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Maxon Updates Cineware for Illustrator Plug-in

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FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany, Feb 27, 2020 – Maxon is pleased to announce the immediate availability of an updated version of the Cineware for Illustrator plug-in (CwAI), which enables artists and designers to add and edit 3D objects directly within Adobe Illustrator CC 2020, the industry-standard vector graphics application included in the Adobe Creative Cloud.

 

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Cineware for Illustrator is available at no cost for MacOS and Windows on the Maxon web site.

Cineware for Illustrator uses the same powerful 3D engine as Cinema 4D, Maxon’s Sci-Tech award-winning, intuitive, professional 3D application. Users can import any C4D file, and tweak the view, lighting and textures to integrate 3D elements with 2D designs or use 3D elements as templates when creating vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator CC. This enables designers to visualize product labels, incorporate rich 3D content into Illustrator compositions, or even arrange 3D elements as guides for form and perspective when creating vector artwork.

Turbosquid, the leading online source for 3D models, has kindly provided Cineware for Illustrator users a “jump start” into the third dimension with a collection of ready-to-use 3D models, including common product packaging and other 3D objects. Users of Cinema 4D can create and share their own custom 3D content for use in Illustrator CC.

Cineware for Illustrator Feature Highlights

  1. 3D Objects: Rotate, position and show/hide individual 3D objects from any Cinema 4D scene, all within Illustrator CC.
  2. Materials: Adjust the color, reflection, luminance, transparency, and bump directly within Illustrator CC. Users can even apply vector artwork to the surface of 3D models
  3. Cameras: Switch between pre-set cameras or use simple navigation tools to choose preferred viewing angle.
  4. Lights: Enable or disable lights, and change their color to set a mood and emphasize shapes.
  5. Integrate: Workflow allows easy removal of the background by choosing the automatically created alpha map so 3D elements can be integrated into existing vector artwork.

About Maxon 

Headquartered in Friedrichsdorf, Germany, Maxon is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. Its award-winning Cinema 4D and Redshift 3D software products have been used extensively to help create and render everything from stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows and commercials, cutting-edge game cinematics for AAA games, as well as for medical illustration, architectural and industrial design applications. In 2019, Cinema 4D was awarded a Scientific and Technical Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Maxon has offices in Germany, USA, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Singapore. Maxon products are available directly from the website and its worldwide distribution network. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group. For moreinformation, visit https://www.maxon.net

Bentley Announces Call for Submissions for the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards

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EXTON, PA, USA, Feb 27, 2020 – Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, announced its call for nominations for the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards program. The awards, which are judged by independent juries of industry experts, recognize infrastructure projects for digital innovations that improve project delivery and/or asset performance. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2020.

 

48957934197_613df523ef_cWinners of Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards

 

The Year in Infrastructure Awards are an integral part of Bentley’s annual Year in Infrastructure Conference. The conference, which will take place October 12-15 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, brings together infrastructure professionals and industry thought leaders from around the world to share best practices and learn about the latest advances in technology that will improve infrastructure project delivery and asset performance. Winners are announced during the gala awards dinner at the culmination of the conference.

Users of Bentley software are invited to nominate their projects in the Year in Infrastructure Awards program, no matter which phase the project is in – planning/conception, design, construction, or operations. The three finalists chosen for each awards category win a trip to Vancouver to attend the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Conference as guests of Bentley Systems. As part of the conference, the finalists will present their projects before the judges, industry thought leaders, and more than 100 members of the media.

