BOCA RATON, FL, USA, Jul 16, 2020 – Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM), a leading Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/PE  Printed Electronics) provider, has signed an agreement with LM Instruments, which will represent Nano Dimension in the Mid-Atlantic States by marketing its 3D-Fabrication Machines for High-Performance Electronic Devices (Hi-PEDs).

LM Instruments is a reputed manufacturers’ representative organization focused on the electronics manufacturing industry. LM Instruments’ President, Alfred Freire, commented: “The Mid-Atlantic electronics manufacturing industry is predominantly categorized by prime contractors in the defense and space industries. Furthermore, the end user is always looking for short time-to-market, together with the highest quality, to meet the stringent requirements of their mission critical applications. The ground-breaking technology in these 3D-Fabrication Machines reduces the development cycle time. It is now possible to enable on-site prototyping and it can be done within a few hours instead of a few weeks.”

LM Instruments will work with Nano Dimension to market this new, disruptive technology, enabling rapid Proof of Concepts (PoC) of 3D Hi-PEDs. The DragonFly LDM machine can be placed in the work area to fabricate the device overnight. It eliminates the need to send IP rich electronic circuit files to another supplier or even in some cases to another continent. With the DragonFly LDM 3D Additive Manufacturing Electronics technology, it becomes easy to print functional electronics PoCs and complex multi-layer Hi-PEDs, in-house.

About LM Instruments:

LM Instruments specializes in marketing highly engineered and automated products to the electronic manufacturing industry commonly known as the SMT (Surface Mounted Technology) industry. LM Instruments is located in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. corridor. For more information, visit https://lm-instruments.net/3d-pcb-printers-nano-dimension/

About Nano Dimension

Nano Dimension (Nasdaq: NNDM) is a provider of intelligent machines for the fabrication of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME). High fidelity active electronic and electromechanical subassemblies are integral enablers of autonomous intelligent drones, cars, satellites, smartphones, and in vivo medical devices. They necessitate iterative development, IP safety, fast time-to-market and device performance gains, thereby mandating AME for in-house, rapid prototyping and production. Nano Dimension machines serve cross-industry needs by depositing proprietary consumable conductive and dielectric materials simultaneously, while concurrently integrating in-situ capacitors, antennas, coils, transformers and electromechanical components, to function at unprecedented performance. Nano Dimension bridges the gap between PCB and semiconductor integrated circuits. A revolution at the click of a button: From CAD to a functional high-performance AME device in hours, solely at the cost of the consumable materials. For more information, please visit www.nano-di.com.

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EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, USA and LONDON, UK, Jul 16, 2020 – British defense, security, and aerospace giant BAE Systems (LON: BA) has added a fourth Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) F900 3D Printer to its manufacturing site in Samlesbury, UK, in a continued effort to reduce costs and improve production agility.

Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing is used across ground equipment operations for the Typhoon fighter aircraft

Along with its existing F900 line-up, the latest installation will run around the clock as an integral part of BAE’s transformative “Factory of the Future” initiative, a cutting-edge facility in Lancashire which brings together the latest advances in technology and manufacturing to work seamlessly with human operators in a first-of-its-kind, fully connected way. Today, Stratasys industrial-grade FDM additive manufacturing is used across aircraft ground equipment operations for a wide range of applications spanning space models and design verification prototypes, manufacturing tools such as jigs and fixtures, and final end-use parts.

Optimizing aircraft production with additive manufacturing

According to BAE Systems, use of additive manufacturing across these applications is making production more flexible, faster and helping to reduce costs. Indeed, when using its F900 3D Printers to manufacture production tools, the company says that it is witnessing ‘significant cost and lead time reductions’ against those of traditional manufacturing methods.

Stratasys F900 3D Printer 

“Our Factory of the Future program is all about driving the future of fighter aircraft production with disruptive technologies and we’re working closely with our suppliers and wider industry to meet the challenges the UK Government has set out to us. Stratasys FDM additive manufacturing plays an important role in this initiative, as it helps us meet our overall company objectives to reduce costs and time-to-market,” says Greg Flanagan, Additive Manufacturing Operations Lead, BAE Systems Air.

