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Siemens PLM Software in the UK have teamed up with Ben Ainslie Racing to announce a landmark technology and innovation partnership ahead of the team’s plan to compete in the world renowned America’s Cup, to be held in 2017. From the UK, Siemens is providing cutting edge product lifecycle management (PLM) software products and, through their solution partner Majenta PLM, professional services.  The PLM environment will enable the world class engineering team to create, manage and share the innovative designs relating to the boat design and build. The partnership will last for a minimum of three years and will support the 50,000 hours of research and development of the 22 strong design team. Additionally, 150,000 hours of expertise will also be supported for the boat design and build, in order to aid the team in their ambitions to win the oldest international sporting trophy in the world. Siemens will be helping to develop

Vero Software has launched new-look French websites for its WorkNC, WorkNC Dental, WorkPLAN Solutions and WorkXplore 3D software applications. The websites have been completely remodelled in order to offer greater clarity and speed of information for customers and business partners. The welcome page is dynamically updated as major events related to the products occur – including new releases of software, videos and customer success stories. A single click on one of the tabs in the main menu gives immediate access to all information relative to products, multimedia channels, services, and documents to download. A simple click on one of the icons at the bottom of the pages shares an article or information concerning different functions with a third party, and bookmarks or prints a page. A powerful search engine, using keywords, makes navigating around the website much easier. In addition, users can also link directly to the relevant product social media channel such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn from any page. Marketing Director

AVEVA announced the opening of its new office in Aberdeen, further strengthening its growing global network. The office will offer sales and support for all of AVEVA’s solutions and services with a strategic focus on the region’s globally recognised oil & gas sector. ‘We have worked with our customers in Aberdeen for many decades,’ said Richard Longdon, CEO, AVEVA. ‘This office represents our continued commitment to these strategic companies and the wider region. Aberdeen is, and will remain, a key location for the oil & gas industry with the expertise in Aberdeen exported throughout the world.’  The new premises is based at the prestigious Arnhall Business Park, which is home to some of the largest oil & gas companies in Aberdeen including Technip, Subsea 7 and TAQA.  ‘At AVEVA we put customer service first, recognising that it’s one of the things that gives us a competitive advantage in the marketplace.  Having a presence where

3D Systems announced today that it completed the acquisition of Robtec, creating 3D Systems Latin America, headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Robtec is the largest Latin-American additive manufacturing service bureau and the leading 3D printing and scanning products distributor in the region. 3DS has acquired 70% of the shares of Robtec with the remainder of the shares transferring on the 5th anniversary of the closing. Recognized as the most trusted and knowledgeable Latin American 3D printing technology resource to the manufacturing sector, Robtec, now 3D Systems Latin America, delivers best-in-class rapid prototyping and custom manufacturing services and brings long-term relationships with leading aerospace and automotive companies, including Embraer, Siemens, Volkswagen, Fiat, CenPra, Visteon and Mercedes. “We believe that Robtec’s on-the-ground additive manufacturing service bureau capabilities, expanded channel coverage and deep automotive and aerospace customer relationships, combined with their strong strategic and cultural fit with 3DS, present significant benefits for our customers, sizeable

 PDF Key takeaways: IBM, one of America’s oldest and most storied companies, is known for transforming itself to survive and thrive—today is no different, and the IBM Software Group is leading the charge to address three strategic imperatives reshaping the world: data, cloud, and people-centered engagement Huge investments in cloud, cognitive systems like Watson and next generation cloud-based collaboration and software development offerings position IBM to capitalize on this new business calculus IBM is investing heavily in the Internet of Things, a topic related to all three strategic imperatives, and one that companies invested in PLM as makers, and often operators, of smart things must increasingly address CIMdata had the pleasure of attending the 2014 IBM Software Group Analyst Insights (#SWGAI) event on November 12-13 at the Hilton Stamford, CT, a venue right-sized for the 200 attendees, including about 100 analysts. IBM Software Group is a huge business in its own right, with revenues of