Every project nominated for an award receives recognition across the global infrastructure community. Through the Year in Infrastructure Awards program, participants:

  1. Gain global recognition by having their infrastructure projects profiled in Bentley’s Infrastructure Yearbook, which is distributed in print and digital formats to media, government, and industry influencers around the world. All winning and finalist projects are also featured on bentley.com
  2. Enhance their competitive edge by demonstrating to existing and potential clients the value they add to projects through their digital innovations
  3. Receive media coverage from global media and support from the Bentley team in marketing and promoting their respective projects to the media

The Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards will recognize outstanding achievements for infrastructure projects and assets in the following categories:

  1. 4D Digital Construction
  2. Bridges
  3. Buildings and Campuses
  4. Digital Cities
  5. Geotechnical Engineering
  6. Land and Site Development
  7. Manufacturing
  8. Mining and Offshore Engineering
  9. Power Generation
  10. Project Delivery
  11. Rail and Transit
  12. Reality Modeling
  13. Roads and Highways
  14. Road and Rail Asset Performance
  15. Structural Engineering
  16. Utilities and Communications
  17. Utilities and Industrial Asset Performance
  18. Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants
  19. Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Networks

Additionally, projects that represent Bentley’s mission of advancing infrastructure but transcend the narrower focus of the individual category awards can be considered for Special Recognition awards including:

  1. Advancements in Digital Twins for Project Delivery (Project Digital Twins) for a project using a digital twin to gain useful insights, such as understanding the impact of change and design alternatives or highlighting issues with the quality of project data, to more effectively collaborate with the extended project team or to model the performance of a project and its construction.
  2. Advancements in Digital Twins for Asset Performance (Performance Digital Twins) for a project involving an operating infrastructure asset that uses a digital twin to gain useful insights to improve the performance in areas such as throughput, safety, compliance, or maintenance, to evaluate the relative impact of different operational strategies, to support training operational staff, or to support remote operations.
  3. Advancements in Sustainability and Resilience for a project that has been designed or an infrastructure asset that is being operated to achieve better sustainability (lower carbon footprint, better use of renewables, reduced environmental impact) or higher resilience (ability to withstand and recover from man-made or natural disasters, adaptability to changing conditions).

For additional information about the Year in Infrastructure Awards program, or to nominate a project, visit the Year in Infrastructure Awards website.

Watch a one-minute video about the nomination process.

About Bentley Systems’ Year in Infrastructure Conference

Presented by Bentley Institute, the Year in Infrastructure Conference is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations focused on best practices and technologies for going digital. The conference is globally recognized as the leading forum for addressing the current priorities and opportunities that impact the infrastructure industry. Attendees hear from industry thought leaders, engage in forums and discussions, and learn about technologies and best practices that will shape the future of infrastructure delivery and operations.

About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems is the leading global provider of software solutions to engineers, architects, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators for the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, including public works, utilities, industrial plants, and digital cities. Bentley’s MicroStation-based open modeling applications, and its open simulation applications, accelerate design integration; its ProjectWise and SYNCHRO offerings accelerate project delivery; and its AssetWise offerings accelerate asset and network performance. Spanning infrastructure engineering, Bentley’s iTwin Services are fundamentally advancing BIM and GIS to 4D digital twins.

Bentley Systems employs more than 3,500 colleagues, generates annual revenues of $700 million in 170 countries, and has invested more than $1 billion in research, development, and acquisitions since 2014. From inception in 1984, the company has remained majority-owned by its five founding Bentley brothers. www.bentley.com

Nano Dimension Adds Chris Moran, Nira Poran to its Board

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BOCA RATON, FL, USA, Feb 26, 2020 – Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM), a leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) provider, announced the appointment of J. Christopher Moran and Ms. Nira Poran as members of the company’s board of directors, effective immediately.

 

132-horzJ. Christopher Moran (Chris) and Ms. Nira Poran

 

About J. Christopher Moran (Chris)

J. Christopher Moran (Chris) is a Vice-President of Lockheed Martin Corporation and the Executive Director and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of Lockheed Martin. He is responsible for leading the Corporation’s investments in small technology companies which support Lockheed Martin’s strategic business objectives.

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Moran served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions at Applied Materials, Inc., Santa Clara, CA.  Most recently, he was the head of the Business Systems and Analytics group in the Applied Global Services Organization. Mr. Moran was with Applied for over 32 years, including as the head of Corporate Strategy and the General Manager of Applied Ventures LLC, the strategic investing arm of Applied Materials.

