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Microdesk Releases BIMrx Core 2.7 for AECO Industries

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NASHUA, NH, USA, May 19, 2021 – Global BIM and EAM consulting firm Microdesk, a leading provider of business and technology services for the design and construction industry, has released version 2.7 of the essential AEC solution, BIMrx Core. Built to streamline Autodesk Revit workflows, BIMrx Core improves project setup, data and model management, and documentation processes for all disciplines.

 

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BIMrx Core 2.7 includes eight new features and enhancements. Project setup is improved with the Scope Box Manager which allows users to copy and manage scope boxes from linked models while the File Renamer enables users to rename any file that was created from a Revit sheet. The existing Sheet View Manager has been enhanced to include additional features that enable users to pre-define view sets and naming conventions via Microsoft Excel to automate the creation and management of views and sheets.

One of the primary values of BIMrx Core is the capacity to efficiently manage project data, and this latest release furthers that capability by augmenting the software’s connection with key Revit functions. A standout among these commands is the Renumbering feature, which allows for the advanced renumbering of any project element, including the ability to renumber based on rooms. The Advanced Parameter Manager builds on a previous version to include creating, modifying and managing shared parameters throughout a project. BIMrx Core 2.7 also introduces a Create Table feature for placing Excel tables directly into a Revit schedule, populating the schedule with the information and layout of the Excel worksheet.

New features of BIMrx Core 2.7 include options for model management such as Export NWC with advanced functions for exporting to Navisworks as well as an Elevation feature which gives users the ability to create interior elevations from rooms.

“BIMrx Core was built to help Revit users keep pace with accelerated demand by doing more with less and allowing projects to get out the door faster,” said Microdesk Director of Software Solutions, Kevin Phillips. “It significantly reduces the time and resources spent on project and data management, making you more efficient and competitive in the long term.”

The BIMrx product suite is custom-tailored for various AECO disciplines to automate the low-value processes associated with BIM project delivery. BIMrx MEP and BIMrx Fabrication have also been updated with a host of new and improved features.

To learn more about BIMrx Core or request a product demo, visit www.bimrx.com or contact Microdesk at 1 (800) 336-3375 or +44 (0) 800-029-4635.

About Microdesk

Microdesk is a Global BIM and EAM consulting firm dedicated to assisting design, construction and operations teams with improving workflows and integrating BIM, VDC and EAM technologies. Using software from industry leaders such as Autodesk and IBM, combined with our vision and passion for sustainably meeting the demands of urbanization, our team of industry experts is redefining project delivery and asset management. For more information, visit https://www.microdesk.com.

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Siemens España, Telefónica Tech to Offer Combined Solutions for Smart Buildings in Spain

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ZUG, Switzerland and MADRID, Spain, May 19, 2021 – Siemens Smart Infrastructure in Spain (Siemens España), a market leader in innovation and technology for smart buildings, and Telefónica Tech, Telefónica’s holding company for digital businesses with high growth potential in IoT, Big Data, Blockchain, Cybersecurity and Cloud, will be offering the Spanish market their services and solutions for smart buildings in one package.

This collaboration agreement will enable both companies to present a joint value proposition, including solutions for increasing physical security, monitoring and operational and energy efficiency, as well as user experience and the digitalization of services where connectivity plays a leading role. They will also offer an infrastructure which facilitates data collection and analysis, to turn data into valuable information for better decision-making.

Siemens and Telefónica Tech will offer comprehensive solutions which protect buildings from fires, and monitor entry points and potential intrusions with closed-circuit television (CCTV), including the possibility of video analysis. The experience and knowledge of both companies will also enable them to include other joint solutions related to optimization such as smart lighting, environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance, de-escalation monitoring, smart parking, occupancy and capacity management, including audio-visual and space reservation solutions.

Impact on sustainability 

Siemens and Telefónica Tech will create a complete portfolio for buildings, which will include technology to support companies in achieving their sustainability goals through solutions for optimizing resources and reducing environmental impact. Buildings are responsible for around 40 percent of primary energy use globally, and companies are now more conscious than ever of the importance of sustainability and the economic benefits it brings. Siemens and Telefónica Tech are confident of the competitive advantages their collaboration will bring to clients.

