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Contents CIMdata News _____________________________________________________________________ 2

Announcing PDT Europe 2016 and CIMdata’s PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense Community __________________________________________________________________________2 CIMdata Announces Addition of AEC & Manufacturing Convergence Consulting Practice _____________2 CIMdata Announces Expansion of Simulation-Driven Systems Development Consulting Practice ________4 CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on the Technology Impact on Ideation & Idea Management _____________5

Acquisitions _______________________________________________________________________ 6 OpenText Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Certain Customer Experience Software Assets of HP Inc. _____________________________________________________________________________________6

Company News _____________________________________________________________________ 7 Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Advanced by Altair, RUAG and Morf3D _____________________7 ASCENT Announces 2017 Courseware Roadmap ______________________________________________7 BigLever Joins Major Automotive Company to Spotlight the Key Role of Product Line Engineering in the Automotive Industry at Method Park Event ___________________________________________________8 Centric Software unveils upcoming innovations at IT4Fashion ____________________________________9 Deloitte Receives 2016 SAP® Pinnacle Award: SAP S/4HANA Adoption Partner of the Year _________10 High-Performance Computing Cloud Challenge Success for Altair Customers ______________________11 Intergraph Signs Software Reseller Agreement _______________________________________________12 Many Manufacturers Not Prepared to Harness Benefits of Digital Technologies Despite Plans to Invest Heavily in AI and Related Technologies, According to Accenture Report __________________________13 Materialise and Canon Lifecare Solutions Sign Distribution Agreement____________________________14 Siemens PLM Awarded Customer Value Excellence For Its Omneo Product Performance Intelligence Solution ______________________________________________________________________________15 Trimble Partners with the University of Cambridge to Collaborate on Research in Engineering and Construction Technology ________________________________________________________________16

Events News ______________________________________________________________________ 17 CADsoft Consulting Exhibiting at Minneapolis Spring BIMForum _______________________________17 Connect, Share, and Inspire at CDNLive EMEA 2016--Cadence User Conference ___________________18 New BobCAD-CAM Webinar to Demonstrate Top Uses of Artistic CAD __________________________18

Financial News ___________________________________________________________________ 19 Dassault Systèmes Reports Q1 Non-IFRS Total Revenues at High End of Guidance and Reaffirms 2016 Financial Objectives ____________________________________________________________________19 EMC Reports First-Quarter 2016 Financial Results ____________________________________________20 IBM Reports 2016 First-Quarter Earnings ___________________________________________________21 PTC Announces Second Quarter FY’16 Results ______________________________________________22

Implementation Investments _________________________________________________________ 24 Centric Small Business Adopted By tentree __________________________________________________24 Ericsson Chooses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to Enable Digital Transformation of its Business Processes _____________________________________________________________________25 OPEN MIND supplies CAD/CAM software to premium automotive manufacturer ___________________26 Parata Systems Selects Aras as PLM Backbone to Streamline Product Design, Development and Service _27 Right Way Chooses ZW3D to Boost Design of Auto Parts ______________________________________28

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Product News _____________________________________________________________________ 28 AICON 3D Systems Provides Solution for 3D Digitization______________________________________28 Altium and CST® Announce Release of New PDN Analysis Extension for Flagship PCB Design Platform ____________________________________________________________________________________29 AVEVA Engage Transforms Collaborative Decision-Making with Microsoft Technology _____________30 Infor Implementation Accelerators Can Help Customers Attain Value Realization ___________________31 Propel Announces the Propel PLM Suite on the Salesforce AppExchange, the World's Leading Enterprise Apps Marketplace ______________________________________________________________________31 QuadriSpace announces Share3D On-Premise for Online 3D Documentation _______________________33 PROCAD V2017 Released _______________________________________________________________34 TEXION Improves CAD Systems _________________________________________________________34

CIMdata News Announcing PDT Europe 2016 and CIMdata’s PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense Community 19 April 2016

