PITTSBURGH, PA, USA, Mar 16, 2021 – Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) today announced that Jim Frankola accepted an appointment to the Ansys Board of Directors, effective March 12, 2021 ­– bringing with him more than 25 years of business transformation, corporate governance and financial experience.

Jim Frankola

Frankola is the chief financial officer (CFO) of Cloudera, an enterprise data cloud company. He previously served as CFO of Yodlee, Inc., a data aggregation and data analytics platform company, and CFO of Ariba, Inc., a software and information technology services company. In addition to his CFO roles, Frankola has held various senior positions in financial and business management at global industry-leading companies including IBM and Avery Dennison Corporation, and served on the board of ActivIDentity Corporation, a credentials management and authentication company.

Throughout his career, Frankola’s expertise has helped businesses innovate to accelerate growth. Under his leadership, Cloudera and Ariba transitioned into software-as-a-service business models, re-platforming core technology and innovating go-to-market strategies, resulting in double-digit improvements in operating margins and organic growth.

“We are proud to welcome Jim to the Ansys board,” said Ronald W. Hovsepian, Ansys chairman of the board. “He has a decades-long track record of solving difficult business challenges as well as driving data-driven growth and business transformation. His proven ability to incorporate governance and financial know-how into strategic decision-making makes him an ideal addition to the Board’s Audit Committee.”

“Jim is an accomplished leader with an exceptional background in business strategy, development and cloud-based transformation,” said Ajei Gopal, president and CEO of Ansys. “His skillset and experience will help to lay the groundwork for Ansys to meet our aggressive growth targets.”

About Ansys

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

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CAMBRIDGE, UK, Mar 16, 2021 – Leading global interoperability solution provider, International Technegroup Incorporated (ITI), is pleased to announce the release of CADfix Viz, a new CAD to mesh conversion solution that maximizes the reuse of 3D digital assets for VR/AR/MR applications.

CADfix Viz is a user-friendly solution built on the proven CADfix model translation, repair, and simplification platform, designed to streamline the process of converting complex CAD models for use in VR/AR/MR visualization systems. Process automation reduces the engineering design labor and costs associated with large CAD model simplification and integration.

Large complex CAD models produce equally large mesh files with high triangle counts that frequently prevent effective data re-use in VR/AR/MR, mobile, and web applications. CADfix Viz generates robust, high-quality mesh with minimal triangles and reduced file size. Mesh can be simplified using a suite of simplification tools, removing unnecessary model features to reduce the triangle count. The conversion and simplification process is fully parameterizable, ensuring that appropriate levels of detail (LOD) are achieved in the resultant mesh. Utilizing the CADfix Viz batch processing capabilities, mesh representations with multiple LOD can be produced quickly with minimal user interaction.

Complex CAD assembly automatically exported to multiple LOD mesh representations

CADfix Viz offers extensive multi-CAD import support for industry neutral formats, such as STEP and JTOpen, plus support for native formats from all mainstream MCAD systems. CADfix Viz exports to a range of common formats used in AR/VR/MR applications, such as FBX, glTF and OBJ. CADfix Viz also exports to flavored FBX files suitable for use in the Unreal and Unity software applications, enabling the seamless transfer of complex assemblies containing multiple LODs.

CAD features such as small bodies, holes, protrusions, and hidden internal features, add complexity and significantly increase mesh sizes. CADfix Viz automatically identifies and removes overly detailed model features to reduce both mesh and file size. Meshes can be further simplified using wrapping tools to produce more rudimentary representations of components. Intelligent mesh decimation tools target complex areas of the model, prioritizing regions of dense mesh where the greatest triangle reduction can be achieved with minimal geometric change.

CADfix Viz is packaged with an intuitive user interface that provides automated model processing supported by interactive tools for additional control. A command-line batch option allows CADfix Viz to be integrated into automatic workflows to further streamline the conversion process. CADfix Viz is available now on the Windows platform and a Linux version is planned.

Andy Chinn, Director of ITI’s CADfix development center, comments, “We are excited to be releasing a new solution for visualization systems that benefits from our years of geometry and meshing expertise. The release of CADfix Viz means that complex 3D mechanical CAD assets can be quickly and automatically converted into optimized lightweight forms for immediate use in VR/AR/MR applications, helping our customers realize vital efficiency and cost savings.”