“The potential of uniting two portfolios with a clear focus on achieving communication, security and energy efficiency creates major opportunities for improving buildings and preparing them for the future,” says Fernando Silva, Director of Siemens Smart Infrastructure for Spain and Portugal. “We are combining Telefónica’s expertise in communications with Siemens’ expertise in smart electric networks and building automation, to enable us to implement a comprehensive solution for the buildings of any private or public body”.

“This agreement with Siemens demonstrates Telefónica Tech’s potential as an integrator of solutions based on connectivity (in this agreement we offer our specialist knowledge in connectivity, physical security, IoT and Big Data) and provider of digital transformation for companies in their plans to become more sustainable organizations. Together we will make smart buildings even more advanced in order to promote, at the same time, energy efficiency and contribute to improving people’s lives”, explains Elena Gil, Global Director of IoT and Big Data Products and Business Operations at Telefónica Tech.

Smart buildings interact with the people, systems and external elements surrounding them. They learn from past experiences and real-time inputs, adapting to the needs of the people and the businesses using them by increasing comfort, efficiency, resilience and security.

For more than 170 years, Siemens has provided society with pioneering technology that has improved the infrastructure of cities to make them more sustainable. The combination of the communication, physical security and connectivity capabilities of Telefónica and Siemens solutions will be able to make all types of buildings smarter, from hospitals to corporate offices, as well as shopping centers or industrial facilities.

Telefónica Tech offers specific solutions for smart cities that, through the implementation of IoT, Big Data and other technologies, enable it to obtain fundamental information for protecting the environment and detecting anomalies, for example in water consumption, street lighting and HVAC systems.

For more information about Siemens Smart Infrastructure, see
www.siemens.com/smart-infrastructure.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. Active around the world, the company focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Siemens brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. Through Mobility, a leading supplier of intelligent mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is helping to shape the world market for passenger and freight services. Via its majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital health services. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power that has been listed on the stock exchange since September 28, 2020. In fiscal 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €57.1 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. As of September 30, 2020, the company had around 293,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

About Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI)

Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. SI creates environments that care. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2020, the business had around 69,600 employees worldwide.

Telefónica Tech

Telefónica Tech is a holding company owned by the Telefónica Group. The company offers a wide range of services and integrated technology solutions in Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, Big Data and Blockchain. For more information visit https://tech.telefonica.com.

Ultimaker Introduces PETG Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Material

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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, May 19, 2021 – Ultimaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing, now offers Ultimaker PETG to provide users with a best-in-class standard material for industrial applications.

 

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Ultimaker has created and extensively tested material profiles to ensure a hassle-free, reliable PETG experience on its 3D printers. PETG, a Glycol Modified version of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), is one of the top three materials used for 3D printing, according to Ultimaker’s 2021 3D Printing Sentiment Index.

Ultimaker PETG is wear-, temperature- and chemical-resistant and therefore particularly well-suited for use in industrial applications, a growing segment as Ultimaker research showed more companies are using 3D printing to develop production tools.

The material seamlessly fits into the company’s ecosystem through NFC recognition and sets the standard for industrial use. The material’s usability, versatility and scalability make it easy to deploy across organizations – meaning fewer changeovers between materials are needed which results in increased efficiency.

The material is also compatible with PVA and Breakaway support to enable a wide variety of models. Its users will additionally benefit from access to a complete package of technical, safety and compliance information.

Change-makers shift to production tools 

The pandemic inspired engineers globally to transform and develop game-changing use cases with 3D printing. The versatility and standardized use of Ultimaker PETG will only further enable innovation across industries.

“Adding Ultimaker PETG to our set of standard materials is a natural next step from the launch of our platform. It enhances our material portfolio as industrial use cases for 3D printing continue to rise. Its excellent all-round properties are a strong addition to our platform and are ideal for typical industrial environments and applications. Ultimaker PETG will further fuel creativity and innovation as users work hard to ensure the continuation of production and everyday life, despite the external challenges we have all faced.” Miguel Calvo, CTO at Ultimaker.

