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New Smoke & Thermal Tools for Architectural & MEP Engineers from CFdesign 2011 Update

2011-01-05T18:44:00.001-08:00

CFdesign smoke simulations allow engineers to better understand how to optimize make-up air (MUA) systems, reduce equipment sizes, and meet building codes while improving on NFPA guidelines which are especially stringent in atria and non-traditional spaces. In addition, building lifecycle costs can be dramatically reduced by using CFdesign to gain insight into sizing and installation of air

3DSemantix to Unveil 3DPartFinder at SolidWorks World 2010

2010-01-19T17:50:00.001-08:00

3DSemantix will demonstrate its integrated 3DPartFinder geometry-based search engine for SolidWorks at the SolidWorks World 2010 exhibition to be held in Anaheim, California, January 31st to February 3rd. Semantics is the study of meaning. In computer science, a “semantic gap” frequently occurs whenever ordinary human activities, observations, and tasks are transferred into a computational

SYCODE Ships CATIA V4, V5 File Export Plug-ins

2010-01-19T17:45:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released CATIA V4 and V5 file export plug-ins for AutoCAD and SolidWorks. These plug-ins give AutoCAD and SolidWorks the ability to export 3D solid data in AutoCAD and SolidWorks to CATIA V4 and V5 files without the need of a CATIA license installed on the computer or network. "The four plug-ins released today complement our existing CATIA V4 and V5 file import plug-ins for AutoCAD

MWH Soft Releases Industry’s First Extension for Sustainable Water Distribution System Design

2009-12-25T01:58:00.001-08:00

MWH Soft, a leading global innovator of wet infrastructure modeling and simulation software and technologies, today announced the worldwide release of the Sustainability analysis extension for all its industry-leading water modeling product lines. The breakthrough extension is available in InfoWorks WS as well as the H2ONET, H2OMAP Water and InfoWater Executive Suites. The tool gives water

GstarCAD 2009 Latest Update Package released!

2009-12-21T06:45:00.001-08:00

GstarCAD 2009 Latest Update released on Dec.17 2009!We have improved the following features and fixed many important bugs in this version. 1.we have big progress on re-development especially on VBA and Lisp. 2.The OLE plot function has been improved greatly. 3.GstarCAD can support some special foreign fonts successfully such as Hebrew fonts. 4.Multiline edit function has been improved

CAD Schroer Offers MEDUSA4 Personal v4.0 for Free

2009-12-18T22:49:00.001-08:00

CAD Schroer Group, the global engineering solutions provider, today announced its Christmas gift for hobby engineers: Version 4.0 of the free MEDUSA4 Personal software for Windows and Linux, available at www.cad-schroer.de/m4personal. Version 4.0 of MEDUSA4, the professional 2D/3D design suite for mechanical engineers, was released on 2 September 2009. Now home users on Windows or Linux can

Animech Releases aniDim3nsion 2.0 for 3D Visualization

2009-12-18T22:37:00.001-08:00

Animech Technologies today announces the release of version 2.0 of their innovative solution - aniDim3nsion - for 3D visualization of product configurations. With aniDim3nsion you can visualize a complex product configuration in front of customers directly in real time 3D graphics. By providing your sales personnel with aniDim3nsion you can reduce customer uncertainty, shorten the sales process

Capvidia Releases CompareVidia 2010 for CAD Data Validation

2009-12-17T23:49:00.001-08:00

Capvidia announces a new release of the CompareVidia 2010. The CompareVidia application for validation of 3D CAD models has been further extended with the new functions. The performance improvement gives 30% boost compared with the previous release. The floating license configuration provides a flexible solution for multi-user environment at discounted price. The new wire-frame object validation

SYCODE Ships CATIA, NX, Pro/E 2D Importers for SolidWorks

2009-12-17T07:44:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released CATIA, NX and Pro/ENGINEER 2D drawing file import add-ins for SolidWorks. These add-ins give SolidWorks the ability to read CATIA, NX and Pro/ENGINEER drawings without the need of a CATIA, NX or Pro/ENGINEER license. "Suppliers to users of high end MCAD systems like CATIA, NX and Pro/ENGINEER often use SolidWorks as their MCAD system,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO

Autodesk Offers Fatigue Wizard for Algor Simulation 2010

2009-12-15T08:54:00.001-08:00

Autodesk has announced that Autodesk Algor Simulation customers on subscription will now receive Fatigue Wizard, innovative software that uses a wizard interface to guide designers and engineers of any expertise level through the steps required to perform complex fatigue analysis. Fatigue Wizard adds extra functionality and ease of use to the Autodesk Algor Simulation line of products — part of

Solid Concepts Releases SolidView 2010 for 3D Viewing

2009-12-14T08:37:00.001-08:00

Solid Concepts Inc., a leading rapid product development service provider in the USA, announces the release of SolidView 2010 family of products for 3D viewing and markup CAD data. New Features in SolidView 2010 includes: Performance Faster File Loading – Download files twice as fast as earlier versions of SolidView. Windows 7 and Vista Compatible – SolidView 2010

LEDAS Ships LGS 2D Geometric Constraint Solver v3.0

2009-12-14T08:17:00.001-08:00

LEDAS Ltd., an independent provider of variational design tools, component technologies, and software development services for the CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM market, today announced version 3.0 of its LGS 2D geometric constraint solver. As a core component of parametric drawing applications, LGS 2D allows users to express design intent through geometric constraints and driving dimensions applied to 2D

