Vectorworks Releases SimTread 2.5 Add-on

COLUMBIA, MD, USA, May 28, 2017 - Global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc. announces version 2.5 of the pedestrian simulation software add-on for Vectorworks 2017 software, SimTread. Created by Japanese Vectorworks distributor A&A Co., Ltd. in partnership with Waseda University and Takenaka Corporation, SimTread helps in simulating and analysing a variety of crowd control needs, such as evaluating evacuation times, building egress and traffic flow. Updates for this version include improvements for video export quality and a more detailed analysis that offers the ability to efficiently add time-dependent events like evacuations, as well as account for different occupants, such as individuals in wheelchairs.

As a flow-analysis tool, SimTread helps those working in disaster preparedness, public safety, facilities management, as well as event, municipal or campus planning. SimTread can assist in and optimises a design’s circulation pattern – whether directing the slow meandering of people through an art museum or expediting the exit of tens of thousands of people from a football stadium.

“We’re always looking for new ways to help designers work more efficiently by putting the information they need at their fingertips,” said Jeremy Powell, senior marketing director at Vectorworks. “Updates for this SimTread version will improve productivity for the design and planning of pedestrian flow and evacuation safety.”

Updates for the latest SimTread release include:

• Improved plot tracking, which provides a more in-depth analysis by enabling the ability to plot and display the specified path occupants take to reach their destinations.
• The new Show/Select SimTread Object command helps users save time by showing or selecting all instances of specified SimTread object types.
• The duplicate transfer points update provides a command that streamlines the creation of a simulation of a multi-story building by allowing the replication of transfer points at stairwells.
• Enhanced anti-aliasing and H264 video codec parameters for higher-quality video output.

“SimTread helps designers make better, more data-driven decisions when it comes to optimizing their layouts for crowd flow and safety,” said Dr. Takeshi Kimura, manager of product development at A&A. “As such, we continually work to improve the capabilities of SimTread based on customer feedback and provide Vectorworks users the best tool possible.”

For more information about SimTread, visit vectorworks.net/simtread.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is a global design and BIM software developer serving over 650,000 professionals in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries. Since 1985, we’ve been committed to helping designers capture inspiration, nurture innovation, communicate effectively and bring their visions to life. With our cross-platform software, designers can build data-rich, visual models without sacrificing the design process, while collaborating efficiently throughout the project life-cycle. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. For more information, visit www.vectorworks.net.

First Star Computer to Sell Vectorworks in UAE

COLUMBIA, MD, USA, May 28, 2017 - As part of the continued effort to help international designers take on projects across industries, global design and BIM software developer Vectorworks, Inc. is welcoming First Star Computer as the new United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vectorworks software distributor. With Vectorworks Architect, First Star Computer adds the leading cross-platform BIM product to its portfolio, along with the rest of the product line, including Landmark, Spotlight, Designer, Fundamentals and Vision.

“With the dedicated team at First Star Computer and their years of experience, we know that they will help us to reach new audiences, while providing top-quality support for our existing community of designers in the UAE,” said Vectorworks CEO Dr. Biplab Sarkar.

With more than 12 years of experience in the CAD industry, First Star Computer has a team of expert engineers who currently develop and provide 2D drafting and 3D modeling solutions for sectors in the UAE, such as engineering, construction and infrastructure. Additionally, First Star Computer serves more than 2,500 building construction and design companies with more than 10 resellers in the UAE.

“The UAE is a powerhouse in numerous areas, including construction, infrastructure, real estate and media, which, alongside its strong economy, provide an invaluable opportunity,” said Business Development Director Houssien Nassr, who started with the company as a partner in 2004. “Thus, the collaboration between First Star Computer and Vectorworks was natural, as Vectorworks provides the best-in-class 2D/3D design and BIM tools that are used in many interdisciplinary fields and can solve many technical issues in the fields of architecture and design.”

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is a global design and BIM software developer serving over 650,000 professionals in the architecture, landscape and entertainment industries. Since 1985, we’ve been committed to helping designers capture inspiration, nurture innovation, communicate effectively and bring their visions to life. With our cross-platform software, designers can build data-rich, visual models without sacrificing the design process, while collaborating efficiently throughout the project life-cycle. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. For more information, visit  www.vectorworks.net.

About First Star Computer

First Star Computer is a privately-owned company that aims to provide 2D and 3D CAD solutions for its clients. Established in 2004, First Star Computer has since satisfied more than 2,500 clients in the fields of construction and architecture. As a pioneer in CAD distribution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it was awarded the title of best CAD distributor in 2007. For more information, visit www.caduae.com.

