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Trimble Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

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SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Apr 5, 2021 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report. Built around the company’s mission of Transforming the Way the World Works—the report features how Trimble is helping to create a better future for our planet and the communities we serve.

“Ensuring a sustainable future is one of the defining issues of our generation, and current realities require even more accelerated focus and stepped-up ambitions,” said Rob Painter, Trimble’s president and CEO. “Positive sustainability impacts have always been woven into our work, realized both internally and through our customer’s application of our technology. We believe in this; it is who we are. We are committed to providing transparency into our journey, both where we are now and where we are heading.”

Trimble’s report summarizes its initiatives and performance across Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics, highlighting the company’s sustainability approach; end-user industry solutions; community philanthropy through its Foundation; employee engagement and development as well as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); and governance.

“Harnessing the powerful focus and energy of our people, we are investing in combating climate change, ensuring inclusion, increasing diversity and engaging with our communities,” said Leah Lambertson, senior vice president of Operations and head of Sustainability. “Trimble is poised to do its part to help build a better world.”

About Trimble

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

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Ultimaker to Host 3D Printing Transformation Summit on Apr 20-23

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UTRECHT, The Netherlands, Apr 2, 2021 – Ultimaker, the global leader in professional 3D printing, organizes the Ultimaker Transformation Summit. This free online summit, being held April 20-23, will feature vision keynotes, product launches, and demonstrations. A fully customized, interactive showroom brings the Ultimaker ecosystem to life. It gives participants full control to discover Ultimaker’s product portfolio, engage with 3D printing experts via live chat, and meet software and material partners that are part of the ecosystem. Real-world applications that have helped customers transform their businesses with 3D printing in this volatile market are displayed in such a way that participants can discover them at their own pace. This summit is the place to be for decision-makers, engineers, and innovators – from large global companies to local SMEs – who want to start their transformation today.

 

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Here is what to expect when joining the Ultimaker Transformation Summit:

  1. Meet Ultimaker’s new CEO, Jürgen von Hollen, and discover his vision and roadmap for the company.
  2. Be the first to be updated on new solutions.
  3. Learn about Ultimaker’s integrated ecosystem in our virtual showroom and connect with experts in your region via live chat.
  4. Experience real-world applications transforming manufacturing from key customers and join the experts shaping the industry as they discuss the ways in which innovation is driving transformation.

“In a complex and rapidly changing market, innovation is essential for future-proofing manufacturing. A 3D printing ecosystem with trusted partners is essential to drive truly successful transformation today and tomorrow. It’s only together that we can make it happen. Since we greatly miss the direct interaction with our prospects and customers at physical events – and because we have exciting updates to share – we decided to open our doors and create a unique online experience to start your transformation journey today.” Jürgen von Hollen, CEO at Ultimaker.

Registration and additional information 

  1. The opening keynote will take place on April 20, 5:00 pm CEST / 12:00 EST.
  2. Be the first to secure a spot for The Ultimaker Transformation Summit and sign up here https://3d.ultimaker.com/summit
  3. More information and the full summit program is shared here: https://ultimaker.com/summit

 

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About Ultimaker 

Established in 2011, Ultimaker offers an open and easy-to-use ecosystem of 3D printers, software, and materials that enable professional designers and engineers to transform the way they manufacture. It allows them to innovate at any place and anytime while remaining flexible to respond to market demand. Over 400 employees work together to accelerate the world’s transition to digital manufacturing. For more information, visit https://ultimaker.com/

Immensa Partners with Sandvik to Advance Additive Manufacturing Across the Middle East

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SANDVIKEN, Sweden, Apr 2, 2021 – Sandvik Additive Manufacturing and part subsidiary BEAMIT establish a strategic partnership with Immensa Additive Manufacturing Group – the leading AM solution provider in the MENA region.

