ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Sep 11, 2020 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “CAD Maturity: Identifying Your Strategic and Tactical Ranking.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, 8 October 2020, at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will last for one hour.

“How do my Mechanical CAD practices compare to best-in-class? Where can I improve?” These are questions often asked by engineers at today’s leading mechanical product design companies—most having worked at only a limited number of companies and lack a broad understanding of what best-in-class is. Few feel confident in even defining the criteria they should measure. In today’s worldwide competitive market, best-in-class practices can dramatically improve a company’s product quality and delivery. This webinar discusses the measurements used by CIMdata to evaluate a company’s CAD maturity. Measures developed over the years from working with numerous product design companies around the world. The webinar will focus on the seven strategic axes that CIMdata considers when determining an organization’s MCAD maturity level. Additionally, the webinar will identify some tactical methods that overlay the strategic levels that can help guide improvements.

Attendees at this webinar will:

1. Gain an understanding of the seven major axes to measure to determine MCAD maturity.
2. Learn to categorize the levels of maturity for each strategic axis.
3. Be able to identify design methods and data repositories that foster improvement.

According to Dr. Ken Versprille, an Executive Consultant at CIMdata, and the host for this webinar, “Kaizen is a term that refers to on-going or continuous improvement. In CAD, what are the progressive steps you can take to improve? CIMdata’s CAD maturity scale can help guide your efforts.”

Dr. Versprille has over 40 years of experience in the application of computer-based solutions for engineering and manufacturing. His research spans geometric design, design collaboration and automation, PLM standards and openness, and the integration of CAD across PLM applications. Dr. Versprille published the first description of NURBS, the mathematical curve-and-surface formulation, now an international standard in CAD and Computer Graphics. In 2005 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from The CAD Society.

During the webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed.

1. To find out more, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/webinar-cad-maturity-identifying-your-strategic-and-tactical-ranking.
2. To register for this webinar, please visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4979212475991645953.

Invitation

TORONTO, ON, Canada, Sep 10, 2020 – Vela Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of Compusense which will report into Vela’s subsidiary Tecplot, augmenting an expanding range of statistical tools with the industry-leading platform for Consumer and Sensory Science testing.

Compusense develops Compusense Cloud and Compusense20, powerful SaaS tools used by major food and beverage companies, CPG multinationals and luxury brands to plan, execute, and analyze consumer and sensory tests, leading to insights that help these companies launch and refine successful products. With over 30 years of research and innovation, Compusense sets the standard for sensory research software.

Founders Karen Phipps and Chris Findlay will lead the transition to an all-internal management team comprised of employees with a combined 55 years of experience at the company.

“Karen and I are delighted that we can place the company that we have grown and nurtured for 34 years into the strong hands of Vela,” Findlay said. “Their expertise in growing software companies gives Compusense a solid foundation upon which it can build into the future. We are very pleased that our management team will be able to retain Compusense’s culture and continue to support our amazing clients as we always have.”

Tom Chan, President of Tecplot, thanked Karen and Chris, adding, “they have worked tirelessly to build a great company, and more importantly a great team, who are passionate about helping customers and advancing sensory testing. With the profound disruptions caused by COVID, brands need valued partners more than ever to help them be successful in the marketplace and Compusense is key to ensuring that products hit the right notes with consumers. We look forward to working closely to bring their important technology to more clients across the globe.”

Compusense is based in Guelph, ON, and serves customers world-wide.

About Tecplot, Inc.

An operating company of Vela Software International, Inc., itself an operating group 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.

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany, Sep 10, 2020 – Maxon, Red Giant and Redshift announced Maxon One: a new annual and monthly subscription for all products in one all-encompassing package. The subscription bundles Cinema 4D’s award-winning 3D animation tool; Red Giant Complete’s full collection of powerful tools for editing, VFX and motion design; and the ultra-fast, production-quality GPU renderer Redshift for Cinema 4D.

Starting September 9th, Maxon One will give editors, motion designers and VFX artists access to the most professional industry tools in one convenient bundle for a one low price. With Maxon One, annual subscribers will have the most up-to-date versions of all tools, saving thousands of dollars over traditional perpetual licenses, and numerous hours on organizing licenses and facilitating product updates.

“Maxon One gives creatives the power of 3D animation, professional-grade VFX, gorgeous motion graphics, finishing, and hyper-speed rendering in one easily accessible package,” said David McGavran, Maxon CEO. “The needs of our customers are always front and center in all of our company decisions and Maxon One is only the beginning of many updates that will greatly benefit our users across the globe.”

