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ESI Group announces the latest release of ESI Virtual Performance Solution (VPS). ESI’s flagship software uniquely addresses the needs of an automotive industry being reshaped by new paradigms. The new generation of thermal engine and electric/hybrid vehicles rely on light-weight multi-material assemblies, including light metals and composites. VPS offers innovative ways to accurately validate the performance of such structures in an expanding set of domains; including crash, durability, vibro-acoustics and exploiting the benefits of using a single core model. Furthermore, models can readily account for the effects of manufacturing processes and benefit from multi-scale solution schemes. VPS empowers design and simulation experts to rapidly test their innovations on virtual rather than real prototypes.  Today, the selection of advanced lightweight materials, such as high strength steel or composites, requires a precise understanding, and an early prediction, of material behavior once assembled. Lightweight programs are now pushing for the adoption of innovative steels, among them
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Deloitte Consulting LLP today announced an alliance with DataStax, the leader in data management for cloud applications, to help organizations analyze and visualize their vast amounts of operational data.  The first go-to-market solution from the Deloitte alliance with DataStax is MissionGraph, an interactive, cloud-based tool that illuminates connections across large, disparate data sets to enable clients to uncover valuable real-time, actionable insights.  MissionGraph enables organizations to fuse innovative data, analytics and technologies to improve fraud detection, risk analysis, link analysis and business operations. MissionGraph has already been deployed for use by the federal government and is under implementation in a state government. It is now available for commercial application.  Deloitte developed MissionGraph on DataStax Enterprise (DSE) and DSE Graph. DSE Graph handles large, complex, relationship-heavy data sets at enterprise scale.  “Most of the problems facing our clients today involve a complex web of people, places and events,” said Mark White, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP. “MissionGraph helps discover the contextual relationships among these entities, and it
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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced the availability of the industry's first Verification IP (VIP) in support of the new PCI Express® (PCIe®) 5.0 architecture. The Cadence® VIP incorporates TripleCheck™ technology, which lets designers quickly and thoroughly complete functional verification of server and storage system-on-chip (SoC) designs based on the PCIe 5.0 specification, providing designers with added confidence that designs can function as originally intended.  For more information on Cadence VIP with TripleCheck technology for PCIe 5.0, please visit www.cadence.com/go/pcie5vip.  The differentiated, proven Cadence VIP has supported all recent PCIe standards and has been further optimized for the new 5.0 specification. Adopters of the PCIe 5.0 specification have access to the Cadence TripleCheck technology, which provides a verification plan with measurable objectives linked to the specification features and a comprehensive test suite with thousands of ready-to-run tests to ensure compliance with the specification. This enables designers to save time and deliver higher quality end-products. Additionally, designers have access to the Indago™ Protocol Debug App, which provides protocol-specific interactions between
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Engility Holdings, Inc. secured a $20 million task order with the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division to maintain the AN/SPN-43 Radar and associated air traffic control systems and develop upgrades that will extend the lifetime of the systems. Engility engineers will support the NAWCAD ATC system used on all aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships.  "Enhancing the Navy's air traffic control capabilities expands upon the long relationship we've enjoyed with NAWCAD," said Lynn Dugle, CEO of Engility. "Our team can now partner with NAWCAD's Engineering and Integration Department to perform critical work in rapid prototyping, design and development of ATC systems to equip our warfighters with the best possible tools."  This contract leverages Engility's full-life-cycle-development expertise, which includes engineering, design, fabrication and system architecture services. The company will also install and integrate system components for testing and analysis. The contract continues a chain of ATC-related successes in 2017: Members of Engility's NASA team received
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Autodesk, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  Third Quarter Fiscal 2018  Subscription plan (formerly known as new model) annualized recurring revenue (ARR) was $924 million and increased 106 percent compared to the third quarter last year as reported, and 108 percent on a constant currency basis.  Total ARR was $1.90 billion, an increase of 24 percent compared to the third quarter last year as reported, and 25 percent on a constant currency basis.  Subscription plan subscriptions increased 307,000 from the second quarter of fiscal 2018 to 1.9 million at the end of the third quarter. Subscription plan subscriptions benefited from 110,000 maintenance subscribers that converted to product subscription under the maintenance-to-subscription program.  Total subscriptions increased 146,000 from the second quarter of fiscal 2018 to 3.6 million at the end of the third quarter.  Deferred revenue increased 15 percent to $1.76 billion, compared to $1.53 billion in the third quarter last year.
