Monaco, Jan 7, 2021 – In response to significant demand from the market, JETCAM International s.a.r.l. and Airborne jointly announce a collaboration on integration between the Airborne’s Automated Kitting solution and JETCAM’s CrossTrack composite material tracking software.

As plies are unloaded their location and the kit’s status are automatically updated in CrossTrack

The integration ensures seamless data exchanges between the two systems as plies are unloaded from the cutting table and then automatically sorted into ordered kits by the Airborne’s kitting system. As the operator loads each ply to the kitting machine it is scanned and its shape identified, along with its stacking order. The robot sorts, sequences and stacks all subsequent plies until the kit is complete, automatically updating its status within CrossTrack without any user input. When the completed kit leaves the buffer its location status is updated, completely automating the process from cutting through to moving onto layup.

CrossTrack is an advanced material tracking software package, that ensures that composite materials are tracked from the freezer storage until curing in the autoclave, on an individual ply basis. By connecting the Automated Kitting software to CrossTrack it is ensured that this fully automated step is also fully digitally connected. The interface is based on CrossTrack Web Services platform, which allows any external app to safely and securely exchange data with CrossTrack, with triggers and alerts also ensuring that data is automatically exchanged when an event occurs, such as a ply’s location or status changing. All transactions will be logged automatically in CrossTrack’s traceability logs.

The connector will be available as an option for companies wanting to connect Airborne’s Automated Kitting solution with JETCAM’s CrossTrack composite software.

Said Martin Bailey, General Manager of JETCAM International s.a.r.l.; “Many companies move from producing static single kit nests to using nesting software, creating highly efficient dynamic nests, often containing multiple kits. However, this leads to bottlenecks at the cutter as staff try to unload and sort plies into kits, often removing some or all of the material savings made. With our relationship with Airborne and their kitting technology and experience, companies can have the best of both worlds, with highly optimized nests that are quickly and automatically sorted.”

Said Arno van Mourik, CEO of Airborne; “We see from our clients that automating the kitting process has two main business drivers: one is to reduce cost and secondly, it creates much more flexibility and control in a digital factory. To capture those benefits, it’s crucial to be connected to the software systems our customers are using. Therefore we are thankful to JETCAM for this collaboration to create the digital connection between the software solutions of both companies.”

About Airborne

Founded in 1995 and headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, Airborne is a technology leader in advanced composites. We are specialized in automation and manufacturing of high quality composite products for a variety of markets, such as Aerospace, Marine, Renewables and Automotive and Consumer Goods.

With our 25 years heritage in composites, we help our clients with improving the efficiency and flexibility of composite manufacturing, either by supplying automation and digitalization solutions or by providing the service of manufacturing. Airborne’s focus is on industrialization of the manufacturing of high-end composite products, at high production rates and radically low conversion costs.

About JETCAM International s.a.r.l.

JETCAM International has been developing and distributing its JETCAM Expert range of CADCAM software since 1986, serving the sheet metal and aerospace/automotive composite cutting industries. In use in 82 countries worldwide, JETCAM software supports virtually every CNC punching, laser, plasma, routing, waterjet and flatbed cutting machine available today, and provides automation and Industry 4.0 IIoT connectivity. The software has received various accolades and awards due to its high level of automation and fast return on investment. For more information, visit https://www.jetcam.com.

Invitation

BELLEVUE, WA, USA, Jan 7, 2021 – Tecplot, Inc. announced that Alan Klug is named Tecplot President. Alan will run day-to-day operations at Tecplot USA. In addition, he will oversee the FieldView CFD and Tecplot Europe business units. Tom Chan will continue as Tecplot CEO in an advisory role but will focus on managing the portfolio of acquisitions within the Vela Software Group.

Alan Klug

Tecplot also announced that Charles Schnake, previously with Rolls Royce and Aerion Supersonic, is named Tecplot Director of Customer Development.

“As Tecplot’s Vice President of Customer Development, Alan has been instrumental in our transition and growth under Vela/CSI ownership. I am excited for Tecplot’s future under his direction as President. Please join me in congratulating Alan on his promotion,” says Tom Chan, Tecplot CEO.

“From aerospace to life sciences, our customers continue to make outstanding achievements, even during the difficult past year. I look forward to working closely with them to provide best-in-class solutions and find better ways to serve them,” says Alan Klug, Tecplot President. “And I welcome the experience and expertise Charles brings to Tecplot as he steps into the customer development leadership role.”

