COLUMBIA, MD, USA, Feb 14, 2020 – Global design and BIM software provider, Vectorworks, Inc. has named Lighting Designer Roland Greil and Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar as the keynote speakers for the fifth Vectorworks Design Summit. This year’s Summit will have two firsts: an entertainment design keynote speaker and a West Coast location.

Lighting Designer Roland Greil and Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar

From April 22 to April 24, 2020 in San Diego, California at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, design professionals, educators and students in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries will be able to participate in industry workshops, product training for all levels of expertise, inspiring keynotes, networking opportunities and a customer appreciation party.

Sarkar with the support of Vectorworks staff will deliver the first keynote on Thursday, April 23 at 9 a.m. His talk “Simplicity to Design the Complex” will focus on Vectorworks’ strategies to see where the company and products are headed, including partnerships, acquisitions and emerging technologies, to name a few.

“With design trends constantly evolving, we must remain at the forefront of new strategies and technology, giving our customers and users more reasons to feel empowered and confident in their designs,” said Dr. Sarkar. “The Vectorworks Design Summit continues to be the best opportunity to share how we’re supporting designers to create projects that push the limits of what’s been done before.”

On Friday, April 24 at 9 a.m., Greil of Woodroffe Bassett Design will address all industry professionals in his talk “Design Efficiency in Complex Conditions” focusing on how to stay efficient when given tight deadlines. Using examples from his own entertainment design work, Greil will explore how software-assisted collaboration with project stakeholders — creative and drafting departments, installation and construction professionals, project managers and more — sets the stage for success, no matter the industry.

“As a Design Summit keynote speaker, I’m honored to have the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of people in various professions and industries who all share the same interest — using cutting-edge design software to meet their needs,” said Greil. “I truly look forward to sharing some insights from my work in the entertainment industry at this year’s Vectorworks Design Summit, and my hope is that people will have inspiring takeaways to apply to their own designs and workflows.”

In addition to these two motivating keynotes, the conference itself will include more than 40 industry sessions and workshops, one-on-one tech support, networking events and over 90 hours of training. Various sessions will offer continuing education credits, where applicable.

All design professionals and industry experts are invited to the Vectorworks Design Summit. Register today and view more information by visiting vectorworks.net/design-summit.

Press can register for free by contacting Vectorworks Senior Media Relations Manager Lauren Meyer at lmeyer@vectorworks.net.

Engage with other design professionals in the latest conversations by following #VectorworksDesignSummit.

About Roland Greil

Roland Greil is an internationally acclaimed lighting designer, director and programmer who has worked on large-scale productions for some of the biggest names in music like The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins and Adele. His most recent work includes lighting design for the current Rammstein stadium tour together with longtime collaborator Patrick Woodroffe. In addition to his work in the concert and touring sector, Roland has been involved in TV shows like the Eurovision Song Contest, a variety of large-scale special events, as well as corporate and theater productions. A professional, creative and often radically innovative way of thinking are some of the outstanding trademarks of his work. For any of Roland’s projects, the overall holistic approach is key, and it shows through almost two decades of experience with media servers and integration of video and lighting.

Roland has offered multiple lectures around the world, authored the book “Show Lighting” and was nominated for multiple awards internationally, including the Parnelli, TPI and Top Dog Tour awards. When he’s not on the road, Roland lives in Munich, Germany with his wife Shannon in sight of the mountains he loves so much.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we’ve become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Newbury and London, England and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA and REHOVOT, Israel, Feb 13, 2020 – Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq: SSYS) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2019 on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. The Company plans to hold the conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2019 financial results on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. (ET).

The investor conference call will be available via live webcast on the Stratasys Web site at investors.stratasys.com; or directly at the following web address: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/fkuz2uod.

To participate by telephone, the domestic dial-in number is (866) 394-5776 and the international dial-in is (409) 350-3596. The access code is 3394546.

Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register. The webcast will be available for 90 days at investors.stratasys.com, or by accessing the provided web address.

About Stratasys

Stratasys is a global leader in additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology, and is the manufacturer of FDM and PolyJet 3D Printers. The company’s technologies are used to create prototypes, manufacturing tools, and production parts for industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, consumer products and education. For 30 years, Stratasys products have helped manufacturers reduce product-development time, cost, and time-to-market, as well as reduce or eliminate tooling costs and improve product quality. The Stratasys 3D printing ecosystem of solutions and expertise includes: 3D printers, materials, software, expert services, and on-demand parts production. Online at: www.stratasys.com, http://blog.stratasys.com and LinkedIn.

NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia, Feb 13, 2020 – LEDAS Ltd., a leading provider of software development and consulting services for the engineering market, released some of its 2019 financial results. Fiscal year 2019 saw a 20% overall increase in privately-owned LEDAS’ revenues, thanks mostly to growth in the US market and a higher demand in digital medicine services.

LEDAS has grown steadily, increasing its revenues threefold over the last five years, as first reported last year. For a third consecutive year, the United States proved to generate nearly half of LEDAS’ software R&D service revenues, 49% in 2019. Sales in the US market grew 25% year-to-year, greater than the overall growth worldwide of 20%. Europe (primarily Germany, France, and Switzerland) came in second with a solid 34%.

LEDAS’ foundational software niche is in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM). Over the last several years, the company had augmented these traditional sectors to serve a broader market. New sectors include research and development (R&D) into digital medicine, 3D Web and cloud solutions, building information modeling (BIM), and additive manufacturing (3D printing).

Sales in digital medicine, where LEDAS now has five customers, most from the US, reached a record high, providing 39% of LEDAS revenues. Traditional CAM and additive manufacturing was the second largest revenue source, with most customers originating in Europe.

In 2019, LEDAS was the key participant in several customer projects that added to the company’s long-term experience and core competencies. These included fundamental geometric and mathematical modules for general-purpose 3D kernels and solvers, and platforms that form the building blocks of contemporary 3D modeling solutions. These projects generated 18% of LEDAS’ revenues.

“It was very good year for us, because we extended our businesses, revenues, and areas of expertise,” said Alexey Ershov, CEO of LEDAS. “We even expanded our working space, thanks to our recent relocation to larger offices.

“We are approaching 20 long-term customers worldwide, and our business benefited from diversification across geographies and industries,” he added. “We are looking forward to further growth, as these new areas of expertise are in bigger markets and so the demand for experienced software professionals is higher.”

To learn more about LEDAS, visit our Web site at www.ledas.com.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain, Feb 13, 2020 – The Europa Congress Center in Vitoria-Gasteiz was dressed up in multiculturalism, innovation and technology on 4th, 5th and 6th February to host the 2020 edition of the Lantek International Meeting. More than 170 attendees, most of them Lantek employees, as well as distributors and invited partners, met there and had the opportunity to know first-hand the results and assessment of the previous year, as well as the roadmap and business objectives that will reinforce the organization’s strategy in the coming years to consolidate Lantek as a global reference in the digital transformation of the sheet metal and metal sector.

As it is already a tradition, representatives of the different departments of Lantek attended the meeting, which is held every year: commercial, operations, technical support, R+D, IT systems, etc. coming from the different presences of the company in the world, from Korea to Brazil, India or Germany. Only the representatives of the company in China were absent on this occasion, but unfortunately, they could not attend.

The 2020 edition has been especially relevant because of the external speakers such as the trainer and technology disseminator Bart Farrell or the conferences and working group sessions carried out in collaboration with prestigious consultants such as Minsait (Indra group), JAKINCODE and OPE Consultants. In total, more than 10 technical, product, commercial and Human Resources sessions to guide everything that will come throughout the year 2020.

“In 2020 our strategy will focus as always on our clients and on the exponential development of our international installed base, making the digital transformation of our sector a reality, based on the most advanced manufacturing technology, as well as on operational excellence as a provider of solutions and services,” said Alberto López de Biñaspre, CEO of Lantek.

The company also took advantage of the meeting to announce last year’s economic results, which show the consolidation of its growth rate. In 2019, turnover stood at 21.1 million euros, an increase of 9.6% over the previous year, strengthening Lantek’s position as a leading company in software development and advanced manufacturing solutions for the sheet metal and metal sector.

About Lantek

Lantek is a multinational which is leading the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry. With its patented manufacturing intelligence software, it enables factories to be connected, turning them into Smart Factories. It rounds off its range of services with CAD/CAM/MES/ERP solutions for companies that manufacture metal parts from sheet metal, tubes and profiles using any cutting technology (laser, plasma, oxycut, waterjet, shearing and punching).

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 20,000 customers in over 100 countries and 20 own offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2017, its international business contributed to 86% of its revenue. For more information, visit https://www.lanteksms.com.

ROCK HILL, SC, USA, Feb 13, 2020 – 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that President and CEO Vyomesh (VJ) Joshi, 65, has notified the Board of Directors of his decision to retire and the Board has initiated a search for his successor. Joshi will continue to serve in his current role until a new CEO is appointed and will then transition to be a strategic adviser to the company. The company is partnering with executive search firm Spencer Stuart to conduct a search for Joshi’s successor.

