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CADENAS PARTcommunity 3D CAD models app scores a strike at the automation app award 2014 and took first place in the category “catalog”. At the sps ipc drives 2014 in Nuremberg, Germany, the technical medium “elektrotechnik” awarded the best business automation apps in altogether 4 categories for the third time on 11/26/2014.…

Topcon Positioning Group announces the new Topcon eXchange software solution add-on for AutoCAD Civil 3D civil engineering design software. It is designed to save time by converting AutoCAD Civil 3D design data into files compatible with Topcon 3D construction solutions as well as the MAGNET® software system. “Topcon eXchange enables…

Simpleware is delighted to announce the Version 7.0 release of its 3D image processing, analysis and model generation software. The latest release of the software includes new features such as a particles analyser, centreline tools, animation tools, and new modules for calculating effective material properties using homogenisation techniques. Version 7.0…

Miralupa announced InViz, a new architectural application that transforms static 2D drawings into dynamic 3D representations. Utilizing InViz, residential and commercial project developers, pre-fabricated housing manufacturers, architects, city planners, and designers can easily convey the volume and space of a building to potential homebuyers and track their interest in construction…

AMC Bridge has released PLM360-for-SW™, an innovative add-in that enables the exchange of model information between SolidWorks users and the cloud-based Autodesk® PLM 360 system. The add-in manages the Items and BOMs workspace of PLM360, enabling users to utilize the collaborative and distributed features of Autodesk® PLM 360. Users can create…

Delegates at the VISI 21 Update Presentation Days say the events were vital in understanding a number of significant new and enhanced items of functionality. The new release of Vero Software’s specialist mould and die CAD/CAM solution contains in excess of 340 updates, continuing its emphasis on intelligent solutions for…

Stratasys Ltd. has introduced a new 3D printing curriculum for educators. The full-semester, 14-week course is aimed to help prepare secondary and post-secondary students worldwide for careers being transformed by 3D printing. Learning materials are free to educators and include a curriculum guide, supporting presentations, 3D models (STL files) and grading tools. Focused…

Machining Training Solutions (MTS) and Geometric have partnered to address a critical skill gap in the manufacturing industry: The lack of skilled CAD/CAM programmers and CNC operators for advanced computerized machines. The companies have joined forces to deliver state-of-the-art training programs at Eastern Florida State University to fill the growing…

Synopsys, Inc. announced that Brian Beattie has been promoted to executive vice president, business operations and chief administrative officer. Beattie will continue to lead finance, operations, and information technology as he has done since joining the company in 2006 as chief financial officer. His role will now expand to also include human…

SmartCAMcnc has announced the release of SmartCAM® v2015. SmartCAM v2015 delivers a new Knowledge-Based Machining (KBM) repository, new High Speed Milling (HSM) strategies, and many user interface and core application improvements. The SmartCAM Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software family consists of applications for Computer-Numerical Control (CNC) milling, turning, fabrication and wire…