SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Mar 8, 2021 – Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition, an entry-level, easy-to-use construction surveying software at an affordable price point. Using a construction GNSS receiver, a supervisor, foreman, grade checker or site engineer can easily check a grade, slope or alignment and navigate the project more accurately and in less time than with traditional survey methods. Budget-conscious contractors can realize a quick return on investment by giving more personnel on the jobsite access to survey technology, enabling more productive and efficient field crews.

Low-Cost, Scalable Construction Surveying

Trimble Siteworks SE Software is a simplified version of Trimble Siteworks Software, intended for users who do not require a full feature set and are interested in a lower-cost version to connect to GNSS only. The same colorful graphics, natural interactions and gestures, and self-discovery features found in Trimble Siteworks make the software easy to learn, so both experienced and new users can get up-to-speed quickly.

Using the same data folder structure, file formats and workflows, Trimble Siteworks SE Software is fully compatible with Trimble Siteworks Software. Contractors can easily upgrade to the full version, making Siteworks SE an ideal entry point into construction technology for surveying.

“The Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition is an important addition to our site positioning portfolio,” said Scott Crozier, vice president of Trimble Civil Construction, “With a lower cost-of-entry, the software is scalable and makes it easy for contractors to upgrade to more advanced Trimble Siteworks Positioning Systems as soon as their needs change.”

Powerful Software, Flexible Hardware

Trimble Siteworks SE Software is ideal for contractors who want to determine their location on a project, see cut/fill values to a design surface or alignment, or visualize constructible models in 3D. Users can easily measure feature (non-surface) points, lines and areas, or navigate to points, lines and alignments, and create PDF reports. In vehicle mode, users can capture high-accuracy measurements on steep slopes from a moving vehicle. Trimble Siteworks SE is compatible with a wide range of GNSS hardware configurations to meet the contractor’s business needs and budget requirements.

Connected Construction

By connecting the field and the office, contractors can improve efficiency and productivity, while minimizing wasted time and expense. Trimble Siteworks SE can share up-to-date information wirelessly between the field and the office to increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Availability

Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition Software is now available globally through the worldwide SITECH® distribution channel. For more information, visit:  heavyindustry.trimble.com/siteworks.

About Trimble Construction

Trimble is developing technology, software and services that drive the digital transformation of construction with solutions that span the entire architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Empowering teams across the construction lifecycle, Trimble’s innovative approach improves coordination and collaboration between stakeholders, teams, phases and processes. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment. By automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble is enabling construction professionals to improve productivity, quality, transparency, safety, sustainability and deliver each project with confidence. For more information, visit:  construction.trimble.com.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:  www.trimble.com.

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Mar 8, 2021 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced  the Trimble TSC5 Controller, a new rugged-yet-lightweight field solution that continues Trimble’s legacy of creating high-quality controllers for land and civil construction surveyors. Built for practical, everyday tasks, the Trimble TSC5 combines high performance and dependability so professionals can complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Trimble TSC5 Controller

The Trimble TSC5 features a 5-inch screen, keypad and all-day battery for reliable field data collection. Its ergonomic design is lightweight, easy to grip and ideal for rugged environments. The TSC5 is resistant to shock, dust and water. A brightly lit, anti-glare screen and backlit alphanumeric keypad enable fast, efficient operation in tough conditions, even while wearing gloves. The controller’s battery provides all-day power on a single charge, with the optional removeable battery doubling the power for extended use.

Featuring an Android 10 operating system, the Trimble TSC5 is fully integrated with Trimble’s land and construction surveying instruments and software packages, including Trimble Access™ 2021 Field Software, Trimble Siteworks Software. The TSC5 is also compatible with the Trimble EMPOWER Module system, which includes the ability to add the EM100 (GNSS), EM11X family (RFID/Barcode) and EM120 (Long Range Radio) modules.

“Surveyors expect to encounter challenging environments and must rely on their equipment to perform as expected in harsh conditions,” said Ron Bisio, senior vice president, Trimble Geospatial. “The TSC5 controller is a high-value, reliable solution that land surveyors can leverage for field data collection tasks performed all day, every day.”

