CHRISTCHURCH, NZ, Feb 2, 2021 – Geoscience software company Seequent, has unveiled major updates to its civil and environmental portfolio, enabling powerful ground information modelling that delivers a digital twin for civil infrastructure and environmental projects.

Seequent’s Leapfrog Works, its 3D geological modelling and visualization solution, and Central, for cloud-based model management, include new technologies that will ensure a smooth and seamless transition to Seequent Evo, its new ecosystem of hybrid cloud and desktop solutions.

Seequent’s Chief Technology Officer, James Lawton, says: “As projects become increasingly complex, organizations are generating greater amounts of data. We want to enable organizations in their digital transformation journey and enhance productivity.

“We’ve planned for the future with these releases, building the capabilities of Seequent Central at the center of the workflow in Seequent Evo, to improve digital effectiveness and inform better decisions around realizing value and delivering environmental benefits.”

Central 4.0 projects are more accessible, shareable, and collaborative, with all-new visualization capability, enhanced modelling workflows, direct communication with notifications, links and sharing, and more publishing improvements. The new import capability bridges the gap between geoscience disciplines via a common workflow.

Leapfrog Works 4.0.1 has been built from the ground up with an all-new user interface designed for intuitive use and unrivalled productivity, with up to 25% faster overall processing times on complex projects. New integrations include OpenGround, Bentley’s cloud-based ground engineering database. Other enhancements include better interval table and mesh handling and increased interoperability via Seequent Central. Advances to the Leapfrog Works Contaminants Extension provide increased flexibility with variogram modelling and allow land and groundwater contaminant plumes to be characterized inside Leapfrog.

Seequent’s Chief Revenue Officer, Daniel Wallace, says: “Our latest releases allow for better connectivity to cloud products and between different software solutions, and enable large processing tasks and multi-user workflows by taking advantage of cloud computing capabilities. The releases are geared for the transition to Seequent’s Evo ecosystem – which links operations, data, and technology, to provide real-time decision support.”

For more on Seequent’s solution updates visit https://www.seequent.com/products-solutions/whats-new.

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WHEELING, IL, USA, Feb 2, 2021 – SMW-AUTOBLOK, a world leader in the design and manufacture of rotational chucks, stationary workholding, tooling and custom engineered solutions for the machine tool industry, introduces the connectable ZeroAct workpiece positioning system ideal for manual and electric zero-point clamping used in a variety of machining applications including milling, inspection, and finishing operations.

With an ultra-low profile of 40 mm, ZeroAct is ideal for any zero-point application especially those where the z-axis travel of the spindle is critical. The ZeroAct features rapid open and closing of the modules and simultaneous actuation with one simple twist of the wrist generating 15kN clamp force. Easily actuate workpieces onto a table or adapter with a low stack-up of 38.1 mm, greatly increasing the z-axis travel.

The modular ZeroAct system, with a compact size of 150 x 150 mm, offers the ability to easily attach up to three clamping modules in a row with a connecting pin that is available in sizes from 5 mm to 105 mm. By actuating the first unit, all three units clamp simultaneously therefore it is not required to lock each unit individually into position like others on the market. This benefit adds tremendous flexibility to machine operations, saves time and increases operator safety.

The ZeroAct is also available in an electric e-motion version, unique to the industry, to fully automate the manufacturing processes. Using 24V power supply that operates with a built-in electro-motor, this system offers great flexibility to machining processes. Switch between a manual and electric ZeroAct version for fully automating load and unload processes. Pull down pins are fully interchangeable with the manually operated ZeroAct and other APS/WPS zero-point systems.

All modules are prooflinesealed protected against corrosion and feature a built-in air cleaning function to ensure that the clamping system’s support surface remains clean and free of chips during changeover or automation, greatly reducing maintenance and production time, and providing a repeat accuracy of <0.005 mm.

ZeroAct is part of the comprehensive lineup of stationary workholding systems that include the manual and pneumatic WPS/APS clamping modules, fully customized and self-centering vises that fully integrate with automation and pallet systems, and SinterGrip clamping inserts for ultra-low clamping depth and no pre-marking of parts. Systems provide high repeatability, maximum holding forces, and up to a 90 percent reduction in setup time.