 

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Immensa Technology Labs is part of the high-technology Immensa Additive Manufacturing Group, which has played a vital role in several milestone additive projects across the region, since being founded in 2016. The company develops industrial and mechanical applications in a variety of demanding sectors, including defense, oil and gas, industrial, and transportation, and now further strengthens their additive manufacturing offering by the joint force of global players Sandvik and the BEAMIT Group. With more than 30 AM engineers in-house, Immensa currently operates in Dubai and Sharjah, Kuwait, Riyadh, and Dammam.

“We are truly excited by the relationship with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing, who are known for their industrial innovation, leading materials expertise, and extensive knowledge in a wide range of additive processes. We see this as a huge opportunity for regional companies, where we can provide them access to high-end, 3D-printed components for the most demanding industries, made in advanced and unique materials from Sandvik,” says Fahmi AlShawwa, Chief Executive Officer at Immensa. “We look forward to collaborating with Sandvik, who has one of the widest alloy programs for AM under the Osprey brand – and leading printing capabilities via the BEAMIT Group. This partnership will create some groundbreaking new solutions, that enable broader customer adoption of AM,” AlShawwa says.

Aiming to expand the range of high-end components produced with advanced AM materials, the collaboration leverages from Immensa’s technical capabilities and leading position across the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other countries in the MENA region, as well as Sandvik’s leading position in materials technology, advanced AM processes, and metal powders – including high-alloy materials such as super-duplex stainless steels, nickel-based super alloys and titanium, optimized for AM.

”We recognize the big potential for additive technology in the MENA region,” says Kristian Egeberg, President of Sandvik Additive Manufacturing. “Through Sandvik’s 158 years of materials knowledge, and our strong expertise across the additive value chain – from metal powder to finished components – we look forward to help drive the implementation of additive manufacturing across a number of industries in the area.”

The BEAMIT Group is the leading AM service provider in Europe, where Sandvik owns a significant stake since 2019. The company serves the most demanding industries with high-end, metal AM-components. Their presence in the collaboration makes for an even more extensive array of AM capabilities.

“With the AM sector continuing to develop very fast, the need for specialist partnerships is crucial to help customers develop and industrialize AM. Combining Immensa’s strengths in digitization with the advanced AM skills found within Sandvik and the BEAMIT Group, we can provide joint and tremendous opportunities when it comes to advancing AM adoption across the MENA region,” says Mauro Antolotti, President of BEAMIT Group.

About Sandvik Additive Manufacturing

Sandvik Additive Manufacturing has a world-leading position in metal powder with the widest range of AM-alloys on the market. The company has also made sizeable investments into a wide range of AM printing technologies since 2013. Adding 158 years of leading expertise in materials technology, 75 years in post processing methods like metal cutting, sintering and heat treatment, Sandvik has well established and leading competence across the entire AM-value chain. In 2019, Sandvik acquired a significant stake in BEAMIT, a leading European-based AM service provider, and in 2020 the BEAMIT Group acquired 100% of ZARE, bringing together two leading AM service bureaus in Europe – to create one of the largest independent AM service providers, serving the most demanding industries.

Sandvik AB is a high-tech and global engineering group with approximately 37,000 employees and sales of approximately 86 billion SEK in more than 160 countries (2020). The company was founded in Sweden in 1862 and is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange since 1901.

For further information: www.metalpowder.sandvik, www.additive.sandvik or www.beam-it.eu.

About Immensa Technology Labs

Immensa Technology Labs, part of the Immensa Additive Manufacturing Group, was founded in 2016 and serves as an integrated additive manufacturing solution provider for companies to plug into when seeking to adopt additive manufacturing technology on an industrial level. With a team of more than 30 AM engineers, Immensa serves customers across sectors including defense, oil and gas, industrial, and transportation, with operations in Dubai and Sharjah (UAE), Kuwait, Riyadh, and Dammam, while preparing their impending entry to the US market. Immensa’s highly experienced team – coupled with the most advanced knowledge and technologies in additive manufacturing – ensures that companies get the highest quality parts produced. Through Immensa’s AM advisory services, companies are guided through the process of developing the optimal AM strategy.

