PTC Appoints Charlie Ungashick as Exec. VP & CMO

NEEDHAM, MA, USA, Jan 20, 2015 - PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) announced the appointment of Charlie Ungashick as executive vice president and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately. A high-energy executive, Ungashick has built and driven state-of-the-art global marketing functions at a range of successful, fast growth technology companies.

Ungashick joins PTC from Globoforce, a provider of SaaS-based employee recognition solutions. As Globoforce’s CMO since 2011, Ungashick has been responsible for all aspects of the company's global marketing, including go-to-market strategy, brand management, demand generation, public relations, social media, content marketing, product marketing, inside sales and sales operations. During his tenure, Globoforce saw dramatic growth and was recognized as a leader in its industry.

“Over the past few years, PTC has pursued a strategy that has resulted in a highly differentiated position in the technology industry,” said PTC president and CEO Jim Heppelmann. “Today, we have a comprehensive technology and services portfolio for enabling companies to leverage the Internet of Things. We are confident that Charlie will help us fuel our growth engine by gaining visibility for our message and engaging our customers and prospects in new and productive ways.”

Ungashick’s experience spans both established enterprise software and emerging SaaS-based companies. He has held leadership roles in several high-growth companies, including SilverStream Software, Novell, FileNet and Deltek.

Over his 20 year career, Ungashick has built strong brands and implemented highly successful marketing campaigns that have resulted in visibility and differentiation in the market. He brings to PTC deep experience with the latest digital marketing initiatives including video, social media, online advertising, content marketing, marketing and sales force automation, analytics and search engine optimization. He also has experience with different go-to-market models and ecosystems, including direct and channel sales, inside sales, freemium and open source.

“I am excited to apply my passion for high impact marketing to a market with as much growth potential as the Internet of Things,” said Ungashick. “PTC is well positioned to capture both mindshare and market share, and I look forward to helping the company maximize its opportunity and its return on marketing investment.”

Ungashick succeeds Rob Gremley, who assumed a new leadership position in August, 2014 as executive vice president of PTC’s businesses focused on the Internet of Things (IoT).

About PTC

PTC (Nasdaq: PTC) enables manufacturers to achieve sustained product and service advantage. The company's technology solutions transform the way products are created, operated, and serviced across the entire product lifecycle – from conception and design to sourcing and service. Founded in 1985, PTC employs over 6,000 professionals serving more than 28,000 businesses in rapidly evolving, globally distributed manufacturing industries worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ptc.com.

Nemetschek Localizes Vectorworks 2015 for Japan

COLUMBIA, MD, USA, Jan 20, 2015 - Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc., a provider of intuitive, powerful and practical 2D/3D and Building Information Modeling (BIM) software solutions, is excited to announce the release of the Japanese-language version of the award-winning Vectorworks 2015 product line that includes Designer, Architect, Landmark, Spotlight, Fundamentals and Renderworks.

To supplement localized European and Spanish-language releases of Vectorworks 2015 last fall, Nemetschek Vectorworks’ Japanese distributor, A&A Co., Ltd., hosted events at six major cities in Japan in the weeks leading up to today’s launch, attracting crowds of hundreds of designers wanting to test out the platform’s new capabilities. Vectorworks 2015 software features over 100 updates and new features in the areas of architecture, BIM, urban planning and entertainment design. In addition, the power of 64-bit is now integrated throughout the entire product line, allowing designers to create larger projects with increased performance and stability. These improvements are complemented with a new graphical experience due to advances made to the Vectorworks Graphics Module.

“We are showing designers all over Japan how Vectorworks software has evolved to enable them to improve their workflows and bring their ideas to reality,” said Eiichi Kawase, President, A&A Co., Ltd. “The software’s integral focus on inviting users to discover new possibilities really speaks to everyone who experiences the new release.”

Nemetschek Vectorworks’ CEO Sean Flaherty and Architect Product Specialist Jeffrey Ouellette, Assoc. AIA, IES, participated in pre-launch events in Tokyo and Osaka, where they engaged with users.

“We sensed strong enthusiasm for the new release, which is great to see because Japan is our largest market and boasts our biggest concentration of large-seat firms—many with hundreds or thousands of licenses each,” says Flaherty. “We heard from customers that they’re particularly interested in the Vectorworks Remote App, Deform tool, new gradient options, enhanced text editing features and the seamless, visual transitions between 2D and 3D models. We look forward to strengthening our position and supporting continued growth in Japan following A&A’s July 2014 acquisition by technology giant Canon IT Solutions, a division of Canon Corporation and one of the largest software and IT retailers in the country.”

For additional information about Vectorworks 2015, visit www.vectorworks2015.net.

About Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc.

