Commentaries & Highlights

Edgecam Solid Machinist has reinforced its CAM-partner credentials by gaining 2015 certification from Autodesk Inventor – forming a relationship that gives the best in class CAD and CAM solution. Using the Edgecam add-in for Autodesk Inventor, the CAD model is sent to Edgecam Solid Machinist for feature finding and CAM application processes.  As Edgecam loads the Inventor model directly, without using a translator, there is no data loss. Any changes to the design model in Inventor are automatically flagged when loading an Edgecam part file, giving the option to accept or reject them. Accepting changes to the design model automatically regenerates features such as holes and pockets that were on the original model. Edgecam finds machineable features, such as pockets, bosses and holes in the Autodesk Inventor part, with a single click, extracting information relating to them. In addition, the CAD to toolpath associativity eliminates down time in the event of a

In the first three months of 2014, CENIT Group achieved a significantly higher EBIT and a decline in sales compared to the same period last year. The PLM segment achieved a slight increase in sales, while the EIM segment has experienced a temporary drop in sales by around 25% compared to the previous year due to ongoing restructuring measures.   CENIT AG is pleased to note the continuous rise in sales of proprietary software, which increased by around 5%. During the first 3 months, CENIT Group generated sales revenues of EUR k 29,793 (prior year: EUR k 31,816/-6.4%). Sales revenues in CENIT’s Consulting and Services segment declined by -7.3% to EUR k 13,799 (prior year: EUR k 14,884). Sales of third-party software also declined by -8.4% to EUR k 12,479 (prior year: EUR k 13,625). Sales proceeds from CENIT’s proprietary software grew from EUR k 3,224 to EUR k 3,392 (5.2%),

Cimatron Limited today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2014.   Highlights of Cimatron’s results for the first quarter of 2014 include the following: 40% year-over-year increase in non-GAAP operating profit, to a Q1 record of $1.4 million Record Q1 revenues of $11 million, an 8% year-over-year increase (6.3% on constant currency basis) 16th consecutive quarter with year-over-year revenue growth on a constant currency basi $3.2 million cash flow from operating activities; End of quarter net cash balance of $16.1 million or $1.50 per share Commenting on the results, Danny Haran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cimatron, noted, “We are very pleased to report Q1 2014 as a record first quarter. In particular, we are pleased that the year-over-year revenue growth of 8% in the quarter was translated to 40% year-over-year growth in operating profit, reflecting once again the strong operating leverage inherent in our business model. “The solid growth in both revenues and

Flow Science has announced the speakers for its 14th annual FLOW-3D European Users Conference, to be held on June 17-18 at the NH Danube in Vienna, Austria. Users throughout Europe, from both the commercial sector and research institutions, will present and discuss their work. A diverse lineup of speakers includes Roche Diagnostics GmbH (Germany), Électricité de France S.A. (France), SANDEN Manufacturing Europe (France), Pöyry Environment a.s (Czech Republic), and the Sacmi Group (Italy). Go here for a full list of speakers and their topics. This year’s conference will begin with a general session featuring comprehensive development talks for both the FLOW-3D solver and graphical users interface, presented by Michael Barkhudarov, VP of R&D and John Ditter, VP of Software Engineering at Flow Science.  A new session, addressing customization options with FLOW-3D, will follow the development talks. Attendees can then choose between two concurrent sessions that will focus on metal casting and water

PROLIM was recently named as one of Silicon India's top 20 companies which is a very prestigious award for Indian owned organizations. PROLIM has also received Inc 500's award as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and also a 'Future 50 Companies to Watch for' from the Edward Lowe Foundation. "Prolim is globally focusing on emerged technology advancements by managing their client product requirements and stepping up for new companies to make Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) as an important tool” says President, Prabhu Patil. Silicon India the leading tech magazine of digital convergence and emerging technologies has published an interview with Prabhu Patil, President and CEO of Prolim Global Corporation on his vision and industry insights. Below is the link to the excerpts of the interview; Prabhu Patil’s interview with Silicon India; http://www.siliconindia.com/magazine_articles/PROLIM_Corporation_Empowering_Unique_Approach_to_the_PLM_Domain-CZCX270816141.html PROLIM has proven expertise in PLM Solutions, Engineering services, IT consulting and Cloud Infrastructure, through which the company