The full product lineup for Maxon One includes:

Cinema 4D

Easy to learn and extremely powerful, Cinema 4D is the perfect package for all 3D artists who want to achieve breathtaking results fast and hassle-free. Beginners and seasoned professionals alike can take advantage of Cinema 4D’s wide range of tools and features to quickly achieve stunning results. Cinema 4D’s legendary reliability also makes it the perfect application for demanding, fast-paced 3D production.

Red Giant Complete

Get the complete set of Red Giant tools for editing, VFX and motion design. Red Giant complete includes Universe, Trapcode Suite, Magic Bullet Suite and VFX Suite. Whether you are working with 3D particles systems and fluid dynamics, color correction and film looks, green screen and compositing, video effects and transitions, or even A/V sync, this set of industry-standard tools has what every artist needs for their post production workflow.

Redshift (for C4D)

Redshift is the world’s first fully GPU-accelerated, biased renderer built to meet the specific demands of contemporary high-end production rendering in C4D. Tailored to support creative individuals and studios of every size, Redshift offers a suite of powerful features and supports complex, advanced shading networks and texturing capabilities as required for production-quality rendering. Redshift has the features and uncompromising quality of a CPU renderer, but at GPU rendering speeds.

About Maxon

Maxon is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. In January, Maxon and Red Giant closed a merger of the two companies. The combined company’s award-winning Cinema 4D, Redshift 3D and Red Giant products have been used extensively to help create and render everything from stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows and commercials, cutting-edge game cinematics for AAA games, as well as for medical illustration, architectural and industrial design applications. Maxon products are available directly from the website and its worldwide distribution network. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.

About Red Giant

Red Giant is a software company made up of talented artists and technologists who collaborate to create unique tools for filmmakers, editors, VFX artists, and motion designers. Our company culture is focused on finding balance between work and life – we call it “the double bottom line” – this philosophy helps us ignore complexity in favor of building simple tools that yield giant results. Over the last decade, our products (like Magic Bullet, Trapcode, Universe and PluralEyes) have become the standard in film and broadcast post-production. With over 250,000 users, it’s nearly impossible to watch 20 minutes of TV without seeing our software in use. From our experiences as artists and filmmakers, we aspire to not only provide tools for artists, but inspiration as well. Watch our films, learn from over 200 free tutorials, or try our software at www.redgiant.com.

About Redshift

Redshift Rendering Technologies Inc was founded in early 2012 in Newport Beach, California with the goal of developing a production-quality, GPU-accelerated renderer with support for the biased global illumination techniques that until now have remained squarely in the CPU-only domain. Visit https://redshift3d.com/ to learn more.

EVRY, France, Sep 10, 2020 –  TOPSOLID SAS has just signed a partnership with GRASS allowing TopSolid user to access their products models inside TopSolid.

Once downloaded from our TopSolid’Store, TopSolid’Wood users will be able to access these products directly from TopSolid. Search functions will allow them to find the required item and create advanced libraries to boost their productivity.

Available in 3 language ( German / English / French ) these items provide :

1. Item Designation
2. Item Reference
3. Supplier information

About GRASS

As development partner and systems supplier to the furniture industry, GRASS has been creating products which inspire its customers for more than 65 years. GRASS slide and drawer systems, hinge, flap and corner cabinet systems are brand name products that move the furniture of prestigious brands. For more information, visit www.grass.at.

About TOPSOLID SAS

TOPSOLID SAS, headquartered in Evry, France, is the publisher of the TopSolid software, which provides CAD/CAM and ERP solutions for the mechanical manufacturing, tooling, wood and sheet metal work industries. With a headcount of 320, the company turned over €45 million in 2018. Every year, TOPSOLID invests some 30% of its turnover in research and development for its integrated range of software. The company was founded in 1984 and has been present on the international stage since 1997. Today, about 70% of the software is exported through a network of 60 value-added resellers all over the world. For more information, visit www.topsolid.com.

SURREY, UK, Sep 10,  2020 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launched PC-DMIS 2020 R2, the latest edition of the world’s most popular measurement software. PC-DMIS 2020 R2 delivers a range of new features and improvements to enhance the user experience and drive inspection efficiency.

PC-DMIS 2020 R2 brings integration with Hexagon’s cloud-based asset management software, compliance to the latest ASME standards, and a host of other features to improve workflow efficiencies.

A major new enhancement of PC-DMIS 2020 R2 is its full integration with the cloud-based HxGN SFx | Asset Management software. This solution delivers a simple, accurate way to monitor and analyse how key assets are performing via a centralised, secure, user-friendly dashboard, whether assets are on a single site or in multiple factories around the world. As the data is collected and web-hosted, it can be accessed on a browser on any mobile device, enabling operators to monitor asset usage, downtime and event notifications for data-driven, real-time decision-making. The Routine Detail View enables users to drill down into a detailed view of a specific routine, including process information, routine measurement results and routine history. PC-DMIS users with an SMA also receive instant event notifications about specific routines on all assets.

