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Delcam has released the 2015 R2 version of its PowerMILL programming software for five-axis and high-speed machining.  The new release includes improvements in toolpath simulation and verification, area clearance and drilling, plus more options for customisation by users. For further details on PowerMILL 2015 R2, including video demonstrations of the new functionality, please go to www.delcam.tv/pm2015/lz In the 2015 R2 release, complete verification can be undertaken of a project for machine-tool issues such as collisions, rather than having to undertake verification of each individual toolpath in turn.  Comprehensive verification is performed, including ensuring that the machine tool is capable of running the proposed strategy, as well as checking for both machine-tool collisions and tooling collisions.  A detailed list is generated of any problems found so that these can be fixed on a case-by-case basis. In related improvement, automatic collision checking of area-clearance toolpaths now takes into account any remaining stock on a model, both

SofTech, Inc. today announced its second quarter fiscal year 2015 operating results. Revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2014 was approximately $1.03 million as compared to approximately $1.41 million for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The net loss for the current quarter was approximately ($379,000) or ($.44) per share compared to net income of approximately $514,000 or $.59 per share for the same period in the prior fiscal year. The prior year included a one-time gain from the sale of the CADRA product line of $649,000. EBITDA for current quarter was approximately $(139,000) as compared to approximately $3,920,000 for the same period in fiscal year 2014. Nearly all of the EBITDA in the prior fiscal year was generated from the sale of the CADRA product line. Revenue for the six months ended November 30, 2014 was approximately $1.89 million as compared to approximately $2.79 million for the

TraceParts has announced a sharp increase in the amount of traffic generated in 2014 by its free library TracePartsOnline.net, which boasts over two million registered design professionals. TraceParts launched the TracePartsOnline.net website in 2001, giving millions of designers a gateway to a wealth of technical data on industrial parts and the possibility to freely download CAD models selected for their design projects. With downloads up more than 20% in 2014, TracePartsOnline.net delivered over 50 million CAD models. This increase confirms the growing appetite among engineers and design professionals for downloading parts’ CAD files. TraceParts already highlighted this trend during the second quarter of 2014 (see the TraceParts press release of May 19, 2014), which reflects how the global race for innovation equates to shorter design and development cycles for new products. Numerous part  vendors of electronic, electrical or mechanical components have already implemented online CAD file delivery solutions from their own websites, using TraceParts’ technology and experience. Most

PTC today announced that the Internet of Things (IoT) enabling technology businesses it acquired in 2014 – ThingWorx and Axeda –received several prestigious awards from Compass Intelligence at last week’s International CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics show. ThingWorx was awarded both Enabling Technology of the Year and App Development / Enablement Platform of the Year in its category. Axeda was named Enabling Company of the Year. “We are honored to have been recognized for our innovations in advancing the technology that enables the Internet of Things,” said Jim Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. “We are focused on giving companies the tools and technology they need to connect their products and create the applications that will empower them to thrive in this new world. These awards validate the strength of our offerings.” The 2015 Compass Intelligence Awards were selected by 60+ industry-leading press, editors, and analysts who cover the mobile and wireless market.

MSC Software Corporation announced that e-Xstream engineering's Digimat modeling platform has been named a top innovation in composite manufacturing by the world's largest composite industry group. The JEC Group awarded Digimat with its 2014 JEC Americas Innovation Award at its recent event in Boston. JEC awards have showcased excellence in composite manufacturing for 14 years, singling out more than 150 companies and 350 partners for contributions to improving composites technology and enhancing value for end users. Digimat, the nonlinear, multi-scale material and structure modeling platform, was the winner in the design category. Digimat enables engineers do both micro- and macro-scale analyses of composites that predict composite performance and behavior. Digimat enabling technology - relied upon by major material suppliers, Tier 1s and OEMS in all industries - is grouped into a set of tools, solutions and expertise aimed at helping material engineers to engineer innovative composites and structural engineers to design optimal composite structures taking into

GRAPHISOFT® will sponsor renowned international design firm, BIG's (Bjarke Ingels Group) returning exhibition to the National Building Museum. Entitled HOT TO COLD: an odyssey of architectural adaptation, the display opens on January 24, 2015 and remains on view through August 30, 2015. The exhibition demonstrates how BIG's design solutions exist in and are shaped by the hottest and the coldest parts of planet Earth. Featuring 20 of the studio's latest projects, the exhibit provides a glimpse into how the firm works with intense creativity and innovation while developing concepts for new buildings. "We are honored to contribute to the exhibition of one of our most successful client's signature designs at the National Building Museum," said Viktor Varkonyi, CEO of GRAPHISOFT. "It's a testimony to how significant their design philosophy and work has become in the United States and beyond."