Mr. Moran is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he obtained both his Bachelor and Master degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

“North America’s Electronics and Defense industries are quickly becoming a foundation of our growth. Over the past several months these industries have provided tremendous input shaping our product roadmap and future capabilities. Mr. Moran’s decades of experience in the electronics industry, as well as his deep visibility into the cutting edge of the defense industry will provide a guiding hand to Nano Dimension’s strategy. We are honored by Mr. Moran’s decision to join our Board,” said Mr. Ofir Baharav, Nano Dimension’s Chairman of the Board of Directors.

About Ms. Nira Poran

Ms. Poran has extensive experience in managing content-technology companies, international businesses initiatives as well as corporate and communal business development efforts. Ms. Poran had served as an Adviser of Public Affairs for the Prime Minister of Israel where she supervised the Status of Women portfolio. In this role, she was involved in various committees and activities, including different parliament committees. She also represented the State of Israel in UN conferences in Vienna and New York. Ms. Poran lived and worked in Paris, New York, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai and San Francisco.

Ms. Poran is the Executive Director of the Association of Corporate Counselors. She was a legal adviser in the firm ZAG/JUN ZEJUN, a cooperation between an Israeli and Chinese law firm.

Prior to that, Ms. Poran was the co-founder and chief executive officer and later the Chairperson of the Board of Mars Interactive Games Ltd. Mars was a pioneer content technology company, developing interactive television games and game channels for digital networks.

Ms. Poran earned a MA with honors in Gender Studies and an LLM, International and Public Law, from Tel Aviv University and Northwestern University in Chicago, IL.

“Having conducted business in many of the world’s major hubs, Ms. Poran has gained experience in multicultural communication and management. I expect that as we expand our business in the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific, Ms. Poran’s experience will be of great contribution. We are honored to have her join our Board,” said Ofir Baharav, Nano Dimension’s Chairman of the Board of Directors.

About Nano Dimension

Nano Dimension (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM) is a provider of intelligent machines for the fabrication of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME). High fidelity active electronic and electromechanical subassemblies are integral enablers of autonomous intelligent drones, cars, satellites, smartphones, and in vivo medical devices. They necessitate iterative development, IP safety, fast time-to-market and device performance gains, thereby mandating AME for in-house, rapid prototyping and production. Nano Dimension machines serve cross-industry needs by depositing proprietary consumable conductive and dielectric materials simultaneously, while concurrently integrating in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers and electromechanical components, to function at unprecedented performance. Nano Dimension bridges the gap between PCB and semiconductor integrated circuits. A revolution at the click of a button: From CAD to a functional high-performance AME device in hours, solely at the cost of the consumable materials. For more information, please visit www.nano-di.com.

Autodesk, STRABAG Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Cooperation

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MUNICH, Germany, Feb 26, 2020 – Software company Autodesk and European construction service provider STRABAG signed a letter of intent in Munich, aiming to cooperate even more closely in the digitization of the construction industry in the future. The agreement strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies, and focuses on the common development of BIM applications tailored to the requirements of the European market. In doing so, the diverse experience that STRABAG is gathering on construction sites throughout Europe could enable a more practice-oriented development of potential software solutions. These will be tested and optimized within the framework of existing construction projects. A special focus will be the integration of corresponding applications for construction and logistics processes – Autodesk and STRABAG expect high and yet often unused potential of BIM.

 

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“For years, we have been valuing the great cooperation with Autodesk when it comes to definition and development of BIM software,” said Klemens Haselsteiner, new member of the STRABAG SE Management Board for Digitalisation. “As leading construction service provider, we aim to drive digitization of the construction industry in Europe. The advancement of Building Information Modelling – with a focus on applications for construction and logistics processes – is our goal.”

As a first step, the companies are conducting a series of joint workshops in which experts from both companies deal with important key issues. Currently, the first series on the topic of infrastructure, a focus area of STRABAG, is already underway. The expansion and maintenance of the transport infrastructure is one of the largest future projects, especially in Germany, leading to various opportunities for the construction industry. Approximately 2,500 bridges need to be renovated or adapted for higher traffic volumes.  At the same time, Building Information Modeling is required as a planning basis for public-sector tenders from 2020.