Eurostep, the long-time producer of PDT Europe, and CIMdata, the leading global PLM consulting and research firm, are pleased to announce the co-location of PDT Europe 2016 and PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Community. The two events will be held in conjunction with each other at the same venue in Paris, France. Participants can choose to attend one of the events or both at a discounted rate. PLM Road Map for the A&D Community takes place on November 8, while PDT Europe takes place on November 9-10. “We believe this collaboration will be of interest to many organizations,” says Mr. Håkan Kårdén, CEO, Eurostep Group. “PDT Europe and CIMdata’s PLM Road Map for the A&D Community have a lot in common. The diversity of topics at PDT Europe has always been of interest to the A&D community and we think it will be attractive to participants of PLM Road Map. The PDT Europe 2016 theme is Investing for the Future While Managing Legacy, something highly relevant to the A&D community,” added Mr. Kårdén. “CIMdata is committed to delivering high client value with our PLM Road Map events,” says Mr. Peter Bilello, President of CIMdata. This year we are excited to announce our collaboration with Eurostep and the co-location of PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense Community with Eurostep's PDT Europe 2016. CIMdata has been a co-organizer of PDT Europe for several years and we feel confident that combining the two events will be highly attractive to the PLM community,” added Mr. Bilello. For information about PDT Europe see www.pdteurope.com. For information about PLM Road Map 2016 for the Aerospace & Defense Community or to sponsor the event see http://www.cimdata.com/en/education/plm-conferences/2016-plmrm-ad-pdt/2016-plmrm-ad-about-plmrmad.

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CIMdata Announces Addition of AEC & Manufacturing Convergence Consulting Practice 20 April 2016 CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces

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the addition of an AEC & Manufacturing Convergence consulting practice. This consulting practice focuses on bridging the flow of data and integrating processes between manufacturing and the design, fabrication, and operation of facilities and infrastructure to reduce waste from project proposal through commissioning, reduce budget and timeline contingencies, improve quality and compliance, and better enable a seamless flow of information to support ongoing operation, maintenance, and upgrades. To support this new practice, Peter Bilello, President of CIMdata, announces that Edward (Ed) Martin will lead the practice and will have the title of Director, AEC & Manufacturing Convergence Consulting Practice. “We are extremely pleased that Mr. Martin will be leading this new practice, working alongside CIMdata’s extensive senior level consulting staff to expand CIMdata’s consulting capabilities in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and their links to the manufacturing industry,” stated Mr. Bilello. Mr. Martin has deep experience from more than two decades in the manufacturing industry and almost ten years with a leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Building Information Management (BIM) solution provider. Within manufacturing, he has successfully driven product modularization strategies and the adoption of lean manufacturing principles to improve manufacturing performance. His PLM experience includes developing product strategies for solutions including facility layout, NC fabrication, visualization, product configuration, and rules-driven design. He has also driven customer business value for processes ranging from bid proposal to reality capture, supplier collaboration, and BIM and equipment design integration. “The opportunities for building products across manufacturers, fabricators, architectural and engineering firms, construction firms, and owner/operators to leverage the convergence of AEC and manufacturing workflows are vast,” stated Mr. Martin. He continued, “Current practices do not leverage all the opportunities to improve the creation and flow of both information and materials. By improving digital workflows using PLM technologies integrated with BIM, customers can enable greater efficiency by improving design coordination, expanding offsite fabrication, incorporating automation, and improving material identification. Applying a lifecycle approach to facilities combined with IoT technologies also creates the potential to transform maintenance and upgrades of facilities and unlock new service-based business models. The convergence of AEC and manufacturing promises to deliver significant benefits throughout the value chain to manufacturers, design service providers, contractors, and owner/operators.” CIMdata’s AEC & Manufacturing Convergence consulting practice aims to work with industrial companies, and software and service solution providers to fill the current gaps between AEC and manufacturing disciplines. With the addition of this new consulting practice, CIMdata offers a portfolio of strategic management consulting services for industrial organizations and solution providers and their partners who offer PLM enabling business solutions, including PDM, BIM, IoT, visualization, and collaboration solutions. A few of these services and deliverables include:

• Assessing technology, process, and organizational maturity levels to identify how to best exploit advancements in solutions and strategies.

• Providing practical technology implementation recommendations to industrial firms.

• Defining organizational best practices for manufacturers to deliver BIM-ready content with optimal product design and configuration strategies.

• Pushing the broad adoption of PLM processes and solutions to encompass facility projects.


• Providing thought leadership by supporting research that promotes the adoption and growth of best-in-class solutions.

