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Simpleware, provider of 3D image to model software, are set to collaborate on a future release with MachineWorks, a global company offering polygon mesh software solutions. Simpleware will integrate MachineWorks’ Polygonica mesh processing libraries into its +CAD module, an extension of its core image processing software ScanIP. Simpleware +CAD provides a straightforward method for the import, interactive positioning and integration of CAD models with image data. The resulting meshes can be exported as multi-part CAD models, or using Simpleware’s +FE module, converted into multi-part volume meshes for physics-based simulation. The new release of the +CAD module will be enhanced by the incorporation of solid mesh healing and fast, robust Boolean operations on STLs from MachineWorks’ Polygonica API. Dr Philippe Young, Managing Director of Simpleware, explained that “the Polygonica collaboration will help to improve the functionality of our software. We’re looking forward to increasing the range of options available for our customers when working with

Bridging the Requirements Gap with Model-Based Systems Engineering   A CIMdata Systems Engineering and Simulation & Analysis Knowledge Council Workshop Proceedings Morning Sessions - Wednesday April 9, 2014 08:00 – 08:45 | Registration and Networking Over Coffee 08:45 – 09:00 | Welcome and Introduction [View Presentation] Gerard Litjens, Director of European Operations, CIMdata [Bio] Introduction to the Workshop and update on CIMdata and its direction, for 2014 and beyond. 09:00 – 09:30 | System of Systems: Way Beyond the Product [View Presentation] Don Tolle, Director of Systems Engineering & Simulation Consulting Practices, CIMdata [Bio] The circular economy is well represented as a system of systems. Product concepts now consider perspectives well beyond the physical product’s definition (hardware, software, and electronics) to include many other factors, including production, logistics, installation, ongoing maintenance throughout its useful life, and ultimately, retirement from service and recycling. This presentation will examine some of the ways that systems engineering (SE) can support the circular economy. In addition, CIMdata will present early results from

 PDF Key takeaways: In today’s global marketplace, the world is indeed flat and competitors and business opportunities can come from anywhere Global value chains have to satisfy the compliance requirements for all countries in which they do business The ever-changing nature of compliance regimes requires a product development environment that can rapidly adapt Satisfying Global Compliance Requirements The seeds of globalization were planted in the first Industrial Revolution. Industrial practices resulted in standardized products, creating economies of scale. Steamships greatly reduced the costs of international transportation, replaced in the next hundred years by mammoth cargo ships, laden with shipping containers, invented in 1956 to help better connect shipping with land-based transportation to bring goods to every corner of the globe Communications technology made it easy to do business with remote partners and customers. As a result, companies of all sizes are making and delivering products that are sold, seemingly, everywhere. These changes created a level playing field,

 PDF Key takeaways: Effective SAP PLM implementations require an implementer that has strong SAP PLM expertise who also understands their customer’s industry and business model In addition to implementing SAP PLM they are also trusted and employed by SAP as a partner to develop PLM technologies and solutions LeverX has significant experience and expertise in implementing SAP PLM in multiple industries and has the scale to handle large, global implementations Introduction SAP is well known in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) space. However, they are not as well known as a provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The reality is that SAP has been providing product data management (PDM) and now PLM solutions since the early 1990s. Unfortunately, the early PDM solutions were limited in scope, complex to implement, and most importantly, had a reputation of being difficult to use by engineering and technical staff. During the mid 2000s SAP invested to improve its PLM solutions

Annual PLM Conference set for October 2nd ANN ARBOR, Michigan, 8 April, 2014—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM consulting and research firm announces that its annual PLM Road Map will take place on October 2. The event will be held at The Inn at St. John’s, Plymouth, Michigan, located just outside of Detroit. Now in its twenty-first year, this event brings together leading industry experts from CIMdata, key industry players, and front-line implementation experts who will explore end users’ progress, opportunities, and road blocks. The theme for this year’s conference is “PLM-Enabled Continuous Product Development and Delivery for the Automotive & Transportation Industry and Supply Chain.” Having listened to the needs of industrial users and the preferences of solution providers alike, PLM Road Map 2014 will be the first in a series of right-sized, one-day, content-rich conferences. Speakers at PLM Road Map 2014 will provide examples from automotive and other industries that highlight