SYCODE Releases CATIA V4 and V5 File Import Add-Ins for SolidWorks

2009-12-14T08:05:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released CATIA V4 and V5 file import add-ins for SolidWorks. These add-ins give SolidWorks the ability to read CATIA V4 and V5 parts and assemblies without the need of a CATIA license. "SolidWorks CEO Jeff Ray could not put it better when he recently said in an interview that SolidWorks customers are fed up with not being able to share data between CATIA and SolidWorks,” says Deelip

Cadcorp business partner, Symology, begins roll-out of its latest infrastructure asset management system, Insight Version 3.1

2009-12-14T02:56:00.001-08:00

Digital mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) software developer Cadcorp has announced that Symology, a Cadcorp business partner and value-added reseller, has begun the customer roll-out of the latest version of its integrated infrastructure asset management system. Insight Version 3.1 includes the latest version of the Cadcorp SIS - Spatial Information System ActiveX Control to

Eagle Point Announces New AutoCAD Civil 3D Add-ons for Surveyors

2009-12-13T07:08:00.001-08:00

Today Eagle Point announced the introduction of Surveyors' Toolbox, its third add-on product for AutoCAD Civil 3D. The Surveyors' Toolbox allows surveyors to comfortably and productively move to AutoCAD Civil 3D with simplified COGO routines and user interface. Its integration within Civil 3D allows you to interact with native point, parcel, surface, alignment and profile data. Multiple routines

Delcam Releases PowerINSPECT 2010

2009-12-08T19:59:00.001-08:00

Delcam has launched the 2010 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software, which offers even easier inspection of parts, tooling and prototypes against CAD data. The system is already the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software, with this new version making it even more attractive to users of all types of metrology equipment, including manual and CNC CMMs, inspection arms

Magnacad Ships JRIV for Design, Analysis, Data Management

2009-12-08T19:25:00.001-08:00

Magnacad Design Inc. a leading provider of CAD, CAE and PLM solutions has announced today the launch of their new encompassed design engineering solution bundle - JRIV. Developed to fill many needs, JRIV can reduce time and overhead of manufacturing companies that require total design, engineering, and data management solutions. JRIV addresses this need and surpasses it by incorporating the most

Right Hemisphere and Lightmap Introduce Studio Lighting Capabilities for Deep Exploration Authoring Software

2009-12-08T19:02:00.001-08:00

Right Hemisphere, the standard for Visual Enterprise solutions, and Lightmap Ltd. today announced a new professional lighting tool for users of Right Hemisphere’s Deep Exploration authoring software. Lightmap has an easy-to-use, professional lighting application called HDR Light Studio and has developed a plug-in version of it specifically for Deep Exploration 6.0 called “HDR Light Studio Live.”

Carmel Software Releases the First Gas Pipe Sizing Software Applications for the iPhone

2009-12-07T18:49:00.001-08:00

Carmel Software is pleased to announce that it has released the first suite of gas pipe sizing software applications for the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch. The HVAC Pipe Sizer (Gas Low), the HVAC Pipe Sizer (Gas High), and the HVAC Pipe Sizer (Gas Plus) applications allow users to quickly size a simple low pressure (< 1.5psi) and high pressure (>= 1.5 psi) gas piping system by inputting a number

ZWSOFT Releases ZWCAD 2010 Beta

2009-12-07T18:43:00.001-08:00

ZWCAD Software Co., Ltd., the leading supplier of CAD platforms, announces the availability of ZWCAD 2010 Beta software for public evaluation. Designed to seamlessly integrate with Windows 7 and communicate with other Windows applications, and now available in 14 languages*, ZWCAD 2010 Beta is ready to take ZWCAD users into the next decade. In ZWCAD 2010 Beta, there are several major advances

VX CAD/CAM 2009 v14.2 Released

2009-12-04T08:24:00.001-08:00

VX Corporation, a pioneering developer of integrated CAD/CAM solutions, announced today the release of VX 2009 v14.2, which is now available for download from support.vx.com. This release not only contains many enhancements in drafting, modeling and 2-5 axis CAM, but there is a significant performance enhancement to the direct edit shape morph technology and improved sectioning of unhealed

ESI Announces the Sheet Metal Forming Simulation Suite Version 2009

2009-12-04T08:15:00.001-08:00

ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today the release of its Sheet Metal Forming Simulation Suite Version 2009, including PAM-STAMP 2G and PAM-TUBE 2G. Dedicated to all engineers involved in the Sheet Metal Forming process, the main objective of the simulation suite is to significantly shorten time

Planit e2i 2010 R1 Includes Stock Control Feature

2009-12-04T08:00:00.001-08:00

Planit Software’s manufacturing management system - e2i – has just delivered significant enhancements in its 2010 R1 release. e2i tracks and manages cost and quotations throughout the design and manufacturing process and for many Radan customers is a critical element in achieving a competitive advantage. Included in 2010 R1’s developments is Stock control, which has been redesigned to make

LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Rev 9 Released for 1D Simulation

