TROY, MI, USA, Jul 21, 2020 – Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global technology company providing solutions in product development, high-performance computing (HPC), and data analytics, announced a multi-year technical partnership agreement with Ducati Corse, the racing division of the legendary Italian motorcycle manufacturer.

Ducati will expand its use of Altair’s computer-aided engineering (CAE) software for product development, providing Ducati Corse engineers with a vital competitive edge in their 200mph-plus pursuit of racetrack success. Altair will sponsor the team in the MotoGP World Championship, which began in Spain on July 17, 2020.

Ducati Corse is a long-standing user of Altair design and simulation tools, and the new agreement will expand this relationship in critical areas including aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, weight optimization, structural optimization, vehicle dynamics, and advanced powertrain technology. In a sport where the difference between success and failure is often measured in milliseconds, Altair’s software will help Ducati engineers explore, optimize, and implement innovative ideas more quickly and efficiently than ever.

“We are delighted to welcome Altair as a Ducati Corse technical partner for the start of the 2020 MotoGP season. Strengthening the team’s partnership with an industry leader in advanced CAE and simulation will help extend our technology leadership in the fastest, most demanding motorcycle racing environment on the planet,” said Luigi Dall’Igna, Ducati Corse general manager.

“Altair is all about empowering talented and visionary engineers to deliver innovation and excellence. In this respect, the synergy with Ducati Corse is perfect,” said James Scapa, Altair’s chief executive officer and founder. “This new agreement means we can forge an even closer relationship through our software and consultancy to support the Ducati Corse engineering team as it transforms bold concepts into race-winning performances.”

Established in 1999, Ducati Corse is recognized as a pioneer in racing motorcycle design and development. Over the years, many of its race-bred innovations fueled by advanced technology have been incorporated in Ducati’s range of stylish, high performance, and high-quality road bikes.

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Founded in 1926, since 1946 Ducati has been manufacturing sport-inspired motorcycles characterized by high-performance Desmodromic engines, innovative design and cutting-edge technology. With its factory located in Bologna’s Borgo Panigale district. Ducati competes in both the World Superbike and MotoGP World Championships. In Superbike, Ducati has won 17 Manufacturers’ titles and 14 Riders’ titles. Ducati has been competing in MotoGP since 2003, winning both the Manufacturers’ and Riders’ titles in 2007.

About Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR)

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high performance computing (HPC) and data analytics. Altair enables organizations across broad industry segments to compete more effectively in a connected world while creating a more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.

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Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division launches range of technology to transform inspection workflows for enhanced productivity.

July 21, 2020: Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced the release of several technologies that enable manufacturers to enhance quality processes, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) capabilities, and inspection efficiency.

As the demand for greater levels of inspection automation increase globally, Hexagon’s solutions deliver a number of smart options that help CMM operators shift focus from manual, repetitive work to more value-added tasks, all while maintaining quality throughput.

EYE-D enables production-level users to operate CMMs with ease by automatically recognizing a workpiece, aligning it, and executing the right inspection routine. TEMPO, the automated CMM part loading and unloading system, enables lights-out manufacturing, allowing organisations to run entire inspection shifts unmanned.

The Digital Control Center (dCC) offers unprecedented levels of usability in CMM interfacing, enabling operators to quickly access metrology software in a handheld tablet-format from anywhere around the CMM, avoiding the need to switch between computer and jogbox. Included in the solutions is a wireless version of Hexagon’s CMM environmental monitoring tool PULSE, enabling users to receive remote notifications of any significant changes in vibrations, humidity, air pressure, and crash notifications.

“The journey to greater manufacturing automation doesn’t necessarily require a single, costly transformation of technologies and processes. At Hexagon, we are creating solutions that enable manufacturers to make incremental changes that deliver cumulative productivity gains,” says Ingo Lindner, Director Product Line Management Bridge CMMs, Manufacturing Intelligence division, Hexagon. “Hexagon’s new productivity-enhancing CMM technologies’ are the first step for manufacturer’s on the transformation journey towards the smart factory and greater inspection autonomy . Whether manufacturers are looking to increase throughput, reduce measurement cycles, or drive more efficient workflows, these solutions offer options to increase quality professionals’ confidence that they are making manufacturing smarter.”

PULSE and EYE-D are now available for the NAFTA, EMEA and APAC regions with TEMPO and dCC coming later in the year. 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. For more information, visit hexagonmi.com. Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 20,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 3.8bn EUR. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

TORONTO, ON, Canada, Jul 21, 2020 –  Vela Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of Stat-Ease through its Tecplot subsidiary, adding class-leading design of experiments (DOE) software to a growing portfolio of engineering and analysis tools.

Design-Expert is a comprehensive DOE package which makes multifactor experimentation and analysis easy for the seasoned statistician as well the engineer or scientist who needs to get their work done immediately without navigating a cumbersome general statistics package. Featuring an easy-to-use interface, available wizard-based workflows, and powerful analytic capabilities, Design-Expert is a critical tool for many leading companies in the pharma, chemical, and aerospace industries around the world.