“It is my honor and pleasure to assume leadership of Tecplot’s Customer Development team,” says Charles Schnake, Tecplot Director of Customer Development. “Alan has left behind some big shoes to fill, but fortunately we will continue to benefit from his experience and guidance. I am excited to add my energy and perspective to an already successful team, and to forge relationships with our customers and partners.”

For more about Tecplot Leadership, click here.

About Tecplot, Inc.

An operating company of Toronto-based Constellation Software, Inc. (CSI), Tecplot is the leading independent developer of visualization and analysis software for engineers and scientists. CSI is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:CSU). CSI acquires, manages, and builds software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in specific vertical markets.

Tecplot visualization and analysis software allows customers using desktop computers and laptops to quickly analyze and understand information hidden in complex data and communicate their results to others via professional images and animations. The company’s products are used by more than 47,000 technical professionals around the world.

ROCK HILL, SC, USA, Jan 7, 2021 – 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that management will present at the Needham Virtual Growth Conference on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 10:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the “Investor Relations” section of 3D Systems’ website at https://investor.3dsystems.com/ and will remain available for replay for at least 30 days following the event.

About 3D Systems

More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems brought the innovation of 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. Today, as the leading Additive Manufacturing solutions partner, we bring innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction – empowering our customers to create products and business models never before possible. Thanks to our unique offering of hardware, software, materials, and services, each application-specific solution is powered by the expertise of our application engineers who collaborate with customers to transform how they deliver their products and services. 3D Systems’ solutions address a variety of advanced applications in Healthcare and Industrial markets such as Medical and Dental, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, and Durable Goods. More information on the company is available at www.3dsystems.com.

FIA and Siemens extend partnership to provide the ‘FIA Mobility Advocate’— a unique software and hardware toolkit — for FIA Mobility Member Clubs to strengthen advocacy of future transport solutions

January 5, 2020: As an “Official Supplier of Urban Mobility Advocacy Solutions” for the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the governing body of world motor sport and the federation of the world’s leading motoring organizations, Siemens plans to develop a toolkit of software solutions for FIA Member Clubs to help them provide an evidence-based approach to advocate for the implementation of mobility policies and strategies. The ‘FIA Mobility Advocate’ combines modeling for mobility, autonomous vehicles, and the environment, with enhanced analysis outputs to help meet current and future mobility goals.

“Mobility patterns are evolving at a fast pace and require a rethink of how our transport networks are built,” said FIA Secretary General for Automobile Mobility and Tourism Andrew McKellar. “Our global community of Member Clubs will now be able to leverage Siemens’ expertise to explore additional ways to optimize transport and mobility solutions for a variety of geographic areas, helping ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of mobility in the future.”

The ‘FIA Mobility Advocate’, supported by the FIA Innovation Fund, will utilize a suite of innovative and integrated software platforms from Siemens Mobility’s Intelligent Traffic Systems and Siemens Digital Industries Software that can be implemented across many different locations. The project will begin with pilots in different cities around the world. These pilot projects, integrated and managed out of digital centers of expertise in the United States, will demonstrate the technical feasibility of this toolkit and its application across different mobility scenarios and geographical scales to address various urban mobility objectives.

“We are really excited to be a part of this new opportunity with FIA. Siemens Mobility will help cities stay ahead of the curve by enabling them to better understand how connected, autonomous and electric vehicle technology will affect transportation in cities in the future,” said Marc Buncher, CEO of Siemens Mobility, Inc. “We are looking forward to applying the newest technology and analytics to help local FIA Mobility Clubs better explain and advocate how they can best prepare and optimize these technologies.”

This project expands Siemens’ relationship with the FIA with the goal of leveraging digital technology expertise and innovation to improve convenience, safety, efficiency, affordability, accessibility and reliability while responding to global mega trends and changes in consumer behavior. Last year, the FIA and Siemens worked together to improve rally safety by exploring how autonomous vehicle pedestrian detection technology could be used to identify rally spectators in dangerous locations, making it easier for rally organizers to take preventative action to avoid accidents. Importantly, outcomes from this project directly benefit efforts to improve pedestrian safety in cities, another important element of today’s announcement.

ABOUT THE FIA

The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation of the world’s leading mobility organisations. Founded in 1904, with headquarters in Paris and Geneva, the FIA is a non-profit organisation. It brings together 242 Member Organisations from 146 countries on five continents. Its Member Clubs represent over 80 million road users and their families. The FIA promotes safe, sustainable and accessible mobility for all road users around the world. Further details can be found at www.fia.com

 The FIA Innovation Fund

The FIA Innovation Fund (FIF) is a strategic fund launched by the FIA in December 2017 to support new and worthwhile ideas from all FIA stakeholders that could generate lasting benefit for the FIA Community and beyond. 

