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Cimatron Limited today announced that its next software release planned for mid-2014, CimatronE version 12, will support the Additive Manufacturing File (AMF) format - the new standard for converting 3D models into digital files for 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Explained Mr. Terry Wohlers, principal consultant and president of Wohlers Associates and member of Cimatron's 3D Printing Advisory Board: "Since the late 1980s, the STL file format has been the de facto industry standard for transferring CAD data to additive manufacturing equipment (3D printers). However, the STL format has no provisions for representing color, textures, materials, lattice/mesh structures, units, and other properties of the finished printed part. "The new XML-based AMF standard was developed to bridge the gap between CAD and modern additive manufacturing technology. This file format contains all relevant information required for making a 3D printed part, including the final part's material, color and internal structure.   "The AMF format was jointly adopted as an

Almost three decades before Building Information Modeling (BIM) would go mainstream, the term “Virtual Building” was used in the earliest implementation of BIM through Graphisoft’s ArchiCAD debut in 1987. Since then, the concept hasn’t changed, but visualization technology has advanced to the point where designers, engineers, contractors, and building owners can become so immersed in the virtual building model that they feel as if they’re actually there. Combined with the visualization services offered by Arch Virtual, technologies like the Unity3D game engine and the new $300 Oculus Rift virtual reality headset are making it possible. “The first thing people do when they put on the Rift is to reach out trying to touch the walls or furniture they see in the virtual model, even it doesn’t really exist,” said Jon Brouchoud, owner of Arch Virtual. “It’s an almost involuntary reaction, which I think that says a lot about how immersed they are. They

ZW3D announced on January 21 that it has been selected by Habitat Industries for its powerful integration of CAD and CAM to boost the design and manufacture of blow molding. Based in Cape Town, fully networked Habitat Industries is a CNC only tool-room, specializing in the manufacture of blow mold tooling from Extrusion to PET blow molds. This dynamic and innovative company uses the latest technology in order to consistently achieve above standards. The Requirements Based on a strong local and international customer base in the packaging industry, Habitat Industries stays competitive and always looks to improve. In a bid to optimize their workflow with a budget-friendly solution, they were trying to find an all-in-one CAD/CAM package with timely technical support. The Solution Habitat Industries benefits from the introduction of ZW3D CAD/CAM in the following three main aspects. Optimization of Operational Costs To reduce the operating costs of the CAD/CAM system, one should take into account

Synergis Software today announced that they will showcase Adept 2014 product data management (PDM) for the enterprise at booth #708 at the SolidWorks World 2014 Conference, January 26-29, 2014 at the San Diego Convention center, San Diego, CA.  The latest version of their SolidWorks Gold Certified PDM product now supports SolidWorks 2014. "Adept PDM for SolidWorks has been widely adopted by companies whose requirements include document vaults that don't scramble file names or move their folders; powerful tools to create and manage transmittals; native file visualization for hundreds of file types; and easy to configure, highly flexible workflow capabilities," says Scott Lamond, vice president of marketing and sales at Synergis Software.  "Our customers also enjoy a developer direct relationship, which gives them access to our dedicated project managers, helpdesk, and developers from implementation through ongoing support." Customers Save Time, Production Costs, and Achieve Industry Compliance Manufacturers all of sizes achieve greater efficiencies using Adept PDM for SolidWorks: SchuF Fetterolf saved

CD-adapco™ announced the keynote speaker, David Breashears, at its STAR Global Conference 2014 held March 17-19 in Vienna, Austria. LEARN TO CLIMB ANY MOUNTAIN: This year's keynote address is from David Breashears, world-renowned climber, adventurer and filmmaker. He will give a gripping firsthand account that includes breathtaking and rarely seen images from his IMAX Everest expedition. Breashears will dramatically recount the vision, courage, and passion that led his team to reach the summit. Mr. Breashears will speak about driving success through teamwork and the importance of leadership, resource management and tool selection to overcome the greatest obstacles. Attendees will understand the life and death importance of accounting for variability "slack" in the design of a critical mission. GO BEYOND THE LIMITS: This year's event will take attendees beyond the limits of CFD and allow them to explore the benefits of "Simulating Systems". CD-adapco will host over 120 leading industrial experts who will reveal

Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in its complete range of CADCAM software on Booth # 3537 at the Pacific Design & Manufacturing show in Anaheim, California, from February 11th to 14th. Highlights will include the new Vortex area clearance strategy in both the PowerMILL and FeatureCAM CAM systems, extra modelling for manufacturing tools in the PowerSHAPE design software and improvements to Delcam for SolidWorks, a completely integrated CAM system for SolidWorks that provides a single-window manufacturing solution that looks and behaves like SolidWorks. The Vortex strategy for high-speed area clearance, for which Delcam has a patent pending, has been developed by the company specifically to gain the maximum productivity from solid carbide tooling, in particular those designs that can give deeper cuts, and therefore higher metal-removal rates, by using the full flute length as the cutting surface.  It can be used for two- and three-axis roughing, for three-plus-two-axis area clearance and

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) today announced the launch of the Digital Software & Solutions Group, a new business unit designed to help customers undergo critical digital transformations through modular, fully integrated, industry-tailored licensed software and solutions. Initial industries served will be Retail, Communications and Banking and Financial Services, three sectors with a particularly urgent need to adopt emerging technologies to enhance digital commerce and customer intelligence capabilities, and rapidly shift product and service offerings to compete in highly competitive and customer-centric arenas. "Digital transformation is impacting almost every industry, and in several cases it is imperative to address needed operational changes within the next two years to remain relevant and prosper," said N Chandrasekaran, CEO & MD, TCS. "The Digital Software & Solutions Group is a serious commitment to TCS' strategic customer partnerships through fully integrated and scalable solutions that meet their business needs and challenges, while reducing the total cost

Capgemini and its subsidiary Sogeti, a provider of technology and software testing, specializing in Application, Infrastructure and Engineering Services, today announced Global Engineering Services (GES) to provide innovation and expertise in engineering and design processes worldwide, relying on a Rightshore® approach and a strong back-office in India. France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, UK, US and India will be the key markets at launch. The strategic global offering aims to provide four specialized value pillars including Mechanical Design and Simulation, Development and Testing of Embedded Systems, Product Lifecycle Management, and Technical Publication, to help organizations navigate digital transformation change, reduce process and management complexity and speed up time-to-market across each stage of the product lifecycle. Capgemini and Sogeti's GES offering addresses an increase in digital technology and cloud-focused environments which has led to a fundamental shift in how organizations approach mechanical design and simulation. The new global offering, at its core, intends to create synergies between organizations' IT and

GRAPHISOFT® has announced the launch of EcoDesigner STAR, the first software that places standard-compliant energy analysis in the heart of the architect's familiar BIM work environment. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to design the most energy-efficient buildings, by themselves or working together with engineers or specialist consultants. Partnering with StruSoft three years ago, the single mission was to revolutionize how sustainable design is carried out in the Building Information Modeling environment. The result of their cooperation was the realization that while "energy" continues to be primarily a concern for engineers, the most important decisions influencing the energy performance of the completed building are made by the architect. "The combination of the BIM model with hourly energy simulation based on weather conditions and operation profiles creates a virtual reality design environment that adds another dimension to the ArchiCAD Building Information Modeling experience," said Miklos Sved, EcoDesigner Product Manager, GRAPHISOFT. EcoDesigner STAR enables architects to use ArchiCAD's building

Edgecam will partner with select resellers during 2014 on a series of Lunch & Learn events. These events will be at select locations throughout the United States and will focus on the latest advancements in Rapid Programming for milling and turning using the new Edgecam 2014 R1 Workflow release. Attendees will have the opportunity for a live test drive of Edgecam’s Workflow, to see firsthand how Workflow’s intuitive interface, model intelligence, and knowledge based machining enables them to rapidly complete the essential steps of CNC machine programming for prismatic parts. Workflow will reduce costs, improve quality and achieve shorter lead times. Silverhawk Solutions, Lakewood Ranch, FL, will have staff members on hand to answer any questions that attendees may have during the February 11, 2014 event held at the Haas Factory Outlet, Tampa, Florida. When: Tuesday, February 11th Time: 9:30AM - 3:30PM Where: Tampa Haas Factory Outlet 913 US Highway 301 S Tampa, FL  33619 Future events: March 2014: Alabama’s Harden Machine