2009-12-03T09:09:00.001-08:00

LMS International, the engineering innovation company, has released the latest version of its multi-domain system simulation solution: LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim Revision 9. The new release delivers a straightforward, interactive framework with advanced capabilities for performing 1D system simulation. With improved ergonomics, enhanced data management, ready-to-use simulators – e.g. for hybrid

Kubotek Officially Releases KeyCreator Version 9

2009-12-03T08:58:00.001-08:00

Kubotek USA has officially released KeyCreator Version 9. KeyCreator is a practical, proven and complete 3D direct modeler, and as the recognized pioneer of 3D direct modeling and editing, KeyCreator has the largest and most established installed-base of 3D direct CAD in the world. KeyCreator’s versatility is ideal for conceptualizing solutions and rapid design of the most challenging

DP Technology Ships ESPRIT 2010

2009-12-03T08:45:00.001-08:00

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) industry leader DP Technology is pleased to announce that ESPRIT® 2010, the production release of the latest version of its ESPRIT flagship product, is now shipping. New developments within this latest version of ESPRIT place great emphasis on providing existing ESPRIT customers with additional tools that will increase their productivity. "We believe that

Carlson Takeoff 3.0 Built on AutoCAD® 2010 is Released

2009-12-03T08:32:00.001-08:00

The wait is over. Back by popular demand, Carlson Takeoff is again offered on the latest AutoCAD® engine with the release of Takeoff 3.0 (T3) by Carlson Software Inc. This revolutionary site-estimating solution has been significantly enhanced over the past two years and features more than 50 new improvements. Built on the AutoCAD 2010 engine, Takeoff 3.0 has the ability to run on 64-bit

SYCODE Ships 6 Neutral Data Exchange Plug Ins for AutoCAD

2009-12-03T08:21:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released six neutral CAD file format data exchange plug-ins for AutoCAD. These plug-ins give AutoCAD the ability to read and write IGES, STEP and SAT files. "AutoCAD can already read and write ACIS SAT files,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "However, this ability is restricted to ACIS version 7.0 only. This can pose a huge data exchange problem for AutoCAD users,

Lattice Technology Releases New XVL Converter for Autodesk Inventor 2010

2009-12-03T08:12:00.001-08:00

Lattice Technology® Inc., developers of digital manufacturing applications using the XVL® format today released its latest converter for Autodesk Inventor® 2010. The XVL Converter Plug-in for Autodesk Inventor allows 3D data created in Autodesk Inventor 2010 to be compressed to an average 0.5% of its original size with no loss of accuracy. As XVL data the 3D designs can be rapidly mocked up

SolidProfessor Portfolio Released for SolidWorks 2010

2009-12-03T03:36:00.001-08:00

SolidProfessor, a SolidWorks Certified Solution Partner announced the release of a new line of products for SolidWorks 2010. The new products named SolidProfessor Standard, Professional, and Premium include content aligned specifically to address the needs of SolidWorks users based on the version of SolidWorks they are running. SolidProfessor Standard includes a library of 20+ hours of content

ArtVPS Ships Shaderlight 1.0 for Interactive Rendering

2009-12-03T03:17:00.001-08:00

Leading rendering solutions provider ArtVPS has announced the immediate availability of Shaderlight 1.0, the first full release version of its interactive rendering plug-in for 3ds Max. Shaderlight 1.0 marks the culmination of two years of research and development and is designed to finally unlock the workflow bottlenecks faced by 3D artists, with its completely new approach to rendering.

CFdesign's New Autodesk Revit Integration

2009-12-02T22:07:00.001-08:00

Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc., the leader in upfront CFD software, today announced the full integration of CFdesign 2010 with Autodesk Revit. This revolutionary development allows architecture and MEP engineers for the first time to run computational fluid dynamic (CFD) studies seamlessly from the Revit environment. Previously, traditional CFD software presented too many technical and time

VISTAGY Releases Seat Design Environment 2009

2009-12-02T20:43:00.001-08:00

VISTAGY, Inc., a leading provider of industry-specific engineering software and services, today announced the release of Seat Design Environment 2009 (SDE), which provides an accurate 3D master model of the trim cover from the earliest stages of design to manufacturing by enabling seat cover manufacturers to bring flat patterns that have been altered with 2D editing software back into the 3D CAD

ASCON to announce the awaited launch of its flagship MCAD Solution

2009-12-02T20:32:00.001-08:00

ASCON Group, developer and vendor of professional CAD/AEC/PLM solutions, is pleased to present release of its new, improved and even more powerful and easy-learning version of professional 3D and 2D software solution for Mechanical CAD – KOMPAS-3D V11. This new release suggests novelties to increase efficiency, quality and speed of designing process, to make fast and simple familiarization

ESI Releases the PAM-CEM Simulation Suite Version 2009

2009-12-02T20:07:00.001-08:00

ESI Group , pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today the release of the 2009 version of its PAM-CEM software package for Computational Electromagnetics. The PAM-CEM Simulation Suite offers unique industrial coupling capabilities to fully address realistic models in their early design stage and to assess real

Dassault 3DVIA Composer Integrates with KineoWorks

2009-12-02T00:43:00.001-08:00

Dassault Systems, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the leading technology for automatic motion and path planning from Kineo Computer Aided Motion (Kineo CAM), an independent software developer, has been integrated with 3DVIA Composer. This integration, named 3DVIA Path Planning, allows users to effectively communicate the most

