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Zero Wait-State and Propel today announced a new strategic partnership that combines Zero Wait-State’s proven Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) implementation services and integration solutions with Propel’s modern cloud PLM software. The partnership will help manufacturing companies to more easily collaborate on product designs, modernize their business systems, and deliver better products to their customers, ultimately resulting in higher revenue, margins, and customer adoption. Zero Wait-State now provides expert consulting services for Propel, including software implementation and configuration, data migration from legacy PLM systems like Oracle Agile PLM and Arena Solutions, and integration with CAD, ERP, and supply chain management (SCM) solutions. Steve Porter, founder and CEO of Zero Wait-State, commented, “Zero Wait-State is very excited to be working with Propel and their customers to define and implement best practices for product development and delivery. Propel is a breath of fresh air to the PLM market, and we look forward to helping companies use cloud PLM software to successfully deliver products to their

Honoring more than 30 years of academic and research collaboration with Siemens, the University of Central Florida today awarded the global technology company with the prestigious President’s Partnership Award. UCF President John C. Hitt presented the award to Siemens leaders at an innovation symposium attended by Siemens employees, community and business leaders, and UCF faculty and students. “We are grateful for Siemens’ cutting-edge work to advance the industry and drive innovation,” said President Hitt. “This long-standing partnership prepares our students for today’s challenges and builds the high-tech workforce that will serve our community for decades to come.” Over the course of three decades, Siemens and UCF have partnered to focus on the development of the energy sector. This includes the 2017 launch of UCF's Digital Grid Innovation Laboratory – the first of its kind in the United States; the Center of Innovation for Diagnostics and Prognostics research program; and celebrating

Dassault Systemes announced the cloud offerings based on a subscription model for the India market, including instant access to collaborative applications embedded within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform such as 3D design, engineering, modelling, simulation, data management and process management on the cloud; Social communication, community building and ideation applications for collaborative innovation; 3D visualisation, analytics and dashboarding for knowledge sharing and data-driven decision-making for communities. With these cloud offerings, Dassault Systemes will cater to companies across aerospace and defence, automotive OEM and suppliers, industrial engineering, and retail sectors. The cloud offers will be rolled out by Dassault Systemes direct Business Transformation channel as well as a network of over forty five large Value Added Resellers across the Value Solution and Professional Channels. Last year, Dassault Systemes had acquired a majority stake in Outscale, an enterprise-class cloud services provider, thereby strengthening its position as one of the fastest growing cloud companies

The Swedish company IAR Systems Group AB ("IAR Systems") has today entered into a share sale and purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Secure Thingz, Inc. ("Secure Thingz"), a provider of advanced security solutions for embedded systems in the Internet of Things (IoT). With the acquisition, IAR Systems secures its position as a frontrunner in offering solutions for security in embedded systems. The transaction Previously, IAR Systems has acquired approximately 20 percent of the shares in Secure Thingz. With today's acquisition, IAR Systems will, at completion of the transaction, own 100 percent of the shares in Secure Thingz. The purchase price for the remaining 80 percent amount to approximately 230 MSEK. The purchase price includes a share issue in kind of 125,000 class B shares to Secure Thingz' founder and newly appointed CEO, Haydn Povey, and a rollover of an existing stock option program for the employees

Mystery Ranch, a Montana-based backpack company that makes packs for both military and consumer markets, has selected Centric Software to provide its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Mystery Ranch is a growing business that sells its core product, bags and backpacks, to several different professional and consumer markets. As Luke Boswell, Head of Product at Mystery Ranch, says, the company needed a PLM system that could streamline and handle a wide variety of types of product data. “We had an older PLM system, but it wasn’t doing everything we wanted,” says Boswell. “In particular, it wasn’t capable of outputting the entirety of a product package – it was very Bill of Materials (BOM) oriented. Our tech packs and product documentation are extensive because everything is put together and finalized in-house before the complete specification package is sent out to start pre-production prototyping. We have an in-house manufacturing facility in