Download the ZeroAct brochure here: https://bit.ly/3bmN6bx.

About SMW-AUTOBLOK

SMW-AUTOBLOK is the technological leader in the area of rotating and stationary workholding, clamping and tooling solutions. The company operates on a global scale with two state-of-the-art  production sites in Meckenbeuren (Germany) and Caprie (Italy). For more information, visit https://www.smwautoblok.com/us/en or http://www.stationary-workholding.com.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain, Feb 1, 2021 – Lantek, a multinational company focused on the development and marketing of CAD/CAM/MES/ERP software solutions and a pioneer in the digital transformation of companies in the Sheet Metal sector, has announced a distribution agreement achieved with Lamitec Kft to strengthen its presence on the Hungarian market. Thanks to this new alliance, Lantek continues to develop its channel strategy and consolidate its leadership in the Eastern European area.

Based in Budaörs, Lamitec Kft is a company specialized in the distribution, automation and support of sheet metal working machines using the most diverse technologies. Initially operating as a sheet metal working division within the GE-CO Hungary group, its growth and good track record, as well as its experience and know-how in the market, have led it to become an independent subsidiary within the group since last year.

Today, Lamitec Kft focuses its activity on sheet metal working, with a special focus on meeting the transformation and modernization needs of the Hungarian market, with a commitment to state-of-the-art technologies that help to maximize the performance of the machines, as is the case with Lantek.

From now on, and as a result of the agreement reached with the Spanish multinational, Lamitec Kft takes another step forward in its endeavor to become one of the main technology integrators in Hungary for the metal and sheet metal sector, being prepared to meet the growing demand for machining machines equipped with the latest generation of Lantek Expert cutting and punching technology, offering, in addition, a comprehensive service to its customers.

“Industry 4.0 is a global phenomenon and Hungary is not exempt from it. Although before the intelligent factory can become a reality, many Hungarian companies need to catch up in terms of production management and then be able to increase productivity”, explains Rubén Segura, Area Sales Manager of Lantek. “Our aim is to help Lamitec Kft to fill these gaps with Lantek software. This agreement undoubtedly goes beyond the distribution part and goes beyond that, as Lamitec Kft becomes a top-level technological partner of Lantek in this market”.

“Lantek’s international projection, the short response times, as well as its first class sales and technical support team, or the quality of the service and its commitment to innovation, are some of the strengths that have tipped the balance towards Lantek”, explains Tamás Kutnyánszky, General Manager of Lamitec Kft “We are convinced that this alliance will be very beneficial for both parties and we are very excited to be Lantek’s strategic partner in Hungary”.

As part of the agreement with Lantek, Lamitec Kft will be responsible for offering the various CAD/CAM products and solutions of Lantek to existing and potential customers on the Hungarian market. The objective is to offer a complete and competitive alternative for the management and optimization of the manufacturing processes to the customers.

About Lantek

Lantek is a multinational that is leading the digital transformation of companies in the sheet metal and metal industry. With its patented smart manufacturing software, it enables factories to be connected, turning them into Smart Factories. It rounds off its range of services with CAD, CAM, MES, and ERP solutions for companies that manufacture metal parts from sheet metal, tubes, and profiles using any cutting technology (laser, plasma, oxycut, water jet, 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 24,800 customers in over 100 countries and 20 offices in 14 countries, it has an extensive network of distributors with an international presence. In 2019, its international business contributed to 86% of its revenue.

For more information, visit:www.lantek.com

LONDON, UK, Feb 1, 2021 – AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has joined the United Nations Global Compact and the UN Global Compact Network UK — a voluntary leadership platform for the development, implementation, and disclosure of responsible business practices. With this announcement, AVEVA joins thousands of other companies around the globe committed to taking responsible business action to create a more sustainable world.