Andrew Anagnost, CEO, Autodesk noted, “Europe and especially the German-speaking region are an important market for us. Our aim is to better address the market requirements of the future and are pleased to have a company like STRABAG with the right expertise and vision to lead the way with us.”

In addition to the conventional implementation of construction projects with BIM, the companies will deal with pre-construction – meaning modular and partial design outside the construction site – in the future. The practical experience gained by STRABAG employees on the construction site coupled with Autodesk’s expertise in design and production from the MFG sector complement each other in the pre-construction building phase.

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.

NUM Launches Form Compensation Option for NUMROTO

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TEUFEN, Switzerland, Feb 26, 2020 – NUM has launched a powerful form compensation option for its renowned NUMROTO tool grinding software. The new option enables tool manufacturers to ‘close the loop’ between CNC tool grinding and measurement, in order to further increase process accuracy and consistency. The system inherently compensates for process variables such as temperature fluctuations and grinding wheel wear, and is likely to prove especially popular with manufacturers of the latest specialist precision tools, which demand unprecedentedly tight production standards.

 


NUM’s renowned NUMROTO tool grinding software now features fully integrated form compensation facilities.

 

Operators seeking to maximise the accuracy of tools produced on CNC grinding machines generally use a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) to obtain probed measurements of the machined part, using this information to influence the production process during subsequent machining operations. Until now, NUMROTO users processed the results from the CMM with proprietary third party compensation software running on an external computer, before feeding a suitably corrected target profile back into the CNC machine.

Developed in conjunction with several key NUMROTO end users, NUM’s new form compensation facility forms a fully integrated part of the company’s form cutter package and completely dispenses with the need for any third-party software. The data exchange between the CMM and the CNC machine can be handled by XML interface or by export/import of the DXF file via a local area network.

The form compensation software employs advanced filtering algorithms to create a very smooth and precise compensation profile. The software always calculates the orientation of the grinding wheel and the path speed from the original profile, so that only the position of the contact point on the cutting edge is compensated – and not the orientation of the grinding wheel. This ensures that the surface quality of the tool is unaffected by the compensation.

NUM’s new form compensation option is compatible with NUMROTO version 4.1.2 or later.

First launched in 1987, NUMROTO software has become the preferred choice for many of the world’s leading manufacturers of CNC machines for the production and re-sharpening of tools such as end-mills, drills, step drills, form cutters and many others. It is currently used on more than 6,000 machines worldwide.

Compared to most competitive products on the market, the software provides a much more direct and efficient path between tool design, manufacture and verification. For more information, visit https://num.com.

Altair Appoints Gilma Saravia as Chief People Officer

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TROY, MI, USA, Feb 26, 2020 – Altair, (Nasdaq: ALTR) a global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing and data analytics, announced that Gilma Saravia has joined the company as chief people officer.

 

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Saravia will lead Altair’s global human resources organization, including its workforce strategy, talent acquisition and development, as well as employee engagement. She will oversee all aspects of Altair’s HR functions globally, supporting 3,300 employees across 26 countries. Additionally, as a member of the Altair executive leadership team, she will support strategic company initiatives to ensure Altair continues to foster a culture that attracts, grows and retains the best and the brightest.

Saravia brings more than two decades of experience in leading large-scale, global teams in organizational effectiveness, talent acquisition and development, and HR transformation at major companies. Most recently she was vice president, global corporate human resources and talent for Aptiv. Prior to Aptiv, she held executive roles at U. S. Steel and served as a senior manager in Deloitte’s Human Capital consulting group. During her combined industry and consulting tenure, Saravia led global engagements across multiple industries including technology, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, public sector, education, and financial services.

“Gilma’s people-first approach to organizational effectiveness and global mindset will be an asset as we continue to scale and develop our teams in order to achieve our growth targets, while maintaining our exceptional culture,” said James Scapa, Altair founder and chief executive officer. “People are our most important asset and we are excited to bring Gilma on board to focus on creating and executing a winning HR strategy.”