Raumedic will be among the exhibitors at Med-Tech Innovation Expo in Coventry, United Kingdom. From April 25 to 26, the company’s UK sales team will be showcasing various products made from thermoplastics and silicone.  The Raumedic portfolio ranges from extruded tubing and molded parts to more complex solutions such as catheters and single-use cartridges for wearable patch pumps. “Raumedic is not only a supplier, but a real development partner for the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries,” says Area Sales Manager Conor Ward. That is why the polymer specialist supports its customers from product concept to design, from prototype construction to series production taking over all key processes of product lifecycle management. Conor Ward explains: “Raumedic continues to evolve, helping customers develop complex single-use systems. Combining micro-extrusion and micro-molding in a wide range of materials, including silicone, allows us to offer our customers world-class designs and performance within increasingly smaller devices.” To

At the Smart Manufacturing Experience in Boston, MA (April 30-May 2, 2018), VERICUT version 8.1 will be featured in CGTech’s booth #639. VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization software simulates all types of CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes. The software operates independently, but can also be integrated with leading CAM systems. “This release is all about various tools that help NC programmers evaluate method efficiency, reduce production time, and detect costly errors before going to the shop floor,” said VERICUT Product Manager Gene Granata. “Additive manufactured parts that require finishing, hybrid manufactured parts, and traditionally machined parts also benefit greatly from features we’ve added for feed rate and cutting force optimization.” At the show Jared Preece, CGTech Technical Support Engineer, will be leading a knowledge bar session on choosing part optimization strategies. According to the company, by optimizing toolpath feed rates, VERICUT’s Force™ module reduces machining time,

ASSESS Initiative, a broad reaching multi-industry initiative to facilitate a revolution of enablement that will vastly increase the availability and effectiveness of Engineering Simulation, is proud to announce announces the ASSESS 2018 CONGRESS to be held at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Oct 28th -30th, 2018. The theme of the ASSESS 2018 Congress is “Launching the Engineering Simulation Revolution” New domains of usage for Engineering Simulation are evolving with exploding demands for Engineering Simulation including: Biomedical Design & Certification, Generative Design, Digital Twins, “Smart Manufacturing”, “Smart Testing”, and more. Meanwhile, the demand within the existing domains of Engineering Simulation is also exploding to support the desire for increased competitiveness and to deal with the rapidly growing complexity of products, processes, and systems. Key business drivers are forcing a “simulation revolution” to overcome the issue of required expertise which is limiting the expansion of Engineering Simulation usage. These key business

Stratasys and Eckhart, Inc. today announced an exclusive three-year collaboration agreement to advance the adoption of 3D printing for factory tooling in North America. For over 60 years Eckhart has been building the tools that manufacturers use to make their production lines safe and efficient. The company’s advanced manufacturing solutions are used by the largest manufacturers in the world to assist and automate the assembly process for industries such as automotive, aerospace, heavy construction, medical and others. Eckhart’s ergonomic lift-assist and torque-mitigating tools allow a technician to perform tasks like lifting and positioning a car engine while it is bolted to the chassis. And the company also makes tools that let manufacturers complete high-torque assembly processes where space and part shape limit access. Eckhart believes that the tooling industry is ripe for change with the introduction of additive manufacturing technology to help redesign factory tools. “At Eckhart, we believe that with additive manufacturing, there

Minerva has launched a completely redesigned website for its industry-specific PLM solution, the Medical Device PLM®. The newly launched website is an enhanced version of the previous one, housing efficient navigation, responsiveness, and robust functionality. It offers quick and hassle-free access to the details and features of the Medical Device PLM® for the Medical Device and Medtech industries. “We are delighted about the updated site design and clean layout. The rich and detailed information will provide expert knowledge to our clients, partners and prospects about our industry-specific solution and Minerva in general,” says Thomas Skogen, product and marketing director at Minerva. He continues: “We believe that our new site will offer our users a highly informative and smooth experience while at the same time cater our desire to expand our market presence across geographical boundaries.” The new website offers visitors information about the Medical Device PLM® and