BAE Systems’ latest F900 installation will not only increase 3D printing capacity, but also help exploit new 3D printing materials for tooling applications. This includes carbon-fiber-filled FDM Nylon 12CF material, which is used to create robust yet lightweight repair and development tools for the production line.

According to Flanagan, FDM-based 3D printing technology in particular offers an opportunity to decrease the up-front cost of tooling for new products. This is especially so with items such as drill tools, repair tools and other development tools that are often needed in small numbers.

“This technology allows us to innovate many of our traditional manufacturing processes,” he says. “We can rapidly 3D print one-off parts for new products, replace tools more easily and cost-effectively, and maintain production operations when hardware is delayed. If supply chains become disrupted, having this production power in-house also enables us to be more agile as a business and continue to best serve the needs of our customers.”

BAE Systems also has found great success in identifying traditionally manufactured applications that can be enhanced, or in some cases replaced, with high-performance 3D printing materials. This includes utilizing durable ABS and ASA materials for a range of aircraft ground equipment, such as cockpit floor covers for the Typhoon fighter aircraft. “With our F900, the thermoplastic covers can be made much faster than traditionally manufactured versions and are a lot lighter and easier to move for the ground crew, so it improves efficiencies within the maintenance, repair and overhaul process. An added bonus is that they can be printed in red – the color of all ‘remove before flight’ components,” he adds.

The latest F900 was purchased from Stratasys’ local partner Laser Lines, through whom BAE Systems has been a Stratasys customer since 2006.

Yann Rageul, Director Manufacturing Solutions EMEA at Stratasys, said, “BAE System’s Factory of the Future program is a prime example of innovative companies seeking to exploit the latest advanced manufacturing technologies and processes to enhance traditional production as we know it. We continue to collaborate closely with the team at BAE to explore new solutions that further expand the application use of additive manufacturing within production – which will help to address and solve the company’s current and future manufacturing challenges.”

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. Online at: www.stratasys.com.

To learn more about Stratasys, visit www.stratasys.com, the Stratasys blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook. Stratasys reserves the right to utilize any of the foregoing social media platforms, including the company’s websites, to share material, non-public information pursuant to the SEC’s Regulation FD. To the extent necessary and mandated by applicable law, Stratasys will also include such information in its public disclosure filings.

SUNNYVALE, CA, USA, Jul 15, 2020 – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced the latest version of its software platform for real-time displacement monitoring—Trimble 4D Control software (T4D). T4D version 6.0 introduces three- and 12-month subscriptions, and three-tiered edition options. These new subscription options give providers of monitoring services the flexibility to choose the appropriate subscription model based on the project duration. The new subscription levels reduce the upfront costs of real-time monitoring services for project stakeholders of critical transportation infrastructure, dams and mines, natural hazards and buildings surrounding construction sites. This update also makes T4D ideal for companies looking to control expenses via the operating-expense (OPEX) model on a recurring basis.

Three-Tier Edition Options

T4D 6.0 introduces three installation options, tailored to the various project requirements of specialized monitoring consultants, land surveyors, construction companies, dam and mining operators:

1. T4D Field: Enables efficient total station setup, data processing and adjustment of optical measurements, including ability to output adjusted coordinates for the purpose of integration into a third-party system of record.
2. T4D Intermediate: In addition to total station processing capability available in T4D Field, this edition allows for the integration of GNSS receiver data, data adjustment and storage. The Intermediate Edition is ideal for customers looking to leverage T4D for GNSS and optical data management and for those using third-party visualization and project management tools.
3. T4D Advanced: This edition includes the feature sets of both T4D Field and Intermediate Editions, offering the full range of the T4D platform capability, including GNSS, total station and geotechnical sensor management, and data storage, as well as a front-end web interface for project management including data visualization, reporting and alarming.

Additional Software Enhancements

The latest version of T4D enhances geotechnical gateway sensor data integration by adding support for a variety of Senceive sensors, as well as introducing a workflow for streaming data coming from Worldsensing devices that are connected to a local network. This further streamlines the integration of geotechnical data in monitoring projects, increasing the level of confidence in final deliverables. Integration with the Settop M1 monitoring controller, which enhances the operation of a Trimble total station, has been improved by adding diagnostic tools to allow remote system troubleshooting and minimize monitoring project downtime.

