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3D Systems announced that it has begun shipping the latest version of GibbsCAM®, its software for production machining. This comprehensive update to 3DS’ industry-leading software incorporates an all-new Universal Kinematic Machine (UKM) engine that further simplifies CNC programming. The release also includes multiple enhancements that extend capabilities and accommodate new machines of all configurations. Video overviews of GibbsCAM 2015 can be found here. As an integral component of 3DS’ design-to-manufacturing digital thread, facilitating cross-technology manufacturing between additive and subtractive methods, GibbsCAM enables improved production efficiency and greater profitability. Developed for ease-of-use, GibbsCAM empowers numerical control programmers and machinists with solid modeling, 2- through 5-axis milling, high speed machining, mill/turn, Swiss, multi-task machining and wire-EDM capabilities. “We are committed to providing 3D digital design and fabrication solutions that enable our customers to be more productive and competitive,” said Ilan Erez, Vice President, co-Chief Operating Officer and CFO, Software Products, 3DS. “With the recent

Subtitle:                       Accelerating Engineering Innovation Through the Enterprise Dateline:                      1-2 October, 2015 – Darmstadt, Germany URL:                           http://goo.gl/NkpbW9   Returning for its fifth year, the annual International SAP Conference on Product Lifecycle Management will be held on 1–2 October 2015 in Darmstadt, Germany. Hear first-hand from major international organizations, including Beiersdorf Shared Services, Biotest AG, Blohm & Voss Shipyards, British American Tobacco, Brose Fahrzeugteile, MAHLE Behr, MAHLE International, Marenco Group, Unilever and more. This conference will provide a brilliant opportunity to explore the connected product strategy that SAP has recently launched. Learn how you can deliver connected products faster with product lifecycle management (PLM) and R&D software from SAP. Event Highlights: ·         SAP presentations: Inspiring talks featuring industry news, solution road maps, and innovations ·         Customer case studies: Gain best practices and an informed perspective on implementing and getting the most out of SAP’s solutions for PLM ·         SAP expertise: Have your questions answered by SAP experts onsite, or organize a

The latest release of Delcam’s PowerINSPECT inspection software will be demonstrated at the GTMA’s Make Measurement Matter event at the Kettering Conference Centre on 15th October.  The new version makes it easier to complete fast and accurate inspection of complex assemblies with more options for automation of inspection sequences, including automated probe changes, automatic feature extraction for point-cloud batch inspection, and greater control over collision checking. For full details, including video demonstrations of the new options, please go to www.delcam.tv/pi2015/lz/en/   The main improvement for users of CNC CMMs is the addition of support for MCR20 and FCR25 probe change racks.  PowerINSPECT can now incorporate probe changes into fully-automated measurement sequences.  Enhancements to the probe database allow the user to define probe tools in terms of ‘sub-assemblies’ which can be docked in the rack ports.  A typical example of a sub-assembly is the combination of a probe module and a stylus.  Once created,

ZW3D, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, announced the 30th anniversary of ZW3D CAD/CAM. It’s an occasion to step back and record and also an occasion to muse on the next thirty years ahead. “30 is an age of vitality and energy for humans, almost vintage for a car, an eternity for an ant and next to nothing for a star…” said Mark Vorwaller, President of ZWSOFT America. “I think, what 30 means to us is the amazing amount of experience that we’ve gathered - 30 years of global partnerships, 30 years of services & 30 years spent on collaboration and invention.”  Back in 1986, ZW3D, developed by Mark as ModelMATE, was one of the 1st commercial PC-based solid modelers. In 1999, Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling technology, one of the most revolutionary developments in ZW3D, was added, bringing the first hybrid modeler to the industry.

CGTech will demonstrate the new version of VERICUT® CNC machine simulation and optimization software at SOUTH-TEC in Charlotte, NC, October 27-29, 2015 Booth #1523. VERICUT CNC simulation software is used world-wide to simulate of all types of CNC machines including leading brands such as Mazak, DMG MORI, Makino, Matsuura, Okuma, Haas, and Heller. In addition to new features designed to make NC programmers’ jobs easier, nearly 500 customer-driven enhancements and software change requests have been completed in version 7.4. These updates utilize the latest technologies to enable faster processing speeds, longer tool life and increased part quality. Added features to the user interface simplify the most common user actions and significant developer hours have been invested to increase simulation speed by more thoroughly taking advantage of multiple processors and background processing. “The enhancements in version 7.4 provide the speed organizations need to rapidly release new part programs to the shop floor, train