LinceoVR 3.2 for Rhino has been recently released

2009-12-01T19:31:00.001-08:00

This is a free update for existing users. New features include: Realtime Raytracing. GPU Raytracing is here to bring the realism of LinceoVR realtime rendering beyond more and more. Texture Tracking. Texture Tracking is now available in LinceoVR camera matching mode! User can choose their own generic picture as the target to be tracked in their live video an/or photos. 3D Models

ITI TranscenData Releases CADIQ 6.1

2009-12-01T07:57:00.001-08:00

ITI TranscenData announced today the release of CADIQ 6.1, the latest edition of its leading CAD model validation application that identifies model-based design issues that adversely impact downstream processes, such as tooling, simulation and manufacturing. Engineers tasked with long-term data retention and archival initiatives use CADIQ to certify translations and conversions for 3D CAD

Carlson Software Releases AgStar 2010 Land-leveling software designed for farmers, contractors, and surveyors

2009-12-01T07:49:00.001-08:00

Carlson Software has released Carlson AgStar 2010 for agricultural land-leveling. AgStar offers a complete toolset that combines GPS data collection and data import with field design, graphic reports, and stakeout. First introduced in 2004, Carlson AgStar has been used by farmers, contractors, and surveyors, around the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has also utilized the program as

ArchiCAD 13 Greek Version Released

2009-12-01T07:40:00.001-08:00

The Greek version is the 20th in the release schedule after the already released International, German, US, Australian, New Zealand, French, Italian, Austrian, Hungarian, Finnish, Russian, Norwegian, Swedish, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, and Czech versions of ArchiCAD 13. For more information, please visit www.topsw.gr. Related Post: GRAPHISOFT Released Virtual Building

SYCODE Releases Pro/ENGINEER File Import Plug-in for AutoCAD

2009-12-01T04:27:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released a Pro/ENGINEER file import plug-in for AutoCAD. The plug-in allows users to import Pro/ENGINEER part and assembly files into AutoCAD without the need of a Pro/ENGINEER license on the computer or network. "Data exchange between Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD is largely one way street,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "Pro/ENGINEER has the ability to read 2D and

SYCODE Releases CATIA V4 and V5 File Import Plug-ins for AutoCAD

2009-12-01T02:12:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released CATIA V4 and V5 file import plug-ins for AutoCAD. These plug-ins allow users to import CATIA V4 and V5 part and assembly files into AutoCAD without the need of a CATIA license on the computer or network. "Over the past few releases Autodesk has been morphing AutoCAD from a 2D drafting and documentation solution to a 3D modeling and analysis one,” explains Deelip Menezes,

Informatix releases the free Google SketchUp & SketchUp Pro Ruby Script along with a new pricing policy for Piranesi

2009-12-01T01:52:00.001-08:00

Informatix Software International, a global provider of CAD software solutions, today announces the availability of the free Prianesi Google SketchUp ruby script along with a new concurrent pricing structure for the Piranesi product to ease the cost of software ownership. The free ruby script for SketchUp enables users to export their models created in either the free or Pro versions into

New version of ProUnit plugin for MagiCAD is available & support AutoCAD 2010 32/64-bit

2009-11-26T08:50:00.001-08:00

The updated ProUnit plugin for MagiCAD is now published. There are now both 32 and 64-bit versions available, including support for AutoCAD 2010. Both versions are compatible with the latest MagiCAD edition. ProUnit is a calculation program for dimensioning and selecting Swegon’s air handling units. With MagiCAD plugin you can export selected unit with 3D geometry, duct connections and some

Lectra announces the new version of Romans Cad

2009-11-26T08:43:00.001-08:00

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics and composite materials—, is pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of Romans Cad®©, its software suite created specially for the footwear, luggage and leather goods industries. Romans Cad V9 will enable companies in these markets to meet

Envision CAD Manager v1.5 Ships for InRoads XIN Files

2009-11-26T08:34:00.001-08:00

The Envision Group, a leading source for MicroStation and InRoads expertise is pleased to announce the release of Envision CAD Manager version 1.5. Anyone who manages InRoads XIN files and other MicroStation workspace resources understands the complexity and time consuming undertaking when managing this data. While some tools are provided by the software vendor to assist in managing these

Flow Science Releases FLOW-3D/MP v4.0 for CFD

2009-11-25T19:30:00.001-08:00

Flow Science, Inc. announces that a new release of the distributed-memory version of its FLOW-3D computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, FLOW-3D/MP, is now available. FLOW-3D/MP Version 4.0 offers substantial performance improvements, including significant decreases in problem setup and simulation times. Crucial developments to the software have reduced the amount of data sent via MPI

Pointwise Releases Gridgen v15.15 for CFD

2009-11-25T19:17:00.001-08:00

Pointwise today released the latest update to its Gridgen meshing software for computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with new tools for drastic size reductions in hybrid meshes. "Customers love hybrid meshes because they can be generated very quickly using Gridgen's T-Rex technique, but the resulting meshes can be very large," said Dr. John Steinbrenner, Pointwise's vice president for research

SYCODE Releases Inventor File Import Plug-in for AutoCAD

2009-11-25T19:10:00.001-08:00

SYCODE has released an Autodesk Inventor file import plug-in for AutoCAD. The plug-in allows users to import Inventor part and assembly files into AutoCAD without the need of an Inventor license on the computer or network. "We have been receiving requests from AutoCAD users wanting to import part and assembly files created in Autodesk Inventor,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of

LEDAS Ships Driving Dimensions Plug-in v1.2 for SketchUp

2009-11-25T18:57:00.001-08:00

New update of Driving Dimensions plug-in significantly improves quality, stability, and performance; introduces multi-language support LEDAS Ltd., an independent provider of variational design tools, technology components and software development services for CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM market, today announced the availability of version 1.2 of its Driving Dimensions plug-in for Google SketchUp software.

