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IronCAD, LLC, announced a new partnership with Akamai to facilitate the distribution of IronCAD's 2014 Design Collaboration Suite (DCS). Using Akamai's network, IronCAD will be able to deliver their award winning productivity solutions reliably worldwide with drastically improved delivery times. With the rapid global growth and adoption of IronCAD's DCS, it became apparent that a better way of delivering software to IronCAD's customers was needed. IronCAD formed a strategic partnership with Akamai to utilize its global content distribution infrastructure and platforms to allow people anywhere in the world will be able to experience rapid download times for the entire IronCAD family of products. In addition, this network improves the overall reliability of each download to ensure delivery to the end user. The delivery system will also allow for rapid distribution of product updates and new products when they are released. "We are thrilled by the tremendous growth IronCAD products have seen in

Developers and programmers within the CAD PLM, Engineering, Geospatial and Oil & Gas markets can now download the highly anticipated new release of Visual Technology Service’s PDF3D-SDK. As part of a full product suite update, the PDF3D V2.9 release is filled with many new features to make 3D PDF creation even easier, faster and more intelligent both from a developer’s viewpoint as well as the end-user. Supporting even more formats, file types and languages, V2.9.0 has been enhanced to integrate easily with existing systems and processes with improved interfaces and general bug fixes. "This latest update is as a result of close collaboration with our existing customers. With input from developers throughout the world, we’ve refined the toolkit even further. We’ve added some extra methods and modes within the PDF3D Exporter module and included a new CYMK example. We’ve also upgraded license configurations which greatly improves the licence start-up time", explained Ian Curington

GEOMATE introduced DXFCALCS Suite 2014, a collection of three robust applications that enable CAD users to solve a wide range of engineering and design challenges with unprecedented ease, speed, and accuracy.   That is possible because DXFCALCS Suite 2014 is based on GEOMATE’s groundbreaking graphical calculation technology that virtually eliminates mathematical calculations and equation solving from the engineering design process. DXFCALCS Suite 2014 was developed based on inputs from thousands of users and includes following solvers that work with geometry saved in DXF file format in any popular CAD application: GrafiCalc Elements 7.0 enables users to conceptualize, analyze, and solve day-to-day `engineering design challenges while making informed decisions. $129 ToleranceCalc 6.0 is breakthrough software that makes 1D/2D tolerance stack-up analysis of parts and assemblies in any CAD application as easy as spell checking. $129 SectionCalc 4.0 is a software wizard that enables users to simultaneously calculate all vital section properties of any CAD cross-section in one easy step. $99 More

faciliCAD LLC announces the release of Version 2.0 of its browser-based Web Manager component. Web Manager Version 2.0 offers a compelling set of new and enhanced tools for facilities professionals helping them to better optimize and manage their facilities. faciliCAD software helps organizations plan and manage their space portfolios to maximize productivity while reducing costs. faciliCAD’s Web Manager component is a web-based graphic and report viewer that can display predefined or custom reports. This powerful tool allows users to quickly and easily access strategic facility information in real-time while securing data. Web Manager combines tabular information from the faciliCAD database with graphic information from faciliCAD Autodesk® AutoCAD® drawings. It is the perfect tool for data extraction and reporting in both hard copy output and electronic file output or to display live data during a meeting or an end-user search. Key features in Web Manager Version 2.0 include:  Enhanced security settings with end user

OPEN MIND presents hyperMILL® 2013.2. The new advanced CAM software has been vastly improved, primarily in its CAD component, hyperCAD®-S, which facilitates and speeds up the user’s work – also with respect to tool and mould making. In hyperCAD®-S, OPEN MIND has developed its own CAD system that is ideally matched to the CAM system hyperMILL®. This CAD solution is specifically designed to address the requirements of NC programmers. In Version 2013.2, hyperCAD®-S has been improved in a number of ways. Importing and analysing parts Tool and mould making, in particular, is always associated with geometries from a variety of sources. To import these reliably, hyperCAD®-S comes with a series of first-rate interfaces. They have now been enhanced for the import of 2D entities, 3D meshes and dimensions as vector graphics by adding a DXF/DWG interface. This allows for layers, colours, line types and workplanes to be imported, provided they were defined in