“Site safety is at the forefront of our minds in the development of Trimble 4D Control, as well as making this solution scalable to address our customers’ specific project needs,” said Boris Skopljak, marketing director for Trimble’s Geospatial Monitoring business. “Offering a tiered subscription model and sophisticated geotechnical sensor integration will make setting up and operating a real-time monitoring system more accessible to a wider number of survey and construction organizations that are looking to add monitoring to their portfolio.”

Availability

Trimble 4D Control version 6.0 is available now through Trimble’s Geospatial Distribution Channel. To learn more about pricing and how 4D Control can benefit projects, contact a local distributor or visit Trimble’s new monitoring website: monitoring.trimble.com/contact.

About Trimble Geospatial

Trimble Geospatial provides solutions that facilitate high-quality, productive workflows and information exchange, driving value for a global and diverse customer base of surveyors, engineering and GIS service companies, governments, utilities and transportation authorities. Trimble’s innovative technologies include integrated sensors, field applications, real-time communications and office software for processing, modeling and data analytics. Using Trimble solutions, organizations can capture the most accurate spatial data and transform it into intelligence to deliver increased productivity and improved decision-making. Whether enabling more efficient use of natural resources or enhancing the performance and lifecycle of civil infrastructure, timely and reliable geospatial information is at the core of Trimble’s solutions to transform the way work is done. For more information, visit:  geospatial.trimble.com.

About Trimble 

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:  www.trimble.com.

ANN ARBOR, MI, USA, Jul 15, 2020 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Geography Analysis Report, the fourth of five modules of the CIMdata 2020 PLM Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market during 2019. It contains analyses of major trends and issues; revenues of leading PLM providers; and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth.

The PLM market grew to $51.5 billion overall in 2019 (7.7% growth over 2018). For 2019, EMEA had 33.7% of the PLM market, with the Americas at 38.1%, and Asia-Pacific with 28.2%. The Americas region is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach $26.3 billion in 2024. EMEA and AP will have CAGRs of 5.2% and 6.2%, respectively. EMEA will grow to $22.4 billion, and AP will reach $19.6 billion in 2024.

Geographical Distribution of PLM Revenues—History and Forecast

“The global PLM market grew strongly in 2019, just below our forecasts,” states Stan Przybylinski, CIMdata Vice President and research lead. “The leading PLM solution providers continue to consolidate their portfolios after years of acquisitions. They increased revenues in 2019, in part, by expanding their footprints at their existing clients. Industrial companies are using PLM to enable highly collaborative, distributed, flexible design, and manufacturing environments to help better manage the entire product or plant lifecycle. This ability is critical to all industries and only becomes more complex as smart, connected products must act as parts of larger systems. Another big driver of PLM growth is the push toward digital transformation and Industry 4.0, which must be powered by strong PLM strategies and enabling solutions in manufacturing companies. Autodesk’s continued strong growth played a big role, particularly in segments where they are strong like mechanical computer-aided design and architecture, engineering, and construction.”

The CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report Series comprises five modules:

1. The CIMdata 2020 Executive PLM Market Report provides an overview of CIMdata’s complete global analysis. It includes key charts on PLM market investment statistics through 2019, forecasts of investments for 2020 through 2024, and a summary of PLM solution providers’ performance in 2019.
2. The CIMdata 2020 PLM Industry Review and Trends Report is mainly qualitative and focuses on key issues facing the global PLM ecosystem of solution providers and end-user organizations. It highlights changes that occurred in 2019, what effects those changes may have in the short and medium terms, and what is on the horizon in the years to come.
3. The CIMdata 2020 PLM Market and Solution Provider Analysis Report details measures of and forecasts for the overall PLM market and its key segments in 2019, including Tools, cPDm, and Digital Manufacturing. The Tools section has additional details on sub-segments, including MCAD, NC, S&A, EDA, and AEC. It also includes CIMdata’s estimates of PLM solution provider revenues in these segments and sub-segments for 2020 through 2024.
4. The CIMdata 2020 PLM Market Geographic Analysis Report provides an additional view of the 2019 market results, by major geography. The report offers CIMdata’s 2019 estimates and market forecasts for PLM and the major PLM market segments for the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. Also, the report includes estimates and forecasts for the cPDm segment within specific European and Asia-Pacific countries and regions.
5. The CIMdata 2020 PLM Market Industry Analysis Report provides an industry segmentation view of the 2019 market results. The report provides CIMdata’s 2019 estimates and market forecasts for PLM and cPDm for ten different industry sectors: aerospace and defense, automotive and other transportation, electronics/telecommunications, fabrication and assembly, process-packaged goods, process—petrochemical, utilities, construction, infrastructure, and shipbuilding.

The CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report Series is available as a five-module set, or each module can be purchased separately. Parts of the MAR are available as part of CIMdata’s Community Memberships. Further details and pricing information about the report and Community Memberships are available at www.cimdata.com.

MILWAUKEE, WI, USA, Jul 15, 2020 – Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced that Patricia Contreras has been named Vice President of Global Public Affairs. The appointment was effective July 1. In this new role, she will oversee the company’s federal and state government affairs activities, external communications, media relations, corporate responsibility and environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting functions as well as the community relations and contributions group. Most recently, Contreras served as Director of Global Community Relations and Contributions. She is the first Latina to lead the company’s global public affairs function.

“Patricia has always put Rockwell Automation’s people and communities first, as evident by the critical role she has played in the development of our philanthropic relationships and growth in the community,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation. “Patricia is the perfect fit for this role – to oversee and build a strategy which taps into our unique capabilities and resources to further expand human possibility in the communities we serve.”

In her new role, Contreras will oversee work with business groups, media, policymakers, regulators, and local communities to continue to build the company’s strategic partnerships in support of key business objectives and growth strategies.

“Patricia’s leadership has helped us impact countless students over the years. I know she will be a great asset to Rockwell Automation as head of global public affairs working to elevate the company’s reputation,” said Karin Wu, Executive Vice President & Executive Director of Social Impact at MIND Research Institute. “She has been a visionary leader and I’m eager to continue partnering with Patricia moving forward.”

“Throughout my career at Rockwell Automation, I’m especially proud of the investments we’ve made that are strategically aligned with our company purpose and further amplified by our employee volunteerism efforts,” said Contreras. “I am excited to expand my scope by working closely with global and local governments, and partners, to ensure our business, our people and our communities are positioned for success.”

A ten-year veteran of the company, Contreras joined the charitable contributions team at Rockwell Automation in 2008.

Contreras represents Rockwell Automation on national corporate advisory councils including FIRST, MIND Research Institute and the Georgetown University New Strategies. Locally, she serves on the board of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network, United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County Campaign Cabinet and Volunteer Council, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Committee for Hispanic Serving Institutions Advisory Board.

Contreras, a Milwaukee native, is married with two children. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Lubar School of Business.

About Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Jul 14, 2020 – CoreTech System Co., Ltd. (Moldex3D), the leader in 3D CAE simulation solutions for plastic injection molding industry, congratulates Mr. Cristoph Hinse, Managing Director of SimpaTec for his recent decoration of Moldex3D Master Certificate. The Moldex3D Master Certificate is a distinct honor reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions in the field of plastics molding simulation application, plastics engineering, and technology, or in the management of similar activities.

Several accomplishments led Cristoph Hinse to this honorable award. He has spent more than 20 years in polymer simulation industry and hence built a deep-rooted relationship with Moldex3D ever since. He and his partners founded SimpaTec to serve customers with Moldex3D series products since 2004. To this day, the software has been widely used across a variety of industries by more than 1,000 users to aid the design and manufacture of plastic products.

Being in one of the most technologically advanced countries, Cristoph and his team have played an important role by introducing CAE innovation to the minds of polymer industry. As a veteran user of Moldex3D with first-hand experience with customers, he is still constantly relaying feedback and suggestions to our developers, with the goal of making Moldex3D a better tool to deal with complex design and manufacturing issues. Also, he has published more than a dozen articles on world-renown journals, either in collaboration with universities, research institutes, or with customers, to share how CAE simulations are trustworthy and therefore necessary component of injection molding process.

With his status as the leader of MACC certified training center and his participations in our Moldex3D Technology conference, we are pleased to announce that Cristoph Hinse becomes the first laureate of Moldex3D Master Certificate and we hope that our relationship with Cristoph and the SimpaTec team will continue leading to a prosperous future.

