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MSC Software Corporation today announced new releases of MSC Nastran and Patran. MSC Nastran 2016 delivers dramatic performance and speed improvements as well as new multidisciplinary analysis solutions. Patran 2016 improves support for nonlinear and fatigue analysis capabilities. Release highlights of MSC Nastran: Performance MSC Nastran 2016 uses enhanced Automated Component Mode…

AMC Bridge releases Aras® Change Management for Apple Watch®, a new mobile application for iOS devices that provides notification and voting services for Aras Innovator® items. The application simplifies access to Aras Innovator functionality by enabling users to manage Aras Innovator items from iPhone® or Apple Watch. In particular, users can search and explore…

Wipro Limited today announced that it has open sourced its big data product, Big Data Ready Enterprise (BDRE), which makes big data technology adoption simpler and faster by optimizing big data workloads under an integrated unified framework.   The product addresses the complete lifecycle of managing data across enterprise data…

ModuleWorks and PTC have developed an integrated material removal simulation for the PTC Creo product development software suite. The integrated ModuleWorks components enable PTC to offer state-of-the-art material removal simulation and verification as part of the PTC Creo Parametric software. The simulation window is implemented directly in the PTC Creo…

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence North America today announced the launch of their new Integrated Solutions strategic business unit, dedicated to Smart Factory systems for advanced manufacturing. This highly-specialized team will develop automated commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems by integrating Hexagon's 3D measurement technologies with sensors, software, and robotics. These data-driven automation solutions will…

Dassault Systèmes today announced the signing of a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire Ortems, a key provider of on-premise and on the cloud capacity constraint-based production scheduling and dispatching software. The acquisition of Ortems, based in Lyon, France, will extend Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and its industry solution experiences…

Accenture has completed its acquisition of OPS Rules, a boutique analytics consulting company that specializes in the application of data science to create supply chain and operations analytics solutions. The acquisition enhances Accenture’s machine learning and operations analytics capabilities that can be used to develop innovative and transformational solutions for clients…

TraceParts introduces an additional function into its CAD download platform for looking up parts and the associated information with a simple search using geometric criteria.  With the geometric similarity search feature, designer professionals can now use the 3D model of an existing part on the TraceParts platform to find all…

HomeByMe is an online interior design application that allows you to visualize your home ideas in 3D. Experiment with thousands of colors, materials and well known products to see your ideas come to life. Invite friends and family to view your progress and provide feedback as you make your decisions.…

Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, today announced the release of Artec Studio 11, the latest version of its industry-acclaimed software. Designed for use with Artec's professional handheld 3D scanners as well as a range of sensors, Studio 11 offers simplified, rapid post-processing that…