About ITI, a Wipro company

International TechneGroup Inc. began in 1983 with a mission to help manufacturers drive innovation and time to market by applying computer-aided product development to engineering problems. Today, ITI specializes in conversion, integration, validation and migration solutions for product data and related systems. Our customers recognize the value in having a trusted solution partner that provides more than just software. ITI solves complex product data interoperability problems so that the world’s leading manufacturers can focus on making great products. In 2019 ITI became a wholly owned subsidiary of Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company. ITI operates within the Engineering and Research & Development (ER&D) business of Wipro. ER&D provides customers with a platform to innovate and engineer the next generation of products and platforms at scale. For more information, visit www.iti-global.com.

About Wipro Limited

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 170,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future. For more information, visit www.wipro.com.

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Mar 16, 2021 – BETA CAE Systems announces the release of SPDRM v1.5.0. SPDRM v1.5.0 is now available, with numerous important enhancements in both the back-end and in the SPDRM client. The most important enhancements and fixes are listed below.

Release Highlights

The menu bar in the SPDRM Client is redesigned, offering a more intuitive organization of all available functions per area of focus (e.g. Data, Process, Resources, etc.). The new menu bar supports the grouping of Generic Script Actions, allowing a better organization in cases where several custom actions are defined. Furthermore, this version introduces new customization options for the context menu of data objects when Script Actions are included, as it is now possible to configure the appearance of the context menu and even override built-in functions like Add, Export and Compare by custom-made alternatives.

Vast developments have taken place in the area of Process Management improving the overall user experience and efficiency. Starting with the Process Instance List, a default sorting of all Processes from newest to oldest is activated, allowing quick identification of the most recent tasks. Search of Process Instances is reengineered, with the introduction of a new search engine based on the BETA Query Language (BETA QL) which offers a Basic and an Advanced filtering mode with syntax and principles common across all the applications of the BETA Suite. Moreover, the Process Output Windows are reworked to enable easy focus on the messages communicated through the running processes. Contrary to the approach that was used until now, where a different tab would open for each running Node, in this version the output of all running nodes is collected in a single tab named “Running Process”. To enable the quick identification of the outputs of a particular Node of interest, the complementary tab “Selected Process” is used to show the log of each selected Node or Process and is refreshed each time the Node selection changes. In addition to these two visible by default tabs, the user can select a Node or a Workflow and pin its output to a dedicated tab. Finally, an new enhancement enables logs produced by the No-GUI clients to be visible in the GUI client of the same user.

Continuing in the Process Management area, new possibilities are introduced to facilitate the execution of time consuming and resource demanding tasks on remote resources. The BETA Apps Launcher (BAL), which comes as an evolution of the “host of SPDRM No-GUI clients”, is now able to launch not only SPDRM Client batch sessions but also any application of the BETA Suite that can run in batch mode (e.g. ANSA for CAD files translation and meshing, META for results processing, etc.). BAL is equipped with a queuing mechanism that enables the running of tasks asynchronously, according to resources availability (CPU, RAM). Moreover, an emergency handling mechanism is in place, and gets activated upon resource starvation. A set of new functions in the script API are introduced to handle the execution and monitoring of applications through BAL.

The direct interfacing of all the products of the BETA Suite with SPDRM has always been a unique feature of BETA’s Simulation Data Management offering, as it enables the full exploitation of data management functionality of SPDRM directly through ANSA, META and KOMVOS. Taking this interface a big step forward, SPDRM now provides access also to its Process Management capabilities directly through ANSA, META and KOMVOS. Using a dedicated module in the ANSA/META/KOMVOS Scripting APΙ, it is now possible to connect to SPDRM for Process Management to instantiate, execute and monitor the progress of SPDRM workflows.

This version does not come short of enhancements in the Data Management module. Several important improvements are introduced in the area of data deletion to facilitate efficient handling of deleted data: Restoration of a multi-selection of deleted objects is now possible in a single shot. Furthermore, partially deleted data are automatically switched to permanently deleted, as soon as all their dependencies are deleted.

This version also introduces a new logging mechanism that provides logs for functional monitoring through log analysis platforms (e.g. Kibana). This first release of the functionality enables the monitoring of process instantiation and execution, as well as data object creation, overwriting and spin-up.

Last, the licensing policy of SPDRM Client batch sessions (i.e. NoGUI client) is aligned with that of the ANSA/META batch sessions. From now on, a new license feature named “SPDRM_CLIENT_BATCH” is required to launch SPDRM Client NoGUI sessions. The SPDRM_CLIENT_BATCH license feature has the same “weight” with the existing SPDRM_CLIENT feature, i.e. 10 credits.