Dassault Systèmes announced that Gian Paolo Bassi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of its 3D design software brand SOLIDWORKS. Gian Paolo Bassi will spearhead the development of SOLIDWORKS’ future product and technology strategies designed for the desktop and the cloud and the continued collaboration with the brand’s user community. Gian Paolo Bassi replaces Bertrand Sicot, who is promoted Vice President Sales of Dassault Systèmes’ Value Solutions sales channel. “Behind every great brand is great talent, and Gian Paolo and Bertrand have been architects of change for SOLIDWORKS,” said Bernard Charlès, President and CEO of Dassault Systèmes. “SOLIDWORKS has developed into a comprehensive portfolio for intuitive, integrated 3D design, simulation, electrical design, product data management and technical communication and continues to thrive thanks to engineering ingenuity and user collaboration. We look forward to continued success for SOLIDWORKS under Gian Paolo’s leadership and to strong Value Solutions channel sales growth from Bertrand’s extensive

Comet Solutions, Inc., announced today an international distribution agreement with China-based Shanghai EON Info Technology Co., Ltd. The partnership enables EON Tech to sell the Comet suite of SimApps as well as develop new SimApps for customers in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong. Partnership Increases Automotive Industry Coverage in China Comet is focused on the need for productivity gains and cost savings of automotive customers. The company offers SimApps across automotive product systems including axle, suspension, bumper, brake and steering. Commented Dan Meyer, Comet Solutions President and CEO, “We are committed to serving our auto customers such as American Axle & Manufacturing and Magna International as they seek to automate more simulation workflows and deploy these Comet SimApps globally. EON Tech brings substantial experience and expertise working with automotive OEMs and suppliers in China, which allows us to better support and grow our automotive customer base.” EON Tech Will Use

Researchers from academic institutions across Europe will soon be able to perform some of the most sophisticated simulations imaginable thanks to a new partnership between ANSYS and the High Performance Computing Center (HLRS) of the University of Stuttgart/Germany. The partnership offers researchers access to ANSYS' engineering simulation solutions on HLRS' supercomputing assets to perform demanding computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations for industrial machinery and internal combustion engine applications. Those applications require all simulation variables to be analyzed over time and space, which puts significant demands on high performance computing (HPC) power and data storage. Both applications involve developing and enhancing sophisticated simulation models that are associated with such complex phenomena as fuel injection, evaporation and fuel-wall interaction, as well as combustion and emission formation. "In the past, academia's adoption of solutions such as those provided by ANSYS on high-end supercomputing platforms was hindered by cost. In some cases, the lack of domain expertise in applying HPC to scientific research

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, announced that it has acquired U.K.-based C3global, provider of web-based Amulet software for operational analytics. Bentley’s AssetWise platform, which serves configuration management, asset health monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and compliance for infrastructure assets, can now deliver additional actionable insights as asset performance management is extended, through AssetWise Amulet, for asset performance modeling. AssetWiseAmulet offers unique value in applying predictive and prescriptive analytics that are easily configurable at industrial scale to leverage just-in-time data for improved operational efficiencies. Among the many infrastructure owner-operators benefiting from Amulet operational analytics are water utilities, oil and gas, and power transmission grids. User organizations include Babcock, BP, Chevron, Danfoss, Emerson, MWH, National Grid, South Australian Water, and Total. Commenting on the acquisition, Paula Hollywood, senior analyst, ARC Advisory Group, said, “Advanced analytics helps break down the barriers between operational technology and information technology, facilitating more effective decision making. Our research shows that the use of advanced analytics can reduce costs, increase efficiency, and