ModuleWorks v2009.12 to Launch at EuroMold

2009-11-25T18:33:00.001-08:00

ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM components for toolpath generation and simulation, has announced the latest release of its CAM components, version 2009.12. The new release will debut in the New Hall (Hall 11, Stand 102) at EuroMold in Frankfurt from 2nd-5th December. It offers a range of new features across the product range, further expanding capability for 3-5 Axis toolpath

Dassault Systèmes Announces New Release of Abaqus FEA from SIMULIA

2009-11-24T20:23:00.001-08:00

Lower Development Costs and Accelerate Innovation Through Improved Realistic Simulation Capabilities Dassault Systèmes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced the availability of Abaqus 6.9 Extended Functionality (6.9-EF), its technology-leading unified finite element analysis (FEA) product suite from SIMULIA. Designers, engineers, and

LMS Virtual.Lab Rev 9 Released for 3D Simulation

2009-11-24T09:24:00.001-08:00

LMS, the engineering innovation company, has released the latest version of its integrated solution for 3D functional performance simulation: LMS Virtual.Lab Revision 9. A milestone release, the LMS Virtual.Lab Revision 9 software suite is filled with brand-new performance capabilities and breakthrough technology to ramp up engineering productivity, most notably with new BEM and FEM capabilities

Materialise Releases Magics 14

2009-11-24T09:19:00.001-08:00

Materialise has proudly announced the release of a new version of the market leading pre-processing software solution for the rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing industry – Magics 14. It’s bursting with lots of new features and comes equipped with a completely renewed customer service approach to enable users to make the most of this powerful software solution. Magics is a core

Mastercam X4 Router: Spotlight on Nesting

2009-11-24T09:12:00.001-08:00

High yields can be crucial to a job’s profitability. Mastercam Router includes essential nesting capabilities that assure optimal material usage for the highest possible yields. Mastercam Router X4 has Nesting Drag and Drop support, allowing you to perform automatic nesting with just enough manual intervention to achieve the best possible result in the least amount of time. Another useful

Mastercam X4: Spotlight on Lathe

2009-11-24T09:06:00.001-08:00

Mastercam X4 Lathe is here with a new suite of CAD/CAM tools focused on delivering speed and efficiency for your machining jobs. From roughing and finishing to easy grooving and threading, Mastercam Lathe has been designed to reduce programmer interaction and increase machining flexibility. Powerful Part Modeling Mastercam’s streamlined CAD engine makes design work easier than ever before.

Delcam to launch new PowerINSPECT at Euromold

2009-11-24T08:49:00.001-08:00

Delcam will launch the new, 2010 version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software at the Euromold exhibition to be held in Frankfurt from 2nd to 5th December. This latest release offers even easier inspection of parts, tooling and prototypes against CAD data. The system is already the world’s leading hardware-independent inspection software, with this new version making it even more attractive to

TopSolid’Mold 2010 on its way

2009-11-23T08:37:00.001-08:00

Missler Software has announced the launch of TopSolid'Mold 2010 which will be released in February 2010. TopSolid'Mold is an integrated CAD/CAM solution for the design of molds and the machining of tools for mold makers and cutting tool makers. To be efficient a CAD mold making solution should propose increased automation for repetitive mold design operations. In order to manage all projects the

KBMAX Combines its Configurator with AutoCAD 2010

2009-11-23T08:17:00.001-08:00

Citius Corporation, the innovative developer of KBMax, today announced their software integrates with Autodesk AutoCAD 2010 software. Manufacturers will use AutoCAD 2010 with KBMax to accelerate and improve engineer-to-order design and price quote processes. More efficient engineering and sales will lower costs and boost profits. AutoCAD is one of the world's leading design and

Exa Releases PowerFLOW 4.2

2009-11-20T18:22:00.001-08:00

USA Exa® Corporation, a global innovator of fluids simulation (CAE/CFD) software for product engineering, announces a new release of its flagship product, PowerFLOW®. PowerFLOW 4.2 simulates true rotating geometry – an industry breakthrough that enables practical and accurate prediction of fan noise, fan performance, brake cooling and wheel aerodynamics. In addition to improved accuracy and

InnovMetric to Show PolyWorks v11 at EuroMold

2009-11-20T17:51:00.001-08:00

InnovMetric Software Inc., the leading supplier of hybrid 3D metrology solutions for engineering and manufacturing, will demonstrate the latest intermediate release of PolyWorks V11 at EuroMold 2009, a trade fair held from December 2nd to December 5th in Frankfurt, Germany. A hybrid metrology solution is one that offers the flexibility of combining high-density point cloud digitizers and