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

Documentation Updates

Updated Documents

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

Supported Platforms and System Requirements

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

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

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

For details, refer to the System Requirements document.

Download

Where to download from

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

What to download

All files required for the installation of this version reside in the folder named: “SPDRM_v1.5.0” and are dated as of February 26, 2021.

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

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

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

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

About BETA CAE Systems

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

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

ANDOVER, MA, USA and LYON, France, Mar 16, 2021 – Aras, the only resilient platform provider for digital industrial applications, announced that Haulotte, a world leading aerial work platform manufacturer, has selected Aras’ end-to-end PLM platform to enable a true digital thread, ensuring traceability and collaboration across the enterprise. By implementing a digital transformation platform, Haulotte’s six factory locations and twenty-one subsidiaries and offices around the world can now access previously siloed critical information and can cultivate continuous collaboration in a single environment, accelerating digital transformation across the organization.

Haulotte’s legacy system did not have the flexibility required to sustainably adapt to rapidly changing business requirements. It recognized the need for a digital transformation platform capable of effectively managing and connecting all product information, both internally and with customers and suppliers. Having the ability to continuously and quickly adapt in order to transform their product ecosystem and ensure resiliency was crucial for Haulotte.

With the Aras platform, Haulotte can quickly optimize and implement, ensure seamless collaboration of all users, and have a single reliable data source that can be shared across the enterprise. Today, almost all of the businesses within Haulotte – production, purchasing, quality, etc. – use the Aras platform.

For Digital Transformation projects to succeed, an iterative approach is required. For Haulotte, this starts with linking its global vision to business needs. Then, using the Aras Platform, turn those needs into digital transformation projects, planned out using a roadmap that addresses risk impacts and results, linked to business needs – minimizing the risk of project failure.

“To support our vision to become the most valuable and safest working at height solution maker in creating the serenest customer experience, we wanted to have an agile and collaborative platform to share information between our different sites, but also be able to integrate with our information systems – ERP, CRM, and so on,” said David Breneur, PLM Project Manager of the Haulotte Group. “Aras’ end-to-end platform allows us to optimize productivity, enhance consistency and continuity, and increase enterprise collaboration, all while providing the flexibility needed to pivot as our business transforms.”

“We are very pleased with the choice of Aras by the Haulotte Group as the platform for its new PLM initiative,” said Stéphane Guignard, Aras’ VP of Operations, Southern Europe. “With the Aras platform, Haulotte will be able to support its mission to put the customer back at the center of the business by bringing marketing and services activities closer to those of design and manufacturing.”

About Haulotte

Haulotte is a global leader of people and material lifting equipment. The group designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of products focused on mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers.

1. 7 ranges of people lifting equipment
2. 3 ranges of telehandlers
3. Customized financing solutions facilitating investment in these products
4. Integrated services to optimize equipment lifecycles and residual value for resale (technical assistance, training, spare parts, warranty and maintenance contracts, management of mandatory periodic inspections, etc.)

Haulotte Group is more than a simple supplier of equipment, it is a true provider of global solutions whose primary desire is to respond effectively to the daily needs and professional specificities of its customers and users. Haulotte in a few figures:

1. 6 factories
2. 21 subsidiaries
3. 2000 employees on 5 continents
4. 2019 turnover: 610.8 million euros

Join the community at https://haulotte-community.haulotte.com/

About Aras

Aras provides a resilient platform for digital industrial applications. Its open, low code technology enables the rapid delivery of flexible, upgradeable solutions for the engineering, manufacturing and maintenance of complex products. Aras’ platform and product lifecycle management applications connect users in all disciplines and functions to critical product data and processes across the lifecycle and throughout the extended supply chain. Airbus, Audi, DENSO, GE, GM, Honda, Kawasaki, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, and Nissan use the platform to manage complex change and traceability. Visit www.aras.com to learn more and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Mar 16, 2021 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces new research into how companies offering software and services to companies to support their PLM strategies and implementations adapted their business and technical requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of this research, CIMdata is asking members of the PLM Economy, i.e., those working for independent software vendors (ISVs) or companies that could be considered systems integrators, resellers, and value-added resellers (VARs), to share their experiences in a short survey. The survey focuses on how things changed for these companies during the pandemic and which changes might become part of the “new normal.” The survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. CIMdata will share the survey results and analysis during the annual PLM Market & Industry Forum sessions that will take place virtually in April.

Those interested in participating in the survey may do so at https://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=cbaecd97-2ed2-4380-a8bc-706de6740427.