Geometric Tolerance Command is our new “rule-based” GD&T library that supports ASME Y14.5 – 2018, ISO 1101 – 2017 and offers a number of improvements and expanded capabilities over the current XactMeasure library. In 2018, the Y14.5 definition of datum features was revised to provide a mathematical definition for a single datum feature that represents the mechanical datum simulator or “true geometric counterpart” per Y14.5.1 – 2019. This new definition improves correlation between mechanical inspection methods and digital data from coordinate measurement systems and more accurately represents how parts fit and function in their assembled state. PC-DMIS is now one of the first software products to support ASME Y14.5 – 2018 and ISO 1101 – 2017 enabling manufacturers to meet the demands of new design specifications with confidence and efficiency. The software’s new error checking ensures specifications comply to ASME or ISO standards and flag invalid callouts with descriptive warning messages to help identify and fix drawing errors. The new GD&T library also supports model-based definition (MBD) in accordance to current ASME and ISO MBD standards.

PC-DMIS 2020 R2 also introduces more flexible reporting capabilities with 3D PDF. This new feature removes the need for users to print out multiple pages showing parts in different orientations, as the 3D PDF digital file enables quick and simple product analysis and data extraction.

“We are very pleased to release this latest version of our market-leading metrology software PC-DMIS,” says Ken Woodbine, Senior Product Manager – PC-DMIS Collaborative Solutions at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. “PC-DMIS 2020 R2 offers a number of features and capabilities that keep it ahead of the competition. We believe we are the first metrology SW to comply with the latest ASME standards and therefore meet the needs of a demanding supply chain. We are also very proud to integrate fully with SFx Asset Management, providing users and management realtime data on their metrology equipment, no matter where they are”.

This is the second of two major PC-DMIS releases scheduled for 2020, with continued service pack updates to ensure maximum reliability of the platform. To ensure our customers can use the latest features, download the latest updates and continue with maintenance updates, we recommend the purchase of a current Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA). The SMA also provides access to ongoing technical support and service.

Availability

PC-DMIS 2020 R2 is available to download immediately from HexagonMI.com or through Universal Updater. More information is available through local Hexagon commercial operations and dealers.

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

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

TOLLAND, CT, USA, Sep 9, 2020 – CNC Software, Inc. has announced a new collaborative effort with 3rd Party training providers to deliver valuable educational content via Mastercam University. This initiative will enhance the content already provided by CNC Software and provide an outlet for increased exposure of Mastercam training resources from the company’s global network.

Mastercam University provides online, video-based training for computer-aided design and manufacturing. Using this platform, people can sharpen their skills on their own schedule with easy-to-use, real-world training applications. Courses are available for purchase from Mastercam Resellers and cover all levels of Mastercam skills, from basic to advanced.

Later this year, a Lathe Training Tutorial, a Mill Advanced Training Tutorial, and a Multiaxis Essentials Training Tutorial, all designed by In-House Solutions, will be made available on Mastercam University as well.

Russ Bukowski, Chief Experience Officer CNC Software has stated, “We are very excited to partner with In-House Solutions to provide additional training offerings on the Mastercam University platform. In-House is a strong Mastercam partner and training provider and we are glad to be able to extend the reach of their content to our international customer base.”

1. To learn more about In-House Solutions, visit: https://www.inhousesolutions.com/.
2. To learn more about Mastercam University, visit: https://university.mastercam.com/.

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany, Sep 9, 2020 – Maxon, the developers of professional 2D/3D digital content creation solutions, announced that they have been awarded a $200,000 Epic MegaGrant by Epic Games. The MegaGrant will be allocated to strengthening the workflow integration between Epic’s Unreal Engine, the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool, and Maxon’s award-winning Cinema 4D.

Maxon and Epic have been collaborating to continuously enhance the cutting-edge 3D workflow with the ultimate goal of creating a smooth and seamless integration between Cinema 4D and Unreal Engine. With the additional MegaGrant funds dedicated to R&D, Maxon intends to make Cinema 4D the first choice for 3D content creation for Unreal artists and developers. Cinema 4D’s wide range of tools and features, alongside Unreal Engine’s advanced real-time 3D capabilities, create an unbeatable duo for 3D artists. Together, they make delivering breathtaking, immersive content in a fast-paced 3D production hassle-free.

“We’re excited to strengthen the integration between Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D,” states David McGavran, CEO, Maxon. “We are gratified the Epic MegaGrants team sees value in amplifying our efforts.”

Launched in 2019, Epic MegaGrants is a $100 million program to globally accelerate the work of talented teams and individuals working with Unreal Engine, 3D graphics tools, and open source software.