Moldex3D Releases Free New Tools to Enhance Collaboration and Productivity

2009-11-20T17:37:00.001-08:00

CoreTech System, the true three-dimensional (3-D) CAE simulation solution innovator today announced the official release of its new free software—Moldex3D Viewer and Moldex3D eDesignSYNC. Moldex3D’s new free software products are designed to strengthen the collaboration with project team members and upgrade overall productivity. NEW!! Moldex3D Viewer–Strengthen the Collaboration Moldex3D

Symscape Releases SymLab v2.0.1 for CFD

2009-11-20T17:29:00.001-08:00

Symscape announce the release of SymLab (v2.0.1), which includes the world's first automated simulation telemetry system for posting images to TwitPic and posting associated messages (tweets) to Twitter. This new feature is useful if you want to check on the progress of a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation while you are away from your simulation's host machine and you have access to

SynaptiCAD Released High Performance Verilog 2001 Simulator

2009-11-16T07:44:00.001-08:00

For a limited time, SynaptiCAD will be giving away free "no strings attached" 6 month licenses for VeriLogger Extreme, a high-performance compiled-code Verilog 2001 simulator that significantly reduces simulation debug time. Free licenses will be available for both Linux and Windows versions of the simulator. Unlike the lower cost simulators typically provided with FPGA tools, SynaptiCAD's

ArtrA v6.2 Released for Virtual Design, Construction/BIM

2009-11-14T18:50:00.001-08:00

ArtrA Ltd has released a new version 6.2 of the two time award winning product ArtrA VDC/BIM. AEC Design Group is proud to introduce this new release to the United States. It contains new, very significant features including: New Import/Export functions which allow project data to move from one ArtrA Server to another Backing up of ArtrA Data and backup jobs Viewable tag histories

Lantek Continues Innovating with Lantek Expert III

2009-11-12T20:04:00.001-08:00

Lantek announces the release of Expert III Quotes. This component of the innovative Lantek Expert III Suite, allows for stand-alone generation of accurate quotes with Nest previews for estimating. Lantek, the world’s largest provider of integrated CAD, CAM, Nesting, ERP and Automation solutions, continues to innovate with the Expert product line. Expert III provides integral management of all

SolidACE Ships BuiltWorks 2010 for SolidWorks

2009-11-12T18:45:00.001-08:00

SolidACE announces today the launch of the first commercial release of BuiltWorks 2010, a computer aided structural design and engineering software suite for use in the SolidWorks environment. “With so many years of experience in structural engineering, we are excited to bring the benefits of the SolidWorks’ 3D modeling and design environment to our particular field of use with this great

LEDAS Ships LGS 3D Geometric Constraint Solver v2.0

2009-11-12T18:03:00.001-08:00

LEDAS Ltd., an independent provider of variational design tools, component technologies, and software development services for CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM market, today announced the availability of version 2.0 of its LGS 3D geometric constraint solver. As a core component of parametric 3D modeling applications, LGS 3D allows users to express their design intent through geometric constraints and driving

ODA Announces First Production Release of DGNdirect

2009-11-10T20:04:00.001-08:00

The Open Design Alliance (ODA) today announced the first production release of DGNdirect available to ODA members globally. DGNdirect includes a comprehensive feature set for DGN files, including the ability to load V7 and V8 files, convert V7 to V8 files, save V8 files, access data, edit data, render data, and export to PDF and SVG file formats. Early work on DGNdirect began in 2003 as an

kubit Releases PointCloud, Pro v5.0 for AutoCAD

2009-11-10T19:25:00.001-08:00

kubit announces the latest release of PointCloud and PointCloud Pro version 5.0, which process 3D point clouds in AutoCAD. The use of a 3D Laser scanner to survey can quickly result in a cloud of more than one million points; none of which contain any intelligence or reference information on the their topology or what they are supposed to be representing. PointCloud and PointCloud Pro from

IRONCAD 2009 Released for MCAD

2009-11-10T19:17:00.001-08:00

IronCAD is pleased to announce the latest release of the industries fastest and easiest to use 3D design solutions IRONCAD and INOVATE. Many customer driven feature enhancements have been implemented in this latest version including these key items: Innovative and Structured Part Modes in a Single Environment Integrated Fully Functional 2D Mechanical Design Tool User Interface

Delcam Launch Integrated CAM at SolidWorks World

2009-11-09T18:15:00.001-08:00

Delcam, the world’s leading specialist supplier of machining software, will launch its integrated CAM system for SolidWorks at the SolidWorks World 2010 exhibition to be held in Anaheim, California, from 31st January to 3rd February. This initial version of Delcam for SolidWorks will include the company’s industry-leading technology for drilling and two- through five-axis milling. Future

Schott Systeme Launching New Design & Machining Functions Within Pictures by PC 3.4 CAD/CAM Software.