To learn more about CIMdata’s PLM Market & Industry Forum, visit https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-market-industry-forums.

LUCERNE, Switzerland, Mar 15, 2021 – BETA CAE Systems announces the release of SPDRM v1.4.2. This version delivers a number of enhancements and fixes to the users of the most advanced Simulation Process Data and Resources Management software.

The most important enhancements and fixes are listed below.

Enhancements and known issues resolved

Enhancements

Performance

The loading of content in the Contents list and the Lifecycle Graph of Simulation Models, has been accelerated drastically.

The expansion of the Structure container in the data tree is now faster.

Data Management

An XML file containing the meta-data of the selected Rich Library item is now exported along with the item itself.

Data Views

The Contents list of Subsystems is enhanced to display the attributes of the listed items as additional columns, and to enable filtering.

Data Deletion

A notification balloon will now appear when a user attempts to delete a folder which contains files referenced by script actions.

Registered Applications / MIME-types

Export of a selection of Registered Applications and MIME-types is enabled.

It is now possible to open an attached/linked directory of a DM item through a MIME-type.

During the import of MIME-types, the resolution of conflicts between their associated Registered Applications and any existing Registered Applications has been improved.

Script API

A script function was introduced to enable the restoration of deleted items that still reside in the Search Deleted list.

Script Actions

During the import of Script Actions, a check has been added to verify the validity of the associated Data Types with respect to the Data Model.

Users Management – Security

Several usability improvements took place in the tool that fetches users from AD/LDAP.

Installer

The files required to setup the BETA Apps Launcher and Job Monitor Assistant are now delivered in the SPDRM Installation package.

Known issues resolved

Data Views

The Properties card of a DM Item with attached files/folders would not be displayed when the exported data structure was enabled.

The reference of a Subsystem with its parent Group Subsystem would not be reported in References list.

Data Search

A query for items with a blank attribute would not return the items missing this attribute.

The built-in SPDRM attribute “Type” could not be used in filtering rules for DM Items, in the Search DM workspace.

Data model properties could not be used in filtering rules, in the Search Deleted workspace.

Data Lifecycle

The contents of a Simulation Model would be erroneously updated, when connected to its previous version via script, and the contents of the base model would be stored instead in SPDRM.

Multi-Site

In some cases the export of runs would fail to export the corresponding files, when the action was triggered by a remote site.

Users Management – Security

While connected by role with no execute privileges on the Entities container, it was still possible to save Subsystems through ANSA.

The search list would display items for which the user did not have View permissions.

Script API

It would not be possible to get the target vault of the current role -through script- in case that the user belongs to a non-administrator role.

The target vault of current role would not be respected by script functions in case of multiple vaults, and subsequently the creation of items by non-administrator roles would fail.

Web Services – API

An entity without a representation file (e.g. subsystem with hierarchy only) would not be loaded properly in ANSA.

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

Documentation Updates

Updated Documents

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

Supported Platforms and System Requirements

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

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

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

For details, refer to the System Requirements document.

Download

Where to download from

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

What to download

All files required for the installation of this version reside in the folder named: “SPDRM_v1.4.2” and are dated as of February 11, 2021.

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

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

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

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

About BETA CAE Systems

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

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

GHENT, Belgium, Mar 15, 2021 – Global technology company Bricsys announced Brixtech has joined its reseller network in the United Kingdom. Established in 2020, the Brixtech team led by Shan Chaudri and Darren Rattlidge bring decades of experience in the AEC software market to clients in the UK looking for CAD solutions.

As a dedicated reseller for Bricsys and Bluebeam, Brixtech offers an alternative approach to the market than that of conventional software vendors, and partners with companies that share its ethos of inspiring change.

“Software should enable productivity not stifle creativity. At Brixtech we strive to maximize a customer’s investment in their design software by bringing a fresh and impartial perspective to the traditional design software market,” said Shan Chaudri, Brixtech Director.

“The idea for Brixtech was formed when we noticed a trend in the AEC space of unhappy customers being forced to change their businesses to align with the business interests of their software vendors.

“We’ve followed the development of BricsCAD for several years and it became apparent that momentum was building in the industry for alternative design software that offers flexibility and productivity within core design tools at an attractive cost,” said Chaudri.

The pandemic has highlighted the need for organizations to drive efficiency and revaluate the software they use. With the backing of technology giant Hexagon, BricsCAD is in a strong position to answer the need for a credible alternative.