Launched in 2000, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 12,000 companies and 3,500 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and 69 local networks. Its aim is to mobilize a global movement of sustainable companies and stakeholders to create the world that conducts business responsibly by aligning its strategies and operations with Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption; and takes strategic actions to advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with an emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

AVEVA is already making strides towards a sustainable future, and today’s announcement marks another step in this journey. Alongside embedding changes across its own functions, AVEVA is enabling its customers to advance their own sustainability efforts with software solutions that can be applied across more than nine industry verticals to address challenges such as providing real-time energy data and supporting improved operational efficiency to help customers cut their energy consumption and emissions.

Craig Hayman, CEO of AVEVA, commented, “Joining the UN Global Compact cements our existing commitment to align our business with the Ten Principles, and provides an exciting platform for learning and collaboration with other members. AVEVA’s key focus will initially be on areas where our social and environmental contribution can be greatest, including addressing the climate crisis and expediting the transition to a more circular global economy. We will accelerate this journey by delivering products and solutions which will drive more sustainable outcomes for our customers while also providing additional benefits for our employee and partner ecosystem focused on ultimately creating a better environment for all.”

Steve Kenzie, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network UK, added, “The core of the United Nations Global Compact’s mission is to support companies doing business responsibly by aligning their strategies and operations with ten universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. We also support business taking actions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals. We are delighted and encouraged by AVEVA’s endorsement of our initiative.”

Visit the UN Global Compact Network UK website to learn more about their work-streams. For more details about AVEVA’s commitment towards sustainability, visit https://www.aveva.com/en/about/sustainability/.

About AVEVA

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

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb 1, 2021 – CIMdata and Eurostep are pleased to announce that PLM Road Map & PDT Spring 2021 will take place in May as a virtual-live event. The conference will address the critical topic of “Disruption—the PLM Professionals’ Exploration of Emerging Technologies that Will Reshape the PLM Value Equation.” The event will take place over two half-day sessions on May 19th and 20th.

PLM Road Map & PDT 2021 represents an event customized to the interests of the PLM Professional. With this in mind, our agenda will offer a mix of reports and case studies from teams of industry experts, covering technologies, processes, and people. PLM Road Map & PDT 2021 will examine various emerging disruptive technologies looking at the value they promise to deliver and why they are disruptive. We will also look at the role of standards in ensuring the openness and interoperability of these technologies. Additionally, we will share some examples of how these technologies are applied in aerospace & defense, automotive, AEC, high-tech, and medical devices industries.

According to CIMdata’s President & CEO, Peter Bilello, “This year’s PLM Road Map & PDT Spring event will be virtual-live for all participants. The event will offer high-value and accessibility to PLM professionals from multiple industries across the globe. Our theme focuses on the elements that are vital to enabling a successful PLM strategy—equipping the PLM Professional with insight on how to get the most out of the people, processes, and technologies that enable PLM.”

“PLM and digitalization go hand in hand. With increasing digitalization and the increasing pace of innovation, disruptive technologies are everywhere,” says Håkan Kårdén, VP Marketing, Eurostep Group. “The challenge today is not the lack of potential disruptors but how and when to study and adopt them. For any PLM Professional, the challenge is how and when to move and play all the cards in a coordinated way. Disruption will not happen unless the technology, people, and processes are in sync. This year, 2021, we look forward to bringing to the PLM community a must-attend event that will present ideas as well as practical advice on how to plan to disrupt and avoid being disrupted,” added Mr. Kårdén.

In addition to the virtual-live event in May, CIMdata and Eurostep plan to host PLM Road Map & PDT Fall 2021 on November 17th and 18th.

For more information about PLM Road Map & PDT, please visit the CIMdata website at https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-conferences/plmrm-pdt-spring-2021.

 Jan 30, 2021: India – In a bid to spread awareness about the concept of on-demand-manufacturing (ODM) in India, Truventor.ai, in association with Tool and Gauge Manufacturers Association India (TAGMA India), is set to organise a webinar. The webinar will be held on February 2, 2021 and focus on the advantages of adopting this novel way of manufacturing. 

