30 years spent on collaboration and invention.”  Back in 1986, ZW3D, developed by Mark as ModelMATE, was one of the 1st commercial PC-based solid modelers. In 1999, Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling technology, one of the most revolutionary developments in ZW3D, was added, bringing the first hybrid modeler to the industry.

CGTech will demonstrate the new version of VERICUT® CNC machine simulation and optimization software at SOUTH-TEC in Charlotte, NC, October 27-29, 2015 Booth #1523. VERICUT CNC simulation software is used world-wide to simulate of all types of CNC machines including leading brands such as Mazak, DMG MORI, Makino, Matsuura, Okuma, Haas, and Heller. In addition to new features designed to make NC programmers’ jobs easier, nearly 500 customer-driven enhancements and software change requests have been completed in version 7.4. These updates utilize the latest technologies to enable faster processing speeds, longer tool life and increased part quality. Added features to the user interface simplify the most common user actions and significant developer hours have been invested to increase simulation speed by more thoroughly taking advantage of multiple processors and background processing. “The enhancements in version 7.4 provide the speed organizations need to rapidly release new part programs to the shop floor, train