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PTC announced that preliminary revenue for the first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2013 is expected to be near the high end of the company’s guidance of $310 to $320 million. As was referenced in our press release announcing the acquisition of ThingWorx, we are maintaining our FY’14 non-GAAP EPS guidance of $2.00-$2.10. PTC will release its fiscal 2014 first quarter results on Wednesday, January 22 after the stock market closes. Senior management will host a live webcast and conference call to review the results on Thursday, January 23 at 8:30am Eastern Time. The earnings press release and accompanying prepared remarks will be accessible prior to the conference call and webcast on the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.ptc.com. What:  PTC Fiscal Q1 FY14 Conference Call and Webcast                          When: Thursday, January 23rd, 2014 at 8:30am (ET) Dial-in: 1-800-857-5592 or 1-773-799-3757 Call Leader: James Heppelmann Passcode: PTC Webcast: www.ptc.com/for/investors.htm                                                       Replay: The audio replay of

PTC announced it has acquired ThingWorx, creators of an award-winning platform for building and running applications for the Internet of Things (IoT), for approximately $112 million, plus a possible earn-out of up to $18 million. The acquisition of ThingWorx positions PTC as a major player in the emerging Internet of Things era. The ThingWorx acquisition extends PTC’s strategy by accelerating its ability to support manufacturers seeking competitive advantage as they create and service smart, connected products. As part of PTC, ThingWorx will continue to help customers in a wide range of industries seeking to leverage the IoT, including telecommunications, utilities, medical devices, agriculture, and transportation, as well as an emerging partner network of IoT-enabled service providers. According to a recent research report Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy (May, 2013) from the McKinsey Global Institute, the Internet of Things has the potential to create economic impact of $2.7 trillion to $6.2 trillion

Addressing the problem of contemporary CAE community to integrate data, processes and resources, BETA CAE Systems S.A. brings forth a new solution for driving high quality and efficient virtual product development procedures. This new software tool, the Simulation, Process, Data & Resources Manager (SPDRM), provides a simple and intuitive way to capture, deploy and manage CAE process workflows by integrating the resources, the tools and the data associated with these.  Reflecting a deep understanding of the demands of simulation and its role in the enterprise, it couples with the enterprise PDM system and integrates CAE into higher level business processes by delivering CAE tasks and associated data to analysts, engineers, designers, suppliers and managers. The architecture and implementation of SPDRM is scalable, so that it can be deployed in different levels, such as in team, department or enterprise level. The system requirements are modest and the learning curve is smooth. This new software for

BETA CAE System S.A. announces the release of v15.0.0 of ANSA / µETA pre- and post- processing suite. New tools and features enhance the capabilities of ANSA / µETA as part of their continuous effort to further empower your CAE working ways through our market-leading pre- and post-processing suite. The new version of our software raises the bar of effecient CAE processes to even higher levels. The plan BETA CAE System is committed in delivering improved and enhanced software releases, the soonest possible, in order to meet the requirement of their customers for the continuous improvement of their experience and work. Therefore, they are working in releasing new software versions with code corrections, new software features and enhancements, in regular, frequent intervals. A major software version is released every year. The major version v15.0.0 is made available at the beginning of the year. First point releases, such as v15.1.0, v15.2.0 and so on, with code corrections

Technology training firm InfiniteSkills Inc. last week released its Learning AutoCAD 2014 For Mac Tutorial, an introductory course designed to teach basic drawing and editing skills using the industry standard computer assisted design program. AutoCAD 2014 is the 28th release of AutoCAD and the fourth consecutive year that Autodesk has provided a version for Macintosh after the company discontinued support in 1994. While many basic features remain consistent from year to year, the new version offers several updates and new features that can be both helpful and challenging for new users, as well as interface differences in the Mac version. InfiniteSkills' Learning AutoCAD 2014 for Mac Training - DVD provides students and professionals a crash-course in the latest AutoCAD version. Complete with a section dedicated to Mac-specific features, such as the keyboard interface and the basic layout, the course is designed to gradually build a basic skill set and finally put those

