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Autodesk has enhanced its Simulation software portfolio with the addition of two new simulation products, Autodesk Nastran 2015 and Autodesk Nastran In-CAD 2015. Autodesk acquired NEi Software – and the NEi Nastran platform on which the products are based – in May 2014 in order to add additional structural analysis capabilities to the company’s growing simulation portfolio. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “Since 2005 Autodesk has been consistently adding new technology to its Simulation platform with the goal of building a comprehensive cloud-based portfolio that spans Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, plastics and composite solutions,” said Ian Pendlebury, Senior Director of Simulation at Autodesk. “Autodesk’s acquisition of NEi Software and the introduction of Autodesk Nastran and Autodesk Nastran In-CAD reinforce this long-term strategy to broaden our footprint in the mechanical simulation market as part of Autodesk’s Digital Prototyping toolset.” Autodesk Nastran offers an industry-recognized FEA solver for analyzing linear and nonlinear stress, dynamics and heat transfer

Cimatron Limited today announced its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2014.  Highlights of Cimatron’s results for these periods include the following: 24% year-over-year increase in non-GAAP operating profit for Q2, to a second quarter record of $2.0 million; 28% year-over-year increase in non-GAAP net profit for Q2, to a second quarter record of $1.5 million; Record Q2 revenues of $11.8 million, a 6.5% year-over-year increase (4.4% on a constant currency basis); 17th consecutive quarter with year-over-year revenue growth on a constant currency basis; Record $7.6 million cash flow from operating activities in the first six months of 2014 leads to end of June net cash balance of $20.4 million or $1.90 per share Concurrently with the release of its financial results, Cimatron also announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a policy for distributing dividends, subject to all applicable laws. According to this policy, each year the Company will

The University of Michigan crossed the finish line in Minneapolis to win their eighth national championship in the 2014 American Solar Challenge. The team, which switched to Siemens product lifecycle management (PLM) software technology in 2013 as their primary tool for product design and development, successfully completed a seven-day course across eight states, four hours faster than its nearest competitor. The team will now spend the next year using a wide range of Siemens PLM software to design, manufacture, test and optimize performance of a four-wheel car to compete in the 2015 World Solar Challenge in the Australian Outback. “As our fifth straight national championship, this is a huge win for our team, and it’s a powerful testament to the value of Siemens’ PLM software.” said Pavan Naik, Michigan Solar Car project manager. “We realize that to win the global solar challenge, we need to move from understanding the performance of

PTC today completed its acquisition of Axeda Corporation, a developer of solutions that securely connect machines and sensors to the cloud. Axeda's technology innovation, extensive customer base, and powerful partnerships directly complement the PTCThingWorx business, and will accelerate PTC's ability to deliver best-in-class solutions to its customers in the Internet of Things era. An innovator in the IoT technology market, Axeda serves more than 150 customers, processing hundreds of millions of machine messages daily across multiple industry sectors. The company has a broad partner ecosystem that includes leading mobile network operators, device makers, systems integrators, and business systems/analytics providers - and its technology leadership has led to several strategic OEM agreements with leading IoT technology and solution providers. Axeda offers IoT technology built on a modern architecture purpose-built for collecting and organizing the world's machine and sensor data. Axeda software enables companies to establish secure connectivity, and remotely monitor, manage, and service a wide range of connected machines, sensors, and devices. Examples of capabilities

3D Systems announced today that it has acquired American Precision Prototyping (APP) and sister company American Precision Machining (APM), both expert providers of rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing, product development and engineering services, further extending its service bureau operations in the United States. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, APP and APM bring over 24 years of combined advanced prototyping and manufacturing service bureau experience to 3DS with significant aerospace presence. Their production capabilities include a strong regional infrastructure and long-term, key relationships with companies in the sector. “APP and APM bring a wealth of experience and bench strength in both advanced manufacturing and the aerospace industry that is highly complementary to our offerings,” said Ziad Abou, Vice President and General Manager, Quickparts for 3DS. “This acquisition further enhances our North American capabilities and expertise.” “3D Systems is, bar none, the recognized leader in advanced manufacturing with an

