FLORENCE, KY, USA, Mar 2, 2021 – Mazak’s new VARIAXIS i-800 NEO Vertical Machining Center offers shops an enhanced version of a popular 5-axis machine, with a powerful CNC, faster machining cycle times, expanded workpiece capacities and more automation options. Mazak showcased the new machine during the company’s recent All Axes LIVE event in February 2021.
Among the primary enhancements on the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO is the MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC. It features such functions as SMOOTH Machining Configuration (SMC) for process optimization with real-time operator control of a wide range of cutting parameters and Ai Thermal Shield for stable machining accuracy through smart compensation for heat displacement. Also with the launch of the MAZATROL SmoothAi, Mazak introduced its SMOOTH Project Manager Gateway software as an available option.
Working with external CAM software such as Autodesk’s Fusion 360, SMOOTH Project Manager Gateway allows access to internal machine data, which enables the Fusion 360 programmer to query the machine to download machine models, current tooling configuration, offset data, stroke limits and many other configuration parameters. This information can then be used at the CAM workstation to create more accurate machine programs configured to the limits and capabilities of the actual machine.
Additionally, highly realistic program simulations with current, real-time setup information can be achieved giving even less experienced operators the confidence they need to run highly complex part programs. The machine’s tooling configuration can be modified and updated at the Fusion 360 workstation and sent back to the machine for operators to complete the setup more accurately than ever before.
In terms of speed, the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO now achieves rapid traverse rates of 1,890 ipm (48 m/m) in the X, Y and Z axes that contribute significantly to reduced cycle times. To accommodate larger workpieces, axis strokes increased to 29.52″ in X, 35.03″ in Y and 23.62″ in Z (750 mm/890 mm/600 mm). Maximum workpiece weight capacities are 2,204.62 lbs (1,000 kg) on the single-table version of the VARIAXIS i-800 NEO, and up to 1,543.24 lb (700 kg) with a two-pallet changer.
The machine now handles maximum tool lengths up to 16.33 inches (415 mm) in available magazine capacities of 30, 40, 80 120 tools. A new servo drive shortens tool wait times by up to 58%, and a 4.3 second chip-to-chip tool change time helps further reduce noncut time.
For additional flexibility, automation options include a two-pallet changer, along with the Mazak Multi-Pallet Pool (MPP) compact multiple pallet stocker system and the modular Mazak PALLETECH System. The VARIAXIS i-800 NEO can work within the same PALLETECH cell alongside other popular Mazak machines, including the HCN5000 and HCN5000/50. To support hydraulic and pneumatic fixturing, the machine provides nine ports with a single table configuration and four ports inside plus eight outside the machine for two-pallet changing.
About Mazak Corporation
Mazak Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of productive machine tool solutions. Committed to being a partner to customers with innovative technology, its world-class facility in Florence, Kentucky, produces over 100 models of turning centers, Multi-Tasking machines and vertical machining centers, including 5- axis models. Continuously investing in manufacturing technology allows the Kentucky Mazak iSMART Factory™ to be the most advanced and efficient in the industry, providing high-quality and reliable products through its “Production-On-Demand” practice. Mazak maintains eight Technology Centers across North America to provide local hands-on applications, service and sales support to customers. For more information on Mazak’s products and solutions, visit www.mazakusa.com or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
EXTON, PA, USA, Mar 1, 2021 –Bentley Systems, Incorporated, (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, announced the acquisition of E7 Pty Ltd, a Brisbane, Australia-based leader in field-based construction delivery software for heavy civil construction. The acquisition adds capabilities to Bentley’s comprehensive project delivery solution that helps civil contractors meet the schedule and budget requirements of infrastructure investment programs.
E7 uniquely provides project leaders with daily clear line of sight, filling the gap between each end-of-month financial reporting cycle with reporting on high-quality progress, resource usage, and cost data captured in the field daily. They can optimize resource deployments that deliver more profitable and predictable outcomes.
E7 helps organizations achieve greater resource utilization and field productivity through mobile and web interfaces that transform manual, field-based tasks into digital workflows. It includes capabilities specifically designed for heavy civil construction, including daily diaries, unplanned event tracking, timesheets, dockets, daily costs, and quantity progress measurement, which enable supervisors to produce daily progress measurement reports simply and quickly.