Nemetschek Vectorworks, Inc. is the developer of Vectorworks software, a line of industry-specific CAD and BIM solutions that allow designers to easily capture, develop and communicate their ideas with accuracy and efficiency. With more than half a million users around the world, Vectorworks software is a global leader in 3D design technologies for the AEC, landscape, and entertainment industries. Nemetschek Vectorworks was founded in 1985 and has been a part of The Nemetschek Group since its acquisition in 2000. For more information, visit www.vectorworks.net.

Piaggio Adopts Zuken's E3.series for Wire Harness Design

MUNICH, Germany and WESTFORD, MA, USA, Jan 20, 2015 – Piaggio Group, the Italian leader of the European powered two-wheeler market, has adopted Zuken’s E3.series to support increasing cabling complexity and volume and to enhance their electrical design efficiency and quality.

E3.series is Zuken’s powerful electrical CAD tool for electrical wiring, control systems and fluid engineering design.

Piaggio’s Mp3 Hybrid - the world’s first scooter with parallel hybrid drive and plug-in technology

The Piaggio Group, which owns several prestigious scooter and motorcycle brands including Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia and Moto Guzzi, faced changing requirements to their electrical design process. Global expansion brought an increase in the number of product specifications for different markets, so they needed to streamline their design processes and reduce their time-to-market to accommodate the increased scale of operations.

We looked for a tool to give an end-to-end design path from schematic capture to physical design. One of the reasons E3.series stood out is its inbuilt electrical intelligence. This will help us reduce rework and add digital prototyping into our engineering design process to satisfy challenging time-to-market and quality demands. Piaggio Group previously used a generic rather than wiring harness-dedicated 2D design tool for cabling design, but it was unable to meet stringent new cost effectiveness, global parts unification and time efficiency targets. We selected E3.series after benchmarking several CAD tools. Luigi Baracchino, Piaggio Electrical Engineering Manager

 The Piaggio Typhoon 50 2T motorcycle

Baracchino explained that E3.series also fulfilled their requirement to be able to exchange data with their existing 3D CAD tools: a virtual digital mockup of the vehicle can be designed in advance, shortening the development time, reducing costs and, above all, increasing the overall product quality and reliability to a level not previously possible.

The company is currently using E3.series at their engineering center in Pontedera, Italy, and they plan to roll out the software to other sites soon.

The Piaggio Group plays a leading role in transportation history and its scooters have become synonymous worldwide with urban cool living, with a strong accent on innovative solutions. The Piaggio Mp3 was the first modern three-wheeled scooter, and the Mp3 Hybrid was the world’s first scooter with parallel hybrid drive and plug-in technology on its launch in 2010.

About Piaggio Group

The Piaggio Group (PIA.MI) is the largest European manufacturer of powered two-wheelers and one of the world leaders in its sector. The Group is also a major international player in the commercial vehicle market. Established in 1884, since 2003 the Piaggio Group has been controlled by Immsi Group (IMS.MI), an industrial holding headed by Chairman and CEO Roberto Colaninno, with Matteo Colaninno as Deputy Chairman. Immsi’s Chief Executive Officer and MD is Michele Colaninno. The Piaggio Group is headquartered in Pontedera (Pisa, Italy) and has production plants in Italy, India, Vietnam and PRC. Its product range includes scooters and motorcycles from 50 to 1,400 cc marketed under the Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, Gilera, Derbi and Scarabeo brands. The Group also operates in the three- and four-wheel commercial transport sector.

With its unrivalled brand portfolio, the Piaggio Group boasts a total of 104 World Championship titles and more than 500 World Grand Prix victories. Aprilia Racing boasts the most victorious European Racing Department in recent decades. It represents extraordinary Italian assets in technical skill which, in just over twenty years, has made the manufacturer from Noale a protagonist in all the most important motorcycle racing arenas, taking an impressive 54 world titles and contributing to the more than 100 world titles that the Piaggio Group has under its belt, achieved not only by Aprilia but also by legendary brands such as Moto Guzzi, Gilera and Derbi. For further information please visit the piaggiogroup.com, vespa.com, aprilia.com and motoguzzi.com sites.

About Zuken

Zuken is a global provider of leading-edge software and consulting services for electrical and electronic design and manufacturing. Founded in 1976, Zuken has the longest track record of technological innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) software industry. The company’s extensive experience, technological expertise and agility, combine to create world-class software solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and integrity in all aspects of business produce long-lasting and successful customer partnerships that make Zuken a reliable long-term business partner.

