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Software training firm Infinite Skills Inc. last week introduced its "Mastering Autodesk Inventor - T-Splines," an advanced course teaching experienced Inventor users how to apply cutting edge t-spline technology to enrich smooth surface models in the popular computer assisted design (CAD) program for mechanical engineers. T-Splines were invented in 2003, and were first available as a plug-in for Rhino. Autodesk acquired the technology in 2011, introducing it first in Autodesk Fusion 360. The technology now comes as a palette of tools within Inventor, significantly enhancing the program's capabilities for smooth surface modeling. Infinite Skills' Mastering Autodesk Inventor - T-Splines Tutorial demonstrates how to use these powerful tools with a highly focused course that includes projects for learning to apply the lessons in everyday design situations. Course author Paul Munford began his career as a woodworker building sets for the movie and television industry. He later moved into the digital design world, eventually becoming

Software training firm Infinite Skills Inc. this week introduced its “Learning SketchUp Pro 2014 Tutorial,” an introductory course teaching the popular, easy-to-use functionality of the 3D modeling program for application in all types of professional design. SketchUp Pro provides several inventive features that have made the program popular amongst amateur and professional designers. Its drawing layout functionality provides a user-friendly interface, making the program easy to learn, while its fully interactive 3D Warehouse provides an infinite world of models to incorporate in the user's designs. Infinite Skills’ Learning SketchUp Pro 2014 Tutorial teaches all the fundamental tools and techniques for getting started with SketchUp, providing a foundation of SketchUp skills that can be applied to any design practice. Course author Daniel Brown is a recognized expert trainer for SketchUp and currently runs his own 3D modeling and training service, DV-3D. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Nevada at

Gstarsoft has launched a new GstarCAD8 patch version highlighted by the new 64-bit architecture support, which means the more data that can be processed at once, the faster the system can operate. There are several other advantages to a 64-bit system as well, most practically the ability to use significantly greater amounts of physical memory. The GstarCAD8 for 32-bit version could only have 2G memory. Sometimes some large drawings could not be opened without enough memory. This patch version supplies the 64-bit version which could distribute and use significantly greater amounts of physical memory. Users could open and operate large drawings by this version. GstarCAD8 64-bit package is separate from its 32-bit counterpart, all the features are same .users may choose to install 64 bit version of GstarCAD8 software on 64 bit operating system. Those version also Support for .dwg 2013 (used by AutoCAD 2014&2015). In this patch version also has been added

AVEVA today announced that KBR, a global engineering, construction and services company, has substantially extended its utilization of AVEVA technology, which includes the selection of AVEVA Everything3D (AVEVA E3D™). The new contract enables KBR to deploy AVEVA E3D along with an increased number of AVEVA solutions on major capital projects around the world. 'We have a long standing relationship with AVEVA and we expect that AVEVA E3D will give us additional capabilities and flexibility to meet the needs of our customers,' said Farhan Mujib, Executive Vice President, KBR Operations. 'AVEVA E3D is also fully interoperable with our current AVEVA PDMS environment, allowing us to quickly deploy the software on new or existing projects. We’re excited about the new integrated functionality solution, which will be a game changer for our project users.' KBR has been an AVEVA customer for more than 25 years and has contributed to the product strategy and roadmap development,

Etam Group has selected Centric Software, Inc., to provide its product lifecycle management (PLM) software. The French designer and manufacturer of lingerie, clothing and accessories features three major brands: Etam, 1.2.3. and Undiz. Each brand designs its owns collections and works with a global network of subcontractors and textile manufacturers. The Undiz brand’s style, development and sourcing teams will be the first to implement Centric 8 PLM. Etam Group chose Centric for its ease of use, scalability, and ability to handle multiple brands, categories and processes, says Sebastien Bismuth, CEO of the company’s Undiz brand. The PLM solution will support the rapid growth and development of the Undiz brand, he adds. “As we rapidly grow our style teams in diverse locations, Centric will improve productivity and efficiency, and help us reduce time to market.” For Etam Group’s Undiz and other brands, improving the productivity and efficiency of the product design and development processes was