For further information, visit www.immensalabs.com.

HYUNDAI WIA Implements ModuleWorks Technology for its Smart Factory Concept

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AACHEN, Germany, Apr 2, 2021 – HYUNDAI WIA is using ModuleWorks CNC software technology to enhance its smart factory concept. Integrated in the HYUNDAI WIA iTROL smart machining platform, the ModuleWorks technology furthers HYUNDAI WIA’s vision of intelligent machining systems that offer enhanced monitoring, efficiency and protection as well as safe, cost-efficient operator training.

 

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To protect machines from damage that can occur due to operating and programming errors, HYUNDAI WIA uses the ModuleWorks Collision Avoidance System integrated on the Siemens Sinumerik 840D SL CNC control. The ModuleWorks CAS runs in real-time during the machining process and uses the same motion data as the real servos to provide a highly accurate graphical simulation of the machine kinematics. Intelligent look-ahead algorithms detect potential collisions, in auto or jog mode, and alert the operator to stop the machine before a real collision occurs.

 

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The Siemens controller allows remote access which means data from the ModuleWorks CAS is potentially available to the HYUNDAI WIA HW-MMS superordinate monitoring system that enables engineers to monitor machine safety and performance anytime, from anywhere.

The ModuleWorks Visual Twin extends the smart factory concept further to incorporate operator training. Under the motto “as real as it gets”, the Visual Twin combines industry proven ModuleWorks simulation technology with state-of-the-art computer animation to deliver an authentic experience that enables operators to train on a specific machine in a fully virtual environment, thereby eliminating expensive downtime, waste material and any risk of damage to the real machine.

 

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“Our goal is to deliver intelligent, integrated machining solutions that enable our customers to transition to industry 4.0 manufacturing”, explains Jae-Yong Ha, Head of Machine Tool R&D Center at HYUNDAI WIA. “The ModuleWorks CAS and Visual Twin take us closer to this goal by offering enhanced machining safety and optimized productivity that fits perfectly into our smart factory concept.”

HYUNDAI WIA demonstrated the iTROL smart factory platform with integrated ModuleWorks CAS on the HYUNDAI WIA XF6500 Machining Center at an open event at the HYUNDAI WIA European headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, last year. The iTROL platform with integrated ModuleWorks Visual Twin is planned for demonstration during the HINEX 2021 (Hyundai Wia International Machine Tool Exhibition) at the HYUNDAI WIA headquarters in Changwon, South Korea, 8 -10 September 2021.

ModuleWorks Visual Twin video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A-KRVDrUg8.

About Hyundai WIA 

Hyundai WIA Corporation- a member of the Hyundai Motor Group- develops ultra-precision machine tools and automated smart factory solutions in order to pursue innovation in automotive part manufacture. Being South Korea’s only automotive part manufacturer which also produces automobile engines and specializes in powertrain parts such as modular joints and constant velocity joints, Hyundai WIA Corporation prioritizes the pursuit of smart, automated manufacturing solutions. Based on its tried-and-tested technological prowess, it has continued to expand its global production hubs and achieve steady growth, while also aggressively responding to the latest trends in future mobility by developing the eco-friendly four-wheeled drive systems and integrated thermal management solutions for electric and hydrogen vehicles.

About ModuleWorks

ModuleWorks is the leading software component provider for the CAD/CAM industry. With over 170 employees and 700 man years of software development, ModuleWorks’ expertise in toolpath creation and simulation is recognized throughout the industry and its software components are integrated into over 500,000 installed seats of CAD/CAM software around the world. From standard products to exclusive development projects, we work closely together with you to bring your own vision of Industry 4.0 to life. Our comprehensive product portfolio and cutting-edge software components enable you to optimize your CAD/CAM solutions and connect to CNC/MTB systems to increase your competitiveness and help you Get There Faster. For more information, visit https://www.moduleworks.com.