“I am energized and honored to help shape the future of Altair,” said Saravia. “What I admire most about Altair is its outstanding culture and the leadership team’s commitment to its people. Those two essential elements create a culture of innovation that delivers ground-breaking technologies for our customers.”

Saravia holds a bachelor of business administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin and holds various certifications and trainings in talent, leadership development, diversity and inclusion.

About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high performance computing (HPC) and data analytics. Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. For more information, visit visit www.altair.com.

ANSYS Introduces Ansys RaptorH for Electromagnetic Modeling

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PITTSBURGH, PA, USA, Feb 26, 2020 – With the release of Ansys RaptorH, Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) will empower engineers to accelerate and improve 5G, three-dimensional integrated circuit (3D-IC) and radio-frequency integrated circuit design workflows for innovations like smart devices, antenna arrays and data storage systems. RaptorH fuses the fidelity of Ansys’ flagship HFSS with the speed and high-capacity architecture of RaptorX — enabling designers to reduce chip size, lower power consumption, decrease production cost and minimize time-to-market.

From high-performance systems-on-chip for 5G mobile devices and network infrastructure to the radio-frequency transceivers that enable autonomous vehicles and the industrial Internet of Things, circuit design is heavily impacted by electromagnetics. Ansys RaptorH will empower customers to overcome unwanted interference that often leads to lengthy design cycles, increased risk, higher costs and sub-optimal performance.

The highly-integrated analysis solution of Ansys RaptorH enables designers to simulate electromagnetic phenomena on advanced nanometer silicon designs across multi-chip 3D-ICs, silicon interposers and advanced packaging — resulting in shorter design cycles and improved reliability and integrity.

“Companies designing the next-generation of electronics face mounting time-to-market pressure as they try to solve incredibly complex design challenges within error-prone and expensive workflows,” said John Lee, vice president and general manager, Ansys. “By combining the world-class engines of Ansys HFSS and Ansys RaptorX into a single analysis solution, Ansys will provide an immediate solution for efficiently addressing electromagnetic effects across multiple high-speed and high-performance applications. As the global leader in electromagnetics, Ansys is proud to build upon our heritage with the launch of Ansys RaptorH.”

About ANSYS, Inc.

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.

Lantek FY19 Revenue Up by 9.6% to $23M

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VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain, Feb 25, 2020 – Lantek has disclosed its economic results from last year, reflecting a steady growth rate. In 2019, turnover reached $23 million, an increase of 9.6% over 2018. This growth secures Lantek’s position as the leading software developer and advanced manufacturing solution provider for the metal and sheet metal sector.

 

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A Spanish multinational, Lantek employs over 200 people worldwide. It leads its sector through innovation and a commitment to internationalization. The number of active clients increased notably in 2019, by 1,900 new users. By doubling its normal growth rate, Lantek reached a total of 23,700 clients across more than one hundred countries. In the US, the client base rose to over 900.

Lantek’s international business constitutes 86.3% of turnover. The countries with the greatest significance include the USA, Germany, Italy, France, and China. Each continue to be strategic markets. An increase of 30% has been achieved in both South Korea and France. Germany attained a notable increase of 26%. Mexico, Turkey, and Poland also increased their turnover, exceeding double digit growth.

“For yet another year, we’ve registered close to double digit growth and record sales figures. This demonstrates the stability of our business and our international projection. It reflects the tremendous growth of our installed client base, and portfolio of products and solutions. All this grants Lantek sustainable development. Achieving a solid financial position allows us to face the growth implied by the new challenges of Industry 4.0,” confirms Alberto López de Biñaspre, Lantek CEO.

The company presented its performance at the “IM2020,” the annual International Meeting that gathers 170 global attendees from Lantek’s employees and suppliers. IM2020 is a discussion forum which takes stock of the year. It is also the backdrop for defining business objectives that reinforce the organization’s strategy and road map for years to come.