Tom Chan, President of Tecplot, views the acquisition as an important step to providing increased capabilities to engineers and scientists, saying “It’s not often you get to bring in a company that is known as the undisputed leader in their specialty, especially one with a great team and aligned culture. We believe DOE is a critical technology for improving quality, time to market and cost, that can be leveraged across industries. There has never been a more important time to optimize our experiments to save time and lives. We are eager to help Stat-Ease reach a new level of success.”

“Stat-Ease has had a profound impact on DOE over the course over the last 40 years,” added new Stat-Ease President, Martin Bezener, PhD. “We thank our founders for setting the course for Design-Expert and showing industry that one-factor-at-a-time (OFAT) experimentation is insufficient to achieve needed efficiency and results. As a longtime Stat-Ease employee I’m excited to carry our company forward, reaching new customers, adding important capabilities for our long-term partners as well as continuing our DOE training classes and events.”

Stat-Ease is based in Minneapolis, MN, and serves customers world-wide through its website as well as a network of value-added resellers.

If you have any questions about this acquisition, or the capabilities of Design-Expert, please contact Stat-Ease at info@statease.com.

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.

About Stat-Ease, Inc.

Based in Minneapolis, Stat-Ease was founded in 1982 and has become a leading provider of design of experiments (DOE) software, books, training, and consulting services. Using these statistical methods, scientists, engineers, statisticians, quality experts, and research and development teams can improve the quality of products, enhance processes, quickly solve manufacturing problems, and make breakthrough discoveries. Via multifactor testing techniques, DOE quickly leads users to the elusive sweet spot where all requirements are met at minimal cost.

NATICK, MA, USA, Jul 20, 2020 – MathWorks announced that a comprehensive “Deep Learning with MATLAB” course is now available, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA’s Deep Learning Institute. The two-day course is being offered in both instructor-led online and self-paced on-demand formats throughout the rest of 2020. On completion, engineers, scientists, and researchers will be ready to apply GPU-accelerated deep learning techniques in MATLAB to common applications such as image classification, autonomous systems, voice recognition, and object detection. For dates and locations, visit the Deep Learning with MATLAB course schedule.

MathWorks provides a comprehensive platform for building AI-driven systems that is based on decades of supporting complex engineering projects. GPU Coder generates optimized CUDA code from MATLAB code for deep learning, embedded vision, and autonomous systems, which allows developers to build solutions that run efficiently on NVIDIA GPUs. In addition, a MATLAB container from NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC), a hub for GPU-optimized AI and HPC software, provides a complete deep learning workflow that uses NVIDIA GPUs to accelerate neural network training to scale up performance across nodes.

“The NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute plays a crucial role in developing hands-on training and showcasing how to use new techniques like deep learning to solve complex problems,” said David Rich, director, MATLAB marketing, MathWorks. “This course offers a practical approach to deep learning that will help NVIDIA users to iterate quickly and converge on a solution that meets product and time-to-market requirements.”

“There’s been a surge of interest in the Deep Learning with MATLAB course using NVIDIA GPUs,” said Will Ramey, senior director and global head of developer programs at NVIDIA. “Learning how to quickly and easily apply the power of NVIDIA GPUs to accelerate neural network training streamlines the process of application development and allows for more rapid deployment and faster time to market.”

About MathWorks

MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of engineers and scientists, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a block diagram environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain and embedded engineering systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these product families to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, electronics, financial services, biotech-pharmaceutical, and other industries. MATLAB and Simulink are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world’s universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 5000 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. For additional information, visit mathworks.com.

SURREY, UK, Jul 20, 2020 – Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched a new modular software suite, HxGN NC Measure, making it simpler and faster for manufacturers to inspect diverse parts directly on the machine tool.

DENVER, CO, USA, Jul 20, 2020 – TransMagic, a leading provider of software tools for 3D CAD data, announces its latest release: R12-SP3. This release has enhanced capabilities for one-step Technical Data Package creation, complete with 3D views of CAD models and assemblies, CAD data and automatic CAD translation and file attachments.

SP3 also equips you with the ability to read SOLIDWORKS and STEP PMI (in addition to CATIA, NX, Creo and JT), and improved performance in other areas.

Technical Data Package (TDP) Enhancements

TransMagic’s TechDocs Technical Data Package combines 3D CAD model views with CAD Data and automatic file attachments.

1. A manipulatable 3D part or assembly model complete with model tree and assembly hierarchy.
2. An optional cover sheet with company name, address and logo.
3. Part information including User Defined Attributes (UDA).
4. Product and Manufacturing Information (PMI) views and captures, including part sections and semantic PMI in the model tree.
5. Material properties, mass properties and surface area.
6. User-defined attachments such as Excel spreadsheets, Word docs and screen captures.
7. Automatic attachments such as CAD and polygonal formats of your choice. Files are translated and attached automatically as soon as you click ‘OK’.
8. All TechDocs values for cover page, part information and attachments are saved for easy, one-step automated Technical Data Package creation.

Enhanced PMI Support

Enhanced PMI support for SOLIDWORKS PMI and STEP PMI. Read SOLIDWORKS and STEP PMI and extract that PMI to 3D PDF or complete TechDocs (as mentioned above).

