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CONTACT Software is enhancing its range of services through a partnership with H&D International Group. The IT and engineering service provider is primarily active in the global automotive industry but has also established itself in other industries. H&D will now be utilizing this expertise to provide companies with comprehensive support when planning, implementing, expanding and operating CONTACT´s solutions. CONTACT Software has thus gained a strong new partner for implementing PDM/PLM projects and providing subsequent support. H&D International Group offers a wide range of consulting and IT services for a variety of industries and brings with it an in-depth understanding of engineering processes. As a full-service partner to CONTACT, the company will concentrate primarily on gaining new customers in the automotive and mechanical and plant engineering industries and providing them with support – both nationally and internationally. H&D International Group has its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, and employs more than 1,400

Key takeaways: SAP PLM has evolved into a capable solution to support lifecycle strategies for all but the most complex products from ideation through life SAP is expanding their “single source of truth” to include electrical/electronic components, requirements, and software assets SAP offers both discrete and formulation PLM on the same platform and several customers are leveraging their solution to address this type of product the complexity of products that combine these aspects SAP management, partners, and customers were out in force at the SAP Insider Event at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas on March 20-23, 2016. This Wellesley Information Services (WIS) event had tracks covering Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Procurement, PLM, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Keynote Address entitled “Surviving and Thriving in a Digital Economy” featured two SAP executives, Dr. Volker Hildebrand, Global Vice President, Customer Engagement & Commerce, and Mr. Hans Thalbauer,

 PDF Key takeaways: SAP PLM has evolved into a capable solution to support lifecycle strategies for all but the most complex products from ideation through life SAP is expanding their “single source of truth” to include electrical/electronic components, requirements, and software assets SAP offers both discrete and formulation PLM on the same platform and several customers are leveraging their solution to address this type of product the complexity of products that combine these aspects SAP management, partners, and customers were out in force at the SAP Insider Event at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Convention Center in Las Vegas on March 20-23, 2016. This Wellesley Information Services (WIS) event had tracks covering Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Procurement, PLM, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The Keynote Address entitled “Surviving and Thriving in a Digital Economy” featured two SAP executives, Dr. Volker Hildebrand, Global Vice President, Customer Engagement & Commerce, and Mr. Hans Thalbauer, Senior

Anark Corporation announced today that Anark Core will be included within the Autodesk Inventor platform to enable publishing of 3D PDF engineering documents and Technical Data Packages (TDP). Leveraging Anark's advanced recipe-driven publishing and collaboration software, currently deployed within many of the world's largest manufacturing enterprises, Anark and Autodesk are bringing together the power of Anark Core OEM with the Autodesk Inventor line of mechanical CAD products. The past three years have seen a rapid migration by enterprise manufacturing companies, away from traditional engineering drawings to communicate design intent and manufacturing process, towards paperless MBE best practices. A natural next step in this paradigm shift is for their extended network of suppliers to leverage the advantages of MBE best practices. The Anark technology built into Inventor 2017 will allow users to publish Inventor 3D parts and assemblies, together with attached 2D drawings, schematics, parts lists, and manufacturing notes, into 3D PDF technical

Lectra is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with HMT, a leading Chinese airbag manufacturer, supplier of airbag fabrics and technical textiles, to supply a complete solution for the development and manufacture of one-piece woven (OPW) airbags. Based on the unmatched performance of FocusQuantum®, Lectra's newest airbag textile-cutting technology platform, HMT has entrusted the company with a comprehensive project comprising a FocusQuantum OPW laser cutter, FocusQuantum Suite pre-production software and value-added Lectra Professional Services, enabling maximum return on investment. Lectra has supported HMT's business growth since the publicly traded company's airbag activity first started. Equipped with a Focus Airbag OPW cutter and three Focus Airbag XHP cutters, HMT sought to substantially increase its airbag manufacturing capacity. With a trust-based relationship reaching back four years, HMT approached Lectra to conduct a benchmark test. FocusQuantum OPW's productivity was found to be three times that of the current technology