“Civil construction surveyors trust Trimble to provide rugged, reliable hardware that connects them to the Trimble Connected Construction ecosystem,” said Scott Crozier, vice president, Trimble Civil Construction. “The TSC5 is a great addition to our family of connected controllers, giving contractors the ability to choose the solution that best fits their needs and budget.”

Availability

The Trimble TSC5 Controller running the Trimble Access Field Software is now available through Trimble’s Geospatial distribution partners. For more information, visit:  geospatial.trimble.com/trimble-tsc5.

The Trimble TSC5 Controller and Trimble Siteworks Software are available now through the global SITECH distribution channel. For more information, visit: heavyindustry.trimble.com/controllers.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit www.trimble.com.

OPTIPOWER analyses cutting conditions, optimizes feed rates, and allows users to create better cutting strategies. The benefits are reduction in the production cycle times, enhancement of cutting operations, and fast development of new G-code files for future applications.

During an adaptive optimization of the machining operations, the cutting power can be used in the optimization as a value to limit or accelerate the machining. • Federate limitation by maximum permissible loads of the machine axes can be used to reduce the feed rewritten if the machine applies maximum loads. • A new optimised program can consequently be generated. It will be automatically controlled and verify by a full simulation process.

PARIS, France, Mar 5, 2021 – GRAITEC, an international BIM, Fabrication, and Design software developer for AEC, and Autodesk Platinum Partner across Europe, is delighted to announce the acquisition of ARKTEC, a Spanish based company that provides Structural Analysis and Project Management products for the AEC Industry to a broad range of clients located across Spain, Portugal, and South America.

Founded in 1985, ARKTEC is headquartered in Madrid with offices in Barcelona, Lisbon, and Mexico City, and delivers innovative solutions to thousands of engineers, architects, and building owners. The ARKTEC product portfolio contains (i) high-end structural analysis software (TriCalc) allowing engineers to design any type of structure, (ii) budget and cost estimating software (Gest), and (iii) an ERP dedicated to construction companies (Constructo). ARKTEC also provides consulting, support, and advanced training to all its customers.

GRAITEC is already operating in Spain through its subsidiary 2aCAD (acquired in January 2019). This new acquisition will reinforce the position of the group on the Spanish market, especially on the SIMULATE segment. GRAITEC will combine the strength of TriCalc and its flagship structural analysis product Advance Design to offer engineers the most powerful BIM structural analysis product on the Spanish market.

Manuel Liedot, PARIS, France, Mar 2, 2021 –  CEO comments: “I am extremely pleased to welcome ARKTEC customers and staff to the group. We help our customers to digitalize and industrialize their processes in the construction space. We have organized our offering around 4 pillars: CREATE – SIMULATE – FABRICATE – MANAGE. With ARKTEC, we significantly reinforce our SIMULATE segment in Spain and Portugal and we expand it to Latin America where we already offer our FABRICATE solutions.”

Javier Beltran, Manager of GRAITEC subsidiary in Spain (2aCAD) adds: “Graitec’s acquisition of ARKTEC, a company of recognized prestige in the structural analysis software sector, represents a fantastic opportunity to offer our clients in Spain, Portugal and Latin America a robust solution in the BIM market. I am very excited about the synergies this brings us. ARKTEC will help us to consolidate our position in Spain, Portugal and to start our journey in South America. I would like to welcome all the ARKTEC staff to the great Graitec family in the Iberian Peninsula”.

Antonio Fernandez Gonzalez, Manager and Founding Partner of ARKTEC concludes: “It is really great news for the entire ARKTEC community, customers, and employees to join a group like GRAITEC, which is one of the top worldwide software publishers in the structural analysis space. I am convinced that we will shortly provide a unique experience to all Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin America structural engineers in the AEC industry looking for a fully BIM compliant structural analysis solution and project management tools”.

About GRAITEC

Founded in 1986, GRAITEC is an international group (13 countries worldwide – 48 offices) helping construction and manufacturing professionals to successfully achieve their digital transformation by providing BIM and Industry 4.0 software and consultancy. GRAITEC is a developer of high-performance BIM applications as well as an Autodesk Platinum Partner in Europe and Gold Autodesk Partner in North America and Russia. With more than 550 employees including 200 BIM consultants, GRAITEC is an innovation-focused company whose products are used by more than 100,000 construction professionals worldwide. For more information, please visit www.GRAITEC.com.