NGC today announced that Sport Obermeyer and Fashion Avenue Sweater Knits have been named as 2014 Top Innovators by Apparel Magazine for their successful implementations of NGC’s fashion software solutions. Apparel Magazine’s annual Top Innovator awards recognize apparel retailers, brands and manufacturers who have demonstrated exceptional deployments of new technology in unique ways that have improved their business. Sport Obermeyer, a popular skiwear apparel company based in Aspen, Colorado, won as a result of its rapid deployment of NGC’s Global Enterprise Suite. Sport Obermeyer replaced its enterprise systems with NGC’s software — including fashion PLM, Supply Chain Management, apparel ERP and Warehouse Management systems — in only 4 months, an extraordinary accomplishment. NGC’s systems improved gross margins by approximately 14 percent in the first year alone, and the solutions are on track to deliver ROI (Return on Investment) in only 21 months, according to Gregory Bannister, chief operating officer, Sport Obermeyer. New York-based Fashion Avenue Sweater Knits,

Creaform announced that it has moved its Montréal office. Creaform’s new Montréal facilities, now located in Laval, will be mainly dedicated to the company’s engineering and metrology services as well as sales of its 3D optical technologies. The office will be inaugurated on May 15, 2014 in the presence of Mr. David De Cotis, Vice-President of the City of Laval’s Executive Committee. “Our teams will benefit from improved CAD product development facilities, with larger areas for engineering activities and a state-of-the-art metrology laboratory. In addition, an automated MetraSCAN-R 3D inspection cell is now fully operational,” explained David Gagné, Vice-President of Creaform’s 3D Engineering and Metrology Services. “These facilities will enable us to better serve our ever-growing customer base as well as support our business development initiatives in the aerospace, transportation, manufacturing among many others,” added Stéphane Galibois, Vice-President of Sales – Americas. This announcement coincides with its recent high-profile product launches: the latest generation of its handheld portable HandySCAN 3D and Go!SCAN 3Dscanners as

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The latest release of Siemens’ Solid Edge® software (Solid Edge ST7) includes new functionality that significantly accelerates the product design process. Enhancements to 3D modeling and image rendering enable certain tasks to be performed up to five times faster than the previous version. Additional productivity and efficiency is achieved through enhancements in design management and the Solid Edge user interface. In conjunction with the release of Solid Edge ST7, Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) business is also expanding its portfolio of in-house and third party apps that further extend Solid Edge beyond its core design capabilities. These apps enhance Solid Edge with integrated solutions for standard parts libraries, simulation, manufacturing and mobile device support. “At Siemens we develop software for our users,” said Karsten Newbury, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mainstream Engineering Software, Siemens PLM Software. “Solid Edge ST7 significantly elevates the user experience; its new enhancements help ensure a

SPRING Technologies, vendor of solutions that enable manufacturers to optimize the use of their NC machines, explains why Turbomeca chose NCSIMUL Machine. Corporate presentation Turbomeca, a SAFRAN Group company, is a leader on the helicopter gas turbine market. The internationally acknowledged engine maker designs, manufactures, markets and maintains a comprehensive and unique range of engines for makers of civilian, parapublic or military helicopters. With 75 years’ experience in the field, Turbomeca has produced 70,000 turbines for 2,500 customers in 155 countries. The company has operations on five continents, with 16 sites, plus its Microturbo subsidiary, specialized in low-power gas turbines. With a workforce of around 6,320, it generated €1,126 M of revenue in 2012.  Turbomeca’s philosophy is all about anticipating the future, designing, developing, certifying and supporting in order to stay one step ahead in technology. Adding core focuses on quality and safety, Turbomeca achieves the excellence it aspires to. Challenge Turbomeca’s organization is based on