Zuken is focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of choosing Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people - the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com

China's Mingfeng Packaging Selects ZW3D

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan 20, 2015 - ZW3D, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced CAD/CAM solutions for the manufacturing industry, today announced that it has been chosen by Mingfeng Packing, a leading packaging supplier in China, to upgrade their 2D CAD design platform with ZW3D CAD/CAM solution.

Being a specialized packaging supplier, Mingfeng provides high-quality and one-stop packaging solutions for renowned brands and organizations, including Omega, Dior, Cartier, Chanel, Swarovski, China Gold Coin Inc., United States Mint and many more. It’s also known as “Expert for National Presents Packaging” in its filed and chosen by lots of international events, such as Beijing Olympics 2008, World Expo Shanghai 2010, London Olympics 2012, APEC 2014 etc.

Mingfeng Design and Manufacture the Packaging of National Presents for APEC 2014

The Need

In the ever-changing market, Mingfeng realizes that the best way to stay competitive is to constantly research and develop more excellent products. However, their 2D CAD solution for packaging design has become a rooftop without intuitive visual presentations and quick validation of product data, greatly increasing the costs of communication between departments. Therefore, they need a 3D design solution to boost efficiency and save costs.

The Solution

With the flexible Solid-Surface Hybrid Modeling technology of ZW3D, designers in Mingfeng can obtain free inter operation between solid and surface modeling, optimize 2D design efficiency as well as originality, and meet customers' diversified requirements. Meanwhile, the powerful file translator also help to leverage existing DWG data, leading to smooth transition to 3D designs.

Besides, Mingfeng is also benefited in manufacturing. The direct export of 2D drawings and automatic generation of BOM offer them seamless data exchange between manufacturing, purchasing and other departments.

In addition, ZW3D’s embedded Show-n-Tell tutorial, along with in-time technical support and integrate training, greatly shortens the learning curve for Mingfeng’s designers.

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About MingFeng

Established in 1989, Mingfeng Packaging has evolved to become one of China’s top 100 packaging corporations. It provides one-stop packaging solutions to many industries, such as Cosmetics, Jewelry, Liquor, Coin, Gifts, Confections and Medicine. For more information, visit http://www.mingfengdg.com/en

About ZW3D CAD/CAM

ZW3D is cost-effective CAD/CAM software for 3D modeling, mold design, and machining, which takes engineers from concept to finished product in one easy-to-use, single collaborative environment. http://www.zwsoft.com/ZW3D/

Jeven MagiCAD Plug-in Supports Revit, AutoCAD

TURKU, Finland, Jan 16, 2015 - The Jeven plug-in for MagiCAD now supports both Revit and AutoCAD technologies. The Jeven plugin enables you to import drawings provided by the System Jeven Product Service into your MagiCAD project. The System Jeven Product Service helps you calculate air flows and select kitchen hoods for professional kitchen projects. 

The Jeven Product Service personnel will provide upon request also complete proposals for hood drawings with thorough pressure and airflow data.

To download the updated Jeven MagiCAD plugin for Revit and AutoCAD, click here.

About Jeven Oy

Jeven Oy develops and markets indoor ventilation equipment and services for both commercial and domestic use. For more information on Jeven products and the System Jeven Product Service, visit www.jeven.fi

Vero Introduces Alphacam 2015 R1

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, UK, Jan 16, 2015 - Vero Software announces Alphacam 2015 R1. The inclusion of a host of new and enhanced functionality in Alphacam 2015 R1 from Vero Software ensures manufacturers can compete in a global economy.

The latest release is the largest ever delivered by the Alphacam development team and a release they are very proud of. The focus has been on helping manufacturers drive down costs, by speeding up their design and production processes, improving efficiency, productivity and profitability.

A new advanced 5-axis machining module is introduced in Alphacam 2015 R1, which includes a comprehensive set of strategies with advanced tool axis control and intelligent collision avoidance, to quickly and accurately machine surface and solid models. Alphacam General Manager Nick Spurrett says: “Incorporating the Moduleworks technology into Alphacam shows our commitment to the complex Advanced 5 axis market. The new toolpaths can also be analyzed against the machine tool constraints using Alphacam’s 5-axis independent toolpath optimizer.”

He says, a new ribbon bar interface brings Alphacam 2015 R1 right up to date as far as interface technology exists, the new interface enables users to quickly find the commands they need, as they are arranged in logical groups, assembled together under tabs. “Each tab relates to a type of activity, such as creating geometry, or machining,” he says. “Clear icons and text labels ensure that commands are easily recognizable and accessible.”

The Quick Access Toolbar can be displayed above or below the ribbon bar and includes the most commonly used commands, such as Open and Save. Users can customize the ribbon bar by adding their own favorites. “We have 50 new icons in Alphacam, because ribbons have replaced menus.” All Alphacam modules, including Alphaedit, have the new ribbon GUI.