E7’s flexible daily cost capture methods will extend Bentley’s SYNCHRO construction modeling, project management and reporting, task management, voice-based field data capture, and automation capabilities to create a comprehensive 4D construction digital twin solution. The combined capabilities enable heavy civil construction contractors to effectively optimize the utilization of field resources to stay on schedule and on budget.
“Visibility into field resource utilization is key to project profitability,” said Dustin Parkman, vice president, project delivery, Bentley Systems. “The addition of E7 to Bentley’s SYNCHRO digital construction delivery solution complements our industry-leading 4D construction modeling with field-based resource management tools that are essential for heavy civil contractors. This new combination makes possible a truly comprehensive digital construction delivery solution for heavy civil contractors everywhere.”
E7 has been deployed on over 350 projects valued at more than AUD 50 billion. On the Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway (CR2SM) AUD 812 million Bruce Highway Upgrade project, the Fulton Hogan Seymour Whyte joint venture uses E7 to deliver daily productivity insights and optimize resource deployment to drive better cost and schedule outcomes. E7 ensures that data from 115 subcontractors is efficiently captured and can be used with confidence for productivity tracking, progress measurement, and payment of invoices. Brad Thompson, CR2SM project director, said, “Managing a large project of this nature requires failsafe systems that ensure large volumes of information can be processed accurately and fast. The efficiency of E7 has saved our project time and money, as it minimizes errors and maximizes productivity.”
Hugh Hofmeister, E7’s chief executive officer, and Adrian Smith, E7’s chief technology officer, join Bentley as director of product management and director of product development, respectively. Hofmeister said, “After more than 10 years of working, first as Envision and then as E7, to develop the leading field-based construction delivery solution for Australian and now global projects, Adrian and I and our colleagues are excited to be joining Bentley. There is already great alignment between E7 and Bentley’s SYNCHRO team. Our shared vision will accelerate the adoption of 4D construction digital twins that will significantly benefit our users in driving more profitable and predictable project outcomes.”
About Bentley Systems
Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, and industrial facilities. Our offerings include MicroStation-based applications for modeling and simulation, ProjectWise for project delivery, AssetWise for asset and network performance, and the iTwin platform for infrastructure digital twins. Bentley Systems employs more than 4,000 colleagues and generates annualized revenues of more than $800 million in 172 countries. For more information, visit www.bentley.com.
LAKE MARY, FL, USA, Mar 1, 2021 – FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a global leader for 3D measurement, imaging and realization solutionsfor 3D Metrology, AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), and Public Safety Analytics, announced two new strategic goals in support of its Environment, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.
The first new goal is to reduce the Company carbon emissions 25% by 2025 through aggressive activities that improve environmental performance. The second new goal is to establish middle and high school partnerships to improve curriculum in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) — especially for minorities and females from low-income and disadvantaged areas. Year-one STEM funding will be $50,000 across the US, Canada, Germany, Portugal, the U.K, Singapore, and India.
“FARO is deeply committed to practicing good citizenship and global sustainability and we have a strong history of addressing ESG issues that impact the organization, our customers and the communities we serve around the globe,” said Michael Burger, President & CEO. “Whether reducing our carbon footprint, embracing ethical business practices, supporting diversity in our schools or ensuring oversight of our operations and data, corporate responsibility is a business imperative woven throughout the enterprise.”
FARO has a diverse global workforce and fosters a culture of trust that provides a safe and secure environment. Established ESG programs and policies drive operational excellence and maintain the highest standards possible for accountability, conduct and governance. The Company also ensures that supply chain partners adhere to these principles and practices, including the sourcing of raw materials, as outlined in the FARO Supplier Code of Conduct policy.
FARO environmental programs include minimizing facility energy consumption, commercial travel, product transportation routes, and employee commute distance as well as recycling paper products, E-waste, and other materials (metals, plastics, rubber, and carbon fiber). Social responsibility programs include corporate giving, employee volunteerism, providing technology to advance academic research and preserve history, and offering diversity-focused internships and career opportunities to students through FARO University and the New Graduates Development Program. Governance programs include ethical and legal standards of behavior that are required of all employees and business partners and maintaining a rigorous cybersecurity infrastructure to protect sensitive employee and customer data.
About FARO
For 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.
IRVINE, CA, USA, Mar 1, 2021 – EON Reality, the global leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education, is excited to announce the creation of EON System Services, a sister company focused on providing assistance and service to those using EON Reality’s legacy products.