Vyomesh Joshi, President and CEO, 3D Systems Inc.

“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to personally thank VJ for his accomplishments at 3D Systems. He is a pioneer and a visionary in digital manufacturing solutions and he has led this company through a vital phase,” said Charles (Chip) McClure, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “I have such great respect for him and his career. He is a man of integrity and I am grateful to have served alongside him.”

Joshi joined 3D Systems in April 2016. Under his leadership, the company has stabilized financially, significantly improved product quality and re-invigorated innovation across its portfolio of 3D printing hardware, materials, software and services to take digital manufacturing solutions from prototyping to production.

“A lot of personal reflection and discussion with the Board have gone into my decision. The deciding factor was our full confidence that 3D Systems is ready for the next level,” Joshi said. “We are poised for growth and we have built a great team, a strong culture and a powerful portfolio. I am honored to have led 3D Systems through such a pivotal stage and position the company for profitable growth in its next chapter.”

Last week, the company announced it plans to hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. For the fourth quarter of 2019, the company anticipates revenue will be in the range of $163 million to $165 million.

About 3D Systems

More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading digital manufacturing solutions company, it empowers manufacturers to create products and business models never before possible through transformed workflows. This is achieved with the Company’s best-of-breed digital manufacturing ecosystem – comprised of plastic and metal 3D printers, print materials, on-demand manufacturing services and a portfolio of end-to-end manufacturing software. Each solution is powered by the expertise of the company’s application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform manufacturing environments. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications for prototyping through production in markets such as aerospace, automotive, medical, dental and consumer goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.

TOLLAND, CT, USA, Feb 13, 2020 – If you are a currently maintained Mastercam customer, you can now participate in the Beta Program for Mastercam 2021. Shops all over the world, from small job shops to Fortune 100, get a chance to test-drive Mastercam 2021 before it is released and provide valuable feedback to help shape the final product. Participants in the Beta Program get an early look at dozens of powerful new tools for simple to complex jobs.

NC Programming speed, safety, and precision. New toolpaths in Mastercam 2021 consist of Advanced Drill which is a customizable multi-segment drill cycle, as well as the new Chamfer Drill toolpath that chamfers holes after calculating the correct depth. When creating a bounding box in Mastercam, the new Wrap option allows you to create the smallest bounding box possible. And, the new Check Tool Reach function lets you to check your tool and holder against the selected model geometry to view where the tool can and cannot reach.

These are only a few of the new features and enhancements coming to Mastercam 2021. For more information on Mastercam’s Beta Program, visit https://www.mastercam.com/support/customer-resources/.

About Mastercam

Developed by CNC Software, Inc., Mastercam is Windows-based CAD/CAM software for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling and turning, 2- and 4-axis wire EDM, 2D and 3D design, surface, and solid modeling. Privately owned and founded in 1983, CNC Software provides CAD/CAM solutions to more than 250,000 installations in 75 countries in industries including mold making, prototyping, automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, and much more. For more information, visit www.mastercam.com.

About CNC Software, Inc.

Founded in 1983, CNC Software, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Tolland, Connecticut, with corporate offices in Switzerland and China. The company develops Mastercam, a suite of CAD/CAM software created to reduce production time and expense with efficient machining strategies and advanced toolpath technologies. Mastercam is the world’s #1 CAM software, with more than 250,000 installations in industries such as mold making, automotive, medical, aerospace, consumer products, education, and prototyping. It is distributed through an international channel of authorized Mastercam Resellers in 75 countries, providing localized sales, training, and support for 2- through 5-axis routing, milling, and turning; 2- and 4-axis wire EDM; 2D and 3D design; surface and solid modeling; artistic relief cutting; and Swiss machining. For more information, visit www.mastercam.com.

SURREY, UK, Feb 12, 2020 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the launch of Captura, an entry-level optical coordinate measuring machine (CMM) that offers an intuitive and cost-effective solution for multisensor measurement of small to medium parts.

Captura is an easy to use CMM that provides multisensor measurement at an affordable price point

Captura supports measurements using vision sensors, laser sensors and confocal sensors, and is designed to offer good price to performance ratio for the entry-level market. The basic machine is supplied with a vision sensor and can be expanded with additional sensors. The dynamic machine concept offers high positioning accuracy, fast measuring point acquisition, and high-performance vision capturing. Captura CMMs run the Metus metrology software, a Hexagon-developed package for 2.5D multisensor measurement. Metus has its roots Hexagon’s flagship PC-DMIS metrology software, and delivers the highest standard of precision measurement in an easy-to-use software package.