About Ultimaker

Established in 2011, Ultimaker is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transformation to flexible, empowering and sustainable solutions. 380 employees collaborate globally to deliver a platform that enables customers to take full advantage of the unique Ultimaker Ecosystem that offers the largest diversity of 3D printing products and services in the industry. Ultimaker provides a seamless integration of hardware, software and materials that simply works. For more information, visit https://ultimaker.com.

XS CAD Supports NASSCOM’s ‘Help Comes Home’ Initiative Against COVID-19

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MUMBAI, India, May 19, 2021 – XS CAD contributed to help buy oxygen concentrators as a part of NASSCOM’s overall target of helping 10,000 home quarantined COVID-19 patients.

 

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NASSCOM foundation’s ‘Help Comes Home’ initiative provides all essential COVID equipment and services at home for home-quarantined patients with medium to mild symptoms.

The goal of NASSCOM Foundation is to raise INR 117,656,900/- by mid-June 2021.

XS CAD fully supports this timely initiative to bring help home.

To know more, check: http://chimpzlab.tech/mailer/nasscom-foundation-help-comes-home/https://donateforimpact.mykartavya.org/

For more information, visit http://www.xscad.com.

DesignTech Systems Launches Free AR based App to help COVID-19 Patients Set up Oxygen Cylinder at home

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“Oxygen Cylinder Setup Guide” – Free Augmented Reality based App for Android and iOS devices developed by DesignTech Systems

India, 18 May 2021: DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd, today announced the launch of a Free Augmented Reality based App for Covid-19 patients and families to set-up oxygen cylinder at home. This ‘Oxygen cylinder setup guide’ app will specifically help people install and administer oxygen at home for Covid patients.

At critical times when the families are having to administer the oxygen to Covid-19 patients at home, this app will provide detailed visual step-by-step instructions to installing and administering the oxygen.

Our technical team at DesignTech developed this unique application for Android as well and IOS devices. All that people have to do is download the app and place the hologram of the virtual cylinder, where the user intends to keep the actual cylinder and the app will provide detailed visual instructions regarding safety in context of the location selected and setting up an oxygen cylinder.

Mr Atul Marwaha, Executive Vice President, DesignTech Systems, said “We at DesignTech Systems have attempted to create an AR based app to enable first time users to install and safely administer oxygen to patients at home. Augmented Reality also allows validation of safety in context to the location of the cylinder in each individual home.”

He further added, “In today’s time, when the need and demand for oxygen is on the rise, this app can come handy at the critical time of need. This app leverages Augmented Reality benefits to provide quick and easy, step-by-step instructions for anyone to set-up an oxygen cylinder, connect the flowmeter and understand the basic do’s and don’ts of handling the oxygen cylinder.  This app is our little contribution to help people in times of critical need. The world struggling hugely to deal with the pandemic crisis and creation of this app is our small initiative to make a positive difference and help provide necessary care at home. The app is aimed only as an assisting tool for anyone trying to understand how to setup oxygen support in emergency. It is strongly recommended that oxygen cylinder setup at home and administering oxygen must be done only with proper medical prescription and under expert advice/ supervision.”

Google Play Store download link – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.DesignTechSystemsPvtLtd.OxygenCylinderSetupGuide&hl=en_IN&gl=US

Apple App Store download link – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/oxygen-cylinder-setup-guide/id1567196322

YouTube Video Link – https://youtu.be/XyqhdyT3qD0

Take Care, Stay Safe and Stay Healthy

About DesignTech Systems Pvt. Ltd.  :

DesignTech Systems Limited has established itself as a leading mechanical engineering consulting and solutions provider in India. Two core business verticals of the company namely, Product Sales and Engineering Consulting have been growing rapidly since the inception of the company in 1998 and have attained critical mass and scale of operations with over 800 employees currently being employed by the company. Today DesignTech is a clear market leader across the CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM solutions provider space in India and a large player in mechanical engineering consulting space.