About Unreal Engine

Epic Games’ Unreal Engine is the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool. Creators across games, film, television, architecture, automotive and transportation, advertising, live events, and training and simulation choose Unreal to deliver cutting-edge content, interactive experiences, and immersive virtual worlds. Follow @UnrealEngine and download Unreal for free at unrealengine.com

About Maxon

Maxon is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. In January, Maxon and Red Giant closed a merger of the two companies. The combined company’s award-winning Cinema 4D, Redshift 3D and Red Giant products have been used extensively to help create and render everything from stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows and commercials, cutting-edge game cinematics for AAA games, as well as for medical illustration, architectural and industrial design applications. Maxon products are available directly from the website and its worldwide distribution network. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany, Sep 9, 2020 – In conjunction with their own live, virtual 3D Motion and Design Show and the IBC 2020 conference, Maxon announced the availability of Cinema 4D Release 23 (R23). The next generation of Maxon’s professional 3D software delivers powerful enhancements to its animation and UV workflows, character animation toolset, and the inclusion of Magic Bullet Looks technology. The introduction of the new Scene Nodes system provides a preview of the performance customers can expect in future developments of Cinema 4D. Plug-in developers will appreciate the update to Python 3, and creative pipelines will benefit from the inclusion of USD import/export and updates to FBX and OBJ handling. R23 is available immediately for subscription holders and is available as an upgrade for perpetual license holders.

See Cinema 4D R23 in Action at IBC 2020

Maxon will debut the feature performance in Cinema 4D R23 at this year’s virtual IBC Showcase. Tune in online at 3DMotionShow.com from September 8 – 11, for exclusive presentations from world-leading 3D and animation artists.

“Cinema 4D R23 delivers robust advancements to the animation workflows and core technologies that empower 3D artists to create content intuitively and to the highest production standards,” said Dave McGavran, Maxon CEO. “We look forward to debuting all that is creatively possible with R23 alongside innovations from our sister companies Red Giant, Redshift, and partners.”

Cinema 4D R23 Feature Highlights

1. New Character Animation Tools: Includes new Character Solver and Delta Mush workflows as well as a new Pose Manager and Toon/Face Rigs.
2. Animation Workflow: Better Keyframing, Filters for the Timeline and Attributes Manager, and more.
3. UV Workflows: All the powerful UV editing capabilities introduced in Cinema 4D S22 (the subscription-only upgrade) plus new tools geared toward UV workflows for hard-surface models.
4. Magic Bullet Looks Integration: Easily apply one of over 200 preset film looks, import LUTs, or work with individual tools for color correction, film grain, chromatic aberration and much more.
5. Scene Nodes: Scene Nodes allows users to explore massive Distributions and Procedural Modeling in advance of the further Cinema 4D core engine development for optimal creativity and experimentation.

Visit Maxon’s website for a complete list of new features and updates.

Cinema 4D R23 Pricing and Availability

Cinema 4D R23 can be downloaded from September 9, 2020 and is available for both macOS and Windows.

1. System Requirements
2. Pricing Information

About Maxon

Maxon is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. In January, Maxon and Red Giant closed a merger of the two companies. The combined company’s award-winning Cinema 4D, Redshift 3D and Red Giant products have been used extensively to help create and render everything from stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows and commercials, cutting-edge game cinematics for AAA games, as well as for medical illustration, architectural and industrial design applications. Maxon products are available directly from the website and its worldwide distribution network. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group.

TEUFEN, Switzerland, Sep 9, 2020 – NUM AG is pleased to announce that it is now officially in possession of the copyright of NUMROTO software in China.

This will make it easier for us and our lawyers to take action against the use and sale of unlicensed versions of NUMROTO worldwide and to hold guilty users and providers accountable accordingly.

How do you recognize an illegal version of NUMROTO?

If you have a machine that does not have a NUM CNC control and still uses NUMROTO then it is for sure an unlicensed and therefore illegal version of NUMROTO.

If the machine is controlled by a NUM CNC then the following details may indicate an illegal copy of NUMROTO:

1. Keyfile number (license file number) with the numbers 999 at the end (for example 12002999.nky or 12002999.nk4, where only the last 3 numbers “999” are relevant).
2. Availability of all options according to the option list displayed with the machine data. Machines rarely need all options and consequently hardly any such configurations have ever been ordered.
3. A USB hardlock (dongle), where no red LED is visible.
4. If the machine was produced by a manufacturer who is not listed as an official partner

If you want to have the authenticity of NUMROTO checked, just send us your license file (keyfile) with the extension .nky or .nk4, together with the name of your company.

If you find that you are using an illegal version of NUMROTO, please contact us. We will try to find a solution to the problem together.

Our lawyers and we are convinced that in the coming months we will be able to support the legal users of NUMROTO with appropriate measures.

For more information, visit https://num.com.