2009-11-09T18:01:00.001-08:00

Helping mold tool companies to remain competitive, German software developer Schott Systeme have frozen their pricing for the 12th year running, while at the same time launching a raft of new design and machining functions within their latest Pictures by PC 3.4 CAD/CAM software. Outlining the company's pricing policy, company founder and owner Hans-Joachim Schott states, “Our aim is to enable

Asuni CAD Released VisualARQ 1.0 Rhino Plug-in

2009-11-09T03:55:00.001-08:00

Plug-in adds parametric 3D objects for modeling and documentation. Designed for architects, planners, and interior designers, Asuni CAD’s VisualARQ is a Rhino plug-in for creating and editing architectural models. It adds parametric 3D objects like walls, columns, doors, windows, and stairs that are suitable for 3D modeling and 2D documentation. VisualARQ offers a set of architectural tools

iCADsales Offer progeCAD 2010 Pro Free Upgrade

2009-11-06T22:13:00.001-08:00

iCADsales.com has announced that those purchasing progeCAD 2009 Professional will receive a free upgrade to the next release, progeCAD 2010 Professional, coming soon. New Features Some of the features of progeCAD 2010 Professional will include read/write and create DWG 2010 drawings and new improved Adobe PDF printing, which will take advantage of the PDF layering capabilities designed for CAD

AEC Design Releases CADPIPE 10.1 for 3D Piping, HVAC

2009-11-06T21:59:00.001-08:00

AEC Design Group has released CADPIPE 10.1 which incorporates many new features for most products. "The release contains many significant new features that our customers can use to enhance their performance, saving time and money,” said Paul Hutchins, general manager. “We work hard to include as many new features as possible with every release, ensuring that our customers remain leaders in

Cadig Releases AutoField 2.7 for AutoCAD

2009-11-06T19:31:00.001-08:00

Cadig announces the release of AutoField 2.7 for AutoCAD. AutoCAD Field can be inserted in any kind of text (except tolerances) in AutoCAD, including text in table cells, attributes, and attribute definitions. AutoField adds many efficient fields to AutoCAD. You can import a specific cell of the Excel file or a text format file as a field. And you can use field to count block (including

Roland Offers Free Upgrade for LEC-300 Inkjet Printer/Cutter

2009-11-06T19:20:00.001-08:00

In appreciation of our LEC-300 customers' continued loyalty and support, we are pleased to provide a substantial upgrade free of charge. It's our way of showing customers our gratitude and our commitment to partnering with business everywhere to deliver the ultimate in quality, value and performance. Our free LEC-300 Value-Up Service enables current LEC-300 customers to increase productivity

Carlson Construction 2010 Designed to Make 3D Models from PDF, AutoCAD, MicroStation & more

2009-11-05T09:30:00.001-08:00

Just introduced with the release of Carlson 2010 office software, Carlson Construction 2010 is an integrated design and 3D surface modeling software solution designed for site and road construction, offering powerful inspection and 3D viewing tools for elevating 2D designs to 3D model files. With Carlson Construction 2010, land surveyors, civil engineers, construction professionals, and 3D

EON Reality Announces iSearch, an Online 3D Object Repository Search & Management Service

2009-11-05T09:13:00.001-08:00

EON Reality, the world's leading interactive 3D software provider, will today launch its in-development product EON iSearch, an online 3D object repository search and management service, from its Singapore office. The website, to be launched as a closed beta to its associates, will feature thousands of 3D objects that will drastically reduce the production time for users to create engaging 3D

City of Phoenix, Ariz., Acquires Bentley’s SewerGEMS to Enhance Analysis, Design, & Operation of Wastewater Infrastructure

2009-11-04T20:56:00.001-08:00

The city of Phoenix, Ariz., has acquired Bentley’s SewerGEMS multiplatform software for sanitary sewer systems to enhance its ability to analyze, design, and operate its extensive wastewater infrastructure. The infrastructure serves approximately 1.5 million residents and includes about 5,000 miles of sewer mains and 92,000 sewer manholes. Through their use of SewerGEMS, engineers with the

LEDAS Adds Assemblies & Kinematics plug-in to Rhino

2009-11-04T18:21:00.001-08:00

LEDAS Ltd., an independent provider of variational design tools and software development services for CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM market, today announced the availability of the first commercial version of the Rhino Assembly 1.0 plug-in for McNeel & Associates Rhinoceros software. The plug-in is a part of the Driving Dimensions product line from LEDAS aimed at making advanced MCAD technology available at

GRAPHISOFT Released Virtual Building Explorer for ArchiCAD 13

2009-11-04T07:34:00.001-08:00

GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Virtual Building™ solutions, today announced the release of the Virtual Building Explorer solution for ArchiCAD 13. This new release for ArchiCAD 13 introduces Virtual Building Explorer to Macintosh users as well. Supported operating systems are now Mac OSX 10.5, 10.6 and Windows XP, Windows Vista 32-64-bit, and Windows 7. The GRAPHISOFT Virtual Building

CNC Software Releases Mastercam X4 for SolidWorks

2009-11-03T20:14:00.001-08:00

CNC Software, Inc. is proud to introduce Mastercam® for SolidWorks®, which combines the world’s leading modeling software with the world’s most widely-used CAM software*. Now you can program parts directly in SolidWorks, using toolpaths and machining strategies preferred the most by shops around the world. The Core of Your Machining Needs Mastercam for SolidWorks includes a suite of the most

CADLock Releases AutoCAD® Drawing Security Software CADVault 6.0

2009-11-02T08:44:00.001-08:00

CADVault 6, the latest version of AutoCAD drawing security software from CADLock, Inc. CADVault 6 includes numerous improvements including: Support for the AutoCAD 2010 based products Support for 64 bit versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD based products Improved support for translating objects back to older drawing formats New ribbon panel in AutoCAD 2009 and 2010 Vault wizard

