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The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute has announced the winners of the third Cradle to Cradle Product Design Challenge. The series of six global design challenges running from 2015 through 2017 are presented by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute and Autodesk, and made possible by Alcoa Foundation. 138 design professionals and students in 19 countries worked as individuals or in teams to submit 79 entries for this third round of the contest, which challenges design students and professionals to apply Cradle to Cradle principles to conceptualize and develop product solutions that can help drive the circular economy. More than 230 designers from over 30 countries have participated in the Challenges to date. Entries were invited across four categories: Best Student Project, Best Professional Project, Best Use of Aluminum, and Best Use of Autodesk Fusion 360 Software. To engage in the challenge, participants must complete a free 2-hour

In this free educational webinar participants will gain an understanding about the critical need for learning about failure modes. ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 7 July 2016—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “Failure Knowledge Capture and Reuse for Designing Dependable Software-Intensive Products.” The webinar will take place on August 11, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will share more about the methods available to assist with product failure knowledge management, the commercial software tools that are available, and strategies for deploying these tools. According to the webinar host, CIMdata’s Director for Quality & Reliability Engineering, Dr. Venkatesh "Venki" Agaram, “The failures in complex, software-intensive electronically controlled products can often be traced to the interfaces between different subsystems and to the intersection between different engineering disciplines, i.e., mechanical, electrical, and software. Experts who understand the failure modes of complex, electronically controlled products are

CABRTech and Bentley Systems held a signing ceremony for a Technology Licensing Subscription and Support Agreement that advances “BIM for Buildings” in China. CABRTech developed and holds independent intellectual property rights to the domestic, customized PKPM-BIM platform and professional software, which was designed to solve the key challenges of BIM data sharing and collaboration through the full lifecycle of buildings. The PKPM-BIM platform includes the latest DgnDb technology and can quickly and effectively solve the challenges of big data storage and display to advance the design of buildings through state-of-the-art 3D technology and Chinese-standards-based “BIM for Buildings” best practices. Through a partnership launched in 2012, CABRTech, the leader in Chinese building software founded by China Academy of Building Research and Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, collaborated together to advance “BIM for Buildings” in China. This innovative solution enables unprecedented information mobility across the infrastructure disciplines, and

3D Systems announced today the release of version 13 of its Cimatron™ software for mold-, die- and tool-makers. This new version introduces new and enhanced capabilities that can dramatically accelerate productivity and minimize overhead in the design and manufacturing of molds, dies and discrete parts. As part of 3D Systems’ end-to-end solutions, Cimatron is a key component in today’s digital manufacturing workflow, allowing 3D Systems customers to optimize their processes and unlock greater productivity on the factory floor. “Cimatron 13 eases the growing pressure tool shops are facing to stay competitive in quality and delivery time,” said Calvin Hur, Vice President, Co-Chief Operating Officer & Chief Revenue Officer, Software Products, 3D Systems. “This significant update provides the means for tool shops to create better tools and parts, faster.” Bastech, a one-source solution provider for shop floor, additive manufacturing services and equipment sales, beta tested Cimatron 13 with the new conformal cooling

ASICS, headquartered in Kobe, Japan, has selected Centric Software to provide its PLM solution. Centric is the leading PLM solution for fashion, retail, outdoor, footwear, luxury and consumer goods companies. Founded in 1949, ASICS is at the forefront of the worldwide performance sports market and is the undisputed leading athletic shoe brand for both enthusiasts and professional athletes. ASICS is known for its quality lifestyle footwear, apparel and equipment products. Today, ASICS enjoys a presence around the world. In its strategic business plan, ASICS identified the need to strengthen product development capabilities. They began the search for a PLM solution to help them standardize processes, reduce time to market, cut costs, increase productivity and improve product quality. “Centric Software focuses on apparel and footwear and that was a key differentiator for us.  We want to work with someone who intimately understands the complexities of our business. We believe Centric 8