 PDF Key takeaways: “Collaborative Innovation” and “Looking Outside” were consistent themes cited to be keys to future success for companies of all kinds Autodesk continues to expand and enrich their Cloud offerings The addition of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offerings is Autodesk’s next step in filling out a more complete design and manufacturing suite of solutions Autodesk is evolving its business model – desktop, subscription, Cloud delivery – providing customers with multiple ways to obtain and use their tools and solutions CIMdata recently attended Autodesk University (AU) 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada December 3-5, 2013. This was the sixth and final AU held during 2013. Over 8,000 people attended the five earlier events held at locations around the world and over 9,400 were present in Las Vegas. In addition, Autodesk estimated that over 35,000 people would attend the Las Vegas AU sessions over the Internet. One of the main themes at AU was “Collaborative Innovation.” At sessions entitled “Innovation

Delcam’s sponsorship of the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car) adventure will be launched formally at the Autosport International exhibition to be held at the NEC from 9th to 13th January.  Bloodhound SSC aims to set a new world land speed record of 1,000 mph in South Africa in 2016. Delcam staff will be on the Bloodhound SSC stand (2770) at the event to discuss the company’s involvement in the project.  This will include technical support with its manufacturing software and expertise, and the production of some components for the record-breaking vehicle in its Advanced Manufacturing Facility.  Several Delcam customers and technical partners are already using the company’s CADCAM software to manufacture parts for the ultimate jet- and rocket-powered racing car. The Delcam staff will also present the latest developments for the motorsport industry in the company’s design, machining and inspection software.  Delcam software is used at all levels of the industry, from the

SpaceClaim announced it has opened a location in Boulder, Colorado. The office and staff in Boulder will be dedicated to software development including core geometry development, research and building new products. SpaceClaim provides 3D modeling software that allows any engineer to work in 3D without having to learn complex CAD software. By providing users with tools to create, import, clean up, edit and share nearly anything in 3D, SpaceClaim has become the source of trusted software for experts in product design, analysis and manufacturing that don’t have the time or the inclination to also become experts in CAD. “Boulder, just like Boston, has a rich history in engineering and design software. Some of the industry’s most important innovations came out of Boulder, and it is still home to landmark companies providing software for engineers,” said Chris Randles, CEO of SpaceClaim. “Boulder has outstanding resources and a well-educated community of software developers, provides

Datakit announces that ANSYS has licensed Datakit translation technology for inclusion in ANSYS translation products. ANSYS is using Datakit technology to extend the range of CAD formats supported and improve translation capabilities in the ANSYS geometry interface offerings. New geometry interfaces for JT and Catia V6 leveraging Datakit technology were introduced with the ANSYS 15.0 release in December. These are standalone interfaces that may be used without a locally installed CAD system. "We're very excited to have ANSYS license our data exchange technology," said Francis Cadin, CEO of Datakit. "Datakit is committed to providing the best in translation technology for CAD/CAM/CAE software vendors and ANSYS selection of Datakit technology reflects the quality of technology and support we have achieved based on this commitment."

Key takeaways: “Collaborative Innovation” and “Looking Outside” were consistent themes cited to be keys to future success for companies of all kinds Autodesk continues to expand and enrich their Cloud offerings The addition of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) offerings is Autodesk’s next step in filling out a more complete design and manufacturing suite of solutions Autodesk is evolving its business model―desktop, subscription, Cloud delivery―providing customers with multiple ways to obtain and use their tools and solutions CIMdata recently attended Autodesk University (AU) 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada December 3-5, 2013. This was the sixth and final AU held during 2013. Over 8,000 people attended the five earlier events held at locations around the world and over 9,400 were present in Las Vegas. In addition, Autodesk estimated that over 35,000 people would attend the Las Vegas AU sessions over the Internet. One of the main themes at AU was “Collaborative Innovation.” At sessions entitled “Innovation Forums,” customers