About ARKTEC

For more information, please visit www.ARKTEC.com.

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Mar 5, 2021- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the launch of its new Dimensions Spotlight Series. Beginning in March, the on-demand series will be available throughout 2021 and include topics on Reviving the U.S. Infrastructure, the Evolving Workforce, Sustainability and Automation.

Trimble Dimensions Spotlight Series will be a no-cost learning experience filled with insights from industry experts on topics driving change in today’s fast-paced world. Each Spotlight theme will include unique episodes offering visionary thought leadership to inspire and transform the way industrial technology professionals work.

“Before the pandemic, many organizations were on a digital transformation journey. This global crisis not only accelerated that journey, it has forced companies to pivot to a ‘better normal’ that is redefining how we connect and collaborate now and beyond the pandemic,” said Rob Painter, Trimble’s president and CEO. “Our Spotlight Series is one answer to this ‘better normal’, which will allow us to address industry challenges and present real solutions that can help companies grow and thrive by improving productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability.”

The first Trimble Dimensions Spotlight Series will focus on:

Reviving the U.S. Infrastructure

Targeting the aging U.S. infrastructure, industry experts will share their thoughts on the role of advanced technology and processes in supporting informed, data-driven decisions, and why smart technology is vital to revive our nation’s infrastructure and stimulate our economy.

Episode 1:  Unleashing the Power of Collaboration and Data for Digital Delivery – March 10

Difficult challenges surround construction technology adoption and the use of data in digital project delivery. In this premiere episode, Cyndee Hoagland, senior vice president of Trimble’s Global Accounts and Corporate Partnerships, hosts a panel discussion with a cross-section of thought leaders who shed light on how they push through these roadblocks.

Episode 2:  How We Will Write the Future of Infrastructure: Our Sputnik Moment – March 17

With U.S. infrastructure at a turning point, rapid recovery and bold moves need to happen. This episode features Norman F. Anderson, chairman & CEO of CG/LA Infrastructure, who outlines how we can be more strategic in order to fuel historic change.

Episode 3:  Digital Construction and an Evolving Workforce Lay the Foundation for Change – March 24

Advancing technologies and shrinking labor pools continue to impact infrastructure. In this episode, McKinsey’s Jose Luis Blanco gives viewers his insights on digital project delivery and recruiting and retaining the workforce of the future.

For more information or to register for “Reviving the U.S. Infrastructure” and the Spotlight Series, visit:  dimensions.trimble.com/spotlight.

Dimensions User Conference Live Event – Education, Inspiration and Innovation

In addition to the Dimensions Spotlight Series, save the date for the Trimble Dimensions 2022 live event, which will be held November 7-9, 2022 in Las Vegas at The Venetian Resort. For more information, visit dimensions.trimble.com or email trimble_dimensions@trimble.com.

About Trimble

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), visit:  www.trimble.com.

SAN RAFAEL, CA, USA, Mar 5, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced its executives will be speaking virtually at the Berenberg Design Software Conference 2021, on March 11, 2021.

A live webcast and replay of the presentations will be available through Autodesk’s Investor Relations Website at www.autodesk.com/investors. Please go to the Website 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software. For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6373.

About Autodesk

Autodesk makes software for people who make things. If you’ve ever driven a high-performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you’ve experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with our software. Autodesk gives you the power to make anything. For more information visit www.autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

SURREY, UK, Mar 5, 2021 – A new high speed, non-contact sensor for use with coordinate measurement machines (CMMs) from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division addresses growing demand from the consumer electronics and medical industries to rapidly inspect delicate parts with a range of surface finishes, including those produced via additive manufacturing, without applying damaging pressure.

Chromatic white-light sensor increases options for rapid non-contact scanning, helps electronics and medical manufacturers succeed with emerging technologies

Manufacturers of components with vulnerable surface finishes struggle to achieve optimal efficiency because traditional tactile inspection can be time consuming, and parts are often damaged during measurement. In cases where 100 percent of components must be inspected, the deformation of delicate surfaces impairs productivity and, ultimately, the bottom line. The new HP-OW chromatic white light sensor provides increased measurement speed and flexibility for OEMs and offers contract manufacturers the opportunity to employ new technologies and materials in production.