With its head office located in Pune, DesignTech has sales and support offices at 8 other locations in India and overseas offices in USA, Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong. DesignTech has also established customer centric facilities at 5 locations in line with its “Near to customer” strategy. The Engineering consulting arm carries ISO 9001:2015 certification. Today we serve 2000+ customers and the engineering consulting division supports more than 400 customers world-wide from a varied industry spectrum like Automotive, Off-highway, Industrial Machinery & equipment, heavy engineering, special purpose machines (SPMs), Power & Energy and Tool design. Customers rely on DesignTech expert manpower and advanced engineering capabilities to help them reduce time to market and expedite the product design and development cycles

As a part of leveraging latest technology for industrial adoption, DesignTech has been leveraging Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality to develop innovative applications to help training of industrial worker/technicians in complex and hazardous conditions, that cannot be replicated in class room training, remote assist and trouble shooting for equipment and design experience for ergonomics and functionality validation and has established itself as a leader in this emerging market. For more details on DesignTech AR/VR/MR capabilities, please visit https://www.designtechsys.com/ar-vr-mixed-reality

For more information about our engineering services and products, please visit our websites: www.designtechsys.com and www.designtechproducts.com

SLM Solutions Launches ‘Print the Future’ Competition, Entries Open Up to May 21

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LUBECK, Germany, May 18, 2021 – SLM Solutions has launched a new competition to inspire artists, designers and engineers to design with metal 3D printing in mind. Its “Print the Future” competition – launched online last Friday – has asked people to submit and upload their 3D designs, one of which will be built by one of the company’s future-forward systems. SLM Solutions sees this as an opportunity to connect a community of designers to compete at expert level of design for AM. Complex geometry? Submit it! Hard to resolve angles? Challenge us! Let’s push the bounds together.

 

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“The point of the competition is to open up metal-based additive manufacturing to those not normally able to take advantage of it,” says Sam O’Leary, the company’s CEO. “To many, additive manufacturing is seen as something unreal. However, it’s a future that has already arrived at the doorstep of many sectors and is disrupting traditional manufacturing as we speak. We are now setting a new paradigm.” He further comments, “We hope to open people’s minds with what’s possible in the world of metal 3D printing with this competition.”

SLM Solutions asks people to submit their designs whether functional, beautiful or just plain crazy and select the metal of their choice for the design to be printed, with a significant focus on people presenting their wildest and most original content.

Sam O’Leary concludes, “We hope to open people’s minds up to the potential of additive manufacturing with this competition. When more people understand that we are no longer bound by traditional means of manufacturing like CNC milling and welding, and instead have the possibility to create complex geometrical structures and benefit from things such as generative design without having to worry about how it’s built, we’re going to see a lot of things that we have never seen before.”

The competition closes on the 21st of May 2021 and submissions will be reviewed by an SLM Solutions jury. The winner will be selected by the end of May.

To join the competition, click here.

About SLM Solutions

SLM Solutions’ robust Selective Laser Melting metal additive manufacturing systems optimize fast, reliable and cost-efficient production for complex, completely dense metal parts. We focus on long-term success, providing support and knowledge-sharing to elevate customer production. A publicly traded company, SLM Solutions Group AG is headquartered in Germany with offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.slm-solutions.com.

Mazak to Present Technology for Lowest Cost Per Part Production at PMTS 2021

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FLORENCE, KY, USA, May 18, 2021 – At this year’s Precision Machining Technology Show (PMTS) August 10-12 in Cleveland, Mazak will highlight some of its latest high-output, cost-effective and space-saving machine tool technology in Booth #3083. In particular, the company will spotlight its Kentucky-built Ez Series of machines and CNC – all touted as game changers for medium to high-volume small-part applications.At the show, Mazak technology in action will include the QT-Ez 12MSY Horizontal Turning Machine, the VC-Ez 20 Vertical Machining Center, the HQR-200MSY Multi-Tasking Machine and the company’s new MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC. Ez Series machines are designed to give job shops and other manufacturers affordable access to Mazak technology and engineering expertise.

For maximum efficiency, reliability and value in precision part production, the QT-Ez 12MSY is a turning center with milling and Y-axis off-centerline capabilities paired with a second turning spindle for complete DONE IN ONE® part processing. Productivity and unmanned operations are further enhanced when shops seamlessly integrate the machine with a range of automation solutions, from a bar feeder and parts catcher to full cooperative robot systems.

The QT-Ez 12MSY features a 20″ bed length. With a larger A2-8 spindle nose, the machine delivers 3,300 rpm, 30 hp and 285 ft-lbs of torque and features a 3″ bar capacity. Its milling spindle puts out 6,000 rpm with 10 hp and 32.5 ft-lbs of torque. Likewise, the second turning spindle also delivers 6,000 rpm, with a 6″ chuck offered with an optional through-hole package for shaft transfer applications.