During 2020, EON Reality experienced a tremendous year-over-year growth of 819% usage on EON-XR due to expansion of the SaaS-based EdTech platform and the increased global demand from academic partners and customers. In order to meet this increased need, EON Reality will immediately begin focusing 100% of its efforts on EON-XR SaaS for EdTech.
To accommodate the legacy solutions — primarily consisting of integrated systems such as Icubes, Icatchers, and other large-scale hardware products or specialized content and associated services outside of EON-XR SaaS for EdTech — EON Reality has formed EON System Services.
“Throughout EON Reality’s history, our products and services have evolved many times. We now enter the era where our future is entirely focused on providing the EON-XR SaaS platform for EdTech. In order to enable the EON Reality team to focus on that effort — while still supporting customers with the legacy solutions — we’ve created EON System Services. I look forward to dedicating 100% of our resources to EON-XR while also providing specialized assistance for those who need it.” Dan Lejerskar, Founder of EON Reality.
The new company will be a dedicated team focused strictly on ensuring that customers will receive the support and assistance they need for the services they’ve maintained without pulling any of EON Reality’s resources away from its primary mission. In this way, the EON Reality family is able to continue providing affordable and accessible knowledge and solutions for clients both new and existing.
EON System Services will also allow the EON Reality development team to continue to refine and expand the most-requested tools and services within EON-XR, such as those that allow for end users to create and distribute their own content without needing any prior development experience.
About EON Reality
EON Reality is the world leader in Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer for industry and education. EON Reality’s 21 years of success are tied to its belief that knowledge is a human right and should be available, accessible, and affordable for every human on the planet. To carry this out, EON Reality has developed the de-facto standard for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality-based knowledge and skills transfer software that supports devices from mobile phones to large immersive domes. EON Reality’s global development network — with more than 20 locations worldwide — has created the world’s leading AR/VR library for education and industry with over 8,000 applications and over 40 million users worldwide. For more information, visit https://eonreality.com.
GHENT, Belgium, Mar 1, 2021 – Bricsys is pleased to announce that CADaptor Solutions Ltd, a technical-based software development firm, has joined the Bricsys reseller channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
“CADaptor is proud to have provided BricsCAD pre and after sales support and training to an extensive portfolio of both large and small clients across the UK and Ireland for over a decade,” said Peter Booth, CADaptor Founder and Managing Director.
“Now as an official BricsCAD reseller, we look forward to offering these services to an even greater network of industries and organizations.”
Through the support and training the company has provided to over 1,000 users, CADaptor has played a leading role in converting an ENTIRE Cinderella industry from hand drawn sketches to CAD drawings through its CONESOFTWARE, a temporary road traffic management application for BricsCAD.
“We are delighted to welcome CADaptor as a partner for Bricsys,” said Jas Pawar, Bricsys Country Manager for the UK & Ireland. “Peter and the team have a vast amount of experience as resellers in the CAD industry and as developers for BricsCAD. They understand the current need from customers – to deliver more in less time and for less cost – which is possible with BricsCAD.”
For more information about CADaptor, please visit www.cadaptor.com.
About CADaptor Solutions Ltd
Established in 1993, CADaptor Solutions Ltd are a technical biased software development company specializing in innovative industry specific application solutions for BricsCAD and AutoCAD. Based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire we have an extensive portfolio of both large and small clients located across the UK.
About Bricsys
Bricsys, a part of Hexagon AB’s PPM division, is a global provider of the BricsCAD® brand of engineering design software since 2002. We are relentlessly committed to the success of our customers by offering cost-effective, mission-critical CAD software with industry-leading product support. We have offices all over the world, partners in more than 80 countries, and 1,200 registered application developers.
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 PPM division empowers its clients to transform unstructured information into a smart digital asset to visualize, build, and manage structures and facilities of all complexities, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout the entire lifecycle.
Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 20,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.9bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.
MUMBAI, India, Mar 1, 2021 – Siemens Limited has closed the acquisition of C&S Electric Limited after receiving the approval of Competition Commission of India on August 20, 2020 and the successful completion of further closing steps.
Siemens has acquired 99.22% (approximately) of C&S Electric Limited from its promoters for Rs. 2,100 crore. This acquisition addresses rising demand for low-voltage power distribution in India. Apart from gaining access to the Indian market, the transaction is also aimed at creating an export hub.