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., announces that the Spanish-language release of its Vectorworks 2015 software version will be available on November 24. This release is part of a worldwide rollout that included other European-language releases earlier this month and continues into 2015 with additional localizations in Japanese and Chinese. The Vectorworks line of award-winning software products includes: Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks®. The Vectorworks 2015 software contains more than 100 updates and new features in the areas of architecture, BIM, urban planning and entertainment design. In previous versions, the power of 64-bit was only available in the platform’s photorealistic rendering engine, Renderworks, but has now been integrated throughout the entire Vectorworks 2015 product line, providing designers with the ability to handle larger projects, as well as better performance and stability. In addition, designers will observe a revolutionary graphical experience from advances made to the Vectorworks Graphics Module (VGM), which was introduced

Altair today announced the launch of HyperXtrude 2015, a new version of the popular simulation tool for extrusion processes. For the first time, engineers on the shop floor may validate die designs using computer-aided engineering (CAE) techniques directly from computer-aided design (CAD) models. This change represents a significant workflow improvement. Extrusion companies today must create a more extensive mix of complex profiles in a shorter period of time than ever before. At the same time, there is constant downward price pressure on production costs. With HyperXtrude 2015, engineers can analyze material flow and heat transfer inside a die during extrusion to validate die designs, reducing costly and time-consuming trials. A completely new, intuitive interface distinguishes HyperXtrude 2015 from previous releases of the leading physics-based extrusion solver. HyperXtrude 2015 automates routine steps of the model building process with no compromise on accuracy or mesh quality, allowing die designers to perform simulation with very

Advanced Solutions is helping firms streamline information flows and provide better data to building owners and operators through Lifecycle BIM. Advanced Solutions Design Software has partnered with Codebook International, Brockwell IT Consulting, and Ecodomus, to provide each of the key components within the Lifecycle BIM solution. Each of these unique companies is a strong addition to the Lifecycle BIM solution, complementing the current Autodesk software solutions Advanced Solutions delivers to its customers. For building owners seeking to improve facilities management, Lifecycle BIM is a comprehensive solution that incorporates industry leading building design, GIS, data management, and facility management software into best practice workflows to enhance communication, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Advanced Solutions' fully integrated solution enables owners to optimize their building operations from cradle to grave. Michael Golway, Advanced Solutions President and CEO, shared his enthusiasm for this new offering, stating, "Advanced Solutions prides itself on our innovative software solutions and high quality consulting services. Lifecycle

3D Systems announced today the release of its CaptureTM Mini scan-based design and inspection system — a smaller, more accurate version of its previously released Geomagic® Capture system. With a choice of 3DS’ industry-leading Geomagic software products included, the Capture Mini system is an economical, highly accurate and easy-to-use turnkey solution for scanning, designing and inspecting small objects. It is ideal for industries such as manufacturing, product design, mechanical, jewelry and dental appliances. Like the original Geomagic Capture system, Capture Mini uses state-of-the-art blue LED structured-light scanning technology to bring real objects into a variety of CAD packages, allowing designers and engineers the freedom to create new designs based on existing objects. On the inspection side, Capture Mini provides quality assurance engineers the valuable ability to scan a part on their desktop and check its quality against CAD designs, thus intercepting design flaws and manufacturing challenges early in the process. At only two pounds, Capture Mini

Die-cast aluminum components, which play a central role in the production of lightweight engines and transmissions, are in demand today as never before. That’s good news for Heck & Becker, a forerunner for die-cast mold production that has focused exclusively on the construction of sophisticated molding tools since the 1990s.   Established as a model factory in 1936 and dubbed Dautphe by founders Ludwig Heck and Jakob Becker, the family business known today as Heck & Becker has grown from an original eight to 160 employees. As one of the most successful and innovative mold makers for the automotive sector, the company — based in Dautphetal, Germany — is actively involved in the development of emerging automotive technologies. In addition to producing parts for conventional combustion engines, the company manufactures lightweight components, as well as alternative-energy parts. Progress Through CAD and CAM Software Over the years, Heck & Becker has demonstrated that