Mazak’s 3-axis VC-Ez 20 packs a standard 12,000-rpm, 25-hp spindle and offers an optional 15,000-rpm, 29.5-hp spindle. To keep spindles in the cut, the machine’s auto tool changer accommodates 30 tools, with 50 as an option.

The machine sports a C-frame design with X and Y axis motion via moving table and saddle. For repeatable part precision, guideway systems incorporate Mazak’s high-rigidity MX linear roller guides, while pre-tensioned ball screws ensure precise axis movement. Auger-type chip removal systems provide economical operation, with the option of affordable hinge-type chip conveyor that ships affixed to the machine to eliminate the cost of a second shipping pallet.

In addition to featuring Ez Series machines at PMTS, Mazak will feature its HQR-200MSY Multi-Tasking Machine equipped with highly productive twin spindles and twin turrets for unequaled part processing and high throughput. The machine makes easy work of complex workpieces, processing them complete from raw material to finished part in single-setup DONE IN ONE® operations.

Sporting equal Y-axis off-center capability in both its upper and lower turrets, the HQR-200MSY significantly shortens part cycle times through balanced cutting and simultaneous 1st and 2nd-op processing. The machine also integrates easily with a bar feeder or robot loader/unloader for lights-out production.

Blending simplicity and advanced functionality into one platform, Mazak’s new MAZATROL SmoothEz control provides an efficient, user-friendly interface that is easy to learn, especially for new operators. The most prominent feature of the control is its 15″ capacitive touch-screen display, which accommodates a full-width on-screen keyboard or up to 60 lines of code. The NC system operates on two 800 MHz CPUs with an expanded 512 MB of DDR3-SDRAM memory. In addition to its redesigned LAUNCHER screen, the new control also offers an expanded range of software features, including SMOOTH Machining Configuration, QUICK MAZATROL and MAZATROL TWINS, all of which first debuted on Mazak’s highly advanced MAZATROL SmoothAi CNC.

Like all Mazak controls, the MAZATROL SmoothEz CNC offers operators access to both EIA/ISO and MAZATROL conversational programming modes. In addition to standard G-codes, the control can use conversationally presented questions to gather information and generate a part program automatically. Enhanced MAZATROL features, including new end mill pecking cycles for point machining and support for more precise chamfering, further improve the programming mode’s industry-leading usability.

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.

Sigmetrix Expands Digital Training Portfolio, Adds Three New Computer-Based Courses

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MCKINNEY, TX, USA, May 18, 2021 – Sigmetrix, experts in mechanical variation management, announced today the availability of three new courses within their Computer-Based Training portfolio.

“Our goal is to raise employee skill levels through industry expert-led training,” said James Stoddard, President of Sigmetrix. “Our outcome-based training provides the resources necessary for generating an improvement plan and will also provide the knowledge necessary to execute on it.”

 

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The new MBE Overview Computer-Based Training Course is an introduction to MBE. No prior knowledge or understanding is needed, it is intended for everyone in the product lifecycle from end user to executive management. Students will be guided through various topics discussing what an MBE is, why it matters, and how it can be supported. Model-based definition is also discussed, and MBD schemas are introduced to provide a basis for structuring data within an MBE. Students can expect to finish the course with a general knowledge of MBE, MBD and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). The goal of this course is to provide learners with enough knowledge to make informed decisions regarding MBE and MBD, while feeling confident about adopting a model-based enterprise.

 

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The PTC Creo GD&T Advisor Fundamentals Computer-Based Training Course (ASME) utilizes a combination of lecture videos, software demonstrations,  detailed exercises, and a written training manual to teach the fundamentals of PTC Creo GD&T Advisor. Upon completion of the course students will be able to apply semantic GD&T annotations to their part files consistent with the applicable ASME standards. Such information comprises a significant part of Model-Based Definition (MBD) and serves as the foundation for the Model-Based Enterprise (MBE). The coursework is broken into tasks which students complete at their own pace.