Capgemini today announced an agreement with the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on the phased transition of the Aspire contract. Under this agreement, Capgemini will continue as a strategic supplier to HMRC notably in Application Development and Management services through to June 2020 in support of HMRC's ambition of being one of the world’s most digitally advanced tax authorities. In support of HMRC’s decision to take greater control of IT, Capgemini will transition a number of services between now and June 2017. As part of its continuing role as a strategic supplier in Applications Development and Management services in areas such as SAP, Analytics and Testing, Capgemini will also contribute to HMRC’s Digital Transformation program. This builds on 12 years of successful partnership with HMRC and the delivery of services which have underpinned the collection of UK Tax. "Capgemini’s ambition has always been to remain a significant partner to

3E Company and Linx-AS LLC, a consulting and software development firm specializing in product lifecycle management (PLM), regulatory compliance, and user experience (UEx) solutions, today announced a strategic alliance to deliver integrated solutions designed to enable customers to more effectively and efficiently establish proactive compliance processes in early-stage product development. 3E Company is a Verisk Analytics business. As a result of the strategic alliance, Linx-AS will feature the award-winning Ariel® regulatory content from 3E Company as part of its SAP® Recipe Development installations. Ariel content provides extensive insight into regulated chemicals, ingredients, and other substances that companies in a range of industries, including food, flavors, personal care, and chemicals, required to enhance global compliance. Integrating this specialized content with SAP Recipe Development provides customers with instant access to regulatory insights and data by substance in SAP Recipe Development, enabling companies to quickly check the regulatory status of the ingredients in their formulation

Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorized Training Center (ATC), announces the recent acquisition of the Autodesk software division for Las Vegas, Nevada based Holman's of Nevada, Inc. Holman's surveying and computer services business unit will continue to operate under the name Holman's of Nevada, Inc. Holman's was founded in 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada and became Autodesk authorized resellers, over 30 years ago. Holman's has focused on selling Autodesk technology and services to Government, Architectural, Engineering, and Construction customers. Being one of the first companies awarded an Autodesk reseller business in the mid 80's, they have a long history and loyal customer base, spanning decades. Holman's of Nevada President & CEO, Deric Hill commented on the acquisition by stating, “We're looking forward to this opportunity to build upon Holman's, over 30 years of Autodesk history, with the strength of what Advanced Solutions can bring to the team.” Holman's will join the

Key takeaways: A&D value chain processes and technologies have to support a wide variety of complexities including development cycles of five to ten years; increasing complexity of systems, materials, and electronics; strict compliance and maintenance requirements; and decades long service lifetimes A critical concern in most A&D related companies is knowledge loss; over 35% of employees are baby boomers who started retiring in 2008 Many product-related IT systems are obsolete and need to be replaced to support increasing business and product complexity as well as to capture and manage the knowledge that is leaving through retirement TCS provides A&D companies a broad and deep mix of technical services ranging from R&D, cross-functional and specialized engineering, as well as supplying parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies through an eco-system of Tata Group companies and IT consulting and systems integration support A&D products are among the most complex products man has developed. They push the limits of known

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces that CIMdata’s Innovation Engagement & Governance Knowledge Council will present a workshop on the topic of “Where do Good Ideas come from—strategies and tools to innovate better and  grow faster  and more efficiently in today’s connected economy.”  The workshop will take place at the Biltmore Inn and Suites in Santa Clara, California on May 25, 2016. The workshop is the must-attend event for industrial organizations and solution providers who are interested in innovation engagement and governance. It will provide attendees with independent experiences from industrial companies and a collaborative networking environment where ideas, trends, experiences, and critical relationships germinate and take root. The workshop will be facilitated by CIMdata’s Director for Collaborative Innovation & Social Product Development Consulting, Dr. Suna Polat. Key topics to be discussed at the workshop include: Best practices and lessons learned for