Also new in 2015 R1 is aggregate tool holders. “They are a welcome addition in the new release, enabling users to define them with geometry extrusions and rotations, STL and solid CAD models. Users can now create a library of toolholders. These toolholders, or aggregates, can either be extruded, evolved geometry or solids. Common applications of aggregates are horizontal routing and drilling. C-axis aggregates are also supported in Alphacam simulation.”

Significant updates to the Project Manager give it a more contemporary look, including specific icons for each Operation type. And the new look File menu now includes a Recent Files page listing Alphacam and CAD parts files, displaying a preview image and their properties.

Multi-drill heads now have graphical support – as with the aggregates, they can be defined using geometry extrusions and rotations, STL and solid CAD models. Tools are loaded and selected in Project Manager and fully simulated.

Using the View Comparison function compares the part with the machining operations. “This means manufacturers can see whether there is any stock left, and allows them to select an alternative or extra machining operation” says Nick Spurrett.

Finally, the ability to import files from Google Sketchup adds to the extensive list of third-party file formats which Alphacam supports.

For more information, visit http://www.verosoftware.com.

Delcam Releases PowerMILL 2015 R2

BIRMINGHAM, UK, Jan 16, 2015 - Delcam has released the 2015 R2 version of its PowerMILL programming software for five-axis and high-speed machining. The new release includes improvements in toolpath simulation and verification, area clearance and drilling, plus more options for customization by users.

In the 2015 R2 release, complete verification can be undertaken of a project for machine-tool issues such as collisions, rather than having to undertake verification of each individual toolpath in turn. Comprehensive verification is performed, including ensuring that the machine tool is capable of running the proposed strategy, as well as checking for both machine-tool collisions and tooling collisions. A detailed list is generated of any problems found so that these can be fixed on a case-by-case basis.

In related improvement, automatic collision checking of area-clearance toolpaths now takes into account any remaining stock on a model, both when checking the cutter and the tool-holder. In addition, all tool-holder collision checking for area clearance takes place during toolpath calculation, allowing the user to ensure that these toolpaths can be completely free of tool-holder collisions.

Simulation has also been improved with the addition of the ability to simulate machine-tool movements as tool changes are executed. Again, a list of any problems found is produced so they can be corrected.

Two enhancements have been made to the drilling options in PowerMILL. Firstly, drilling calculations can now reference a stock model instead of the block, with toolpaths created from the point when the tool touches the stock. This reduces the time spent air cutting. Secondly, drills larger that the milling tool can be used when using drilling to create an entry point for area clearance. Alternatively, a larger entry hole can be created by helical ramping of the tool.

The options for user customization have been increased steadily over the last few releases of PowerMILL. These now include the ability to create keyboard shortcuts for menu items, toolbar items, custom commands or macros, allowing frequently-used commands to be accessed more quickly. Another new option allows expression fields to be added to custom toolbars.

For further details on PowerMILL 2015 R2, including video demonstrations of the new functionality, visit www.delcam.tv/pm2015/lz

 

For more information on Delcam and its products, visit http://www.delcam.com.

AVEVA Opens Office in Saudi Arabia

AL KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia, Jan 15, 2015 - AVEVA announced the opening of its new office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new office strengthens its presence in the Middle East and further enhances its growing global network. The office will offer sales and support for all of AVEVA’s solutions and services, with particular focus on Owner Operators (OOs) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPCs) contractors in the very important oil & gas and power sectors.

'This strategic location in Saudi Arabia positions AVEVA to add even greater value to our growing client base in the Middle East’, said Richard Longdon, CEO, AVEVA Group. ‘The new office is another example of our continued investment to deliver local sales and support where our customers operate. We will be focused on helping our OO and EPC customers improve their businesses through predictable project delivery and reliable operations.'

‘At AVEVA we recognize how important it is to provide service and support in local language and in accordance with local culture,’ Helmut Schuller, Executive Vice President, Group Sales, AVEVA added. ‘Saudi Arabia represents a key market. It has the world’s largest crude oil production capacity and the plan to increase electricity generating capacity to 120 gigawatts (GW) by 2032. We will be on the ground to offer solutions that can be used across the project and asset life cycle, ensuring our customers can anticipate changing technology needs and business objectives.‘

About AVEVA

For over 45 years, AVEVA software has enabled the creation of some of the world’s most complex power and process plants, vessels and offshore facilities. AVEVA’s Digital Asset approach ensures there is always an accurate digital representation of each physical asset. This allows engineering contractors, owner operators and ship builders to work safer, more efficiently and with less risk throughout the life cycle of their projects and operations. For more information, visit www.aveva.com.