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. The company is active around the globe, focusing on the areas of power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy systems, and automation and digitalization in the process and manufacturing industries. Through the separately managed company Siemens Mobility, a leading supplier of smart mobility solutions for rail and road transport, Siemens is shaping the world market for passenger and freight services. Due to its majority stakes in the publicly listed companies Siemens Healthineers AG and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Siemens is also a world-leading supplier of medical technology and digital healthcare services as well as environmentally friendly solutions for onshore and offshore wind power generation. In fiscal 2019, which ended on September 30, 2019, Siemens generated revenue of €86.8 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2019, the company had around 385,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.

Note:  A list of relevant Siemens trademarks can be found here. Other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

ATLANTA, GA, USA, Jan 6, 2021 – IronCAD, the 3D CAD productivity platform of choice among metal fabricators and custom machinery manufacturers, is pleased to announce that, the latest IronCAD 2021 release fully supports the recent KeyShot 10 version with powerful digital creation tools that allow you to take product experiences to new heights. KeyShot 10 for IronCAD 2021 helps engineers, designers, and even sales teams to configure products to create highly realistic visuals for communication and presentations.

As part of IronCAD’s Design Extensions, KeyShot 10 gives you the ability to take product experiences to new heights, with more ways to animate your ideas, experience your creations, and supercharge your workflow to deliver visuals that captivate. KeyShot 10 includes features and improvements that are focused on four specific areas – model and environment, workflow and user interface, materials and rendering, export and integration. KeyShot 10 introduces an array of enhanced capabilities to complement their current workflow with new tools to strengthen the 3D visual creation within these four areas:

Awe-Inspiring Motion – Animate Your Ideas

KeyShot 10 brings you more motion for every idea with increased control to create more advanced visuals and industry-leading ease of use to keep you moving.

1. Keyframe Animation
2. Sun & Sky Day Arc Animation
3. Environment Rotation Animation
4. Twist Camera Animation

Visual Reality – Experience Your Creations

You now have more ways to experience your visuals with the new Smart Export that introduces output for full-color 3D prints, VR interaction, and more.

1. 3MF Export
2. USD Export
3. GLB/glTF Export
4. FBX Import

Creative Capability – Supercharge Your Workflow

The right tool, for the right job. Open up KeyShot 10 and you’ll find new and improved tools to manage lighting and move ideas faster than ever before.

1. Light Manager
2. Light Gizmos
3. Move Tool
4. Solo Mode

Unmatched Realism – Deliver Visuals That Captivate

There’s photo-real and then there’s KeyShot. New updates to KeyShot exclusive material capabilities bring a level of realism that turns heads.

1. RealCloth 2.0
2. Firefly Removal
3. Caustics Improvements
4. Toon Material Improvements
5. Denoiser Improvements

Each of these key areas are tied together in the mission of accelerating the visual creation process to fuel the next generation of visualization, allowing 3D professionals around the world to take product experiences to new heights. KeyShot 10 builds on Luxion’s advancements in rendering technology introduced over the years to continue innovation in material creation, accurate lighting representation, and streamlining of the complete product visualization workflow.

A thorough overview of all new feature highlights is available here.

About IronCAD

Based in Atlanta, Ga., IronCAD is a leading provider of 3D design productivity solutions that deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction and productivity. Individual components of this solution can be used standalone, complementary within an existing design environment, or can be used together to collaborate effectively throughout the enterprise to extend productivity. IronCAD’s flagship product IRONCAD has won many industry awards for its innovative technology and leads the industry in its ease of use and design productivity. Thousands of customers worldwide use IronCAD to support their success. For more information about IronCAD, visit www.ironcad.com.

NEW YORK, NY, USA, Jan 6, 2021 – Global BIM and EAM consulting firm Microdesk, a leading provider of business and technology services for the design and construction industry, is pleased to welcome Fred Twombly as the Director of Customer Success and Vendor Relations.

Fred Twombly joins Microdesk with over 20 years of AEC/CAD experience from both Autodesk and PTC. His vast knowledge of channel sales and relationship management, including a certificate in negotiation from Harvard Law School, make him an ideal fit as Microdesk’s Director of Customer Success & Vendor Relations. Twombly’s combination of collaborative leadership, growth-driven strategy and agile program execution will be an invaluable asset as Microdesk expands their BIM and AEC consultancy.

About Microdesk

Microdesk is an Autodesk reseller and technology consulting firm for successful planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of land and buildings. Combining vision with the latest Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design & Construction (VD&C), and Asset Management tools and the talent of Microdesk’s consulting team, Microdesk aids clients in successfully managing the entire building and infrastructure project delivery process. For more information, visit https://www.microdesk.com.