Advanced Solutions, an Autodesk Platinum Partner and Authorized Training Center (ATC), today announced the release of its new idsDesignTOUCH® AutoCAD® plug-In, adding to its family of plug-ins built specifically for SMART Board® interactive displays. The idsDesignTOUCH AutoCAD plug-in, allows users to interact with data and collaborate using Autodesk AutoCAD software and SMART Board® interactive displays. The interface works with multi-touch finger movements as well as the SMART Board pen. The plug-in is the latest development within the idsDesignTOUCH line of products and operates with AutoCAD 2014. The idsDesignTOUCH AutoCAD plug-in provides: Intelligent SMART Board pen tray and touch recognition Pan, zoom, pivot point orbit Notes are captured as a part of the AutoCAD® model View Capture utility integrated with SMART Meeting Pro™ software (PDF & PPT files supported) Integrated with Bridgit® conferencing software to support global collaboration "SMART Technologies is extremely excited to be working with Advanced Solutions who have created the idsDesignTOUCH AutoCAD plug-in for SMART Board interactive displays," says Scott Brown, President,

Aras® today announced that ABB Epyon, a world leader in Internet-based charging infrastructure for all electronic vehicle (EV) charging standards, has selected Aras PLM and the Electronic PLM solution from Minerva. ABB Epyon’s PLM implementation includes comprehensive product lifecycle management with collaboration and change management for contract manufacturers in a single system. Key drivers in ABB Epyon’s selection were Minerva’s proven track record in the electronics industry with functionality designed specifically for electronics companies, as well as speed of implementation and cost effectiveness. “The depth of functionality in the solution targeted at the electronics industry was key as we could speed up our implementation and expand areas of coverage,” explained Niek Knapen, Director Industrial Operations at ABB Epyon. ABB Epyon is a leading provider of Internet-based charging infrastructure for all EV charging standards. The company offers a total solution that includes broad charger portfolio supporting all charging standards, specific solutions for all

PTC and GE Intelligent Platforms today announced an acceleration in their joint effort to bring to market a solution that helps manufacturers close the loop between product design and production execution on the shop floor. Beginning immediately, GE will resell the PTC Manufacturing Process Management software in combination with GE’s manufacturing execution system (MES) software. While manufacturing information can be passed directly from the PTC Windchill® solution to the GE Proficy for Manufacturing Discrete product today, the companies expect to deliver an expanded closed-loop integrated solution in 2014. “That dream becomes a reality with the GE-PTC solution and we are excited to be deepening our relationship with GE to address a real market need.” PTC and GE share a common vision of an “Industrial Internet” where the future of manufacturing is transformed by the surge of smart, connected products. As a result, the two companies kicked off a series of joint sales, marketing, services, support,

Dassault Systèmes today announced the signing of an acquisition agreement for an 84% controlling interest in Realtime Technology AG (RTT), a leading provider of professional high-end 3D visualization software, marketing solutions and computer generated imagery services, benefiting from the development of the fast-growing marketing automation market.  This acquisition of Munich-based RTT will include its software division, known for its DeltaGen, PictureBook, POS Configurator and other solutions, and its marketing consulting services. It will also include subsidiary Bunkspeed, with its line of powerful and intuitive rendering software. RTT’s list of customers includes Hugo Boss, adidas, Airbus, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Electrolux, Eurocopter, Ferrari, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Nissan, Porsche, The North Face, Toyota and Volkswagen.  “Our clients express a growing need to fully exploit their 3D digital assets, to transform their marketing and sales as part of their ultimate customer experience. The people at RTT have demonstrated remarkable talents in delivering innovative solutions to their clients,” said Bernard

3D Systems  announced today the acquisition of Figulo, a leading provider of 3D printed ceramics for consumers, makers, artists, designers and architects.  Figulo is changing the way ceramics are made by taking this time honored  production and art form and transforming it with 21st century 3D printing technology. The company plans to immediately integrate Figulo’s 3D printed ceramics into its rapidly growing Cubify®ecosystem and its professional cloud printing service, Quickparts®, and to leverage Figulo’s considerable ceramics materials and process knowledge to fast track the commercialization of its own family of end-user ceramic 3D printers for home décor labels, pottery shops, artists and hobbyists. Figulo has a cloud-based model for manufacturing ceramic objects using 3D printing based on 3DS’ ColorJet Printing (CJP) technology. Customers range from consumers and makers to artists, designers and architects.  3D printed ceramics from Figulo combine the high quality art form with the freedom of complexity allowed by