Lectra is pleased to announce that Aokang has adopted Lectra Fashion PLM to streamline the company’s process and organization. Founded in 1988, Aokang is a top footwear company in China, with four of their own brands: Aokang, Kanglong, Redess and Meirie’s. Aokang designs, develops and manufactures products to make high-quality leather shoes. The company’s strategy is to capitalize on its strong branding and sales to increase its own distribution network. Aokang is leveraging its design, manufacturing and R&D capabilities to expand activities throughout China. The motivation to adopt Lectra Fashion PLM came from the need to optimize management and organization. Lectra Fashion PLM will help the company better control workflow and collection planning, supporting Aokang’s goal to streamline its supply chain and reduce time-to-market. “To face fierce competition, the rising cost of inventory and discounts at retail, we have to strengthen our merchandise planning capabilities and streamline the flow of goods to retail.

AVEVA today opens registration for the AVEVA World Summit 2014, being held from 14-16 October in Berlin, Germany. AVEVA customers from across the world’s process plant, power and marine industries are invited to the Summit to share their experiences and business challenges. The 2013 Summit drew delegates from 27 countries and offered dedicated agendas for plant Owner Operators, engineering contractors (EPCs) and shipbuilders. This popular agenda structure will be retained for the 2014 Summit, providing a mix of general interest sessions, as well as dedicated presentations and case studies to suit the specific interests of delegates from different industry sectors. 'The Summit is firmly established as AVEVA’s premier international customer conference,' said Steve Tongish, Vice President of Marketing, AVEVA. 'We produce an outstanding programme of AVEVA and customer presentations and we always include a few surprises. Delegates benefit from the wide exchange of ideas that only a global, multi-industry event can offer. And

Radan, from Vero Software, has appointed 3D Concepts as its reseller for Germany. With a number of offices across Germany, 3D Concepts provides a range of software services for design, part programming and post processing to several business sectors including aerospace and automotive, along with the machine industry and tool, die and mould making. Initially concentrating on Radan’s 2D CAM cutting Radpunch and Radprofile modules, 3D Concepts will eventually take on the whole Radan portfolio through to 3D bending with Radbend, and multi-axis products such as Radtube and Radm-ax, plus the logistics suite including Radimport and Radquote. Radan General Manager Chris Aston says 3D Concepts was the ideal choice for the role, as they are already the top German reseller for another Vero product, Surfcam. “3D Concepts can be more competitive by having a suite of software solutions from a single supplier, as a number of Surfcam customers also require a sheetmetal solution.” 3D

PTC today announced it has been ranked a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions in China by independent global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm CIMdata, Inc. In its 2014 China PLM Market Report just issued, CIMdata identified PTC as the clear market leader in three categories: collaborative Product Definition management (cPDm), as well as in PLM revenues from the Aerospace & Defense and Electronics & High Tech verticals. CIMdata predicts that the China PLM market will maintain rapid growth. The report indicates that the five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the market for calendar years 2014 through 2018 is forecast to be approximately 14.9%. The report further states that A&D is the largest industry sector in the China PLM market. "PTC continues to experience success in the China market due to the robustness of its PLM offering, commitment to its customers, and ongoing investment in the rapidly growing Chinese market,"

With 3D Printing on track to grow by over $3.7B in 2015, Nexxt Technologies is on track to gain market share in key areas of American innovation and growth. 3D printing has become a hot discussion and buzzword in the technology space after the Consumer Electronics Association doubled space for 3D printing and prototyping for the 2015 Consumer Electronics Expo and the White House held a maker event in June 2014. Budding partnerships turned into smart strategies as David Pecoraro, CEO of Nexxt Technologies described the process in selecting which satellite offices Nexxt Technologies would open. “Both North Dakota and Nebraska were key to our growth, for a multitude of reasons. With their growing centers of manufacturing, we recognized that the design community in North Dakota and Nebraska was wholly underserved. Our goal is to strengthen the engineer community by providing everyone access to top-quality systems and prototyping solutions to shorten the