Hexagon Acquires France-based CADLM, Expands its Smart Manufacturing, Autonomous, Digital Twin Capabilities

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 1, 2021 – Hexagon AB, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions, today announced the acquisition of CADLM SAS, a pioneer in powering computer-aided engineering (CAE) with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to revolutionise the impact of simulation in product development processes and lifecycles.

 

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Founded in 1989, France-based CADLM has years of experience developing computational design and optimisation methods for industrial products and processes, and since 2014 has been developing AI and machine learning solutions. Its ODYSSEE software platform applies AI and machine learning to real-world sensor data and physics-based simulation data to produce accurate, predictive models of a product at efficient computing power levels. The combination enables faster, more efficient simulations of dynamic, multi-physics phenomena – such as automotive crash and safety – that fully characterise and understand real-world product behaviour. This insight enables engineers to explore the design space more extensively and interactively and improve next-generation products without prohibitive computing cost or time.

Furthermore, the pervasive use of the digital twin beyond the early design phase enables manufacturers to leverage image recognition, predictive simulation and fault prediction to address challenges such as downtime, throughput, quality and flexibility throughout the manufacturing process.

“The convergence of CAE with advances in data management, AI, machine-learning and an increasingly connected manufacturing lifecycle is transforming the industry’s ability to address increasingly complex design challenges with rapid innovation and increased productivity,” says Hexagon President and CEO Ola Rollén. “CADLM’s AI knowledge and technology further strengthen our Smart Manufacturing solutions portfolio, putting data to work beyond the early design phase to improve product design innovation, manufacturing productivity, product quality and environmental sustainability through reductions in material waste.”

CADLM will operate as part of Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. The acquisition has no significant impact on Hexagon’s earnings. Completion of the transaction (closing) is subject to normal closing conditions.

About Hexagon

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

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

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

Hexagon Publishes Annual and Sustainability Report 2020

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Apr 1, 2021 – Hexagon’s Annual Report 2020 and separate Sustainability Report is now available at Hexagon’s website hexagon.com. Hexagon intends to solely distribute the reports digitally. If you however still want to receive a printed copy of the Annual Report, please contact Hexagon at mailorderservice@hexagon.com or call +46 (0)8 601 28 20.

As previously communicated, Hexagon’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 29 April 2021. Shareholders can participate only by postal voting before the Annual General Meeting.

To download,

  1. Hexagon Annual Report 2020 (pdf)
  2. Sustainability Report 2020 (pdf)

About Hexagon

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

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

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

Siemens Introduces Simcenter SCADAS RS Hardware for Testing in Extreme Conditions

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PLANO, TX, USA, Apr 1, 2021 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announces Simcenter SCADAS RS hardware, a brand-new data acquisition system for fast and accurate testing under severe conditions. With Simcenter SCADAS RS, test engineers and managers can optimize their test data acquisition and measurement performance in harsh environments, such as those found in heavy equipment and transportation industries. It is the latest addition to Simcenter simulation and test solutions software within Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio of integrated software and services.

 

SimcenterSCADAS_RSSimcenter SCADAS RS is modular in design and offers maximum flexibility in how it may be mounted on any vehicle or machine. It can withstand test campaigns in extreme temperatures, moisture, mud and dust, and high shock and vibration levels.

 

Load data collection tests are often performed on small and large prototypes in demanding conditions, on proving grounds, public roads or in remote areas. In addition, test and measurement teams are continually pushed to perform more and more tests under ever tighter deadlines. Simcenter SCADAS RS is modular in design and offers maximum flexibility in how it may be mounted on any vehicle or machine. It can withstand test campaigns in extreme temperatures, moisture, mud and dust, and high shock and vibration levels. This not only allows for precise data measurement, but also streamlined analysis and in-depth processing using the Simcenter Testlab software suite. From here, test engineers can use this validated data for further load data processing and use it in combination with simulation models to help actualize the digital twin.