The sensor’s ability to measure components with transparent, polished, rough, and matte finishes makes it easy to quickly and accurately measure parts made with delicate materials – including electronics components such as LED vehicle lights and solar panels. Non-contact capabilities also offer high throughput inspection of medical devices, such as surgical implants, where every part must be inspected with high accuracy.

Additive manufacturing processes pose unique challenges because parts must often be measured throughout production to ensure quality, but the cycle time to perform precision inspection of rough unfinished parts can be prohibitive. As a new option in a line of specialized sensors extending the range of measurement technologies that can be used with a single CMM, the chromatic white-light scanning sensor offers an efficient method to scan parts with high accuracy throughout production.

Wolfgang Madlener, VP machine tool and sensor devices, said, “We are excited to introduce these highly specialized sensors to address the need for continuous sampling at high accuracy and speed. We recognise that our customers need new approaches to address evolving product designs, manufacturing techniques and the agility to address new markets. It’s a given that the CMM must be accurate – what’s important today is that this valuable asset can be adapted to solve each new challenge with the best available sensor and software combination for the measurement.”

Compatible with Hexagon’s GLOBAL S and OPTIV M CMM lines, the new chromatic white-light sensor can help manufacturers derive greater value from one piece of equipment by expanding measurement capabilities to a wider range of materials. This is complemented by two new touch-trigger probes, also launched today, that offer manufacturers robust high-accuracy measurement of delicate parts. Ideal for novice to experienced users, the highly durable HP-THDe is a modular touch-trigger probe that delivers superior repeatability, adaptive triggering, and faster stylus-change capabilities compared to common touch-trigger probes. Also suitable for non-experts, the highly durable HP-TMe touch-trigger probe is available in four versions that offer a range of measuring forces to suit a broad range of application requirements.

The ability to automatically switch between tactile and non-contact sensors in response to changes in application accelerates the inspection of a wide range of parts with different material types. For a part such as a windscreen, where multiple different measurement techniques are required for the inspection, the overall process efficiency can be improved by automating inspection from start to finish with a sensor-changing rack. Updates to Hexagon’s PC-DMIS metrology software support the new sensors and enable the efficient programming of multi-sensor inspection processes, including rack automation, from a single pane of glass.

Visit Hexagon’s new ‘Can I measure it?’ microsite for free resources exploring how measurement challenges can be overcome through more effective strategies and the best use of available CMM and sensor technologies.

Learn more: hexagonmi.com/canimeasureit.

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping urban and production ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous – ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 21,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.8bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

DANA POINT, CA, USA, Mar 5, 2021 – MecSoft Corporation, the developer of industry leading CAM software solutions, has announced the availability of VisualCAM 2021 for SOLIDWORKS, the latest version of MecSoft’s Gold certified Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) product for SOLIDWORKS 2018-2021.

Release highlights include:

1. A New separately priced module for Adaptive Roughing in 3 Axis milling
2. New Face-Top machining method in 2-½ Axis Milling
3. Multiple Z-levels in 4 Axis Pocket Milling
4. Additional tool axis controls for 5 Axis Continuous Milling
5. Numerous features and feature improvements in 2 ½, 3, 4 & 5 Axis machining
6. Programmable post-processors employing the Python programming language
7. Other Productivity and User Interface enhancements
8. Additional enhancements to the G-Code editor & Profile Nesting modules

Click on the link for a detailed documentation of What’s New In VisualCAM 2021 For SOLIDWORKS.

Free demo software downloads of VisualCAM 2021 for SOLIDWORKS can be requested here.

About MecSoft Corporation

Headquartered in Dana Point, California, MecSoft Corporation is a worldwide leader in providing Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solutions for the small to mid-market segments. These solutions include products VisualCAD/CAM®, RhinoCAM™ and VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS®. These software products deliver powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for users in the custom manufacturing, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, mold making, aerospace, automotive, tool & die, woodworking, and education industries.