About Siemens Limited
Siemens Limited focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process, discrete & hybrid manufacturing industries. The Company brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. It offers broad expertise across the entire energy value chain, along with a comprehensive portfolio for utilities, independent power producers, transmission system operators, the oil and gas industry, and other energy-intensive industries. With its products, solutions, systems, and services, it addresses the needs of energy transition, including storage and sector-coupling solutions. It is also a supplier and service provider of intelligent mobility solutions for rail, road and inter-modal transport for passenger and freight services. Siemens Limited is the flagship listed company of Siemens AG in India. As of September 30, 2020, Siemens Limited had Revenue from continuing operations of INR 9,581 crore and 9,258 employees. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.co.in.
TROY, MI, USA, Mar 1, 2021 – Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global technology company providing solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI) is collaborating with Gruppo Cimbali, one of Italy’s leading industrial coffee machine manufacturers, to put data, simulation, and the Internet of Things (IoT) at the core of its innovation efforts by establishing a digital twin-driven development process. Altair’s platform blends physics- and data-driven twins to support optimization throughout the lifecycle of Gruppo Cimbali coffee machines. This holistic simulation approach reduces the need for physical tests, shortens time-to-market, and increases the energy efficiency of the machines.
As products become increasingly complex, connected, and smarter, and the industrial equipment market more demanding, development processes must evolve to include machine learning (ML). Gruppo Cimbali has a long tradition of including cutting-edge technologies in its operations and has fully embraced the digital transformation of its development processes by utilizing digital twins – powered by Altair Activate – to take the company’s connected coffee machines to the next level.
“As an organization whose technologies blend simulation with artificial intelligence and HPC, we are excited to be part of Gruppo Cimbali’s digital transformation,” said James Scapa, founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “Our goal is to help our customers become increasingly more innovative by allowing them to make better decisions faster and create world-class products. As the world of product development evolves, going beyond mechanical, thermodynamics, and aesthetics, taking a holistic development approach utilizing Altair’s electronics and system design capabilities will help Gruppo Cimbali propel its product innovations to new heights.”
“Our commitment to always deliver the best products has made innovation a key element in our philosophy,” said Maurizio Tursini, chief products and technologies officer, Gruppo Cimbali Spa. “The continuous investments in research and development of high-performance machines, and the Group’s efforts to fully embrace digital transformation brought into existence the digital twin project with Altair.”
Gruppo Cimbali is one of the first companies in the sector to expand into telemetry and offer innovative management, display, and data representation systems for WiFi-connected machines. The traditional, fully automatic professional espresso coffee machines are created based on IoT functionalities, where information about each drink crafted is added to a database along with insights about drink quality to ultimately improve daily management.
Gruppo Cimbali’s high technology and innovation standards will support the R&D and engineering teams in their quest to develop the best coffee equipment with the goal to optimize performance and energy efficiency, all while reducing development time and physical prototypes.
On April 14, 2021 Altair will host its virtual ATCx Industrial Machinery event featuring a virtual coffee break with Gruppo Cimbali. To learn more and to register, visit our event website at: https://web.altair.com/en/atcx-industrial-machinery.
About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)
Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.
About Gruppo Cimbali
Gruppo Cimbali is a world leader in the design and manufacture of professional machines for coffee and milk-based drinks and coffee bar equipment. Thecontinuous search for innovative solutions, attention to detail and a particular focus in design, has allowed Cimbalito bring passion, tradition, design, quality and coffee culture into the world of the baristaand coffee lover since 1912. Thanks to extensive research, revolutionary technical developments, and distinguished design elements, the group offers the widest range of solutions that continuously support the advancement and quality of coffee throughout the industry. Tradition and innovation are the driving force behind the group’s progress towards new objectives, from generation to generation. The attention the company pays to the environment is reflected in the use of environmentally friendly materials of all Gruppo Cimbali machines. Every design is created using only recyclable and eco-compatible materials. To learn more, please visit: www.gruppocimbali.com.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) is a Revolutionary technology and also one of the best fabrication processes when we consider the Geometric freedom, Personalization and mass customization, Rapid tooling, more Iterative work in our design and development cycle. Also, one of the best uses of this technology and its products are for the human being in the medical industry, where we can replicate the anatomy model for applying a perfect approach before surgery, medical implantation, etc. to save operational time and cost of the patient. And at some levels we are also creating human prosthetics by using AM technology.