The three-day event took place at the Europa Congress and Exhibition Hall in Vitoria-Gasteiz. It featured guest speakers such as VeGlobal Talent Manager, Bart Farrell, a renowned technology event organizer. IM2020 seminars and work groups included prestigious consultants such as Minsait (Indra group), JAKINCODE and OPE Consultores.

Digital Transformation solutions top performance, nearing 25% of growth

The company’s commitment to digitalization has been reflected with an increase of 24.7% in the Digital Transformation solutions division. The mission is to realize Smart & Digital Factory while implementing an integral management model for manufacturing and the company. Growth of 16% in subscriptions for updates and technical assistance is also worth highlighting. New Cloud applications and the SaaS model drive the deployment of this model.

An extremely positive sign is the considerable growth in markets that already had significant volume. This includes geographical regions like France, Germany, Spain, Korea, Italy and the USA with ratios near 35%, some reaching 50% (France and Germany). China is full of great expectations in terms of growth. The Chinese metal industry has firmly committed to Industry 4.0 and is becoming the driving force for the Digital Transformation and Advanced Manufacturing Solutions area. In many industrial companies, Lantek software has come to occupy a prominent place in the digitalization of their plants. It interconnects their systems, machines and processes, and supports decision-making based on data.

Lantek’s commitment to innovation is one of the main reasons for the growth the company is experiencing. Last year, the investment in R&D and Innovation was around $3.2 million, which constituted an increase of 15% compared to the previous year. The aim of this investment is to launch innovative solutions in the area of advanced manufacturing. Lantek’s focus on the metal sector subsequently supports operational growth and excellence in the automotive, aeronautics, railway, and naval sectors, among others.

The company develops its innovations under the concept of extended digital transformation. This is consistent in creating collaborative environments with clients, suppliers, and the market in order to grow as technological partners. Hence, the company is launching an advanced Manufacturing Execution System (MES), basing decision-making on data analysis.

“In 2020, our strategy will focus on our clients and on the exponential growth of our installed international base. We’ll make the digital transformation of our sector a reality, based on the most advanced manufacturing technology and operational excellence as a solutions and services supplier. Our 34 years of activity on the international market endorses us as a forerunner in Industry 4.0”, concludes Alberto López de Biñaspre, Lantek CEO.

About Lantek Sheet Metal Solutions

Lantek is a multinational that is leading the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry. With its patented smart manufacturing software, it enables factories to be connected, turning them into Smart Factories. It rounds off its range of services with CAD, CAM, MES, and ERP solutions for companies that manufacture metal parts from sheet metal, tubes, and profiles using any cutting technology (laserplasmaoxycutwaterjetshearing and punching).Lantek’s U.S. Headquarters is in Mason, OH.

Founded in 1986 in the Basque Country (Spain), one of the main European hubs of machine tool development, Lantek enables the integration of sheet metal and metal processing technologies using the most advanced manufacturing management software. The company is currently the outstanding leader in its sector thanks to its capacity for innovation and commitment to internationalization. With more than 23,700 customers in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2018, its international business contributed to 86% of its revenue. For more information, visit: www.lantek.com/us.

EnvisionTEC, exocad Announce Software Integration to Streamline Digital Dental Workflow

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CHICAGO, IL, USA, Feb 25, 2020 – Leading dental 3D printing equipment and material manufacturer EnvisionTEC, and exocad, one of the leading dental CAD/CAM software manufacturers for the dental lab, announced the results of their cooperative efforts at LMT Magazine’s Lab Day Chicago event. After working together for over a year, the two companies have announced the integration of their products for a smoothly integrated workflow for the dental lab professional.

 

ENV_exocadEnvisionTEC dental materials are pre-loaded in exocad’s exoprint module, ensuring optimal 3D printing parameters throughout digital dental workflows.

 

The exoprint tool included with exocad’s DentalCAD software ensures a seamless workflow with 3D printers. Designs and associated information can be passed directly from DentalCAD to EnvisionTEC’s Envision One RP software, using and open XML-based interface.  This collaboration allows customers of both companies to benefit from a streamlined digital workflow from the initial scan through the design phase and finally to 3D printing.

