ROOT, Switzerland, May 18, 2020 – The incorporation of remote communication and collaboration solutions in fast-paced environments, where global businesses seek effective ways to streamline product development processes, had already reached its limits. Today’s unprecedented circumstances push these limits further as organizations struggle to ensure business continuity through work-from-home. The deployment of an effective and productive professional remote work and collaboration environment became a necessity.

Team members, of varying levels of office distance and specialization, need an efficient medium through which they can communicate, put down plans, or discuss problem solutions and counter measures. Especially in the field of engineering simulation the evolution of analysis models and the evaluation of results, on different design stages and centers, was not until now as time-efficient and effective as required. At the same time, working or communicating from distance, with non-reliable and not-secure platforms, was adding risk and reservations.

BETA CAE Systems brings forth NEERE, a new software, with the aim to meet existing needs and take remote work and collaboration to new levels. Our purpose is to offer to the Industry the capability to mobilize and make available data and information stored in corporate systems, but also to allow knowledge and experience sharing, in a manner that ensures confidentiality. At the same time, we are committed in offering new tools and practices that expand the capabilities and effectiveness of collaboration procedures.

NEERE is an on-premises, web-based tele-collaboration environment, tailor-made for the engineering community. It enables remote work and teamwork, and boosts productivity through the direct engagement of users from all over the globe, in a secure, enterprise-ready, multi-OS web-platform. This environment offers a complete toolset to share and control desktop workstations via web-browser, control access, run software, communicate through messages, voice, live videos, and jointly experience virtual environments. Integrated with ANSA, META, and META VR, NEERE provides a complete collaboration platform that makes sharing of knowledge and exchange of ideas effortless. Teams with interdisciplinary members can now work together in real-time technical meetings, fostering innovation and reducing virtual product development cycles.

“NEERE comes right on time. Exploiting our long experience on how our global customers and partners work to achieve their goals and listening to their requirements and bottlenecks, we created and continue to improve a tool that ensures the efficiency and value creation of their teams in a trustworthy manner” says Sam Saltiel, CCO of BETA CAE Systems. “It’s remarkable that a large number of our esteemed customers adopted and deployed NEERE while it was still in its earlier pre-release stages”.

Availability

NEERE is available worldwide by BETA CAE Systems and its business partners.

About BETA CAE Systems

BETA CAE Systems transformed engineering simulation by introducing revolutionary process automation software tools and practices into Simulation and Analysis, almost 30 years ago. Committed to our mission to enable engineers to deliver results of high value, we continue to offer state-of-the-art, highperformance software and best-in-class services to the Industry, around the world. Our simulation solutions unleash low-risk and high Return-On-Investment innovation. We first established our reputation in the Automotive sector and now we are proud of the deployment of our software also in the Aerospace, Defense, Biomechanics, Electronics, Energy and other Industries. The groundbreaking technology, the excellent services and our high standards of business values and ethics are the three pillars on which BETA was founded and grows since then. For more information, visit https://www.beta-cae.com.

TOLLAND, CT, USA, May 18, 2020 – Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developed by CNC Software, Inc., has made free training available to those looking to sharpen their skills. From now until June 30, 2020, users can sign up to take a full set of Mastercam core classes on Mastercam University.

The following is a list of the free courses being offered on Mastercam University:

1. Mastercam Essentials
2. STEM: Principles of Machining
3. Mastercam 2D Mill (for both 2019 and 2020 versions)
4. Mastercam 3D Mill (for both 2019 and 2020 versions)
5. Mastercam Lathe (for both 2019 and 2020 versions)

To assist in efforts to maintain learning opportunities and transition to remote instruction, Mastercam is also providing an array of free resources to use for online teaching initiatives and virtual classroom instruction.

Three projects in the Mastercam Quick Part Series are available free of charge. These project-based learning modules provide tutorials for Mastercam Mill, Mastercam Router, and Mastercam Lathe. Each includes guided curriculum that takes students through the CAD/CAM/CNC process from project start to a finished part. These tutorials provide instructors a convenient means of teaching students about manufacturing terminology, techniques, and processes while providing valuable experience using Mastercam.

1. For more information about the free Mastercam University courses, please visit https://www.mastercam.com/news/blog/free-training-available-from-mastercam/.
2. For more about teaching from home resources, please visit https://www.mastercam.com/news/blog/helpful-mastercam-resources-for-remote-educational-curriculum/.

KRAILLING, Germany, May 15, 2020 – The POLYLINE project brings together 15 industrial and research partners from Germany to develop a next-generation digitalized production line. This line will be used to produce plastic parts for the automotive industry. The aim is to complement conventional production techniques (e.g. machining, casting, etc.) with additive manufacturing (AM) in the form of high-throughput ­line production line systems. The project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research with a total of 10.7 Mio. Euro. The project has a duration of three years. POLYLINE was officially launched with the kick-off meeting of all consortium partners on 4 March 2020 at EOS in Krailling near Munich.