CATIA Composer R2018 GA Program Directory Available

May 28, 2017- Dassault CATIA Composer R2018 GA program directory is now available online

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Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE R2016x Update 09 Program Directory Available

May 28, 2017- Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE R2016x Update 09 (FP.1719) program directory is now available online

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COMSOL Days Schedule for 2017 Announced

BURLINGTON, MA, USA, Jan 15, 2017 - COMSOL, Inc. the leading provider of software solutions for multiphysics modelling and simulation, announced the COMSOL Days schedule for 2017. The COMSOL Day events are open to anyone who wants to advance their multiphysics modelling skills and learn how to build custom simulation apps. The day will consist of training, talks by invited speakers, and the opportunity to connect with the COMSOL community.

“Our mission is to expand access to numerical simulation to engineers without previous experience using multiphysics software. To achieve this goal, we released the Application Builder tool for COMSOL Multiphysics for creating custom apps and COMSOL Server license for deployment and access through a web browser or a client,” comments Jeff Hiller, VP of Sales, COMSOL, Inc. “COMSOL Days directly support that mission by bringing new and existing users together for a daylong event consisting of training, invited talks, and countless opportunities to exchange ideas with peers and application specialists from COMSOL.”

There are COMSOL Days scheduled around the globe in major cities such as Bethesda, MD; Cambridge, MA; Detroit, MI; Toronto, ON; Paris, France; Brescia, Italy. For the full list of cities and for more details about COMSOL Days and to register and attend, visit www.comsol.com/comsol-days.

About COMSOL

COMSOL is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs, and universities. Its COMSOL Multiphysics product is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation apps. A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electrical, mechanical, fluid flow, and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market. Simulation experts rely on the COMSOL Server product to deploy apps to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories, and customers throughout the world. Founded in 1986, COMSOL employs more than 480 people in 21 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors. For  more information, visit www.comsol.com.

Over 200 Attend art2part Inaugural Conference in Pune

PUNE, India - Dec 7, 2016 - (SimplyCAD Exclusive) "Theory is when you know everything but nothing works, likewise, practice is when everything works but no one knows why (it works)?" .... this is an excerpt from a spectacular speech on "Challenges in Micro-machining" given by Dr. Dinesh Singh Thakur, an associate professor and Controller of the Examinations, at the department of the mechanical engineering of the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), DRDO, Girinagar, Pune, which kept all the attendees present in the auditorium awaken until this late hour lecture on the first day of its maiden seminar of art2part Conference 2016.

art2part 2016 - Ideation to Creation, is a first-of-its-kind, two days symposium hosted in a collaborative efforts by three Pune-based firms, namely CNCTimes.com, DailyCADCAM.com and MfgTechUpdate.com (MTU) for machine tools professionals as well as for such industrial enthusiasts at Auto Cluster Business Centre, in Chinchwad, Pune.

B. P. Poddar, VP - Sales & Marketing, FEMCO India, interacting with attendees

All eyes and ears being part of the session

The main aim of the this art2part conference was to highlight the overall product design to manufacturing cycle, right from the concept to reality and thus help the attendees to have in-depth knowledge about the latest design and machine tools such as CAD, CAM, CAE, FEA, CFD, PLM and also about the testing technologies like IoT, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Cloud solution, hardware, 3D Printing, ERP and Reverse Engineering at one STOP!

Questions, discussion and interaction...

In this two days symposium, more than 200 attendees including entrepreneurs, professionals and students had enjoyed this golden opportunity to interact with various speakers who have a great expertise in their own field. The line of speakers includes, Mr. Vineet Seth, MD, Mastercam for India, South Asia and Middle East; Mr. Ajay Deshkar, Siemens PLM; Mr. B. P. Poddar, VP, Sales & Marketing, FEMCO India; Mr. Gautam Doshi, Advisor, IMTMA, Mr, A A Qazi, Co-founder, Precihole; Mr. Ravi Moolya, Head Indian Operations, Speroni India Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Nilesh Joshi, Autodesk, Mr. Sambit Pradhan, Director Business Development, APAC, Geometric Ltd.; Mr. Vinno Thimmaiah, MD, Nimue Manufacturing Solutions; Mr. Hemant Kamat, Co-founder & CTO, Shalaka Technologies; and also the representatives from PTC, Altair, ANSYS, 3Dconnexion, Hoffmann Quality Tools India, DesignTech, etc.

Knowing the PLM portfolio at Siemens booth

Queries about machining tools at the booth of Hoffmann Quality Tools India

Know more at PTC/ KRATOS

More about additive manufacturing at the booth of Divide by Zero Technologies

In his first public appearance after association with Mastercam, Mr. Vineet Seth, had talked about the growth of the manufacturing world from its ancient past to the future challenges which the engineers be likely face in manufacturing processes.

B. P. Poddar, VP - Sales & Marketing, FEMCO India felicitated with the art2part momentous

"Industry 4.0 is nothing but a fourth manufacturing revolution", said Mr. Ajay Deshkar, Siemens PLM. He further discussed about changing the way and the innovation processes in the manufacturing.