 

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Test managers can optimize ROI and boost test productivity by integrating Simcenter SCADAS RS with existing processes and procedures. Simcenter SCADAS RS can easily be integrated in company wired and wireless networks, or even over public networks. It allows easy access for multiple concurrent to its on-board application from any device: PC, tablet or smart phone. It is a true ‘edge’ device that can be integrated in automation processes for cloud computing and advanced engineering analysis.

For more information on Simcenter SCADAS RS, please see here.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software is driving transformation to enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing and electronics design meet tomorrow. The Xcelerator portfolio helps companies of all sizes create and leverage digital twins that provide organizations with new insights, opportunities and levels of automation to drive innovation. For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software products and services, visit www.sw.siemens.com or follow us on LinkedInTwitterFacebook and Instagram. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Where today meets tomorrow.

CIMdata Announces PLM Core Virtual-Live Certificate Program in June

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ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Apr 1, 2021 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic consulting and research firm, announces that it will hold a PLM Core Virtual-Live Certificate Program in June. The class will take place from June 14-18 and is available to students in multiple time zones including the Americas and Europe.

The program comprises two modules—PLM Basics, three self-paced e-learning sessions, and PLM Core Concepts, five half-day virtual-live sessions over five consecutive workdays. Successful completion of the course and associated assessments leads to a Core Certificate of PLM Leadership. The program effectively prepares PLM professionals to address the challenges commonly faced in PLM strategy development and implementation enabling them to help their organizations realize the benefits of PLM and its enabling technologies. The program, facilitated by CIMdata experts, offers the broader PLM community a way to experience CIMdata’s world-class PLM education without having to leave the home, office, or plant.

According to CIMdata’s president and CEO, Peter Bilello, “The introduction of our virtual-live program in 2020 provided a wider group of PLM professionals with the opportunity to obtain high quality, non-biased education at a time when in-person education and training was not possible. The need for this kind of education remains. In response, CIMdata will continue to develop its online, virtual offerings throughout 2021 to meet the evolving needs of the PLM and other digital professionals.”

Drawing on CIMdata’s over 35 years of experience guiding industrial companies in successfully defining and implementing best-in-class PLM strategies and tactics, the program is appropriate for industrial companies considering embarking on a PLM journey or those already implementing PLM. PLM solution providers will also find the program useful for recent hires as part of the onboarding process and seasoned professionals.

For more information on CIMdata’s PLM Certificate Program and our other educational offerings, visit our website https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-core-virtual-live-plm-certificate-program.

Altair Releases Thea Render v3.0 for 3D Rendering, Architectural Visualization

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TROY, MI, USA, Mar 31, 2021 – Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global technology company providing solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI), is pleased to announce the release of Thea Render version 3.0. Thea Render is the most versatile 3D-renderer featuring state-of-the-art, unbiased and graphics processing unit (GPU) engines. Thea Render engines – all of which operate within the same framework – significantly reduce rendering times and enable designers to focus on detailing photorealistic quality visualizations. Altair’s solution for innovative designers, architects, and digital artists to create, evaluate, and visualize designs faster than ever before is available for SketchUp, Rhino, and Altair Inspire Studio users.

 

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“Thea Render’s new functionalities come with tremendous workflow enhancements and speed improvements, ensuring increased productivity for designers and architects applying our rendering engine,” said James Dagg, chief technical officer, Altair. “True to our commitment to an open architecture approach, we will continue to support all plug-ins for third-party design tools such as SketchUp and Rhino, as well as for our own design solution, Altair Inspire Studio. Thea Render also integrates the Intel Open Image Denoiser and the NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit 11, which brings support for the NVIDIA Ampere architecture.”

 

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“I use Thea Render for SketchUp daily as it allows me to render and visualize buildings very realistically, including lights, textures, effects, and more,” said Jean Thiriet, freelancer for architectural visualization. “For my work, the tight integration with both NVIDIA and Intel denoisers is the most important feature of the new release. It makes rendering significantly faster, almost real time, which is the holy grail for all users of architectural visualization tools. In addition, the link between Thea Render and SketchUp has also been improved, making it easier and faster to iterate designs.”