“Brixtech is the largest UK and Ireland Bricsys reseller and we are excited to welcome the team into our channel network,” said Jas Pawar, Bricsys Country Manager. “Shan and Darren bring a rich history of experience and expertise in the AEC industry, and a customer first approach to software which aligns perfectly with our mission at Bricsys to deliver innovative CAD tools that the market is calling out for.”

About Brixtech

Brixtech is the modern familiar software reseller of the future. We are a young, innovative company founded on the principles of a customer first approach and a mantra of challenging the traditional status quo in the design market. We offer technology products, services and solutions to empower our clients and drive change.

About Bricsys

Bricsys, a part of Hexagon AB’s PPM division, is a global provider of the BricsCAD® brand of engineering design software since 2002. We are relentlessly committed to the success of our customers by offering cost-effective, mission-critical CAD software with industry-leading product support. We have offices all over the world, partners in more than 80 countries, and 1,200 registered application developers.

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’s PPM division empowers its clients to transform unstructured information into a smart digital asset to visualize, build, and manage structures and facilities of all complexities, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout the entire lifecycle.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 20,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.9bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

CAMPBELL, CA, USA, Mar 15, 2021 – VELO3D is pleased to announce that Chromalloy, a manufacturing and repair solutions provider for gas turbine engine manufacturers and operators worldwide, recently selected the VELO3D Sapphire system as their additive manufacturing (AM) solution to significantly impact the economics of future Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) projects in Chromalloy’s aviation and energy markets.

VELO3D’s Sapphire Metal Additive Manufacturing System

Chromalloy is installing the VELO3D Sapphire in its manufacturing and repair services environment. This industrial AM technology is increasingly being adopted by manufacturers as a solution to offset the high costs of low-volume, direct-part replacement for conventionally produced parts when demand and long-term forecasting are uncertain.

“Chromalloy continues to seek innovative alternatives for our customers to extend the life of their engines and reduce their MRO costs,” says John Green, Vice President, Engineering & Technology, Chromalloy. “The VELO3D additive manufacturing equipment provides a unique, practical solution for our proprietary LifeX customer solutions.”

According to Chromalloy’s Jim Whitton, Director, Innovation Strategy, “For Chromalloy, 3D printed parts must provide inherent value because they are 3D printed. Otherwise, the printing itself is just a novelty. VELO3D’s unique build capability and material density create high value by reducing post-processing requirements.”

VELO3D will qualify Chromalloy’s machine for 3D printing nickel-based superalloys, including Hastelloy X, which is known for its strength and durability characteristics in high-temperature environments. VELO3D is renowned for enabling geometric freedom through its patented SupportFree process. The capability to produce practically unlimited geometries eliminates the need to redesign legacy parts in order to produce them with AM. This tremendously reduces the barrier of transitioning legacy parts, produced historically by casting, welding or brazing, to additive manufacturing.

All Sapphire machines come standard with VELO3D ‘s highly automated, user-friendly Flow pre-print software and Assure quality assurance and control system.

“As an industry leader in the aviation MRO space, Chromalloy is an excellent partner for us,” says Benny Buller, VELO3D founder and CEO. “They have the expertise to open up a whole market category of parts. With the flexibility to produce high value, high mix, low-volume parts for aerospace, AM allows the supply chain to be scaled to market- and customer-specific requirements.”

Jim Whitton agrees. “For complex gas turbine combustor components that have limited aftermarket availability or high replacement cost, the Sapphire system will allow Chromalloy to produce hardware on-demand, negating high NPI (new product introduction) tooling costs and lead-times of other methods,” he says.

About Chromalloy

Chromalloy is an integrated solutions provider that delivers innovative solutions designed to reduce manufacturing and operating expenses and extend the life of gas turbine engines. Chromalloy serves the airline, military, marine and energy segments with a broad range of services at locations around the globe. Chromalloy is authorized by the FAA and EASA and many other NAAs and is qualified under ISO and NADCAP. Chromalloy is a subsidiary of Sequa Corporation. Sequa Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in the aerospace, energy and metal coatings industries. Sequa is a Carlyle Group company. For more information, visit http://www.sequa.com.

About VELO3D

VELO3D is transforming the analog supply chain to digital manufacturing. As the creator of the industry’s first SupportFree solution for 3D metal printing, their product suite is an end-to-end digital manufacturing solution for producing metal parts. With VELO3D Flow™ print preparation software, Sapphire® printer, and Assure™ quality assurance software, manufacturers can accelerate product innovation, become more agile and responsive to market needs, and reduce costs. The company is based in Silicon Valley and is privately funded. For more information, visit https://www.velo3d.com