Other native CAD formats TransMagic can read include CATIA, NX and Creo.

All PMI views and captures from the originating document are preserved in the PMI View Browser and accessible for viewing or writing to 3D PDF, TechDocs or TMR (see below).

PMI Font Scaling

In some older CAD formats, the PMI font will be in mm, while the part is designed in inches. Though the PMI values are correct, they can appear too small as shown in the figure below.

PMI Font Scaling, available in Settings > PMI, gives you the ability to scale the size of the PMI back to normal on CAD files affected by this anomaly. Usually the value you want to plug in is 25.4 (instead of the default of 1 – see Figure 3).

Write all PMI values to TMR

TMR is TransMagic’s native format. You can now write all PMI views and captures to TMR in order to archive models and assemblies, to share model and PMI information with other users who have access to the TMR format, or just to save your work (TransMagic opens TMR files faster than any other format).

The figure above shows a CATIA file with PMI and, on the right, a TMR file which was derived from the CATIA file.

If you open either of these files with the PMI View Browser, you get the same number and contents of views and PMI captures.

Poly-Line Edges Removed

Poly-line edges have been removed for Viz-Rep formats such as Obj. This greatly increases performance and simultaneously improves the look of the geometry.

Edges can be turned on again by accessing the checkbox as shown in figure above.

About TransMagic

TransMagic develops multi-CAD interoperability software applications that offer a unique combination of 3D CAD file translation, 3D model comparison, geometry repair, collaboration and visualization technologies to alleviate the CAD incompatibility and product data exchange challenges facing the manufacturing industry. With TransMagic, companies can implement seamless workflows for managing 3D CAD data including translation, repair and comparison.

TransMagic serves a broad range of companies; from multi-national aerospace companies to independent machine shops. Anyone who needs to view, collaborate, manage, receive/send or create documentation from 3D CAD models can benefit from using TransMagic tools. For more information, visit https://transmagic.com.

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany, Jul 20, 2020 – Maxon, the developers of professional 3D modeling, animation, rendering and motion design software solutions,  announced the speaker lineup and schedule for its upcoming 3D and Motion Design Show for Siggraph 2020. Running from Tuesday, July 21st through Thursday, July 23rd, the free, fully virtual event will be hosted on 3DMotionShow.com (formerly C4DLive.com) and will feature presentations covering VR and AR, character animation, photo real visual effects, motion design and more, presented by the world’s top motion graphics and VFX artists.

Speaker highlights for the 3D and Motion Design Show for Siggraph include:

1. Creating “Star Wars: The Last Stand” using Cinema 4D with Sekani Solomon. Sekani will demonstrate how he used Cinema 4D to create the dynamic, engaging short film, Star Wars: The Last Stand. In his presentation, he will take viewers through the conceptualization of the project and how he organized shots and created the film’s stunning animation, lighting and effects – all executed mainly by one person.
2. The Secret to Photo-Real Visual Effects with Clinton Jones, Show Runner at Corridor Digital. Clinton will explain how to integrate photo-real objects into live action footage. Custom HDRIs, camera tracking, scene optimization, texturing, surface imperfections, lighting and compositing tricks in After Effects – Clinton will give the full rundown on how to step up your VFX game!
3. Using VR and C4D to Make Gestural 3D Assets with Collin Leix, animator at Gunner. In her presentation, Collin will demystify how to use Cinema 4D and VR tools Oculus Medium and Oculus Quill to easily create gestural and organic 3D models. She’ll show viewers how she uses C4D to align her VR work with a style frame, how to refine them with C4D’s sculpting tools and Volume Mesher, how to use Vertex maps and deformers to add subtle animation, as well as experiment in 3D stop motion.
4. Tips for Character Animation in C4D (and Anywhere Else!) with Alex Parker. Alex will walk through some of her go-to methods for designing and animating compelling characters in Cinema 4D. From quirky character design to technical animation to final compositing, this presentation details a generalist’s approach to crafting characters from start to finish, showcasing C4D toolsets and sprinkling in some generalist advice along the way.
5. Plus, Maxon, Red Giant and Redshift fan favorites, including Noseman, Rick Barrett, Simon Walker, and Adrian Cruceru, will show off some tips and techniques as well as answer audience questions from the chat.

Visit the 3D and Motion Design Show website to check out the three-day presentation schedule and watch the rewinds from the June 18th show on YouTube for a taste of what to expect.

The 3D and Motion Design Show series of 2020 includes multi-day events designed to coincide with the timing of Siggraph, IBC, NAB Show NY, HOW and Adobe Max. The presentations will showcase professional 3D techniques and real-world production workflows using Cinema 4D, Redshift and the Red Giant suite of products. Presentations from each event will be streamed live and available on demand shortly after airing on 3DMotionShow.com as well as the Maxon YouTube channel.

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.

Watch demo on the latest from Animation Designer to the new release of NX.

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See what’s new in NX for Manufacturing, comprehensive solution for CAM, CMM and Additive Manufacturing. The latest version features capabilities for faster CNC programming, higher machining efficiency, and streamlined 3D printing job preparation. The enhanced CMM inspection programming tools further automate the creation of inspection paths for improved part quality.

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