 

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The third course introduced is the PTC Creo EZ Tolerance Analysis Fundamentals Computer-Based Training Course. This course utilizes a combination of lecture videos, software demonstrations, detailed exercises, quizzes, and a written training manual to teach the fundamentals of PTC Creo EZ Tolerance Analysis. Upon completion of the course students will be able to analyze multiple 1D stackups on their PTC Creo models and make design decisions to optimize the nominal designs and tolerance assignments. The coursework is broken into tasks which students complete at their own pace.

“We’re excited to double the number of our courses offered via computer-based training,” stated Stephen Werst, Director of Customer Success & Product at Sigmetrix. “The feedback we’ve received on our existing GD&T and CETOL courses has been outstanding, and we anticipate these will also be well received as we continue to offer flexibility in how our customers can expand their knowledge in all aspects of variation management.”

Sigmetrix’s people and technologies have been helping companies produce better products through mechanical variation management for over 25 years. Mechanical variation is a reality of manufacturing and assembly processes. Companies who successfully manage this variation reap many competitive benefits. Sigmetrix can help:

  1. Maximize the return on your MBD/MBE investment
  2. Improve profitability by balancing product quality with manufacturing cost
  3. Achieve faster time to market by reducing design and prototype cycles
  4. Deliver more innovative products through better understanding of mechanical variation
  5. Capture, transfer, and retain critical product and process knowledge

Learn more about all of Sigmetrix’s training courses at https://www.sigmetrix.com/services/.

About Sigmetrix

Sigmetrix has been helping companies produce better products for over 20 years through a combination of software solutions, training, and consulting services that focus on managing the impact of mechanical variation. For more information, visit their website at https://www.sigmetrix.com.

Ansys Acquires Phoenix Integration to Enhance its Offering for Model-based Systems Engineering

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PITTSBURGH, PA, USA, May 18, 2021 – Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), the global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, announced that it has acquired Phoenix Integration, Inc. the premier provider of software that enables model-based engineering (MBE) and model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The acquisition will expand the scope of Ansys’ solution offering, enabling users to connect a range of engineering tools together in multi-tool workflows for broad and robust model-based engineering. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition is not expected to have a material impact on Ansys’ consolidated financial statements in 2021.

 

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Engineers and designers use a variety of disparate software tools during the product development process. These tools are rarely connected, resulting in highly manual engineering and change processes, often managed through email and spreadsheets, which lack traceability. MBE enables the automation of these processes and helps to tame that complexity. MBSE provides traceability to requirements through the use of a systems model as a single source of truth for describing the evolving system design throughout its product lifecycle.

Phoenix Integration’s ModelCenter is a vendor-neutral software platform that empowers engineers to create and automate multi-tool workflows, providing increased flexibility to solve challenging engineering problems, and ultimately delivering on the promise of MBE. ModelCenter MBSE bridges the gap between engineering analysis and the systems model, ensuring that the product requirement is met and in sync with the engineering analysis conducted throughout the product development process.

 

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The Blacksburg, Va., company’s software is used by a variety of customers across industries and is particularly prevalent in the aerospace & defense sector. Long-term customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SAIC, Raytheon, NASA, the US Air Force and the US Navy. Phoenix Integration is also a longtime partner of Analytical Graphics, Inc., which Ansys acquired in 2020.

“Companies across industries are benefitting from process integration and MBSE through improved communications, increased product quality and heightened productivity across their engineering teams,” said Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of Ansys. “Acquiring market leader Phoenix Integration will complement our acquisition of Dynardo in the process integration and design optimization space, and expand our capabilities providing customers with strong MBE and MBSE offerings to further our pervasive engineering strategy. I am excited for Phoenix Integration to join the Ansys team.”

“Phoenix Integration has seen firsthand the benefits that engineering simulation and MBE have in transforming the product development process,” said Jane Trenaman, president and CEO of Phoenix Integration. “We are looking forward to joining forces with Ansys to help our existing customers benefit from expanded access to physics-based simulation within their model-based engineering workflows, and we are excited to see the ModelCenter platform provide increased value to the Ansys community.”

