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Delcam Canada will demonstrate the 2016 releases of Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based programming system and its PowerMILL CAM system for high-speed and five-axis machining at the Salon Industriel de l’Estrie in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on 23rd and 24th September. The 2016 release of FeatureCAM includes a number of enhancements to the Vortex high-efficiency area-clearance strategy.  Vortex gives the fastest safe metal removal from solid carbide tooling, in particular designs that give deeper cuts by using the full flute length as the cutting surface.  It produces toolpaths with a controlled engagement angle and so maintains the optimum cutting conditions for the complete roughing cycle, giving faster machining and longer tool life. The ability has now been added to adjust and fine tune the non-cutting moves of 2.5D and 3D Vortex toolpaths, with options to retract the tool and/or to increase the feedrate.  These options can be set individually, or can be combined to achieve an

ZWSOFT is glad to announce that its Korean partner, ZWCAD Korea, successfully finished a user review campaign, with over 70 thorough user reviews collected from a wide range of industries to reaffirm that ZWCAD is among the most popular and widely-accepted CAD programs in Korea. Today ZWSOFT would like to share the first prize review from Mr. Lee Wangje, a sophisticated architect with over 20 years of CAD experience, who chose ZWCAD for its functionality and cost-effectiveness. Before deciding to introduce ZWCAD to his company, Mr. Lee had run multiple tests, mainly on its compatibility and performance. Compatibility was tested in three aspects, namely its file format compatibility, external resources compatibility and compatibility with different versions. “The results of the compatibility tests are very satisfying,” Mr. Lee commented. “ZWCAD can not only fully support many different formats like .dwg and .dwt, but also work smoothly with external resources like external references. Other

Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced the call-for-entries of its 26th annual Technology Leadership Awards (TLA) competition, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in printed circuit board (PCB) design. Started in 1988, this program is the longest running competition of its kind in the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. It recognizes engineers and CAD designers who use the innovative technology provided by Mentor Graphics Corporation to address today's complex PCB systems design challenges and produce industry-leading products. Prominent experts in the PCB industry will judge the contest, including: Michael R. Creeden, San Diego PCB CEO and founder; Gary Ferrari, FTG Circuits technical support director; Rick Hartley, RHartley Enterprises principal engineer; Steve Herbstman, founder and lead designer, SHLC; Happy Holden, Gentex Corporation (retired); Andy Kowalewski, Metamelko LP senior interconnect designer;Pete Waddell, president of UP Media and publisher of Printed Circuit Design & Fab/Circuits Assembly Magazine; and Susy Webb,Fairfield Nodal senior PCB designer. "Mentor continues to be in the forefront of recognizing and rewarding excellent designs.

HP announced the availability of Autodesk SketchBook for Sprout by HP, the world's first immersive computer. HP also said it updated Sprout's breakthrough 3D Capture application with improvements to speed 3D content creation for professionals. The free Autodesk SketchBook and 3D Capture application downloads are available from the Sprout Marketplace. "As more prosumers and commercial users incorporate Sprout into workflows, key applications from premier developers like Autodesk will propel the use of immersive platforms," said Eric Monsef, Highly Immersive Systems, HP. "Our application partners are nurturing a new generation of creators to fuel design and printing." SketchBook for Sprout Autodesk SketchBook, a leading digital drawing and painting application with over 40 million users, will take advantage of Sprout's dual screen and touch/stylus-supported interface. SketchBook is the second new graphic design application for Sprout users. SketchBook users will appreciate scanning objects directly into the application using common tools and the zooming capability provided by

3D Systems has announced the immediate availability of Fabricate, the company’s new fashion application that is said to reinvent textile design and pattern-making with 3D printing using the company's flagship Cube desktop 3D printer. Fabricate is the first application of its kind for the fashion industry bringing customization through matching and mixing colourful filaments with fabrics for both the professional and home users, according to the manufacturer. "Fabricate is a celebration of 3D technology and fashion fusion, a completely new way of accessorizing that is accessible to everyone," said Annie Shaw Creative Director, 3DS. "3D Tech-Style printing lets fashion happen easily, enabling the creation of truly stunning attire. I can't wait to see how people use this technology to push the boundaries of fashion." Objects in different patterns and shapes are printed on special fabric which can be sewn onto clothing and accessories for a customized, modernist look. Fabricate comes in three different printed .textile designs that are exclusively