Background of the POLYLINE project

Additive manufacturing can realize almost any geometry and even complex structures without significant additional effort – a big step towards mass production of individualized products. At present, however, both vertical and horizontal integration of additive manufacturing processes in conventional lines can only be implemented to a limited extent due to the lack of standards across process chains. This is due to AM-specific workflows (e.g. production time in the “batch process”) and the generally low level of automation of the physical handling and transport processes.

On the other hand, the digital data chain along the horizontal process chain is not continuous at many interfaces, which currently leads to a lack of transparency, susceptibility to errors and limited monitoring along the process chain and makes integration into relevant production control systems more difficult. These obstacles limit the obviously high potential of additive manufacturing processes in existing series production and assembly lines.

In order to achieve the project objective, the project aims at a digital and physical system breakthrough. To achieve this, it is important to record and document all central characteristic values and quality criteria (including identification, history and measured values) from the CAD model to the final part. The individual sub-processes of production – from process preparation to the selective laser-sintering process, cooling and unpacking as well as cleaning and post-processing – will be automated and integrated into the planned production line, in which all the technological elements of an SLS production chain will be fully linked for the first time.

POLYLINE uses a new solution approach that takes a holistic view and implements all required processes. The targeted production line is planned to be implemented with a high degree of maturity according to the requirements of the application partner. The use cases include customized components as well as serial components in large quantities.

The project is part of the funding measure “Line integration of additive manufacturing processes” as part of the funding program “Photonics Research Germany – Light with a Future”.

POLYLINE is led by EOS, the world’s leading technology provider in industrial 3D printing of metals and plastics.

SAN RAFAEL, CA, USA, May 15, 2020 – Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced that it has rescheduled its first quarter fiscal 2021 financial results conference call to Wednesday, May 27, 2020, due to scheduling conflicts. Autodesk will host a live webcast call on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. PT at www.autodesk.com/investors. An audio replay webcast will also be available after 5:00 p.m. PT on Autodesk’s website at www.autodesk.com/investors.

Autodesk will also be hosting its Digital Investor Day on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. PT.

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 autodesk.com or follow @autodesk.

BOSTON, MA, USA, May 15, 2020 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) recognizes the herculean efforts of its customers and partners as they address challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the world and across multiple industries, these organizations have adopted new and creative initiatives to address a variety of needs, including shortages of ventilators, personal protection equipment (PPE), and hand sanitizer.

“We are pleased to recognize and support our customers and partners that are working to bolster the critical front-line measures to address and alleviate this crisis,” said Jim Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. “We are grateful for their hard work and are committed to assisting and supporting them in their initiatives during these difficult times.”

In a special blog series entitled, “COVID-19 Heroes”, PTC recognizes the work of its customers and partners across the industrial, aerospace, automotive, medical, and retail sectors, including:

1. Abbott Labs, creators of the Abbott ID NOW COVID-19 test, the fastest available molecular point-of-care test for the detection of COVID-19.
2. Fresenius Medical Care, who has joined a coalition of kidney dialysis providers dedicated to maintaining continuity of care for dialysis patients through an isolated cohort that eliminates the need for dialysis patients to enter a hospital environment.
3. Ralph Lauren, who has pivoted their production to focus on face masks and isolation gowns for health care and hospital workers.
4. Roche Diagnostics, developers of one of the first commercially available test kits for COVID-19, enabling labs to expand and expedite testing to meet urgent medical needs.
5. VentilatorChallengeUK, a consortium of leading industrial, technology, and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors teaming up to produce ventilators for hospitals across the U.K.

PTC plans to run blog the series each week through August 31, and possibly longer, depending upon the duration of the pandemic. To nominate a COVID-19 Hero, please contact Alexa Rice at arice@ptc.com.

About PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)

PTC enables global manufacturers to realize double-digit impact with software solutions that enable them to accelerate product and service innovation, improve operational efficiency, and increase workforce productivity. In combination with an extensive partner network, PTC provides customers flexibility in how its technology can be deployed to drive digital transformation – on premises, in the cloud, or via its pure SaaS platform. At PTC, we don’t just imagine a better world, we enable it. For more information, visit https://www.ptc.com.

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, May 15, 2020 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces that it has added a new Digital Transformation Short Course to its world-class PLM Leadership education and training offering. The first course will be a virtual-live class that will take place over two half-days on July 14 and July 21.

The new “Digital Transformation Short Course” has been created for those who are sponsoring or participating in a digital transformation initiative. The aim is to ensure that they have a solid understanding of the critical concepts and industry-leading best practices.

The CIMdata Digital Transformation Short Course comprises two modules. Each module is 3.5 hours in duration and is available in both a live, in-person configuration, and in a virtual-live configuration. The in-person configuration will take place over one business day, with the live-virtual configuration being delivered over two half-days, separated by one week. The successful completion of the course and the associated assessments leads to an Executive Certificate of Digital Transformation Leadership.

Commenting on the addition of this new short course to the CIMdata PLM Leadership education and training portfolio, CIMdata’s president and CEO, Peter Bilello, said that, “CIMdata views digitalization as the next logical step in representing anything and everything in 1s and 0s. For many, digitalization is moving from a fuzzy concept to the newest data-driven disruption of the status quo. Executives need to not only understand what digitalization is but how to leverage it for business success. Digital transformation needs to be at the core of the organization—it is not a one-time activity, but rather a journey.”