“Multisensor and optical CMMs are ideal for manufacturers who are working with very small or fragile parts, or with materials that can’t be measured with touch probes – for example in the electronics sector,” said Kah Khoon Goh, Business Development Director Asia-Pacific. “As manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific region diversifies, we’re seeing more manufacturers selecting this kind of system. Together with the user-friendly Metus software, Captura has been designed to meet the specific requirements of entry-level users without compromising on overall performance.”

Availability

Captura is available throughout the Asia-Pacific region from today. More information is available from local Hexagon representatives and dealers

About Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division

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

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

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that utilise data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 20,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.8bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

BOSTON, MA, USA, Feb 12, 2020 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) announced that Jill Larsen has joined the company as its chief human resources officer. In this role, Jill will oversee all aspects of PTC’s human resources (HR) strategy, including talent acquisition, learning and development, culture and experience, organizational design, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and inclusion and diversity initiatives.

Jill Larsen

“As a leading-edge technology company, PTC’s success depends on our ability to maintain a vibrant culture that attracts and leverages top talent, so HR truly is a strategic function. The background, passion, and vision that Jill possesses will elevate our game, so we are pleased to have her join the executive team,” said Jim Heppelmann, president and CEO, PTC. “I look forward to working closely with Jill as we continue to invest in our people strategy at PTC.”

Jill comes to PTC with two decades of experience in establishing and transforming human resources functions at global, high-tech companies. Prior to PTC, Jill served in leadership roles at international technology companies including Cisco and EMC, overseeing global HR and talent functions with a focus on digitization and employee experience.

“PTC is highly regarded within the Boston technology innovation community and I am pleased to join at such an exciting time in its history,” said Jill Larsen, executive vice president and chief human resources officer, PTC. “I look forward to leading the human resources team and continuing to help make PTC a top place to work.”

Jill has been recognized for her contributions throughout the industry, including being named a two-time finalist for HRO Today’s Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Award, winning the YWCA Women’s Leadership Award, and receiving the Bob Gatti HR Leader of Distinction Award. She is an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s Graduate Human Capital Management program, an active public speaker and serves as a board member and adviser for privately funded technology startups, including Sterling, Envoy, and JBA.

About PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)

PTC unleashes industrial innovation with award-winning, market-proven solutions that enable companies to differentiate their products and services, improve operational excellence, and increase workforce productivity. With PTC, and its partner ecosystem, manufacturers can capitalize on the promise of today’s new technology to drive digital transformation. For more information, visit https://www.ptc.com.

IRVINE, CA, USA, Feb 12, 2020 – EON Reality is inviting students around the world to design and submit their own VR/AR lessons. The contest, which is open to K-12 and university students beginning Wednesday, February 12, presents an opportunity for students and teachers to create exciting learning experiences using EON Reality’s code-free AVR Platform.

“I am delighted to announce this contest as I believe it provides an opportunity to encourage students to engage with AR/VR technology to deepen their digital skills and knowledge. Technologies such as AR/VR have opened up new possibilities to learning that were not there before and I am excited to have students find new dimensions of innovation offered by our AVR platform.” said, Dr. Peter LookerChief Learning Officer at EON Reality.

This marks the first time EON Reality is providing schools and universities around the world with open access to create their own AR/VR lessons on the revamped AVR platform.

The winners for all categories stand to win prize money, the latest Magic Leap headset, an EON Reality Global Classroom Champion trophy, and an annual campus license with full access to the AVR Platform.

The contest is hosted as part of EON Reality’s continued efforts to find meaningful ways in which AR/VR technology can contribute to the K12 and higher education classrooms. The winners shall be announced on May 14, 2020 at the EON Reality Experience Fest in Bologna, Italy.

Contest Rules

No participation fee applies. Entries should be submitted by Friday, May 1, 2020 directly through the AVR platform. Students are invited to form teams of three, with submissions to be made by the educator to ensure privacy. Submissions should contain the necessary learning elements outlined in the judging criteria.

The selection committee will consist of members of the EON Reality Education Advisory Board. Judges will make every effort to ensure even representation in their final selections.

About EON Reality

EON Reality is the world leader in Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) based knowledge transfer for industry and education. EON Reality’s success is tied to its belief that knowledge is a human right and should be available, accessible, and affordable for every human on the planet. To carry this out, EON Reality, since 1999, has developed the de-facto standard for Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer software that supports devices from mobile phones to large immersive domes. EON Reality’s global app development network, with twenty-two locations worldwide, has created the world’s leading AR/VR library for knowledge transfer with over 8,000 applications. Over 40 million people worldwide have downloaded these applications. For further information, visit www.eonreality.com.