Boyd Industries, a supplier of dental equipment and cabinetry, has announced two major technology implementations that will enable it to manage increasing demand for its products. On the data management side, Boyd has implemented Microsoft Dynamics GP enterprise resource planning system to its existing MS Dynamics CRM cloud-based customer relations management system; this will enable seamless end-to-end customer account management from initial quote and order through manufacturing, invoicing and delivery. At the same time, Boyd has standardized all mechanical and wood products design to SolidWorks computer-aided design system to help streamline and improve product design and manufacturing. “As dentistry moves towards newer technology,” Boyd Industries CEO Adrian LaTrace said, “there’s a corresponding need for equipment and cabinetry that complement that technology—and for a company such as ours to make certain we stay current with new tools and processes. These new technological capabilities will enable Boyd to serve our growing customer base by providing high-quality

Infor reported strong results for the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2016, ended April 30, 2016.  Software revenue for the quarter, including license fees and cloud subscriptions revenue, was up 34.9 percent and 35.5 percent year over year on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP1 basis, respectively, in constant currency2, and Infor added more than 700 new customers. Total revenues for the quarter, on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, increased year over year by 8.8 percent at actual currency rates and 9.4 percent in constant currency with growth in each revenue category, including software license fees and subscriptions revenue, product update and support fees revenue, and consulting services and other revenue. April 30, 2016 also marked the end of a strong fiscal year 2016 for Infor.  Adjusting for the fiscal year change3, on an 11-month comparable basis, Infor grew non-GAAP software license fees and subscriptions revenue 26.9 percent over FY15 in

T-Systems has been announced as Platinum sponsor of the 2nd Healthcare Innovation Summit. From 24-25 August 2016, healthcare and technology professionals will convene at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel located in Sandton, Johannesburg for the upcoming summit, under the theme – “Transforming Healthcare with Technology.” T-Systems forms part of the Deutsche Telekom group of companies, which puts the company in a unique position to combine Information Technology and Telecommunications into replicable, cost effective solutions. Internationally, T-Systems is one of Europe’s leading providers of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and is responsible for serving major business accounts. Since its inception in South Africa in 1997, T-Systems has cemented its position as one of the most successful companies in the group outside of Europe. T-Systems South Africa proudly employs between 1000 and 1500 professionals. The head office is located in Midrand, Gauteng, with a second major office in Cape Town and several representative offices in locations throughout South Africa. Why This Summit? Access to

PROSTEP, Inc., which has its headquarters in Birmingham, Michigan, at the center of the US automobile industry, celebrates its 10th anniversary this month. Within a decade, PROSTEP AG's US subsidiary has become an important partner to companies overseas when it comes to data exchange and managed file transfer (MFT), product data and process integration, and 3D PDF-based communication. Numerous customers in the automotive, aviation and arms industries, but also in other sectors, use the solution provided by the consulting and software company. The purchase of the 3D PDF animation software from EOS Solutions in 2014 was a milestone in the young history of the company and resulted in the number of employees at PROSTEP, Inc. doubling overnight. The 3D PDF Pro™ animation plug-in is a major plus for PROSTEP's 3D PDF technology compared to normal 3D PDF converters and is greatly appreciated by customers. PROSTEP, Inc. recently succeeded in securing

OPEN MIND Technologies has now been awarded Tier 1 membership status at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The globally renowned research facility has invited OPEN MIND to enhance its membership status following a number of successful collaborative projects that have been undertaken during OPEN MIND's four year tenure as an AMRC Tier 2 member. The AMRC in Rotherham near Sheffield, UK, was initially founded in 2001 as collaboration between the University of Sheffield and Boeing with support from Yorkshire Forward and the European Regional Development Fund. It now has over 80 industrial partners that include Boeing, Rolls Royce, BAE Systems, Airbus and of course OPEN MIND Technologies. The centre acts as a support mechanism for the aerospace and other high-value advanced manufacturing sectors, driving technology brands such as Mitsubishi, DMG Mori, Nikken, NCMT, Renishaw, Starrag and many others to develop innovations that enable OEMs to hit their targets. Targets