• Hosting workshops to facilitate education and collaboration among industrial companies and solution providers.

• Developing and validating technology roadmaps with ROI and benefit models for the deployment of new processes and technologies.

• Providing strategic business reviews and planning including growth via merger and acquisitions.

• Supporting solution marketing with market research of user requirements and gap analysis. The AEC & Manufacturing Convergence consulting practice will leverage CIMdata’s more than thirty years of experience serving industrial companies and software and service providers through strategic management consulting, market research and analysis, and best practices education. For more information contact CIMdata at [email protected] or at +1 734.668.9922.


CIMdata Announces Expansion of Simulation-Driven Systems Development Consulting Practice 19 April 2016

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the expansion of its Simulation-Driven Systems Development (SDSD) consulting practice with the immediate addition of Mr. Frank Popielas. “We are extremely pleased that Frank Popielas will be joining CIMdata as an Executive Consultant in the SDSD practice, working closely with Dr. Keith Meintjes (Executive Consultant, Simulation & Analysis) and Don Tolle (Director, Simulation-Driven Systems Development Practice) along with other senior staff members to expand CIMdata’s overall management consulting capabilities,” stated Peter Bilello, CIMdata’s President. Mr. Bilello continued, “Frank brings to CIMdata over 20 years of global experience in product engineering, R&D, and IP management, as well as testing and materials development, with a specific focus on the development and application of multi-physics and multi-domain modeling and simulation tools. This has included the definition and implementation of the required supporting IT infrastructure for simulation data and process management at Dana Holding Corporation. His expertise includes technology exchange and transfer, business assessments in engineering and manufacturing, focusing on virtual product engineering, as well as process development and democratization of software applications in this area.” Mr. Popielas has been a member of the NAFEMS Americas Steering Committee since 2011 and the founding chairman of the joint System Modeling and Simulation Working Group (SMSWG) between NAFEMS and INCOSE since 2013. His activities and achievements include over 35 granted patents globally on the areas of sealing, shielding and fuel cells; over 30 publications globally covering all the mentioned areas with the main focus in the past decade on virtual product engineering, its tools and practices; numerous presentations and speaking engagements at industry conferences and various companies; interviews, case studies, and teaching engagements at high schools and community colleges. Mr. Popielas was born in Germany, and received his MSc degree in Engineering, majoring in Theoretical Physics, from the Technological University (MIS&A – Institute for Steels and Alloys) in Moscow, Russia. Frank is fluent in English, German, and Russian.


Within the expanded SDSD consulting practice, CIMdata offers a broad portfolio of management and engineering consulting services for industrial organizations, as well as for PLM software and service providers and their partners who offer systems simulation, analysis/CAE, and model-based systems engineering solutions. A representative subset of these services and deliverables includes: Defining and implementing organizational best practices for model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and simulation lifecycle management within the construct of enterprise PLM processes. Assessing the technology, process, and organizational maturity levels for exploiting advancements in systems modeling and simulation solutions and related MBSE implementation strategies. Providing practical technology implementation recommendations and on-going governance guidance to industrial manufacturing firms. Enabling the broader adoption of MBSE strategies and physics-based systems simulation technologies beyond the current early adopters in the aerospace/defense and automotive industries. Providing thought leadership by supporting research that promotes the adoption and growth of best-in-class MBSE software applications and related tool-neutral data interoperability standards. Workshops to facilitate education and collaboration between industry and solution providers.

Developing and validating MBSE technology roadmaps for industry with ROI benefit models for the deployment of proven, best-in-class processes and technologies. Strategic business reviews and product portfolio planning including identification of growth via organic R&D investment as well as business mergers and niche technology acquisitions. Support of software solution marketing initiatives based on targeted market research of industry trends, end user requirements, and competitive gap analysis. The SDSD consulting practice will continue to leverage CIMdata’s more than thirty years serving both industry and solution providers with management consulting, market research and analysis, and best practices education. For more information, contact CIMdata at [email protected] or at +1 734.668.9922.


CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on the Technology Impact on Ideation & Idea Management 21 April 2016

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “The Technology Impact on Ideation and Idea Management.” The webinar will take place on May 12 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will share examples of modern ideation and idea management approaches. The webinar will be an hour long and those attending will: gain an understanding about proven best practices and lessons learned that lead to better ideas, be able to identify the desirable characteristics of software platforms that support ideation and idea management, and will have a better understanding of the cultural and skill implications of modern digital approaches to ideation and idea management. According to the webinar host, Dr. Suna Polat, CIMdata’s Director for Collaborative Innovation & Social Product Development Consulting, “Ideation and idea management are foundational capabilities


for organizations wanting to innovate better and more systemically. Web and mobile technologies are expanding ways by which ideation can be supported. Enterprises now have the ability to easily engage their customers, partners, and employees in the creation of ideas. While, they need to rethink their ‘idea management’ system and decision processes considering this increased input, there is evidence that the new approaches are creating competitive advantages and are worth trying.” Dr. Polat has 25+ years of experience in technology development, product development, innovation management, implementation of strategic innovation capabilities—including modeling and simulation (M&S), open innovation, knowledge management—social technologies and social product development, and driving change and adoption. This wide range of expertise was gained through her career at Procter & Gamble and more recently through her experience at CIMdata, which she joined in June 2014. The webinar will be useful for innovation managers, product and portfolio managers, marketing professionals, engineering managers, PLM leaders and users, IT leadership and solution providers, and anyone who wants to learn more about innovation, innovation management, and innovation practices. During the webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed. To find out more, visit: http://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/webinar-technology-impact-on-ideation-and-idea-management. To register for the webinar visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5450232228371954178

Acquisitions OpenText Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Certain Customer Experience Software Assets of HP Inc. 18 April 2016

Open Text Corporation announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain customer experience software and services assets from HP Inc. The software assets acquired include HP TeamSite, a modern multi-channel digital experience management platform for web content management, HP MediaBin, a digital asset management solution, HP Qfiniti, an intelligent workforce optimization solution designed to improve enterprise contact center management, as well as HP Explore, HP Aurasma, and HP Optimost. OpenText expects that the acquisition will complement its current software portfolio, particularly its Customer Experience Management and Cloud offerings, allowing OpenText to better serve its customers by offering them a wider selection of software solutions. In addition, this acquisition is expected to enhance the multi-channel digital experience of OpenText's customers by providing them with leading software products in marketing optimization, mobile marketing, and voice of the customer programs. OpenText looks forward to welcoming the HP Inc. Customer Experience Software employees, customers, and partners to OpenText upon close of the transaction. Terms of the Agreement The transaction purchase price is approximately $170 million. The Customer Experience software business being acquired is expected to generate between $85m and $95m of annualized revenues, be immediately accretive and be on the OpenText operating model within the first 12 months after closing. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and is subject to customary

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Company News Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace Advanced by Altair, RUAG and Morf3D 21 April 2016

Altair, RUAG and Morf3D have recently entered a non-exclusive partnership for cooperation in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) for Aerospace applications. The partnership will address the full additive manufacturing process including design, analysis, build, test and certification. The partnership aims to offer a start-to-finish service primarily to the Aerospace industry for AM including space, propulsion, aircraft interior, and airframe applications. Other application areas will be pursued as opportunities present themselves.

While working together jointly on publications, training, research, and technical papers, etc., to facilitate this cooperative effort, Altair will lead the provision of solidThinking Inspire™ software for design and analysis, Morf3d will lead program management, part production, R&D and associated quality control and RUAG will take the lead on design, analysis, documentation, testing and certification. The team will use the AM facility Morf3D's Innovation Center which includes various DMLS systems and the test facilities at Ruag.

"We are excited to participate with Ruag and Morf3d on advancing the AM process for Aerospace applications," said Dr. Robert Yancey, VP of Aerospace at Altair Engineering. "There is clearly a need for resources to help companies navigate the challenges of using AM and this partnership will have all of the necessary expertise and technology to help companies be successful with AM." "The partnership between Altair, Morf3D and RUAG Space puts together the perfect ecosystem to revolutionize the way space components are engineered, produced and qualified," said Franck Mouriaux, General Manager Structures at RUAG SCHWEIZ AG. "This breakthrough is absolutely mandatory for us to face the challenges of the new space industry and remain competitive." "We are thrilled to partner with Altair and RUAG to offer the Aerospace industry a unique multi-disciplinary value chain that is able to exploit new possibilities brought on by Additive Design and Additive Manufacturing," said Ivan J. Madera, Chief Executive Officer, Morf3D.