About CoreTech System (Moldex3D)

PLANO, TX, USA, Jul 14, 2020 – Siemens Digital Industries Software announces the 2021 version of Solid Edge software, which includes design capability enhancements such as new subdivision modeling and improved reverse engineering performance with new deviation analysis. A new artificial intelligence-powered adaptive user interface to predict next steps, and a seamless integration with 3dfind.it, an intelligent 3D model search engine powered by CADENAS, can be used to save valuable time in the upfront design phase.

Design at the speed of creative thought with new subdivision modeling, lightning-fast reverse engineering, a new user interface powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and an intelligent 3D model search engine in Solid Edge 2021.

“Solid Edge 2021 is, in my opinion, the best Solid Edge release in years! There are a lot of things that will make the design process easier for our engineers,” said Ricardo Espinosa, R&D Engineering Manager, Kimball. “Subdivision modeling is very powerful. Having the ability to easily incorporate organic shapes into our product designs within the Solid Edge environment is a big deal for us. Having the process contained in one software solution without the need for importing, exporting and translating data is very important.”

Enhancements have been made across the Solid Edge portfolio. These include:

1. Fast, accurate 2D layout of industrial control panels with new cabinet panel design capabilities.
2. An optimized integration between flow and structural simulation.
3. A new searchable postprocessor database and improved roughing and adaptive milling capabilities accelerate Numerical Control programming.
4. Enhanced cloud-based collaboration options with the introduction of Teamcenter® Share, which can be used with Solid Edge to synchronize desktop files to secure cloud storage.

For more information, please attend the Virtual Launch event on July 15, 2020 at 2 pm EST or visit www.siemens.com/whats-new-in-solid-edge-2021, available in conjunction with the launch event.

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.

LONDON, UK, Jul 13, 2020 – AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has announced the launch of the AVEVA Insight OMI app, a first in the industry to infuse real-time artificial intelligence into an operator’s decision-making as well as improve overall operational agility.

The smart app provides industrial businesses with an accelerated path toward implementing artificial intelligence in the control room or on the plant floor, presenting real-time anomaly detection in a context-aware OMI visualization display. It will benefit operators, engineers, and operations managers from various industries including Water and Wastewater, Energy, Food & Beverage amongst others.

The AVEVA Insight OMI app introduces AI capabilities into the AVEVA System Platform, formerly Wonderware, and leverages predictive early warning and automatic detection of unusual operational behavior. This provides users with early notification so they can quickly resolve issues before they become critical business problems such as unplanned downtime and production losses.

A simple management interface enables operations, maintenance and production teams to quickly train the AI engine to adapt to the enterprise’s specific implementation. An intuitive thumbs-up or thumbs-down confirmation ensures AI-driven notifications are relevant to the needs of the user and support overall enterprise objectives, with no programming or data science knowledge required. This closed-loop feedback improves the accuracy of the AI prediction engine over time and enables users to see what matters. As anomalous patterns are identified, they can be captured and presented by the app within an organization’s on-premise HMI/SCADA solution, delivering insights directly where operators need it.

“IIoT applications have driven a massive increase in the collection of real-time operations and manufacturing data. As a result, operators face alarm overload and often cannot effectively react to or distinguish between process-critical situations and false positive alarm conditions, resulting in the loss of operational time and resources. By harnessing the power of AI and advanced cloud analytics, AVEVA is enabling operators to take proactive action, before process and maintenance problems occur,” commented Rashesh Mody, Vice President, Monitoring and Control, AVEVA.

“In today’s climate of increased demand for innovative technology solutions, the launch of our new AVEVA Insight OMI app is a significant development because it serves as a single interface into operations by bridging the information technology and operational technology divide for increased agility and situational awareness. We are very excited to introduce a solution that will help our customers manage critical operations and improve decision support for maximum profitability in these fast-changing times,” Mody concludes.

AVEVA System Platform is a responsive, scalable solution for supervisory, SCADA, HMI, and IIoT applications that integrates with the enterprise processes. It provides a collaborative, standards-based foundation that unifies assets across all facilities for continuous operational improvement and real-time decision support. It offers enterprise-wide standards compliance across processes, functional teams, and sites.

Watch a video of the new AVEVA Insight OMI app here

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.