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Synopsys, Inc. announced the new DesignWare Smart Data Fusion IP Subsystem, an integrated, pre-verified hardware and software IP product optimized for highly efficient DSP performance and ultra-low energy consumption. The Smart Data Fusion IP Subsystem offers a choice of DesignWare ARC EM DSP processors, including the latest EM9D and EM11D cores with support for XY memory to boost signal processing performance. An integrated microDMA controller minimizes system-level energy consumption by enabling data transfers while the processor is in one of several programmable sleep modes. The integrated peripherals, memories, hardware accelerators and software DSP functions deliver the performance efficiency needed for common processing tasks in Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications such as always-on sensor fusion, voice and image detection and audio playback. "IoT edge devices increasingly require a combination of low-power sensing capabilities and high-performance processing," said Tadaaki Yamauchi, vice president of the Core Technology Business Division at Renesas Electronics Corporation. "Through our collaborative

Geometric Limited announced the addition of automated manufacturing support for SOLIDWORKS® MBD 2016 technical communication software, which provides product manufacturing information (PMI) and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) instructions in 3D, to its CAMWorks® 2016 CNC machining application. These new capabilities for the joint SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks CAD/CAM platform further streamline design and production processes, enabling a seamless transition from design to manufacturing for the first time in SOLIDWORKS design environments, as well as supporting drawingless design and manufacturing by eliminating the need to generate, store, and maintain 2D engineering drawings. Available through an upcoming, second-quarter 2016 point release of CAMWorks 2016 software, which is fully associative to SOLIDWORKS 3D design geometry as a certified SOLIDWORKS Gold Partner, these new CAMWorks MBD-related capabilities will enable manufacturers to obtain the information required to machine a part—including tolerances, thread data, surface finishes, and other and GD&T information previously only available on a drawing—from the SOLIDWORKS

Fujitsu today reported profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent of 5.2 billion yen, representing a deterioration of 22.3 billion yen from the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was 1,166.9 billion yen, essentially unchanged from the third quarter of fiscal 2014. Revenue in Japan decreased 1.5%. Although revenue in Japan from system integration services increased, revenue from PCs and server-related products decreased. Revenue outside of Japan rose 1.2%. Revenue from the Mobilewear sub-segment increased. Fujitsu recorded an operating profit of 14.0 billion yen, down 19.1 billion yen from the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The decline was the result of recording 17.6 billion yen in business model transformation expenses for strengthening business fundamentals in the EMEIA region, such as expenses relating to the closure of a product development facility in Europe. Net financial income was 2.5 billion yen, down 2.9

The latest version of the Mould and Die CAD/CAM system, VISI, will be presented at a trade show In Northern Italy which focuses on the tools and technology sector for metal workings. The SamuEXPO combines three different events – SamuMetal, SamuPlast and SubTech; with each event providing the chance for exhibitors to find the latest technology and innovations in their sector. Vero Solutions srl, the direct Italian reseller of VISI CAD/CAM software, will be attending the show, which runs from 3rd – 6th February 2016 at Pordenone in Northern Italy.  The main focus of attending is to showcase the latest VISI software which has two versions released each year. The new VISI 2016 R1 release introduces a number of new product features, with the continued focus on solutions for plastic moulds, sheet metal and die. Major enhancements include a graphical interface to date with a new toolbars shortcut, commands available directly next to

Global CAD/CAM provider, Vero Software, will demonstrate the latest Edgecam and PartXplore solutions and benefits at the SIMODEC show in France, from 8th – 11th March 2016. SIMODEC is the International Bar Turning Machine Tool Show, which brings together the most important national and international businesses’ in the bar turning, machining and parts production industries. The show attracts many exhibitors from across Europe (mainly France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic). Vero will be exhibiting the latest Edgecam and PartXplore solutions in Hall D, Stand P11 at the ‘Salon international de la machine-outil de décolletage.’ Edgecam, a market leading computer aided manufacturing (CAM) system, will be demonstrating their major new 2016 R1 release. Benefits include the new time-saving pre-finish plunge option, the new ramp cut strategy (which is typically used for turning deep recesses with double-sided turning inserts and extends tool life) and a function used for both milling and