ASCENT Announces 2017 Courseware Roadmap 20 April 2016

Rand Worldwide today announced that its courseware division, ASCENT – Center for Technical Knowledge, a member of the Autodesk Authorized Publisher Program, has released 11 updated training guides for Autodesk 2017 software. Additionally, ASCENT has now released its Autodesk 2017 Courseware Roadmap. The newly released titles are available through ASCENT’s online store at ASCENTeStore.com, in both print and eBook formats, and in print at Amazon.com. "Once again, we are proud to be amongst the first to market with updated learning resources for Autodesk software," says Paul Burden, director of product development for ASCENT. "Our team puts

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forth considerable effort in advance of the software release to understand new and enhanced features and their impact on our learning content. This enables us to have updated training guides ready for purchase concurrent with the new releases of software, including AutoCAD, Inventor, Civil 3D, and Revit." Recognized by Autodesk’s Authorized Publisher Program, ASCENT’s training guides can be used for self-paced learning, instructor-led training, and on-the-job reference. In addition to student guides and eBooks for Autodesk software, ASCENT also offers Video-Enhanced eBooks, Instructor Tools, Official Certification Preparation books, and self-paced eLearning and Video-Enhanced eLearning Bundles. By timing the release of these 2017 training guides to match the “First Customer Ship” dates of Autodesk software, ASCENT ensures that architects, civil, manufacturing and mechanical engineers and designers can immediately benefit from the latest advancements in the industry’s leading 3D design software. On Thursday, April 21 at Noon (EDT), ASCENT will host an Autodesk All-Author webcast. Five ASCENT subject-matter experts, Martha Hollowell, Jennifer MacMillan, Renu Muthoo, Barb Nash and Michelle Rasmussen, will share insights and highlights about the latest ASCENT training guides for Autodesk software. Attendance for this webcast is free, but registration is required.


BigLever Joins Major Automotive Company to Spotlight the Key Role of Product Line Engineering in the Automotive Industry at Method Park Event 21 April 2016

BigLever Software, the leading provider of Product Line Engineering (PLE) solutions, today announced that the company’s founder and CEO, Dr. Charles Krueger, will be a featured presenter at the Method Park “Talk in the Park” event on April 26, 2016 in Rochester, Mich. Krueger and key executives from a major automotive manufacturer and Method Park will present and explore the latest advances in PLE that are driving automotive manufacturing to new levels of innovation. “Automotive companies today are faced with the challenges of managing the diversity of complex product lines across the full product family lifecycle – from portfolio planning to engineering, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and service,” said Krueger. “PLE has emerged as a game-changing engineering paradigm for addressing these challenges. By taking an innovative feature-based approach to managing product variation across the lifecycle, major automotive manufacturers have achieved significant competitive advantage and dramatic results, including increased quality and efficiencies, while at the same time, reducing time to market.” PLE addresses engineering complexity by dramatically simplifying the creation, delivery, maintenance, and evolution of a product line portfolio. It uses a shared set of engineering assets, a managed set of features, and an efficient means for automating the production of a product line. At the event, Krueger and other presenters will discuss how PLE is delivering major gains in efficiency through the creation of a “single source of feature truth" for all software, electronic, mechanical, and operations artifacts across the lifecycle. Other significant PLE capabilities to be discussed at the event include:

• Bill of Features – allows companies to use a Bill of Features to determine materials (mechanical, electrical, wiring, software, calibrations, requirements, designs, test cases, documentation, etc.) rather than a Bill of Materials to determine features.

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• Multistage Configuration – enables product line managers and marketers to better comprehend, organize, and manage complex product family trees based on product line features.

• Feature/Option Bundles – simplifies the complexity of feature choice “combinatorics” by defining feature option bundles, allowing product line managers to effectively analyze and manage those bundles.

Presenters will also address how leading-edge PLE capabilities will be leveraged in AUTOSAR (Automotive Open Systems Architecture) to support the establishment of a common platform across the whole automotive industry, including manufacturers, software suppliers, and tool developers.