CIMdata’s 2014 PLM Market & Industry Forum: “Moving Towards a Circular Economy; New Challenges Offer New Opportunities”   European PLM Market & Industry Forum Forum Proceedings Morning Sessions - Tuesday, April 8, 2014 08:00 – 08:30 | Registration and Networking Over Coffee 08:30 – 08:45 | Welcome [View Presentation] Gerard Litjens, Director of European Operations, CIMdata Forum introduction and update on the firm and its direction, for 2014 and beyond. 08:45 – 10:00 | State of PLM – Today’s Market and Leading Trends [View Presentation] Peter Bilello, President, CIMdata A review of the current state of the PLM industry with emphasis on trends and issues, including the circular economy, that are critical to PLM solution and service providers. CIMdata will present its views on these trends and the impact they have on participants in this increasingly challenging market. 10:00 – 10:30 | Networking Break 10:30 – 12:00 | 2013 Market Analysis Results [View Presentation] Stan Przybylinski, Vice President of Research, CIMdata Recognized for many years as the best source of comprehensive and

Taylor & Francis Group’s engineering titles published by CRC Press will be offered on Knovel, a cloud-based application that integrates quality technical information with in-depth analytical and search tools. Additional content will be added to Knovel over the next few months across a variety of its subject areas and accessible to customers according to their subscriptions. “We are pleased to make Taylor & Francis Group’s engineering titles readily accessible to Knovel’s growing network of corporate and government engineers,” said T. Emmett Dages, President of US Books for Taylor & Francis Group. “The addition of CRC Press’ engineering titles to Knovel’s cloud-based application provides government and corporate engineers improved searchability and faster, more in-depth access to the high-quality technical information they need.” In addition to providing enhanced access to Taylor & Francis Group’s CRC Press engineering titles, Taylor & Francis’ agreement with Knovel also ensures that authoritative resources from its CRCnetBASE platform can

PTC and GE Intelligent Platforms today announced the availability of the Proficy + PTC Windchill Solution, an integrated offering that includes both PTC Windchill® and GE Proficy® for Manufacturing Discrete software. Beginning immediately, customers can purchase the solution that can help manufacturers close the loop between product design and production execution on the factory floor. This closed-loop process capability ensures real time visibility between the key business systems that support engineering and manufacturing, which enables manufacturers to improve plant performance and quality, shorten production times and reduce – and optimize – work in progress (WIP) inventories. Manufacturers are currently undergoing a transformation driven by digitization of the manufacturing process, “lean” streamlining of operations, and increased regulatory pressures on product quality. In addition, manufacturers are recognizing the value of Master Data Management to protect the fidelity of the data generated and exchanged between the core systems of record - enterprise resource planning (ERP), product lifecycle management

The latest release of Delcam’s ArtCAM Pro CADCAM software for artistic applications in signmaking makes now much easier to create complex designs, with a new approach called interactive distortion modelling.  This allows users to distort either vectors or reliefs within ArtCAM models by bending or stretching the design.  See the results in real time on stand M30 at the Sign & Digital exhibition to be held at the NEC, Birmingham, from 29th April to 1st May. Unlike most other CADCAM systems, ArtCAM Pro is aimed at skilled artisans rather than engineers and requires little knowledge of engineering or computing.  It has been particularly successful in the signmaking, woodworking and engraving industries.  In these areas and in other artistic applications, ArtCAM Pro allows users to increase productivity, improve quality and deliver new designs more quickly, by combining their craft skills and creativity with the power and precision of computer-aided manufacturing. The addition of

IHC Merwede has committed to standardize its entire global product development and product data management processes on Siemens’ integrated suite of product lifecycle management (PLM) software solutions. The multi-million dollar contract is part of the company’s ambitious “One IHC” initiative launched in 2012 to harmonize all its major business processes and optimize the value it produces for its customers. The strategy within the Siemens PLM Software business unit to focus on delivering industry-specific solutions was instrumental in earning IHC Merwede’s confidence and business. IHC Merwede is the global market leader for efficient dredging and mining vessels and equipment and a reliable supplier of innovative ships and supplies for the offshore industry. “Our business strategy is based on four pillars – growth, internationalization, innovation and cooperation,” said Dave Vander Heyde, CFO, IHC Merwede. “This strategy led us to the creation of our One IHC initiative with the aim of increasing value for our