Presently, the industry has fully adapted this technology not only for prototyping work but also at some level they are also using this technology for producing end-user products. But if we consider some other fields such as education which is the backbone of our society, here use of AM is very less or sometimes negligible. In education, as we know that there is a very big void created between theoretical and practical knowledge and still we are more concentrating on rote learning instead of skill development. So AM can help us to enhance our practical knowledge by converting the student’s curiosity and imagination into a real product. It can also be useful for the students to acquire at least one skill for their life and also to serve society. We can also use AM to help us to enhance the implementation of NEP- 2020.
The New Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) is the third education policy of India. It is a most awaited policy and also a much-needed decision by the government of India to enhance the quality of education as well as it is aiming to enable the student to acquire at least one skill during the period of education by choosing their own path in life according to their talent and interest. NEP-2020 is also going to focus on establishing our education system mostly student-centric instead of teachers or educational institutions centric. Some objectives of the NEP-2020 are given below:
Recognizing, identifying and fostering the unique capability of each student by sensitizing teachers and parents to promote Holistic development of the student.
To provide a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary liberal education to students, meaning no hard separation between Arts & Science, Vocational and Academic stream, etc. and also provide multiple entry & exit options to the student as per their requirement.
Motivate for conceptual learning rather than Rote learning for exams, and also encourages them for creativity, critical thinking and decision making.
To develop life skills such as communication, cooperation, teamwork and resilience, etc.
To enhance the quality of education by using of Technology in education on teaching, learning, etc., and makes this system more accessible for the Divyang students.
*Image Source: Stratasys.
Now let us see how Additive Manufacturing (AM) can enhance the implementation of different stages of New Education Policy- 2020, below:
Foundation stage: The aim of this stage is to do Holistic development of students, which includes cognitive development, social & emotional development, cultural & curiosity development, development of communication, literacy and numeracy. Children learn the concept, vocabulary and expression through a process of first engagement with the environment, objects and person. As we know that at this stage, engaging the student into the different activity is also a very big task. So we can use AM to engage and motivate the students by producing the Product to their prior knowledge and experience and current circumstances, AM can also help us to produce products with challenges in nature which will increase their competence and understanding.
As we know that there is two type of essential learning and playing material which is used in this stage,
First Indoor material: which includes different type of blocks & shape for Constructive play, Manipulate Toys material for imaginative play, Dramatic play material to develop language skill & cognitive skill and art material for creative expression of natural things etc.
Second outdoor material: which includes Sports Equipment, movable item etc. Apart from this, by AM we can show them cross-section of human body parts for better understanding, and we can also use AM to show geography of our country for understanding topography or demographics structure. And by AM we can also elaborate information about Indian culture in a better way by fabricating different types of Monuments, Caves, Forts, Tombs, Minaret, Palaces, old archaeological sites, museum statues, etc. If we will get success into Students engaging & motivating then we can Increase Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER), which is the one of the important goals of NEP-2020.
Preparatory stage: In this stage, we are going to gradually introduce the formal classroom-based learning to the student for giving deeper insight which we have learnt in the foundation stage such as human body circulatory and skeletal system, simple environmental & Science concepts, different geometrical shape pattern finding, etc. Here, AM can help us to do activity based learning Instead of only textbook based learning. We can also apply play Discovery phenomena in our educational activities, where we can show them 3D printed models instead of 2D shapes to enhance the student’s imagination and curiosity about science.
Middle school stages: As we know that in NEP-2020, coding is going to be introduced from the class 6 level and this stage is also going to focus on abstract concepts of each subject like Science, Mathematics, Arts, Social Science and Humanities. So we can use AM to promote conceptual and experimental based learning to students here, to enhance theirs concept testing and proofing Skill, communication, integration and synthesizing skill, etc., Also by combination of AM and coding language with basic knowledge of Electronics or by the help of the instructor, students can begin to develop any of their idea or imagination into the physical model.