Thea Render version 3.0 highlights include:

  1. Adaptive Tracing – A technique that solves difficult lighting scenarios, such as caustics from point lights, sun pools, and diffuse interreflections. This results in images with a higher dynamic range and lighting effects that were previously impossible.
  2. Relight Editor – Allows users to create infinite images from a single render. When Relight is enabled, every light in the scene can be modified (intensity, color, and status) and different lighting setups can be created in post production. Every Relight setup can be saved in the Relight Editor panel as a Snap and then loaded back to the Darkroom for further editing or exported to an image file.
  3. Random Color Texture – A procedural texture that adds variation to instanced models and creates rich looking images for grass, bushes, trees, wooden floors, and more.
  4. Support for Intel® Open Image Denoiser – The Intel Open Image Denoiser is now available in Thea Render. The AI-accelerated denoiser provides high-quality, noise-free images and runs on a central processing unit (CPU).
  5. Interactive Denoising – Denoising with both Intel and NVIDIA AI denoisers is also supported during an interactive rendering session.
  6. Support for NVIDIA CUDA 11 – Thea Render uses the latest NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit, which introduces support for the NVIDIA Ampere architecture.

“Using NVIDIA GPUs to power these latest enhancements in Thea Render 3.0 enables the world-class speed and reliability required by users in interactive rendering sessions, providing near-instant feedback and rapid acceleration throughout the setup and design decision processes,” said Andrew Rink, global marketing strategy lead for AEC at NVIDIA.

 

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For more information regarding the plug-ins and to download a free trial of Thea Render 3.0, visit: https://www.thearender.com/.

About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.

BETA CAE Systems Releases ANSA, EPILYSIS, META Suite and KOMVOS v21.1.1

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LUCERNE, Switzerland, Mar 31, 2021 – BETA CAE Systems announces the first bug-fix release for ANSA/EPILYSIS/ META and KOMVOS, version 21.1.1, hosting numerous fixes in recently detected issues.

 

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Known issues resolved in ANSA

General

In case the “Offsets and conflict resolution” policy for a category is set to “Offset”, the resolution of conflicts between defined/undefined and undefined/undefined entities will now be effectively enabled, before offsets are applied. This is achieved thanks to the successful introduction of ANSA.defaults setting “Conflict resolution for offset mode”, affecting the behavior of both File > Merge and File > Input, as well as all DM > Load functions.

Compare

ANSA could terminate unexpectedly, when the Compare Tool was executed on 2 models, in 2 windows, via script –in specific, via base.CompareTool() or base.Compare().

Data Management

Unexpected termination could occur under Compare Tool > Compare selected items function of DM Browser, when the option “Overwrite current model” was by default activated in the Input/Merge Parameters settings.

Connections & Assembly

Unexpected termination might occur when selecting as connectivity of a GEB or Connector a Model Container with hundreds of thousands elements, having the “highlight ” mode enabled.

Shell Mesh

Unexpected termination could occur when the Collapse Small Heights function, under Mesh Generation menu, was used in large STL models.

Volume Mesh

The generation of tetra Layers is now sped-up by approx. 80 %. On top of that, cases where Layers generation would create hanging edges with the side area have now been fixed.

Furthermore, under the broader area of Structured Mesh, the Map function now correctly creates solid elements in light volume representation and ANSA will not unexpectedly terminate during Volume Meshing on machines with many threads.

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

Known issues resolved in EPILYSIS

Elements

Differences in Eigenmodes would be produced due to the CQUAD8 bending curvature evaluation, whereas –focusing on SOL103– differences in Eigenmodes would be produced due to the CTRIA6 with deleted edge nodes.

