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DesignSense announced that their innovative press tool design product DSTools has achieved “Solution Partner” status from SOLIDWORKS Corp. Fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS™ in a single window, DSTools lets the tool designers to generate a fool proof die set design, and Manufacturing Bill of Materials in few design inputs by the Tool designer.…

3D Systems announced today that it has completed its acquisition of all shares of Cimatron Ltd. for approximately $97 million, inclusive of Cimatron’s net cash. The integration of Cimatron’s software products into the company’s portfolio strengthens 3DS’ leadership position in 3D-printing-centric advanced manufacturing by enabling a seamless digital workflow between…

Lectra is pleased to announce that Johnson Controls has reaffirmed its confidence in Lectra by extending their global partnership agreement for an additional three years. To preserve and strengthen its position as a market leader, Johnson Controls will acquire all of its high ply fabric cutting equipment and related services…

Synopsys, Inc. announced it will report results for the first quarter fiscal year 2015 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, after the market close.  A conference call to review the results will begin at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) and will be hosted by Aart de Geus, chairman and co-chief executive officer, and Trac Pham,…

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2014.  Cadence reported fourth quarter 2014 revenue of $423 million, compared to revenue of $377 million reported for the same period in 2013. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $65 million, or $0.21 per…

Visitors to the Radan stand at the UK’s Southern Manufacturing Exhibition will see how the 2015 release of the sheet metal software combines all aspects of it for the first time. A number of the 180 enhancements in Radan 2015 help bring all aspects of the software together – CAD/CAM,…

3D Systems announced that it will be showcasing how its design-to-manufacturing digital thread increases productivity and expands possibilities for designers, engineers and inventors at SolidWorks World 2015, February 8-11 at the Phoenix Convention center, Phoenix, AZ, booth 717. Featuring a full range of its latest 3D printing, software and scanning technologies,…

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), announced the relaunch of its TCS Graduate Program in Australia. This graduate recruitment initiative creates new tech-sector job opportunities for Australian graduates that have been selected from a number of leading universities. To mark the occasion, TCS announced that its 2015 inductees will participate in a comprehensive…

The FORAN System celebrates half a century in 2015. With 50 years of active service, FORAN is the longest standing CAD/CAM/CAE software on the market and a technological asset for the engineering and technology group SENER, which has placed its trust in this project throughout its history as a hallmark of its identity. To commemorate…

Delcam CRISPIN – in partnership with www.3DSHOES.com – has chosen the winner of its Global Footwear Design Competition.  Ekaterina Gapeeva, a shoe designer from Minsk in Belarus, was chosen as the overall winner from the many entries, based on her design’s creative flair, commercial potential and impressive use of Delcam CRISPIN’s ShoeMaker…