TRIESTE, Italy, Mar 10, 2021 – ESTECO is pleased to announce that, its technology is contributing to the design of the most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft in the world. Otto Aviation has selected our VOLTA platform as its digital engineering framework for multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) and simulation process data management (SPDM).

The California based startup recently emerged with its revolutionary Celera 500L, a six-seater plane that can fly at speeds of 450 miles per hour, but twice as far as a comparable jet aircraft and with eight times lower fuel consumption. The aircraft is designed to combine unprecedented aerodynamics, speed, and fuel efficiency with a superior internal comfort, while meeting the highest level of safety and compliance with FAA and international regulations. This makes it a compelling application in terms of MDO, and requires the right software assets.

“Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of this aircraft is essential to its performance”, says David Bogue, Chief Technology Officer at Otto Aviation. “We need a tool that improves team collaboration and gets the job done faster. VOLTA’s server-based framework allows team members to alter optimizations on a real-time basis and deliver the best overall performance.”

As the demand for private aviation surges in response to COVID-19, Otto Aviation promises to make private air transportation more affordable and more sustainable. This is where the capability to make the design process faster and more efficient is key to accelerate innovation. “Not only have the VOLTA optimization results shown marked performance gains”, comments Travis Fousek, Senior Aeronautical Systems Engineer, “but the framework has allowed faster design cycles and increased collaboration between structures, flight controls and aerodynamics disciplines, all due to the rich visualization, exploration, and workflow toolsets. Our goal in evaluating the VOLTA framework set out to improve the high-lift system of the aircraft, but we are looking forward to utilizing VOLTA for many upcoming projects and further improving the efficiency and performance of our aircraft.”

Roel Van De Velde, Director A&D for ESTECO concluded: “We are proud to partner with Otto Aviation to bring their vision of a laminar flow aircraft to reality. Just like Otto Aviation, ESTECO has a strong pioneering spirit; VOLTA is an industry-first framework for server-based optimization and collaboration, and more and more aerospace companies are selecting us to modernize their MDO infrastructure. We are very excited that Otto Aviation has chosen us as well, and we are looking forward to support the development of this groundbreaking aircraft with our best-in-class technology.”

About ESTECO

ESTECO is an independent software provider, highly specialized in numerical optimization and simulation data management with a sound scientific foundation and a flexible approach to customer needs. With more than 15 years’ experience, the company supports leading organizations in designing the products of the future, today. ESTECO smart engineering suite brings enterprise-wide solutions for design optimization, simulation data management and process integration and automation with the aim of helping companies excel across this innovation journey. Over 300 international organizations across many different industries have chosen ESTECO to consolidate specialized expertise, streamline teamwork and boost product development. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Trieste (Italy), with offices in Michigan (USA), Pune (India) and an international network of channel partners. For more information, visit www.esteco.com.

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PITTSBURGH, PA, USA, Mar 9, 2021 – ENGIE, one of the world’s leading suppliers of energy efficiency services, is helping companies transition to carbon-free energy by employing Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) simulation solutions. With Ansys’ physics-based digital twin technology, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN is developing an ultra-fast and high-fidelity platform to deliver the quality of 3D CFD results in real-time – reducing companies’ costs, environmental impact and time to market.

When industrial equipment is inaccessible to physical sensors due to extreme conditions or cost, it becomes harder to predict maintenance requirements and identify efficiency improvements. These improvements are becoming more critical as companies are under increased pressure to conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lessen their environmental footprint. Through its collaboration with Ansys, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN – the ENGIE Group’s corporate center for R&D and high-level expertise – is developing an ultra-fast and high-fidelity simulation-based digital twin to maximize the efficiency and sustainability of industrial equipment to boost product reliability and evaluate new concepts in energy production.

Ansys Twin Builder creates simulated replicas of in-service physical assets and presents relevant, high-fidelity information in real-time. These digital twins strengthen ENGIE Lab CRIGEN’s zero-carbon strategic initiative, enabling engineers to control industrial processes, anticipate carbon reduction challenges and lower maintenance costs.

“ENGIE Lab CRIGEN is committed to meeting ambitious environmental goals as we help organizations transition to zero-carbon energy,” said Guy-Alexandre Grandin, R&D project manager, ENGIE Lab CRIGEN. “Transforming existing technologies and innovating new solutions to meet this challenge is a time-consuming and cost-prohibitive process, and our platform needs an extremely high level of coupling between the real and the virtual world. With Ansys solutions, we can improve product performance during operation and provide insight into predictive analytics and asset performance management decisions, regardless of the environment.”

“Ansys digital twins empower manufacturing companies to transform their businesses through cost savings, new revenue streams and process optimization,” said Prith Banerjee, chief technology officer, Ansys. “Our combination of Multiphysics and analytics models supports ENGIE Lab CRIGEN as it tackles the challenge of sustainability across corporations and governments and shapes the future of zero-carbon energy.”