Contacts

Wrong displacements would be output for constrained nodes with enforced displacements for intermediate load steps with NLPARM >INTOUT = ALL/YES.

Output Results

If elements of a fluid solid mesh consist of grids with the same coordinates, a fatal error would wrongly be issued and the elements would be listed in the .f06 file.

SPCFORCES and MPCFORCES resultants would be incorrect in case of a grid with CD.

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

Known issues resolved in META

General

Several Settings issues have been resolved, including:

Certain unit systems in FRF Assembly and in Modal/FRF Correlation were not stored in META.defaults correctly.

Unit settings from “Results” card and “Global Unit System ” were not saved in META.defaults at all.

Modal Response unit systems and “Nodal Local System” setting, as well as CORD2R settings in “Modal Model Builder”, would not be updated correctly from META.defaults.

Settings in Read results tab would reset to values different from the ones saved in META.defaults file via Ctrl+N.

In a similar manner, the “Ignore Failed Elements” option would not reset to the default value when Ctrl+N was pressed with the “Reset Settings” option enabled.

Collaboration Tool

META would not allow full include sharing of Pam-Crash models, while in Collaboration.

Graphics

Hardware acceleration is now functional, when launching ANSA/META via XRDP.

Read Results

Template Manager would terminate unexpectedly, while loading Nodal Point Stress results from an ADAMS .res file.

Math Operations on Field Data

Unexpected termination occurred when performing Linear combination > Fourier transformation on 3D results after Ctrl+N.

Report

Focusing on Statistics, upon the creation of a report in PDF format, the .metadb would fail to be included as 3D model.

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

Known issues resolved in KOMVOS

Data Management

Under Product Tree Editor > Input model definition, users can now distinguish whether to keep the current ANSA units or the units of the input file, thanks to the new ” Units ” setting. As a consequence, the ANSA units and transformation matrices will be converted accordingly.

Machine Learning

The speed of the feature extraction process for feature-based Machine Learning training has been accelerated. Specifically, time requirements have been reduced by 5-10″’, depending on the size of the models.

In addition, it is now possible to successfully see and save predicted results as KeyValue Reports in My Experiments list of the DV Based Prediction window.

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

New Documentation in ANSA

Plugins

  1. ECAD Importer

Tutorials

CFD:

  1. Optimization with ANSA OpenFOAM

New Documentation in META

Toolbars

Crash and Safety:

  1. Human Body Models Post
  2. EU-NCAP Far Side

NVH:

  1. Bush Sensitivity
  2. RSS dB(A)

Compatibility and Supported Platforms

ANSA files saved by all the first and second point releases of a major version are compatible to each other. New major versions can read files saved by previous ones but not vice versa.

META Project files saved from version 21.1.1 are compatible and can be opened by META version 16.0.0 or later. To be readable by META versions earlier than v16.0.0, they have to be saved selecting the option “Version 16.0.0” or “Version <16.0.0”.

Support for Mac OS has been discontinued.

Support for 32-bit platform has been discontinued for all operating systems.

Download

Where to download from

  1. Customers who are served directly by BETA CAE Systems, or its subsidiaries, may download the new software, examples and documentation from their account on our server. They can access their account through the “sign in” link at our web site.
  2. Contact us if you miss your account details. The Downloads menu items give you access to the public downloads.
  3. 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 folders named “BETA_CAE_Systems_v21.1.1” and are dated as of March 16, 2021. These files should replace any pre-releases or other files downloaded prior to that date.

The distribution of this version of our pre- and post-processing suite is packaged in one, single, unified installation file, that invokes the respective installer and guides the procedure for the installation of the required components.

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

In addition to the above, optionally, the META Viewer is available to be downloaded for each supported platform.

The tutorials and the example files reside in the folder named “TUTORIALS”. This folder includes the complete package of the tutorials and example files, and a package with only the updated ones.

The Abaqus libraries required for the post-processing of Abaqus .odb files are included in the installation package and can be optionally unpacked.

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

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