About Ansys

If you’ve ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge or put on wearable technology, chances are you’ve used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. Through our strategy of Pervasive Engineering Simulation, we help the world’s most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them solve the most complex design challenges and create products limited only by imagination. Founded in 1970, Ansys is headquartered south of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

BETA CAE Systems Releases SPDRM v1.4.3

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LUCERNE, Switzerland, May 18, 2021 – BETA CAE Systems announces the release of SPDRM v1.4.3. This version delivers a number of enhancements and fixes to the users of the most advanced Simulation Process Data and Resources Management software. The most important enhancements and fixes are listed below.

 

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Enhancements and known issues resolved

Enhancements

Data Model

The data model now supports the definition of aliases that can be used to define custom names for model entities and rich library items.

GUI

It is now possible for the end user to easily download the SPDRM server/client logs, through the new option “Download Logs” in the Help menu.

MIMEtypes

Files with multi-extension (e.g. “.ansa.gz”) are now handled properly through MIMEtypes.

Script API

A new script function “dm.restoreDeletedItems()” has been introduced to restore deleted items that still reside in the pool of deleted objects.

Users Management – Security

Users with “Administrators” role have now full access to all scheduled jobs, including the modification of their settings.

Web Services – API

The list of active sessions returned by the “Get logged in users” web service, will now also include the ANSA/META sessions, in addition to SPDRM Client sessions.

System Configuration

A versioning policy has been introduced for the BETA Apps Launcher application, to ensure its compatibility with the SPDRM Server. The version information can be easily accessed through the web page:
https: <BAL_HOST>:<PORT> /version

The new optional keys “user_script_cache_size” and “user_script_cache_path” are now supported in the client’s configuration file, which can be used to define the size and the path of the client-side cache of script files that are associated to script actions.

Known issues resolved

Data Deletion

A deleted folder originally attached to a DM item would fail to be restored.

Script API

The creation of a DM item through script would fail if the target vault defined in the function arguments was different than the target vault of the current role of the user.

Web Services – API

A subsystem that was initially located in a vault different than the target vault of the current user, would not be saved properly after editing in ANSA.

For more details about the new software features, enhancements and corrections please, refer to the Release Notes document.

Documentation Updates

Updated Documents

Updated installation guide, scripting API, and user’s guide.

Supported Platforms and System Requirements

The server software of SPDRM is currently available on Linux and MS Windows 64bits.

The client software of SPDRM is running under 64bit flavours of Linux and MS Windows.

The software requires a different license key to the rest of the products of BETA CAE Systems. This license key should be incorporated into the same license file, if such is already installed, and requires beta_lm, the proprietary license manager of BETA CAE Systems.

For details, refer to the System Requirements document.

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Where to download from

Customers who are served directly by BETA CAE Systems, or its subsidiaries, may download the new software and documentation from their account on our server. They can access their account through the “sign in” link at our web site.
Contact us if you miss your account details. The Downloads menu items give you access to the public downloads.
Customers who are served by a local business agent should contact the local support channel for software distribution details.

What to download

All files required for the installation of this version reside in the folder named: “SPDRM_v1.4.3” and are dated as of May 7, 2021.

These files should replace any pre-releases or other files downloaded prior to that date.

The distribution of this version of SPDRM is packaged in one, single, unified installation file that invokes the respective installer and guides the procedure for the installation of the required components (i.e. SPDRM server and client).

For the installation of the software on each platform type, download from the respective folders, the .tar.gz file for Linux or the .zip file for Windows.

Earlier software releases are also available in the sub-directory called “Previous_Versions” or in a folder named after the product and version number.

About BETA CAE Systems

BETA CAE Systems is a private engineering software company committed to the development of state of the art CAE software systems that meet the requirements of all simulation disciplines. The company’s products, the ANSA pre-processor/ EPILYSIS solver and META post-processor suite, and SPDRM, the simulation-process-data-and-resources manager, hold a worldwide leading position across a range of industries, including the automotive, railway vehicles, aerospace, motorsports, chemical processes engineering, energy, electronics, heavy machinery, power tools, and biomechanics.

Committed to its mission to produce best-in-class CAE software systems, BETA CAE Systems offers products that consistently exceed expectations and provides exemplary technical support to its customers. The company’s continuously growth attest to the high level of customer satisfaction and user confidence. For more information, visit http://www.beta-cae.com.