Symscape’s SymLab RANS Flow 2.0 Released

2009-11-02T08:35:00.001-08:00

The new SymLab RANS Flow add-on for Windows and Linux as part of the latest release of SymLab (v2.0). SymLab is a unified simulation environment which can be extended using add-ons into a complete Computer-Aided Engineering system for fluid flow analysis. SymLab RANS Flow The new SymLab RANS Flow add-on can simulate realistic (viscous) gas and liquid flow with heat transfer using

Maplesoft Engineering Software MapleSim 3 Enhance Understanding & Tackle Complexity of Modern Engineering Problems

2009-11-02T02:11:00.001-08:00

Maplesoft™, the leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics, announced several new products that will help educators, researchers, and students better understand and manage the complexity of engineering modeling and simulation problems. MapleSim™, the most advanced solution for physical modeling, combined with a collection of new toolboxes,

Flexera Software Announces Latest Version of Engineering Applications: FlexNet Manager

2009-11-02T01:41:00.001-08:00

Powerful Analytical Functions Deliver Detailed Usage Information for Enterprise Applications to Optimize Software License Spend and Improve Software Compliance. Flexera Software, announced the latest version of FlexNet® Manager for Engineering Applications, the only enterprise license optimization solution on the market for enterprise-class engineering applications. FlexNet Manager now

ESI Announces The Welding Simulation Suite 2009

2009-11-01T23:20:00.001-08:00

The Ideal Design Evaluation Tool for Welding Industrials. ESI Group, pioneer and world-leading supplier of digital simulation software for prototyping and manufacturing processes, announced today the release of its Welding Simulation Suite version 2009, including Weld Planner and PAM-ASSEMBLY. Dedicated to all engineers who manage the welding assembly of large and complex welded designs, the

Gates-on-the-Fly Netlist Editor Add Schematic Back Annotation & Waveform Viewer Cross-Probing

2009-11-01T22:12:00.001-08:00

SynaptiCAD's Gates-on-the-Fly (GOF), a Verilog netlist editor and incremental schematic viewer, has added schematic back annotation and waveform viewer cross-probing. Using one of SynaptiCAD's waveform viewers, you can view waveforms from a simulation (e.g. a VCD file) or a logic analyzer and show specific logic states annotated on GOF schematic windows. The schematic and the waveform displays

ITI TranscenData Releases Proficiency 8.1

2009-11-01T09:49:00.001-08:00

ITI TranscenData announced today the release of Proficiency Collaboration Gateway 8.1, the latest edition of its leading Feature Based CAD Interoperability solution for manufacturers and their suppliers. Collaboration Gateway enables the transfer of complete design intelligence between major CAD systems which includes geometry, features, sketches, manufacturing info, metadata, assembly

Autodesk Ships Free AutoCAD Civil 3D Importer for Trimble Business Center-HCE

2009-11-01T09:18:00.001-08:00

Autodesk and Trimble Create AutoCAD Civil 3D Data Exchange Tool to Help Break Down Barrier Between Engineering and Construction. Extension Enables Automated Data Exchange Between AutoCAD Civil 3D Model and Trimble Construction Solutions. Autodesk, Inc. & Trimble announced that they have collaborated to develop a fully automated data exchange tool enabling information from an AutoCAD Civil 3D

Viewpoint v6.2.0 Released for Construction Software Built In The .NET Framework.

2009-11-01T08:56:00.001-08:00

Viewpoint Construction Software just released the 6.2.0 version of Viewpoint V6 Software, featuring more than 300 solid enhancements. Through a continuous feedback loop with General Contractors, Heavy / Highway Contractors and Specialty/Sub Contractors, Viewpoint keeps pace with the rapid changes facing the way each does business. Features highlights in the 6.2 release include: Time savings

SYCODE Releases ESRI Shape File Import Plug-ins

2009-10-29T02:38:00.001-07:00

SYCODE has released ESRI Shape file import plug-ins for AutoCAD, Bricscad, IntelliCAD and Rhinoceros. The plug-ins will allow these CAD systems to read two dimensional geometric data from ESRI shape files. "Recently we noticed an increase in requests for ESRI shape file support from existing and prospective customers,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "These four ESRI

Autodesk Constructware 2010

2009-10-28T21:56:00.001-07:00

Offers New Features to Improve Construction Project Management Enhancements Span Data Accessibility, Reporting, Usability, Flexibility and Administration. Data Accessibility and Reporting Enhancements Constructware 2010 offers reporting and data access improvements to help retrieve meaningful data while maintaining the integrity of project information. Key enhancements include: Reporting Data

MultiSUITE CAD 2010 Structural and Rebar Detailing

2009-10-27T01:28:00.000-07:00

Integrates steel and rebar detailing with AutoCAD OEM 2010. MultiSTEEL CAD and MultiREBAR CAD are fully self contained Structural Steel and Rebar detailing CAD packages. Both products are powered with the worlds leading AutoCAD® technology developed by Autodesk. An OEM agreement (Original Equipment Manufacturer) has been signed directly with Autodesk to allow us to provide you with