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Nokia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with StarHub to jointly drive IoT momentum in Singapore.  The two companies plan to develop new IoT use cases and applications in the areas of connected living, connected vehicles and connected buildings, with plans to offer commercial services to customers the first quarter of 2018. The alliance between Nokia and StarHub to enable easier and more rapid development of IoT services will help enterprises discover and capitalize on Smart Nation opportunities and capabilities to propel their business.  Nokia will support StarHub and its partners in the development of use cases such as for smart parking, environmental sensors and video analytics. Nokia will also help StarHub promote the benefits of IoT technology through various activities, including developer outreach programs and participation in IoT-related events. Nokia Bell Labs will provide added consultancy services to StarHub and its enterprise customers to accelerate Singapore's IoT market
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The Altair Partner Alliance (APA) is pleased to announce the addition of AVL CRUISE™ M to its current software offering of AVL FIRE™ M and AVL EXCITE™ Acoustics. AVL CRUISE™ M is a multi-disciplinary system simulation solution designed for model-based development using high quality real-time models from different domains (engine, flow, after-treatment, driveline, electrics, hydraulics, etc). A state-of-the-art graphical user interface enables setup and execution of the entire modelling workflow from building the model to the post-processing of the simulation results.     “With specific solutions for powertrain and thermal management, AVL CRUISE™ M offers HyperWorks users the ability to not only calibrate ECUs with a virtual engine at an early stage but also to help support the control system development in the validation phase, said Keshav Sundaresh, Global Director of Business Development for Math and Systems at Altair. “HyperWorks currently offers fully integrated and automated 1D-3D CAE solutions for powertrain simulation and optimization including a single solver format for analysis of NVH,
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Accenture has made a minority investment in 1QBit, a leading quantum computing firm based in Vancouver, British Columbia, through Accenture Ventures. The move will help Accenture expand its capabilities in quantum computing analytics, heralding a new era of intelligence for businesses and organizations. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In addition, the two companies have formed a strategic alliance under which Accenture will be 1QBit's preferred systems integrator. Accenture has also been granted a license to use the 1QBit platform for demonstration, training, and the development and testing of Accenture tools and assets. Accenture will leverage its alliance with 1QBit to develop a quantum-inspired analytics capability through Accenture Analytics and scale pilot opportunities identified through the Accenture Labs.  Quantum-inspired analytics harnesses the power and properties of quantum computing to tackle business problems by orders of magnitude faster than traditional computing. 1QBit builds quantum and quantum-inspired software to help organizations solve their most demanding computational
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 PDF Key takeaways: Wipro’s application of machine learning to parts classification has opened the door for large scale parts classification while reducing subject matter expert effort to reasonable levels. Wipro’s machine learning driven parts classification retains flexibility by leveraging reference standards such as UNSPSC, e-class, and IPC. Wipro’s machine learning driven parts classification can be applied beyond the realm of engineering, for example, into purchasing for supply chain spend analysis and optimization. Wipro’s intelligent parts classification solution can be extended to resolve multi-lingual product development issues such as parts description translation, conversational interfaces (chatbots and voice commands), labels, etc. Efficiency of Large-Scale Parts Classification The growing engineering complexity of products and product systems, coupled with the prevalent global product development and global supply chain strategies, has resulted in undue parts proliferation, which negatively impacts the cost and quality of products. In contrast, effective parts reuse, while delivering on product innovation, is
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The new website brings the work of the group into the public domain. Ann Arbor, Michigan, 29 November 2017—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the creation of a new website to promote the work being undertaken by the Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group. The Aerospace & Defense PLM Action Group (A&D PAG) is an association of aerospace & defense companies that functions as an advocacy group to sponsor research and set the direction for the industry on PLM-related topics such as; obsolescence management, product lifecycle integration, and global collaboration. Since its founding in February 2014, by four leading airframe OEMs, the group’s membership has expanded to 10, including several leading aircraft engine providers. As an outcome of the group’s sponsored research and jointly staffed projects, the members have determined to communicate and promote within the PLM industrial user community the perspectives, objectives, and requirements
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