Geometric's Sambit Pradhan, on the new trends in CAM industry - Paperless Manufacturing

"Manufacturing is the fourth industrial revolution. What we know it as Industry 4.0, Germany introduced it as "industrie 4.0" where as USA called it as "smart manufacturing", said Mr. Sambit Pradhan, Director Business Development, APAC, Geometric Ltd. He further discussed about the new trends in CAM industry - Paperless Manufacturing.

Nimue Manufacturing Solutions' MD, Vinno Thimmaih simplifies the definition of virtual reality to attendees, according to him, "virtual reality should be in 3D format, available in 1:1 ratio, realistic, immersive, interactive, it should be feel, touch and may be audible, and should be available in the virtual environment".

A detail about Autodesk's Fusion 360

While explaining cloud computing, Autodesk's Nilesh Doshi previews the exciting features and the applications of Autodesk's Fusion 360 Software to the attendees. He further reminded the attendees about Autodesk's MoU signed with the Government of Maharashtra in the Make in India Week to back MSMEs. The MoU, in which MSMEs in Maharashtra with annual turnover over Rs. one crore will get Fusion 360 Software at a price of Rs 1,999 (plus taxes) with a two years validity. The cost of Fusion 360 Software in open market is about Rs 22,000 per year (approx).

 Techies really never at the rest - "chai pe charcha" still continued...

 Few resting moments....

With such good opportunities of knowledge base at one stop, attendees were expecting the events like art2part should be held on annual basis.

At the end of all the sessions attendees were felicitated with the give-away gifts and with the attendance certificates.

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COMSOL Issues Multiphysics Simulation 2016 Edition

BURLINGTON, MA, USA, Oct 26, 2016 - COMSOL, Inc. the leading provider of multiphysics modeling, simulation, and application design and deployment software, is excited to announce that the latest edition of Multiphysics Simulation is now available. The 2016 edition features articles on a range of topics, including 5G simulation apps, implantable medical devices, organic LEDs, and high efficiency photonic switches.

“Multiphysics simulation tools are being used across many industries with great success,” comments Bernt Nilsson, Senior VP of Marketing with COMSOL, Inc. “The Multiphysics Simulation magazine is a compilation of a dozen outstanding product and research projects. In every case, numerical simulation has a major impact on the outcome for organizations that are now expanding the use of simulation to much larger groups of users.”

This edition of Multiphysics Simulation shares a number of stories about how simulation experts are communicating their simulation work with colleagues and customers. A few highlights:

• Researchers at GrafTech developed a detailed model of graphite heat spreaders and turned it into a simulation app for their sales team.
• Within Konica Minolta researchers are using multiphysics simulation to increase light output and energy efficiency in organic LED (OLED) systems.
• The team at Huawei is hard at work designing energy efficient photonic switches to support growing network traffic.

Other articles highlight how industry leaders have employed simulation driven product development practices to stay ahead of the competition. Researchers at St. Jude Medical are using multiphysics simulation to enhance the performance and safety of wireless implantable devices for heart disease patients. The team at ArcelorMittal is perfecting the process for laser welding within the automotive industry.

Availability

Multiphysics Simulation 2016 is available as an online magazine and can be viewed digitally or downloaded in PDF format at: https://www.comsol.com/offers/mphsim16.

About COMSOL

COMSOL is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises, research labs, and universities. Its COMSOL Multiphysics product is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation apps. A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena. Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electrical, mechanical, fluid flow, and chemical applications. Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market. Simulation experts rely on the COMSOL Server product to deploy apps to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories, and customers throughout the world. Founded in 1986, COMSOL employs more than 480 people in 21 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors. For more information, visit https://www.comsol.com.

Dassault Acquires Germany's CST for 220M Euros

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Oct 8, 2016 - Dassault Systems (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced the completion of the acquisition of CST - Computer Simulation Technology AG, the technology leader in electromagnetic (EM) and electronics simulation based in Germany, for 220 million euros. Dassault Systems will integrate CST solutions into its portfolio of industry solution experiences based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to offer a new standard in multiphysics and multiscale simulation. 

CST STUDIO SUITE software is used by designers and engineers at more than 2,000 leading companies in the high-tech, transportation and mobility, aerospace and defense, and energy industries to evaluate all types of EM effects during every stage of electronic system design processes. CST’s customers include Airbus Defence and Space, Bosch Group, Frauscher Sensor Technology and Sirona. 

EM simulation is an essential part of the development of connected products to ensure the performance, reliability and safety of their interactions with their surrounding environment. With the integration of CST, Dassault Systems will offer full spectrum EM simulation of autonomous cars, connected homes, medical equipment, wearable electronics and other smart objects. Customers can quickly create and analyze high fidelity electromagnetic behavioral models that simulate electronic, antenna, electrical device and electro-mechanical product function across all frequencies and length scales, as well as access design synthesis and simulation tools needed for intricate electronic systems design. 

About Dassault Systems

Dassault Systems, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systems’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 210, 000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries. For more information, visit www.3ds.com.