Truventor.ai, A deep-tech-led manufacturing company, provides on-demand, time-flexible, and Capex-free cloud machines for manufacturing. The concept of on-demand-manufacturing, also known as cloud manufacturing, is proven to have helped many customers and suppliers in the developed world with its unique value proposition to the entire eco-system. To help the Indian job shops get more order and enhance capacity utilisation, the company has launched a series of webinars to spread awareness about the concept and how companies can register themselves as manufacturing partners of Truventor.

“We see a huge potential for Indian SMEs to serve global customers. With the ongoing pandemic, there is supply chain disruption across the businesses. Indian SMEs should use this as an opportunity to make a mark in the global manufacturing space,” said Soumitra Joshi, Founder & CEO, Truventor.ai. “On-demand-manufacturing can help SMEs get more customers without any extra efforts. With our global connect and deep understanding of the manufacturing industry, we want to help the Indian SMEs with export orders. The webinars are a step to reach out to a maximum number of suppliers in India.”

“With industry4.0 and smart manufacturing getting more attention than ever before, Indian manufacturing MSMEs should gear up to adopt digital solutions. One such concept is, Cloud manufacturing, it is a new trend that can revolutionise the global manufacturing industry and help any job shop including toolmakers gain more customers and enhance capacity,” said DK Sharma, President, TAGMA India.  

 Truventor.ai had recently acquired Chizel.io, a B2B Cloud Manufacturing Platform and became India’s largest cloud manufacturing platform. Truventor provides an on-demand machine platform for a seamless sales and purchases experience through a single integrated platform.

Click here to register for the webinar: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XS85an9jIOHptfByUvkpHqWBUd9VABtfIXCafYy8xwU/edit

BOSTON, MA, USA, Jan 29, 2021 – PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) has expanded its existing customer relationship with Fujitsu America, Inc. to promote adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. As a systems integrator (SI), Fujitsu has integrated PTC’s award-winning ThingWorx Industrial IoT and Vuforia Augmented Reality (AR) platforms into its Smart Factory framework, enabling manufacturing customers to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives by addressing growing skills gaps, providing support against increasing macroeconomic and cost pressures, and pioneering new ways of working.

“Our alliance with PTC will be pivotal in helping manufacturers thrive in an increasingly challenging business environment. Our enhanced Smart Factory framework, bolstered by the ThingWorx and Vuforia platforms, will enable our customers to create real-time operational insight and intelligence across manufacturing domains, helping to improve tactical and strategic operations,” said Paul Bresnahan, Head of Manufacturing at Fujitsu America, Inc. “Together, Fujitsu and PTC are enabling our customers to bring in new business that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise — it’s a ‘win win’ for everyone.”

The Fujitsu Smart Factory framework, deployed with ThingWorx, supports shop floor efficiencies, enabling customers to reduce costs, increase productivity, and redeploy previously tied-up assets. Paired with the Vuforia AR platform, the Fujitsu Smart Factory solutions will enable customers to empower their front-line workers with the critical information they need to do their jobs safely, efficiently, and accurately, while also enabling customers to build resiliency and agility in their respective sectors.

“We are pleased to enter into this new phase of our relationship with Fujitsu. Fujitsu and PTC share a common vision to help manufacturers accelerate innovation in the factory to deliver meaningful business impact with speed and at scale,” said Catherine Kniker, Divisional Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Development, PTC. “We both understand the challenges that come with migrating to a digital factory, and believe our robust experience positions us well to help our customers quickly achieve value with their digital transformation initiatives.”

ThingWorx is PTC’s award-winning platform designed to deliver Industrial IoT solutions at scale, across the enterprise, and enables organizations around the world to gain competitive advantage and reduce costs. Since its initial launch, thousands of industrial companies, including discrete product and process manufacturers, have used ThingWorx to successfully optimize business processes, improve manufacturing operations, modernize field service delivery, and more. PTC’s Vuforia AR platform, recognized by industry analysts for its depth and breadth of capabilities, offers some of the fastest, easiest, and most advanced AR content development solutions, enabling increased workforce safety and efficiency, better customer experiences, and reduced cost, among other business benefits.