EnvisionTEC’s Envision One cDLM Dental 3D Printer has been a best-selling solution for both laboratories and practitioners since its launch in early 2019, and provides the ideal partner for this software integration.  With industry-leading speed capabilities and an impressive material selection, the Envision One is capable of fulfilling all the 3D printing needs of any dental or orthodontic lab or practice, with the exocad integration opening up precise design parameters for each of EnvisionTEC’s materials, without limitations from the original scan data, no matter the source.

 

Envision-OneEnvisionTEC’s Envision One cDLM Dental 3D Printer 

 

“We are excited to offer our customers additional tools to optimize their digital dental workflow”, stated Al Siblani, EnvisionTEC CEO, “The Envision One RP software’s ease of use is now increased

About EnvisionTEC

EnvisionTEC is a leading global provider of professional-grade 3D printing solutions.  Founded in 2002 with its pioneering commercial DLP printing technology, EnvisionTEC now sells more than 40 printer configurations based on six distinct technologies that build objects from digital design files.  The company’s premium 3D printers serve a variety of medical, professional and industrial markets, and are valued for precision, surface quality, functionality and speed.  For more information, visit https:///envisiontec.com.

AVEVA Updates AVEVA E3D Design for Ship Engineering

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CAMBRIDGE, UK, Feb 25, 2020 – AVEVA, global leader in engineering and industrial software, announced an important update to its AVEVA E3D design software that addresses the specific needs of the marine sector.

Designed with the most up-to-date user interface principles and best practices, intuitive and easy to use AVEVA E3D Design software combines the latest three-dimensional graphics and user interface technologies with state-of-the-art data management.

The new capabilities demonstrate AVEVA’s continued proactive innovation to address sustainability targets such as the International Maritime Organization’s environmental regulations, providing new tools to anticipate market needs and offering new capabilities and greater efficiency.

AVEVA Delivers Greater Efficiency for Ship Engineering and Design

Technology for new shipping vessels is rapidly changing as companies consolidate, regulations become ever more rigorous and shipyards globally face challenges from increasing competition.

Shipbuilding excellence is heavily reliant on design-to-production, agility and efficiency across all project streams, effective resource management and design quality leading to right-first-time, error-free production.

AVEVA’s new capabilities tailored to the marine sector will address these requirements and also include the first release of the AVEVA Hull Basic Design Module. This module is used for the preliminary design of a ship’s hull structure, and supports key decisions regarding naval architectural characteristics, space management, outfitting design and drawings. AVEVA’s new module represents the most integrated 3D environment for working with as-built and as-designed data in the marine market.

Ravi Gopinath, COO, AVEVA, said: “With this latest software release, AVEVA is responding to the ever-growing and changing needs of ship owners and shipyards the world over. Meeting sustainability goals, maximizing business agility and improving operational performance calls for integrated design and engineering tools that can streamline the process, improve speed and remove cost and complexity to rapidly address these market imperatives. Using our new software, marine operators will now be able to realize up to 40% gains in engineering efficiency while moving to operating paradigms that will ultimately help protect the environment.”

AVEVA is the market leader in three-dimensional design and engineering software and works with the world’s top 10 shipyards and vessel owners. This latest software innovation builds on the recent AVEVA Unified Engineering launch which introduced capabilities bringing together design and engineering data with 3D design tools for industrial users.

Other shipyards using AVEVA E3D Design for retrofit projects are SAAB KOCKUMS, CHINA MERCHANT HEAVY INDUSTRIES, KONGSBERG MARITIME.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in engineering and industrial software driving digital transformation across the entire asset and operations life cycle of capital-intensive industries.  The company’s engineering, planning and operations, asset performance, and monitoring and control solutions deliver proven results to over 16,000 customers across the globe. Its customers are supported by the largest industrial software ecosystem, including 4,200 partners and 5,700 certified developers. AVEVA is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 4,400 employees at 80 locations in over 40 countries. For more details visit www.aveva.com.