About ENGIE Lab CRIGEN

ENGIE Lab CRIGEN – part of the ENGIE Labs network – is the ENGIE Group’s corporate center for R&D and high-level expertise devoted to green gases and new energy resources (hydrogen, biogas and liquefied gases), new energy uses (for towns, cities, buildings and industries) and emerging technologies (simulation, digital twin, immersive and collaborative solutions, computer sciences and AI, drones and robots, nanotechnologies and sensors).

ENGIE Lab CRIGEN conducts operational R&D projects and develops pilots on behalf of the New Corp, Métiers and Key Programs, Business Units (BUs) and external customers, with the goal of mastering tomorrow’s technologies, bringing them to maturity, and preparing the energy transition. Its activities are also strongly focused on the implementation of innovative offers and solutions for improving the BUs’ operational performance and building new revenue streams.

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. For more information, visit www.ansys.com.

PUNE, India, Mar 9, 2021 – Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) announced that its 3DEXPERIENCE Lab in Pune is enabling the Indian startup PadCare Labs to complete the loop of menstrual hygiene economy in India through safe disposal and recycling of sanitary pads. Dassault Systèmes is offering technical mentoring through the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab in Pune along with design collaborations, analysis and visualizations and formulation development using CATIA, SIMULIA, ENOVIA, 3DEXCITE, and BIOVIA applications powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

In India, the impact of disposing of 12.3 billion sanitary napkins annually is more pronounced because of the unorganised ways of municipal solid waste management and poor community collection, disposal, and transportation networks in the semi-urban areas and villages. PadCare Labs’ mission is to make modern sanitation choices safer and recyclable for women across the world and encourage inclusiveness, equality, and healthier practices in public hygiene. Their patent pending 5D technology is instant, odourless, and colourless in operation unlike traditional incinerators. The company offers a four-stage cycle of segregation at source, collection, processing and recycling of the waste.

For source-level segregation, they install PadCare Bin in individual cubicles which has a storage capacity of 30 sanitary pads. Through their patented PadCare Vap, they restrict odour and infection through the bin. The soiled pads brought to the main processing unit called “PadCare” which works on novel 5D technology and has a capacity of treating 3000 pads per day and processes the soiled pads into recyclable cellulose and plastic output. They have made paver blocks, composite material, paper packaging material out of it. They are offering their services in a convenient monthly subscription as well as institutional selling for large corporate campuses, educational institutes, hotels, banking industry, airports and private offices.

PadCare’s four-stage cycle of segregation, collection, processing and recycling of the waste

Ajinkya Dhariya, CEO and Founder at PadCare Labs, said, “We at PadCare Labs focus on leveraging science to serve women in institutions and organisations by providing safe, accessible & eco-friendly sanitary waste disposal and recycling system. We are aligned with the UN Sustainable Goals (SDGs) and have developed a complete ecosystem of safe disposal of sanitary pads across key workforce hubs in Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.” He added, “Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE Labs offered the technical knowhow on product design, engineering and production of PadCare Bin and PadCare.”

“Biomedical waste disposal is a big issue worldwide and in India in particular. Dassault Systèmes is concerned with sustainability and recyclability, and our 3DEXPERIENCE Lab welcomes PadCare, to bring a strong positive impact and help solve this issue together,” said Frederic Vacher, Head of Innovation, Dassault Systèmes.  “We commemorate this engagement in India as our contribution to #IWD2021 (International Women’s Day 2021) and we wish Ajinkya and his team success with their efforts to provide PadCare solution in corporate and government offices across India.”

PadCare Labs is the fourth Indian startup signed with the 3DEXPERIENCE Lab in Pune. The 3DEXPERIENCE Lab engages with other Indian startups like Lucid Implants, Inali and Brainsight.Ai. The 3DEXPERIENCE Lab network worldwide provides disruptive startups with technology, mentoring, and networking support to accelerate their product development journey and accelerate their business cycle and go to market.

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, is a catalyst for human progress. We provide business and people with collaborative virtual environments to imagine sustainable innovations. By creating ‘virtual experience twins’ of the real world with our 3DEXPERIENCE platform and applications, our customers push the boundaries of innovation, learning and production.

Dassault Systèmes’ 20,000 employees are bringing value to more than 270,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit https://www.3ds.com.

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Mar 8, 2021 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the launch of its annual global PLM status and trends survey.

In its third year, the survey seeks input from PLM practitioners with experience implementing and using PLM strategies and enabling technologies. The survey’s goal is to deepen our collective understanding of the status, drivers, and preconditions for companies to derive value from their PLM investment.

Responses are confidential and are not attributable to any person or company. Survey participants will receive a summary of CIMdata’s analysis and insight.

Qualified participants can take the survey at https://www.esurveyspro.com/Survey.aspx?id=65dbb545-bfec-46b2-bcfd-18b0155dfa2a.