About PTC (NASDAQ: PTC)

PTC enables global manufacturers to realize double-digit impact with software solutions that enable them to accelerate product and service innovation, improve operational efficiency, and increase workforce productivity. In combination with an extensive partner network, PTC provides customers flexibility in how its technology can be deployed to drive digital transformation – on premises, in the cloud, or via its pure SaaS platform. At PTC, we don’t just imagine a better world, we enable it. PTC.com         @PTC         Blogs

About Fujitsu Americas

Fujitsu America, Inc. is the parent and/or management company of a group of Fujitsu-owned companies operating in North, Central and South America and Caribbean, dedicated to delivering a comprehensive range of digital transformation solutions and services to clients in the Western Hemisphere. These companies are collectively referred to as Fujitsu Americas. Fujitsu enables clients to meet their business objectives through integrated offerings and solutions, including consulting and professional services, systems integration, managed services, outsourcing and cloud services for infrastructure, platforms and applications; AI and data analytics; and quantum-inspired computing solutions. For more information, visit http://fujitsu.com/us and http://twitter.com/fujitsuamerica.

RESTON, VA, USA, Jan 29, 2021 – Siemens announced the U.S. Air Force has selected Teamcenter software as the foundational system of record to support its digital acquisition and sustainment strategy for critical systems and technologies across the service. The selection of Teamcenter as the Air Force enterprise standard follows a 2019 indefinite-delivery / indefinite-quantity contract for $24.6 million to Siemens for licensing, maintenance and support.

With the world’s most comprehensive, open and adaptable digital portfolio, Siemens is helping enable next generation design, manufacturing and sustainment innovation across the entire aerospace and defense industry.

Teamcenter, part of the Xcelerator portfolio from Siemens Digital Industries Software, is a modern, open and adaptable product lifecycle management (PLM) solution that can help connect people and processes across functional silos by providing a digital thread for innovation. By leveraging Xcelerator, Siemens’ comprehensive, integrated portfolio of software, services and application development platform, the Department of Defense and the aerospace and defense industry have the ability to integrate disparate repositories of program data and effectively share product performance details at any time, from any location.

“We are incredibly proud to support the Air Force with a toolset that supports their digital journey and fundamentally enhances the way they can field capability with greater speed and agility,” said Tina Dolph, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies. “By providing the Air Force and other defense agencies with a robust enterprise PLM solution, time-sensitive and actionable data can be accessed across the earliest phases of a system lifecycle, resulting in lower operational costs, fewer down times, and overall improved readiness.”

Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) – the cleared provider of Siemens products, technologies and software for government customers – is leading a focused effort to apply the depth of experience gained across industries through digital twins and rapid prototyping for the benefit of the entire Department of Defense (DoD).

This announcement further illustrates how with the world’s most comprehensive, open and adaptable digital portfolio, Siemens is helping enable next generation design, manufacturing and sustainment innovation across the entire aerospace and defense industry.

For further information on how Siemens is enabling digital transformation in the aerospace and defense industry, 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 LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Siemens Digital Industries Software – Where today meets tomorrow.

About Siemens Government Technologies

Siemens Government Technologies is the wholly-owned, separate, cleared entity of Siemens whose mission it is to secure and modernize the largest infrastructure in the world, the U.S. Federal Government. It does so by being the leading integrator of Siemens’ innovative products, technologies, software and services in the areas of digital engineering and modeling, efficient and resilient energy solutions, and smart infrastructure modernization.

About Siemens AG 

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 170 years. Active around the world, the company focuses on intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems and on automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Siemens brings together the digital and physical worlds to benefit customers and society. Through Mobility, a leading supplier of intelligent mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is helping to shape the world market for passenger and freight services. Via its majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital health services. In addition, Siemens holds a minority stake in Siemens Energy, a global leader in the transmission and generation of electrical power that has been listed on the stock exchange since September 28, 2020. In fiscal 2020, which ended on September 30, 2020, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €57.1 billion and net income of €4.2 billion. As of September 30, 2020, the company had around 293,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.