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Ametek Creaform’s VXinspect 3D inspection software includes the tools required for first article inspection (FAI) and quality control. This software provides simple integration for contact (probing) and non-contact (scanning) measurement in a variety of manufacturing applications, including rapid part-to-CAD inspections for preproduction adjustments and production part approval to control critical part dimensions. The dimensional inspection software is designed for use in combination with the company’s HandyProbe, MetraScan 3D and HandyScan 3D portable measurement devices. VXinspect includes the functionality required to set up a high-efficiency measurement sequence to inspect multiple parts. An intuitive interface promotes efficient inspection workflow, maintaining measurement quality and meeting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements. The software is fully integrated with the company’s VXelements3D software platform and application suites. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Ametek on CIMdata.com

A wax injection and mould tool manufacturer has recently invested in 5-axis technology to dramatically reduce production time.   While researching 5-axis capability, Tooltech Director Mark Newcombe discovered that a job similar to one taking two days to complete with their 3-axis machines, was being done in 25 minutes on a 5-axis machining centre. “Also at that time, we produced a tool with ten set-ups on the block as it had some extremely complex features on it, and it took us three weeks to manufacture. A 5-axis machine, programmed with Edgecam software’s 5-axis module would have completed it in a week, with only three set-ups.” Devon based Tooltech design and manufacture wax pattern tooling for investment casting industry along with all the auxiliary tooling required for a full tooling suite, this includes, cut-off and power grind fixtures, along with all types of CMM fixtures, for the power generation and aerospace products. “Customers come to

Infosys has been inducted into the 'Winner's Circle' in the inaugural Application Testing Services HfS Blueprint report by leading analyst firm HfS Research. Companies that demonstrate excellence in execution and innovation are placed in the 'Winner's Circle' by HfS.    The report acknowledges Infosys for its broad set of industry specific assets and investments in testing innovation.   HfS commends Infosys for being among the leaders in applying automation concepts to testing with the development of Test Automation Framework. IP in the Energy sector such as Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Energy Trading and Risk Management are reported as market differentiators created by Infosys. The report references the company's market leadership in Australia with in-depth engagements with key banking clients. Ravi Kumar, Executive Vice President and Chief Delivery Officer, Infosys stated "Enterprises today expect higher business assurance of applications and products with emphasis on reliability, high resilience, and predictability. Infosys is bringing a paradigm shift in compliance assurance and

CS Odessa is proud to announce a new easy-to-use solution that allows individuals and teams to design and model systems. The Systems Modeling Language (SysML) solution for ConceptDraw is a general-purpose modeling language library designed to describe systems engineering applications. The SysML Solution supports the specification, analysis, design, confirmation and validation of a wide range of systems and systems-of-systems. SysML origin can be traced to an open source specification project. SysML is an extension of a subset derived from the Unified Modeling Language (UML). SysML is designed to provide a standardized way to visualize a system design. The SysML Solution is free to users of ConceptDraw PRO v10. The ConceptDraw product line is known for constantly adding value to its products. These new additions to the ConceptDraw Solution Park are for current users of ConceptDraw PRO v10, our powerful and easy to use business graphics tool. ConceptDraw PRO is compatible with Apple

AVEVA announced today that AP Consultoria e Projetos (AP), a leading Engineering Design company in Brazil, has standardised on AVEVA software. AP has made the investment to move from using 2D drawings to designing in 3D using AVEVA PDMS in order to improve the efficiency of its design process and produce comprehensive plant models. It will also benefit from powerful 3D visualisation capabilities using AVEVA Review. With the deployment of the AVEVA software, AP will benefit from more accurate, higher quality design that avoids costly on-site rework and improved project delivery schedules. AP will use the AVEVA 3D design software across a range of industries including: Oil & Gas, Mining and Chemical. ‘AVEVA is one of the most recognised names within the engineering and design market place for 3D design software, and is in demand by owner operators and Engineering, Procurement, Construction companies alike’, said Alfredo Americano da Costa, CEO

Fifth Module of the 2015 PLM MAR Report Series ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 18 August 2015—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Geographic Analysis Report, the fifth of five modules of the CIMdata 2015 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2014. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of leading PLM providers; and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth. The CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report Series is packaged as five modules: The CIMdata 2015 Executive PLM Market Report provides an overview of CIMdata’s complete global analysis. It includes key charts on PLM market investment statistics through 2015, forecasts of investments for 2015 through 2019, and a summary of PLM solution providers’ performance in 2014. The CIMdata 2015 PLM

BobCAD-CAM, Inc. announced today the release of the popular CAD-CAM video training series for their new CNC lathe programming software, which launched in July 2015. “We’re very excited to release the new Lathe training set,” explained Walter Czyrsky, Technical Director at BobCAD-CAM. “It’s truly an invaluable resource to have at the shop. Not only can the videos have an immediate impact on productivity and programming efficiency, but they’re also great to keep on hand for occasional refreshers and for getting new hires up to speed in less time.” BobCAD-CAM Version 28 software is packed with new CAD and CAM CNC programming features, including faster drawing tools, smarter hole making systems, better surfacing toolpaths, increased tool type support, improved simulation, and more. The Training Professor Video Series offers how-to instructions on using the new features available for CNC lathe programming and CAD design in addition to the innovative features that BobCAD-CAM has developed over the past

Students around the world now have free access to the same leading engineering simulation solutions used by top organizations and professional engineers to create the most advanced products on the planet, thanks to ANSYS  Released today, ANSYS® Student is a free, introductory academic software package for students interested in learning the fundamentals of simulation while gaining exposure to the state-of-the-art ANSYS simulation workflows, pre-processing, post-processing and solver solutions. Students can tackle a broad scope of mechanics and fluids simulations, from fundamental tutorial level models to complex real-world scale models. "At Cornell University, we use ANSYS software in a dozen courses in mechanical and aerospace engineering to expose students to finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics simulations. Our students find it convenient to have the software on their computers to complete homework and projects," said Rajesh Bhaskaran, Swanson director of engineering at Cornell University. "The free ANSYS Student product is a truly

Kenesto Corp today announced the enhancement of Kenesto Drive to include features traditionally only available through physical LAN mounted drives and Product Data Management (PDM) systems. These new features include the automatic locking of documents. For example, when a file from Kenesto Drive is opened for editing in Windows desktop, Kenesto Drive automatically locks it globally so that other users at any location can open it for Read-Only thereby preventing any unintentional overwrites. The file is automatically unlocked when closed. Kenesto Drive new enhancements include: Works just like a Local Area Network (LAN) shared drive Auto-locks a document when someone opens it from a Kenesto Drive folder Offers status visibility of the document for all users who have access Allows editing of documents one user at a time and read only for others Provides access to version history so users are assured they are working with the current file Offers offline use of recent files Enables sharing

Aras® today announced that Habasit Italiana, the Italian division of the world’s leading provider of conveyor, processing and power transmission belts for the automotive, food, textile, manufacturing and materials handling industries, has extended its implementation of the Aras Innovator suite for enterprise PLM to streamline collaboration with external design partners worldwide and manage technical design data, from initial design through production. The Aras implementation includes project management and end-to-end configuration & change management with product data management, bill of materials, design file vaulting and integrations to Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and SAP ERP. Working with Aras Gold Certified Partner Focus PLM, Habasit Italiana has standardized collaborative product development with Aras. This has streamlined the process of incorporating contributions from a network of global suppliers and design partners, further advancing Habasit Italiana’s award-winning product lines. Since 1946 Habasit has led the industry in the manufacture of belt systems. With 16 plants and 250 service