Knovel announced the launch of Composites as a new subject area. Knovel's Composites subject area offers design, selection, analysis, testing, manufacturing and repair information related to composite materials compiled from a wide range of authoritative sources. Knovel's Composites subject area is a comprehensive collection of the information design and materials engineers need in order to make critical materials selection decisions early in the design process. The subject area has been developed to help engineers identify composite materials, understand potential performance gains or possible risks associated with using a composite material, and evaluate future maintenance and repair requirements. Furthermore, engineers have convenient access to guidance on composite material evaluation, analytical methods, selection criteria, and design approaches to support more fuel efficient vehicles, stronger components, increased corrosion resistance and improved fatigue performance. Topics covered in Knovel's Composites subject area include: General References Material Properties Mechanics & Design Performance Evaluation & Monitoring Production & Manufacturing Testing & Analysis "Knovel's Composites subject area provides a

GRAPHISOFT® announced that its award-winning BIM presentation app, BIMx Docs, has been released for Android phones and tablets in Google Play.  This release makes BIMx Docs available on the largest installed base of any mobile OS in the world. This newest app hosts the same functionality as the iOS version, but with a simplified license structure: There is only one app available for download, which is free and opens Hyper-models in demo mode (3D only); The full BIMx Docs functionality (for an unlimited number of models) can be purchased inside the app for $50. In addition to making the entire workflow virtually hassle-free, GRAPHISOFT's BIMx Docs for ArchiCAD saves architects considerable money and the misery that comes with printing plans. The BIMx Docs functionality for a user's current and future projects can be unlocked in one step – all for the price of printing one complete documentation set.  Clients and other stakeholders can follow a

solidThinking, Inc. today announced the latest version of solidThinking Inspire®, adding a multitude of new features. solidThinking Inspire enables design engineers, product designers, and architects to create and investigate structurally efficient concepts quickly and easily leading to reductions in cost, development time, material consumption, and product weight. Important new features in solidThinking Inspire 2014 include geometry simplification tools, linear static analysis, concentrated mass parts, and smoothing options as well as the ability to export solid geometry. "With solidThinking Inspire 2014 we focused on enhancing the concept development process by proposing designs that can be rapidly iterated and easily exported to the user's preferred computer-aided design (CAD) tool," says Andy Bartels, Program Manager for solidThinking Inspire. "We put a strong emphasis on improving the usability of the software while adding new features like geometry simplification tools for easier model setup and analysis to help users verify their concepts, all directly in the

Dassault Systèmes today announced SOLIDWORKS Education Edition 2014-2015. Powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Education Edition includes numerous new additions to its 3D design software applications portfolio, delivering a rich array of offerings that further the ability of students to design, including 3D CAD, Simulation, Product Data Management, Technical Communication and Electrical Design. As the global SOLIDWORKS community surpasses 100,000 certified users, educators and administrators recognize SOLIDWORKS training, education and certification are major assets validating student expertise to prospective employers. “As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) provider, Clemson University’s engineering students have contributed to more CSWA’s than any other US university. In fact, Clemson is one of the top producers of CSWAs in the world,” said John Minor, General Engineering, Clemson University. “The General Engineering program at Clemson has provided a solid foundation to prepare students for our global commercial customers.” “The world needs engineers, innovators, and design leaders. Dassault Systèmes

Omnify Software today unveils its latest Empower PLM application story featuring EST Analytical, a manufacturer, distributor and service provider of analytical instruments and lab equipment. EST Analytical implemented the Empower PLM solution in order to replace paper-based product development and business processes in preparation for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification. EST managed product information with a combination of multiple disconnected spreadsheets and databases. This made it difficult to find, track and share items such as Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Quality/Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) records. The company initially set out to find a document control system to establish paperless processes but found that a PLM system would address more of their challenges. "We selected Omnify Software because of what it brought to the table that standalone document control systems could not," said Tony Batt, Quality Control Manager for EST Analytical. "With Omnify Empower we have been able to standardize business processes and centralize