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A demonstration of Delcam’s Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy was one of the highlights of a two-day Grand Opening Open House hosted during November by the Montreal division of EMEC Machine Tools at the company’s new, expanded showroom. The demonstration was carried out on an Okuma GENOS vertical machining centre using…

Sigma Labs, Inc. announced that it has signed a technology cooperation agreement with Additive Industries B.V. Based in the Netherlands, privately-held Additive Industries is at the forefront of developing next-generation 3D printing equipment. Additive Industries utilizes a shared “AddLab” with a number of industrial partners to design improved, integrated, and…

ModuleWorks have extended their partnership with CAD/CAM provider, vectorcam GmbH, and will now provide 5-Axis machining technology for the vectorcam product. vectorcam GmbH became ModuleWorks’ 50th CAD/CAM industry partner in 2011 when they entered an agreement to integrate ModuleWorks simulation technology as a part of the vectorcam product. After a…

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed and the San José City Council have recognized the company as one of the 25 industry-driving companies generating the most growth and jobs in the city. As a key contributor to advancing the state of system design, Cadence continues…

3D Systems announced today that it is featured in inaugural exhibitions at the newly reopened Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, beginning December 12. Innovative examples of 3D printing empowering novel design are featured in Cooper Hewitt’s new Process Lab and Beautiful Users exhibitions in the recently renovated Carnegie Mansion.  The installations…

AVEVA announced that it has been selected to supply an asset visualisation and information management solution to TOTAL E&P NORGE AS (Total).  Built on the AVEVA NET™ software, the solution has been configured specifically for Total’s innovative Martin Linge fixed-platform asset on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The new solution…

Lectra is pleased to announce that Chinese fast fashion company PEACEBIRD has chosen Lectra Fashion PLM to support its business growth strategy. Ningbo PEACEBIRD Fashion is a retail-oriented company, holding multiple brands for men, women, teens and children. The Chinese company, whose motto is “Live with my new look”, offers…

Delcam will present the latest developments in its award-winning Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy at the Southern Manufacturing exhibition to be held in Farnborough from 10th to 12th February. Vortex was first introduced in Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining in 2013 and was subsequently added to the…

The Nemetschek Group presents its new corporate design. The main elements are the new logo and the launch of the new website, which reinforce the alignment of the Group as an internationally leading software provider for the entire life cycle of buildings. The addition of “Group” is a clear reference…

Continuing its tradition of promoting and recognizing printed circuit board (PCB) design excellence, Mentor Graphics Corporation announced the winners of its 25th annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards. Started in 1988, this program is the longest running competition of its kind in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. It recognizes engineers…