Tata Technologies has been named a finalist for Automation Alley’s 2015 Technology Company of the Year award. Southeast Michigan’s leading technology companies were chosen to compete for the award for their boundary-pushing products, solutions and services that are shaping the future of manufacturing. Automation Alley’s Technology Company of the Year Award recognizes a local company that’s leading its industry and enhancing the region as a center for innovation. This year’s finalists also include Altair Engineering and Delphi Automotive. “Tata Technologies is dedicated to helping great manufacturers create better products and run better businesses through the application of advanced technologies,” said Kevin Noe, Sales President and Chief Operating Officer – Americas at Tata Technologies. “It’s an honor to be considered for this prestigious award along with the other distinguished companies that have been nominated.” Tata Technologies was selected for its efforts to advance high-tech engineering, design and manufacturing in the region. Notably, the company

ASCON Group is pleased to announce the second release of Renga Architecture, its 3D AEC CAD software platform. Newly added is the awaited API, along with building foundations, textures and renderings, and several other enhancements. This first update to Renga Architecture fulfills requests from many users. The key milestone in the development of Renga Architecture is opening up its API (applications programming interface) to third-party developers. From now on individuals with some programming knowledge and professional software developers can create add-on applications for Renga Architecture. New Rendering, Lighting, and Textures One of the first wishlist items from users of Renga Architecture was for photorealistic visualization. Their wishes have been granted through the new Artisan Rendering module. A command in Renga Architecture synchronizes the model with Artisan Rendering, where users can apply textures, add lightning, and generate renderings of their 3D models. The new rendering module at the same time is an example of how

Infor and OpenSesame Inc., an industry leading provider of e-learning courses for the enterprise, announced a partnership to help organizations enhance professional development through curated learning applications. Through this partnership, Infor aims to provide easily downloadable learning courses from OpenSesame that Infor customers can use and access via their Infor Learning Management System (LMS) - ultimately providing more flexible training solutions for the global workforce. "Through the partnership with OpenSesame, Infor aims to offer its customers one of the broadest, deepest and freshest libraries of enterprise e-learning courses currently in the industry," said Victor Belfor, vice president of Partnerships and Distribution Strategy at OpenSesame. "Fortune 1000 learning executives come to our carefully curated marketplace every day to find relevant and valuable courses from some of the best publishers in the world." Specifically, Infor expects to offer its customers learning bundles dedicated to Microsoft Office Library, Healthcare, and access to more than 25,000

Videos have been added to Delcam’s Delcam.tv website showing the three main demonstrations from the special open house held at the DMG-MORI showroom in Coventry during May.  The first demonstration showed how PowerMILL can be used to machine extremely complex shapes both safely and efficiently on advanced five-axis machine tools like the DMG DMU 75 monoblock.  The example chosen was a Möbius strip, a surface with one continuous side formed by joining the ends of a rectangular strip after twisting one end through 180°.  The demonstration can be seen at www.delcam.tv/dmg-pmill The complexity of the shape meant that the programming needed to use the new Advanced Simulation & Verification module in PowerMILL.  This allowed complete verification, covering cutting moves, leads and links, and tool changes, of the project for machine-tool issues such as collisions.  The comprehensive verification performed ensured that the program could be run without machine-tool collisions or tooling collisions and

Inspiring through innovation – Edgecam, VISI and Hexagon Metrology are exhibiting machining techniques, latest software and a portable measuring arm at Seco Tools’ manufacturing best practice event. Edgecam is demonstrating game-changing Waveform Roughing cycles on a DMG Mori CTX 1250, while VISI will be driving a DMG Mori DMU80, machining a scaled down Formula 1 car. The ROMER Absolute Arm, from Hexagon Metrology, features absolute encoders and does not require referencing before measurement. The arm, with integrated laser scanner, is an all-purpose metrology system for almost any measurement need. CNC milling, rapid prototyping and reverse engineering are just some of its touch-probe measurement applications. It demonstrates its versatility with quality control, inspection, on-machine verification, reverse engineering, virtual assembly and 3D modelling. All three products are forming part of the exhibitions at Seco Tools’ two day ‘Inspiration Through Innovation’ event on September 23 and 24. To be held at Seco Tools (UK), in Warwickshire,