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SQS Software Quality Systems AG acquires a majority stake in Thinksoft Global Services Ltd, the world’s fourth-largest software tester. Like SQS, this stock exchange-listed IT service provider, which is based in Chennai, specialises in software quality.  With the strategic acquisition of a majority stake in Thinksoft, which boasts approx. 800…

4CAD Group announces the acquisition of PI3C, precursor since 2004 in providing PLM SaaS solutions to industrial companies. This external growth operation allows 4CAD Group to acquire the skills needed in the SaaS and benefit from the expertise and experience of PI3C in this area. With this acquisition, 4CAD Group,…

Lectra is pleased to announce the release of Lectra Fashion PLM V3R3, which introduces significant improvements for collaboration and transparency. "The world keeps evolving quickly. Economic and social changes are continuing to highlight fashion companies' needs for control and flexibility. Integrating design and product development talent seamlessly into the fashion…

GRAPHISOFT North America today announces the release ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014 BIM software in the North American market. Shipping of ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014 is anticipated to begin in early February. ArchiCAD STAR(T) Edition 2014 is a full-fledged BIM solution with critical features most smaller practices need. Architects can take…

One of the UK’s leading injection moulding specialists for the engineering and industrial sectors uses VISI software for much more than designing mould tools. Rutland Plastics, using their Objet 3D printer, designed and manufactured a secondary operation jig which halved the manpower required for the shop floor assembly.  Technical Manager…

EMC® Corporation will publish its fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 financial results on January 29, 2014 at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET.  The news release will be available on the EMC Investor Relations website at http://www.emc.com/ir and on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website at: http://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0000790070&owner=exclude&count=40.  On January 29, 2014, EMC will issue a news release announcing the availability…

SolidCAM participated in this year´s Euromold 2013, for the 19th time in a row. This important mold making, tooling, design and application development exhibition, took place in Frankfurt, Germany, December 3-6. Mold making is a competitive industry and its main challenge is meeting demands for short delivery times, which require…

Siemens is demonstrating the latest software and hardware technology in automotive manufacturing production within the Ford Motor Company display during the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, January 13-26, 2014. For more than 25 years, Siemens and Ford Motor Company have worked together, leveraging innovation and technology…

More than 6,700 users of Intergraph® Process, Power, & Marine (PP&M) solutions for the power generation, oil and gas, chemical, shipbuilding and metals and mining industries attended user group conferences held in 30 countries throughout 2013. The global series of user conferences featured the latest technology releases from the Intergraph PP&M division. …

BETA CAE Systems S.A. announces the further expansion of its operations, with the establishment of a subsidiary company in Sweden. BETA CAE Nordic A.B., based in Gothenburg, has a mission to enhance the customers service experience for the CAE engineers in the Nordic region and contribute to the deployment of BETA…