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Mar 8, 2021 – Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) introduced today the Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition, an entry-level, easy-to-use construction surveying software at an affordable price point. Using a construction GNSS receiver, a supervisor, foreman, grade checker or site engineer can easily check a grade, slope or alignment and navigate the project more accurately and in less time than with traditional survey methods. Budget-conscious contractors can realize a quick return on investment by giving more personnel on the jobsite access to survey technology, enabling more productive and efficient field crews.

Low-Cost, Scalable Construction Surveying

Trimble Siteworks SE Software is a simplified version of Trimble Siteworks Software, intended for users who do not require a full feature set and are interested in a lower-cost version to connect to GNSS only. The same colorful graphics, natural interactions and gestures, and self-discovery features found in Trimble Siteworks make the software easy to learn, so both experienced and new users can get up-to-speed quickly.

Using the same data folder structure, file formats and workflows, Trimble Siteworks SE Software is fully compatible with Trimble Siteworks Software. Contractors can easily upgrade to the full version, making Siteworks SE an ideal entry point into construction technology for surveying.

“The Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition is an important addition to our site positioning portfolio,” said Scott Crozier, vice president of Trimble Civil Construction, “With a lower cost-of-entry, the software is scalable and makes it easy for contractors to upgrade to more advanced Trimble Siteworks Positioning Systems as soon as their needs change.”

Powerful Software, Flexible Hardware

Trimble Siteworks SE Software is ideal for contractors who want to determine their location on a project, see cut/fill values to a design surface or alignment, or visualize constructible models in 3D. Users can easily measure feature (non-surface) points, lines and areas, or navigate to points, lines and alignments, and create PDF reports. In vehicle mode, users can capture high-accuracy measurements on steep slopes from a moving vehicle. Trimble Siteworks SE is compatible with a wide range of GNSS hardware configurations to meet the contractor’s business needs and budget requirements.

Connected Construction

By connecting the field and the office, contractors can improve efficiency and productivity, while minimizing wasted time and expense. Trimble Siteworks SE can share up-to-date information wirelessly between the field and the office to increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.

Availability

Trimble Siteworks SE Starter Edition Software is now available globally through the worldwide SITECH® distribution channel. For more information, visit:  heavyindustry.trimble.com/siteworks.

About Trimble Construction

Trimble is developing technology, software and services that drive the digital transformation of construction with solutions that span the entire architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry. Empowering teams across the construction lifecycle, Trimble’s innovative approach improves coordination and collaboration between stakeholders, teams, phases and processes. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment. By automating work and transforming workflows, Trimble is enabling construction professionals to improve productivity, quality, transparency, safety, sustainability and deliver each project with confidence. For more information, visit:  construction.trimble.com.

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 industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:  www.trimble.com.

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Mar 8, 2021 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced  the Trimble TSC5 Controller, a new rugged-yet-lightweight field solution that continues Trimble’s legacy of creating high-quality controllers for land and civil construction surveyors. Built for practical, everyday tasks, the Trimble TSC5 combines high performance and dependability so professionals can complete tasks efficiently and accurately.

Trimble TSC5 Controller

The Trimble TSC5 features a 5-inch screen, keypad and all-day battery for reliable field data collection. Its ergonomic design is lightweight, easy to grip and ideal for rugged environments. The TSC5 is resistant to shock, dust and water. A brightly lit, anti-glare screen and backlit alphanumeric keypad enable fast, efficient operation in tough conditions, even while wearing gloves. The controller’s battery provides all-day power on a single charge, with the optional removeable battery doubling the power for extended use.

Featuring an Android 10 operating system, the Trimble TSC5 is fully integrated with Trimble’s land and construction surveying instruments and software packages, including Trimble Access™ 2021 Field Software, Trimble Siteworks Software. The TSC5 is also compatible with the Trimble EMPOWER Module system, which includes the ability to add the EM100 (GNSS), EM11X family (RFID/Barcode) and EM120 (Long Range Radio) modules.

“Surveyors expect to encounter challenging environments and must rely on their equipment to perform as expected in harsh conditions,” said Ron Bisio, senior vice president, Trimble Geospatial. “The TSC5 controller is a high-value, reliable solution that land surveyors can leverage for field data collection tasks performed all day, every day.”

“Civil construction surveyors trust Trimble to provide rugged, reliable hardware that connects them to the Trimble Connected Construction ecosystem,” said Scott Crozier, vice president, Trimble Civil Construction. “The TSC5 is a great addition to our family of connected controllers, giving contractors the ability to choose the solution that best fits their needs and budget.”

Availability

The Trimble TSC5 Controller running the Trimble Access Field Software is now available through Trimble’s Geospatial distribution partners. For more information, visit:  geospatial.trimble.com/trimble-tsc5.

The Trimble TSC5 Controller and Trimble Siteworks Software are available now through the global SITECH distribution channel. For more information, visit: heavyindustry.trimble.com/controllers.

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 industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit www.trimble.com.