TOLLAND, CT, USA, Jan 6, 2021 – CNC Software, Inc., the developers of Mastercam, announced that Paco Agrafojo has been hired in the role of Marketing Director. Mastercam is the world’s most widely used CAM software in both domestic and international markets. Agrafojo will lead efforts in support of the brand’s ongoing market dominance and to further develop the company’s position as a global leader in manufacturing technology.

Paco Agrafojo

Sandy Moffat, Chief Market Officer, commented, “As we continue to grow our brand and presence, we are thrilled to have Paco join our ever-expanding team. He comes to us with a very solid background in creating market and product strategies, and with experience that will help benefit CNC Software worldwide.”

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.

CAMBRIDGE, UK and PITTSFORD, NY, USA, Jan 6, 2021 – CAD Schroer is pleased to announce the release of M4 ISO Isometrics version 4.0. The M4 ISO isometrics software is specifically developed for use in plant design and construction. It is used to automatically generate unscaled piping isometrics from PTC Creo Piping models or PCF files.

Automatically generate piping isometrics from pipework designs

M4 ISO uses existing 3D pipework design data to automatically create fully-dimensioned piping isometric drawings, complete with parts lists, cut-length lists, bend tables and much more. The style and content of the isometric drawings are highly configurable, enabling M4 ISO to deliver fabrication-ready documentation, even for long and complex pipe runs.

Create piping isometrics directly from Creo Piping

Generate piping isometrics directly from Creo Piping

M4 ISO is available for use directly with PTC Creo Piping. The software is fully integrated into the Creo Piping user interface to provide a very simple and intuitive user experience. Piping isometrics are generated for selected Creo pipe assemblies at the push of a button. The user can easily specify the desired isometric style and other settings to suit their specific requirements. Of course, M4 ISO can also be used as an integrated solution within a PTC Windchill product life-cycle.

Convert PCF files into piping isometrics with M4 ISO

A separate M4 ISO package is available for processing pipework data from third-party plant and piping design systems. This package offers the fully-automated conversion of PCF files into piping isometrics. PCF is a commonly-used data exchange format in which pipework is described in great detail. M4 ISO can also be integrated with existing processes so that the generation of piping isometrics via the PCF format becomes completely automated.

Even more flexibility for individual adjustments

Version 4.0 of M4 ISO offers even more flexibility in the layout of isometrics. For example, the distances between individual lines of text in parts lists and note blocks can be pre-defined to ensure optimal legibility. Similarly, additional options have been provided to control the grouping and sorting of parts lists. This enables even closer configuration of the software to meet company-specific requirements.

Availability

M4 ISO Version 4.0 is available now and includes an impressive range of new features. To purchase or to download a trial version, click here.

About CAD Schroer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, USA and REHOVOT, Israel, Jan 5, 2020 – Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced today it has completed the acquisition of Origin, effective as of Dec. 31, 2020. The acquisition adds Origin’s software-centric additive manufacturing solution that offers best-in-class printing technology based on digital light processing for production-oriented polymer applications.

“The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone for Stratasys, positioning us to generate meaningful incremental revenue from a wide range of new market opportunities for mass production,” said Stratasys CEO Yoav Zeif. “I’m confident that Origin’s innovative solutions will be a key contributor to strong company growth beginning in 2021 and help us further realize our strategic goal to fortify our leadership position as the ‘first choice’ for polymer 3D printing.”

As previously indicated on December 9, 2020, the impact of the acquisition on Stratasys’ diluted non-GAAP earnings per share is expected to accelerate the company’s growth rate and be slightly dilutive to non-GAAP earnings per share in 2021, and accretive to non-GAAP earnings per share by 2023.

Based in San Francisco, Origin is pioneering a new approach to additive manufacturing of end-use parts. Origin One, the company’s manufacturing-grade 3D printer, uses Programmable PhotoPolymerization to precisely control light, heat, and force, among other variables, to produce parts with exceptional accuracy and consistency. The company works with a network of partners to develop a wide range of commercial-grade materials for its system, resulting in some of the toughest and most resilient materials in additive manufacturing. The company was founded in 2015 and is led by alumni from Google and Apple. Investors include Floodgate, DCM, Mandra Capital, Haystack, TDK Ventures, Stanford University, and Joe Montana. Learn more at www.origin.io.

About Stratasys

Stratasys is a global leader in additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology and is the manufacturer of FDM, PolyJet Technology™, and stereolithography 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 more than 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.

To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com, the Stratasys blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.