Secondary Education stage: To provide greater flexibility & in-depth knowledge to the students, this stage is a multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary Stage, meaning with the availability of basic subjects, we can choose other subjects for learning which are arts and culture and Humanities etc. Also in this stage instead of only showcasing the 3D print parts in front of students we can encourage them to do individual or group projects, related to their curriculum such as Geographical model, Historical model, Science based model and Mathematical model etc. By these project works, students can develop their Task creating skill, Design and Development skill, Testing and Proofing skill, Conceptual learning & critical thinking skills and they can also enhance their teamwork and leadership skill etc. We can include these projects or experimental work in the Bag-less Days program of the NEP-2020.
Under graduation education stage: Also in this stage, Multidisciplinary curriculum option with multidisciplinary Educational Institute is provided to the student by which any Technical student can add non-technical subjects on their curriculum. Apart from 3 years (same as the old traditional program) there is another 4-year (one more year to do a certain amount of research work) undergraduate degree program is available, with multiple Entry and Exit options to get deeper and practical knowledge of the field according to the interest of the student. But we have to also accept that by increasing the project work our workload will also increase and Generally we have seen that during our project period we waste our lot of resources (time and money) for searching the vendor for preparing our physical model, so here AM can remove lots of unnecessary work and can play an important role by improving our efficiency to do Major, Minor & Research project work for the student. Sometimes for understanding any similar type of theoretical mechanism, they face some challenges so 3D printing can help here to bring any mechanism from our theory book to actual physical objects. Also it has been seen that in some Higher Institute there is less resources to gain practical knowledge means they have no ability of machines to do research work, so by AM and its range of material and application we can fabricate any working machine for our project work.
Post educational stage and Research stage: This stage consists of high-quality research work with the flexibility to do research work in any core subject or in the multidisciplinary subject to strengthen competence in the professional area. Here AM can help us to create an actual working model by using different types of material available in AM such as plastics, ceramics or metals, etc. Presently, AM is also used to create human prosthetics for research work and it is also a very important field for research for society.And similar to under graduation stage the AM can help us to be more iterative on our research work with minimal use of resources.
Lifelong learning: NEP-2020 emphasizes on the Passion in Education, Philosophy of Education and Purpose of Education by focusing on ‘How to think’ instead of ‘what to think’. And it motivates creativity, curiosity & commitment driven life to our youth to create an empowered society and this will give them maturity and satisfaction in their life & also Encourage them to handle any Real-life Problem. We can also use AM to solve our Real-life problem Such as in the current pandemic situation, for fabricating the mask, face Shield, ventilators, Nasal swabs, hands-free door handle and other medical equipment, we are using Additive Manufacturing Technology.
SAN RAFAEL, CA, USA, Feb 26, 2021 – Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) announced the hiring of Debbie Clifford as chief financial officer, effective March 8, 2021, and Raji Arasu as chief technology officer, effective April 19, 2021.
Debbie Clifford and Raji Arasu
“We are thrilled to welcome both Debbie and Raji – two dynamic and accomplished executives – to Autodesk,” said Andrew Anagnost, CEO and president of Autodesk. “Debbie and Raji bring deep leadership experience and a passion for customer success. Their addition to our executive leadership team – along with Diana Colella, who was recently appointed to lead our Media & Entertainment group – will inject fresh perspectives into our company and towards our goal of delivering the world’s leading design and make platform.”
Clifford, who currently serves as chief financial officer at SurveyMonkey, returns to Autodesk – where she spent 13 years in various financial leadership roles – and brings with her expanded financial, strategic and operational experience. She will oversee all aspects of Autodesk’s finance, accounting, tax, treasury, operations and investor relations teams. Clifford serves on the board of Harmonic, a video technology and services company, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
“Accepting the CFO position at Autodesk is like coming home,” said Clifford. “I’m excited to reconnect with the exceptionally talented finance organization and help accelerate the next phase of Autodesk’s growth. Autodesk’s leadership in design and make and its incredible culture positions the company well for continued success. I am thrilled to be back and can’t wait to get started.”
Arasu will join Autodesk from Intuit, where she serves as senior vice president of platform engineering. She will oversee and be responsible for Autodesk’s technology strategy and ensure alignment against long-term innovation priorities and short-term technology imperatives. Arasu will replace current Autodesk CTO Scott Borduin, who announced his intent to retire last year.
Raji Arasu is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience focused primarily on eCommerce, marketplaces, payments, and fintech systems. She specializes in leading through transformative change across people, product, platform and process to accelerate customer benefits and revenue growth. At Intuit, Arasu helped shape the platform strategy and technology culture, led its cloud journey and expanded foundational core capabilities that amplified the pace of innovation for Intuit’s customers. Prior to Intuit, Arasu served as Chief Technology Officer for StubHub and held leadership roles at eBay.
