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Key takeaways: SOLIDWORKS announced Xdesign, a new cloud-based CAD product, and Xdrive, a cloud-based storage solution to be delivered in the future Bernard Charles, Dassault Systèmes’ CEO promised a major company push to be #1 in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) market SOLIDWORKS and Altium announced a new SOLIDWORKS/PCB…

Radan, the powerful CAD/CAM software for sheetmetal applications, is lighting the way for an engineering subcontractor to carry out small bends as part of the cutting process on their punch press. V & F Sheetmetal Co. Ltd. manufacture millions of components every year – a number of which involve small…

Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced that General Motors is deploying Mentor® Capital® electrical systems design tools for its vehicle development projects.  The tools deliver cycle time reductions and support improved engineering processes, helping General Motors efficiently deliver the new electronic features demanded by the car-buying public.  This is achieved via the…

Centric Software announces that Wilson will adopt product lifecycle management (PLM) software from Centric, citing communication, efficiency and usability as the criteria driving its choice. From their headquarters in Glasgow, Scotland, and design studios, showrooms and offices around the world, Wilson delivers creative and commercial products to a stable of…

CD-adapco, the largest privately held CFD-focused provider of Computer Aided Engineering software, announced today that Martin Whitmarsh, the Chief Executive Officer for Land Rover BAR and former CEO of McLaren F1, will be the Keynote Speaker at the STAR Global Conference 2016 to be held March 7-9 in Prague, Czech Republic. Whitmarsh…

3D Systems announced today that it will demonstrate its leading 3D solutions for metalworking at METAV 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany, February 23 – 27, in Hall 15, booth F35. Visitors to 3D Systems’ booth are invited to explore the company’s portfolio of advanced metal fabrication solutions, ranging from 3D software and…

MIT is collaborating with Boeing and NASA to develop a four-part online, certificate-based program: “Architecture and Systems Engineering: Models and Methods to Manage Complex Systems.” The program aims to ensure that the engineering workforce has continual training and access to the latest knowledge and methods to design and develop products…

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that it has developed deep learning technology (1) that can analyze time-series data with a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrating promise for Internet-of-Things applications, time-series data can also be subject to severe volatility, making it difficult for people to discern patterns in the data. Deep…

Deloitte announced today that it has been named the first Global Cloud Elite partner in the new Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Cloud Program. The global distinction means that the designation applies to the local market activities of all Deloitte member firms ("Deloitte"). In order to qualify for Global Cloud Elite status,…

Altair today announced that Geely Automobile Research Institute Virtual Performance Development Department has awarded Altair as "Best Partner" in 2015. This is the first year that Geely Automobile Research Institute has established a supplier recognition program, and Altair is the only simulation software vendor to receive the award. In the…