Delcam’s PartMaker Inc. Division will host a series of User Group Meetings around the country to launch PartMaker 2016. The program at each event will feature comprehensive technical sessions on the new features of PartMaker 2016.  PartMaker 2016 includes over fifty additional new features and enhancements, making it most significant release of the product to date. The event dates and locations are as follows: February 24 – Memphis, Tennessee  March 18 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania April 1 – Chicago, Illinois April 1 – Cleveland, Ohio April 1 – New England April 8 – Los Angeles, California April 8 – Minneapolis, Minnesota April 8 – Buffalo, New York April 21 – Indianapolis, Indiana The full agenda, booking form and details including exact location for each event can be found at www.partmaker.com/2016usergroup PartMaker product specialists will discuss the latest developments in PartMaker and will be on hand to answer any technical questions.  They will also discuss the future of PartMaker’s development efforts and to listen to

Key takeaways: Siemens’ intent to acquire CD-adapco reinforces their commitment to the Simulation & Analysis (S&A) market and will expand and strengthen Siemens PLM Software’s portfolio and position in this market CD-adapco’s world-class and widely used capabilities in computational fluid dynamics and coupled flow/multi-physics applications are complementary to Siemens PLM Software’s existing 3D simulation capabilities in their NX and LMS portfolios The previous acquisition of Red Cedar (HEEDS) by CD-adapco is an asset that further fills in Siemens PLM Software’s simulation and analysis portfolio and adds management talent In one of the biggest deals of its kind, Siemens announced that they have agreed to acquire CD-adapco in a stock purchase valued at $970 million. CD-adapco is a leading global engineering simulation company with solutions covering a wide range of engineering disciplines, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Solid Mechanics (SM), heat transfer, particle dynamics, reactant flow, electrochemistry, acoustics, and rheology. Their flagship product, STAR-CCM+ and

 PDF Key takeaways: Siemens’ intent to acquire CD-adapco reinforces their commitment to the Simulation & Analysis (S&A) market and will expand and strengthen Siemens PLM Software’s portfolio and position in this market CD-adapco’s world-class and widely used capabilities in computational fluid dynamics and coupled flow/multi-physics applications are complementary to Siemens PLM Software’s existing 3D simulation capabilities in their NX and LMS portfolios The previous acquisition of Red Cedar (HEEDS) by CD-adapco is an asset that further fills in Siemens PLM Software’s simulation and analysis portfolio and adds management talent In one of the biggest deals of its kind, Siemens announced that they have agreed to acquire CD-adapco in a stock purchase valued at $970 million. CD-adapco is a leading global engineering simulation company with solutions covering a wide range of engineering disciplines, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Solid Mechanics (SM), heat transfer, particle dynamics, reactant flow, electrochemistry, acoustics, and rheology. Their flagship product, STAR-CCM+ and

PTC today announced new features for the Vuforia augmented reality (AR) platform targeted for the enterprise. This includes support for Windows 10 devices and the introduction of the groundbreaking VuMark™ solution for delivering AR experiences to any object. Recently acquired by PTC, the Vuforia AR platform is supported by a global ecosystem of over 200,000 developers who have built more than 20,000 apps for phones, tablets and a new generation of digital eyewear. Vuforia has been widely used by consumer brands to market and sell their products. With the enhancements announced today, the Vuforia AR platform will be able to address the broader enterprise market opportunity. Goldman Sachs calls augmented reality a disruptive technology for the enterprise and a report from Juniper Research estimates that the use of AR apps in the enterprise will grow to be a $2.4 billion market in 2019, up from $247 million in 2014. “PTC believes the technology has

MachineWorks announces that today, the much anticipated MachineWorks version 7.4 is being released. MachineWorks component software is at the forefront of the development of advanced 5-Axis simulation and collision detection technology, providing simulation and verification solutions that are integrated by the leading CAM system providers, CNC machine tool builders, and CNC control manufacturers across the world. Among the many new features, hybrid machine tool simulation, higher quality surface finishing and greater accuracy of visual representation are some of the main highlights. New Hybrid Manufacturing Simulation The ability to simulate both Additive Manufacturing and Subtractive Manufacturing in a single environment is also featured in v7.4. The simulation of Hybrid Manufacturing Processes is an addition that has certainly got many of our customers excited. MachineWorks have always been able to deliver material addition as well as material removal but recently we have seen the demand for additive simulation rocketing. MachineWorks have been integrated in leading CAD/CAM applications since 1994, now, with more and more hybrid CNC