Mr. Bilello also stated that “CIMdata has been working with the PLM industry for more than 35 years while helping companies define and execute their digital transformation. Our consulting services and research expertise are known and respected around the world for their best practice-based content and insight. CIMdata has leveraged its knowledge and experience to create the CIMdata Digital Transformation Short Course as an integral part of CIMdata PLM Leadership—the PLM industry’s most comprehensive non-biased education and training offering for those responsible for their enterprise’s digital transformation activities.”

For more information on CIMdata’s Digital Transformation short course, visit https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/digital-transformation-short-course.

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, May 15, 2020 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the publication of an eBook on digitalization, the second eBook published as part of a multi-sponsor collaborative research program on digitalization / digital transformation in industrial companies.

According to Mr. Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata’s Vice President, “For many, digitalization is about applying digital technologies to change a business model, resulting in new revenue and value-producing opportunities. CIMdata believes that if you are a product company that is pursuing a digitalization or digital transformation initiative it will be difficult to succeed without a strong PLM foundation. In this research, we asked industrial companies to describe their as-is digital environment and where they may go next, as well as the impacts of concepts like the digital twin, the digital thread, advanced variant configuration management, simulation data and process management, and smart manufacturing.”

CIMdata enlisted several leading PLM solution and service providers as sponsors of this research: ANSYS, Dassault Systèmes, and HCL. The extended research program team collaborated to help identify the crucial issues facing companies addressing these issues. The research program comprised several elements, including interviews with thought leaders from sponsors and their lead customers published on the CIMdata.com blog: www.CIMdata.com/blog. “This interview series has provided some great insights into both solution provider strategies and their customers’ actions,” stated Mr. Przybylinski.

This CIMdata eBook highlights the key issues facing adopting organizations. Entitled “Speeding Your Digital Transformation Journey” the eBook seeks to frame the discussion around the key concepts, like digitalization, digital transformation, digital twin, digital thread, and the rest using standard terminology, supporting the discussion with selected data from the survey results and quotes from interviews conducted.

“The survey results highlight just how dominant these trends are in industry,” claimed Mr. Przybylinski. “In three years, 96% of the respondents claimed that smart, connected products would be very important or important to their company strategy. That includes 16% who said it was not at all important today. Similarly, only 11% say that they have digital twins in production today, ramping up to 34% in three years. Another 43% expect to be in pilot three years from now. These results are consistent with other research on these topics and show just how much these trends are impacting industrial firms, and just how fast they are acting to address them. This will create a lot of opportunity in the market and also reduce the potential for confusion, one reason why we try to frame the discussion using the eBooks.”

According to GH Rao, President, Engineering and R&D Services, HCL Technologies Ltd., “We are happy to be part of this collaborative research program ‘Speeding Your Digital Transformation Journey’ with CIMdata. HCL believes that to succeed, organizations must reimagine their role in this digital economy and develop new capabilities around digital technologies and collaborative ecosystems in order to successfully deliver products, services and experiences powered by the convergence of insights across the product lifecycle.”

To find out more and to download the eBook on Digital Transformation, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/resources/complimentary-reports-research/white-papers.https://www.cimdata.com/en/resources/complimentary-reports-research/white-papers

GHENT, Belgium, May 14, 2020 – Bricsys is proud to welcome Mr. Chris Lee as its Vice President of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region.

Chris Lee, VP for Bricsys APAC 

Mr. Lee joins Bricsys after more than a decade of experience in the business of technology. In his previous role, he led the strategic direction of Hexagon Geosystem’s Asian subsidiaries. Prior to joining Hexagon AB, Mr. Lee built and managed high-performing teams in ASEAN for Autodesk, an industry leader in design, construction, and engineering technology.

Mr. Lee is an experienced board member, independent director, advisor, and international industry leader with a history of award-winning performance. He is regarded as a thought leader who has driven digital transformation and promoted entrepreneurship, across multiple industries and the public sector. His focus on channel partner programs and sustainable territory expansion will help drive revenue for Bricsys and Hexagon PPM, across the region.

“It’s a privilege to be given the opportunity to lead one of the fastest-growing divisions of Hexagon,” said Mr. Lee. “We will work to share the incredible value and benefits of Bricsys, the company that builds BricsCAD for people who build things.”

As the Chairman of the Digital Transformation Chapter of SGTech, the premier trade association for Singapore’s tech industry, Mr. Lee embodies the type of leadership that will create win-win partnerships across the entire geography.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical & Production Engineering from the National University of Singapore, a master’s in international business from the RMIT Graduate School of Business and a Master of Public Administration degree from Nanyang Technological University.

Bricsys is a division of Hexagon AB, the sustainable global technology leader in autonomous, connected ecosystems. We join our extended Hexagon family to welcome Mr. Chris Lee to this important role.

About Bricsys

Bricsys is a global provider of dwg engineering design software brought to market under the BricsCAD® brand. For more information, visit https://www.bricsys.com.