BobCAD-CAM, Inc.® met with Fagor Automation Corp to certify OEM post processors for Fagor CNC machine controllers. The partnership meeting, which took place at Fagor Automation US headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois allowed BobCAD-CAM representatives to test and certify post processors for the Fagor 8055 and 8060 mill and lathe controllers. They were also able to set up specific canned cycles for the controllers. The post processor is an essential part of the manufacturing process. After a part is designed in CAD software, the next step is to program the cutting toolpaths to manufacture the part. Once the programming is created in CAM software, a post processor is used to generate the g-code program, which is readable at the CNC machine controller. The controller translates the g-code into machine movements that cut parts. G-code structure can vary from one machine controller to the next so it’s important to use the proper

Dassault Systèmes has announced that Ashok Leyland, India’s second largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, is expanding its use of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to accelerate the modular design, validation, production and configuration management for its trucks and buses. Ashok Leyland adopted “Modular, Glocal and Secure” and “Target Zero Defect,” two of Dassault Systèmes’ industry solution experiences tailored to address the business challenges of transportation and mobility companies.resentative Images As part of its customer-centric activities, Ashok Leyland looked to enhance quality control and accelerate the delivery of its trucks and buses. In addition, the company wanted an efficient cost management solution that would address the complexity of its product portfolio as it tailors a diverse range of products to meet shifting market requirements. Ashok Leyland was already using Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform for data management and turned to its “Modular, Glocal and Secure” and “Target Zero Defect” industry solution experiences for powerful collaborative capabilities,

Swoosh Technologies - a Siemens PLM Software partner - recently added a variety of NX training classes in select cities, including: St. Louis, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; Houston, Texas; and Dallas, Texas. As a leader in providing the best educational services, the company is excited to offer NX 10 classes beginning January 2016. With experienced instructors who bring a unique approach to teaching, Swoosh Technologies' Educational Services is focused on helping students easily adapt to utilizing high-end features found in NX CAD and NX CAM software. The company has an established legacy of helping customers further understand and expand their skills set in NX while obtaining results that are designed to keep companies ahead of their competition. "We want each student who steps foot into our training class to ​not only understand the basics and fundamentals of NX but to also make the way they design or manage their processes an easier, simpler task," explains Dan Wibbenmeyer - Managing Partner

Hexagon AB announced the acquisition of EcoSys Management LLC, a provider of best-in-class enterprise planning and project controls software. Asset-intensive industries, such as oil and gas and construction, demand predictability and control in order to navigate the complexities of building and operating their facilities. Engineering, Procurement and Construction companies (EPCs) and owner operators must be able to mitigate the risks associated with budget overruns and schedule delays in order to optimise their return on capital project investments. EcoSys helps customers address the time and cost challenges of capital project management on a global scale. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, with offices in New York City, Houston, London and Sydney, EcoSys has implemented enterprise planning and cost control solutions for over 250 leading organisations around the world. The acquisition of EcoSys broadens Intergraph PP&M’s enterprise engineering portfolio to include project controls. EcoSys EPC (Enterprise Planning & Controls), its flagship product, is an industry leading software

Aras® today announced the general availability of the latest release of Aras Component Engineering, which seamlessly brings electronic component data from the leading electronic component database, IHS CAPS Universe, into the Aras Innovator® PLM workflow. As the only PLM solution that provides instant access to complete electronic component data from over 4,000 leading manufacturers worldwide, Aras allows design and procurement engineers to search, find, and compare parts and approved suppliers from the design phase through to manufacturing and service. The application supports a systems development approach by providing a unified platform for managing the integration of electronic parts into complex products also containing mechanical and embedded software components.  Aras Component Engineering leverages data from business information provider IHS Inc. to streamline electronic component selection, approval, sourcing, and lifecycle management by providing engineers with current technical and compliance information, as well as part and supplier statuses — all accessible from within the