Arasu has received public recognition for technology leadership, promoting diversity, and mentoring women to be successful leaders in technology. She serves on the board of directors for NIC Inc. and MediaAlpha Inc.
“Autodesk has long been one of the world’s most innovative companies and I’m thrilled for the challenge and opportunity to lead a world-class team of technologists,” said Arasu. “It’s an exciting time to join the company as we seek to deliver solutions that enable our customers to make an impact and achieve better outcomes for their products, their businesses, and the world.”
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 autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.
PARIS, France, Feb 26, 2021 – A major industrial intelligence solution provider (software, hardware, data and services) for brands, manufacturers and retailers in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, Lectra announces the launch of Flex Offer by Lectra, a new offer for fashion manufacturers.
This SaaS solution for high-volume nesting has been specifically designed and developed to help manufacturers respond to new market changes and challenges. Since fabric accounts for 70% of the total cost of a garment, fabric savings enable them to maintain or even increase their profit margins. Cloud computing power takes customer order processing to a whole new level, with the ability to handle several hundred markers per hour.
Increasingly demanding consumers
More than ever, consumers want a wider variety of options, both in-store and online. They are also concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases and highly value sustainability. These demands are inciting brands to renew their collections more often, increasing the number of special edition or capsule collections for example, and impose shorter lead times for complex products with more stringent requirements.
Manufacturers in search of the perfect solution
These new demands are changing the game for manufacturers, who are producing smaller quantities of each style, increasing product variety, and seeing an exponential rise in orders. Additionally, there is a growing demand from brands for fast track1 production, which requires a high level of responsiveness. To maintain profit margins, manufacturers must determine how much material they need with pinpoint accuracy. They need a system that enables them to optimize their workflow, cope with peaks in activity and avoid bottlenecks.
Flex Offer by Lectra: A tailored solution
Flex Offer by Lectra is an automatic nesting solution hosted in the cloud, which optimizes management of material consumption at every step: from requests for quotations and the ordering of materials to production. The solution determines the amount of fabric needed, preventing both surpluses and shortages, while guaranteeing compliance with customer specifications.
Its automated, cloud-powered processing power delivers the most significant savings. The solution’s inbuilt algorithms process all nesting requests simultaneously and save time for manufacturers, who are no longer limited by computing capacity.
Three customized processing tracks
The offer has functionalities for every step in the process: costing and RFQ’s, procurement, and production (Flex Nest Cost & Bid, Flex Nest Procurement, Flex Nest Production).
Three processing tracks have been developed for this: standard track, which handles the largest numbers of markers and offers a balance between speed and material efficiency; urgent track, which delivers in a matter of minutes the speed needed by certain manufacturers; and strategic track which guarantees maximum material savings for the most expensive fabrics or for markers involving larger volumes of products in an order.
The three tracks can be used simultaneously to optimize the volume of markers processed and prioritize based on urgency and desired efficiency.
Finally, for openness and to address our customers’ interoperability issues, Flex Offer by Lectra converts pattern files from other computer-aided design (CAD) solutions using the Pattern Converter module.
“We have big ambitions for Flex Offer by Lectra, our new offer designed specifically for fashion manufacturers. It takes account of all their business challenges and delivers expertise and performance by using cloud technology, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence. It gives manufacturers in the sector the opportunity to increase their margins while avoiding material wastage,” explains Céline Choussy, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Lectra.
Fast track1: Category of fashion articles designed to respond to an emerging trend and create novelty in a collection plan, with an accelerated development cycle and made in small runs.
About Lectra
For companies that breathe life into our wardrobes, car interiors, furniture and more, Lectra is crafting premium technologies that facilitate the digital transformation of their industry. Lectra’s offer empowers brands, manufacturers and retailers, from design to production, providing them with the market respect and peace of mind they deserve. Founded in 1973, today Lectra has 34 subsidiaries across the globe, serving customers in over 100 countries. With over 1,700 employees, Lectra reported revenues of €236 million in 2020. Lectra is listed on Euronext Paris (LSS). For more information, visit www.lectra.com.
Debbie Clifford and Raji Arasu