Additionally, BigLever and Method Park will preview the companies’ latest collaboration – a framework for using Method Park’s Stages Process Management System to model, automate, and manage PLE processes. This will enable companies to improve cross-functional communication and alignment in PLE deployments. BigLever Session

Presentation: “Mega-scale Product Line Engineering for the Automotive Industry”

Presenter: Dr. Charles Krueger

Date: Tues., April 26, 2016, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Royal Park Hotel, Rochester, Mich.

Krueger is an acknowledged thought leader in the PLE field, with more than 25 years of experience in software engineering practice and more than 60 articles, columns, book chapters, conference keynotes and session presentations. Through active involvement in key industry events and organizations, he brings innovative PLE concepts, new generation methodologies and success stories to the forefront of the systems and software engineering community. Krueger has proven expertise in leading commercial product line development teams, and helping companies establish some of the industry’s most notable PLE practices across a spectrum of industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, aviation systems, alternative energy, e-commerce, and computer systems. He received his PhD in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University. Method Park’s “Talk in the Park” events are driven by the interests and needs of the community. These interactive events provide an opportunity to meet leaders in topics critical to the industry, learn from their experiences, engage and make connections, and contribute to the discussion.


Centric Software unveils upcoming innovations at IT4Fashion 22 April 2016

Centric Software announced major innovations and key breakthrough tools for leading industry players to create more value at IT4Fashion. IT4Fashion is an annual conference where fashion companies, academics and software houses from all over Europe meet to discuss IT technologies in the fashion and luxury industry. Consumer behavior has irreversibly changed over the past 5 years and so has the way companies create, develop and bring products to market.


“Over the past several years, the footprint of PLM for fashion, apparel and footwear has been radically evolving. PLM enters a new phase of maturity where strategic benefits such as agility, flexibility and transparency can be achieved with a mix of mobility, new technologies and non-traditional thinking,” explains Chris Groves, president and CEO of Centric Software. At IT4Fashion, the Centric team, Humberto Roa, VP of Innovation at Centric Software and Anastasia Charbin, VP Marketing – New markets, discussed the opportunities of extending the value proposition beyond traditional PLM with a strategy based on innovation, mobility and leveraging the cloud. “PLM has evolved and modern PLM now results in more than gaining in efficiency. It is being used to lay the foundation for operational models centered around flexibility, agility and speed to market,” explains Roa. Centric announced a new Centric Bridge Service adapter which will allow companies to use Centric Mobile Apps with ERP or other enterprise systems, including non-Centric PLM solutions, paving the way for the market to take advantage of mobility regardless of platform. Centric continues its cloud innovation and announced Centric’s upcoming cloud native system which will soon be available in one click, with self-service registration. Centric’s Field Testing mobile app, due out in early June, will help companies leverage product wear testing results for clothing and hard goods. Charbin elaborates, “Centric Software was the first to bring mobile apps for PLM to market, introducing unprecedented agility and real-time reactivity without being chained to a desk and helping capture information that would otherwise be lost. Centric’s new Field Testing App is one example of how capturing data live, in the moment, is an incredibly valuable and natural way of working.” “Centric has always been an innovation leader and we will continue to disrupt the marketplace by extending our value proposition beyond traditional PLM. Our goal is to create powerful new ways of working to enable brands, retailers and manufacturers to become closer to their customers, create better products and grow,” says Chris Groves, president and CEO of Centric Software.


Deloitte Receives 2016 SAP® Pinnacle Award: SAP S/4HANA Adoption Partner of the Year 19 April 2016

Deloitte today announced that it has received a 2016 SAP® Pinnacle Award as the SAP S/4HANA Adoption Partner of the Year, which recognizes its outstanding contributions as an SAP Partner. SAP presents these awards annually to the top collaborators that have excelled in developing and growing their partnership with SAP and helping customers run better. Winners and finalists in 19 categories were chosen based on recommendations from the SAP field, customer feedback and performance indicators in the following umbrella categories: Build, Service, and Sell with each category including a Customers' Choice award, which recognizes a customer-nominated SAP Partner. "This Pinnacle Award recognizes the value that we place on collaborating with SAP to make SAP S/4HANA the premier solutions platform for transforming the enterprise today," said Jan Waals, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and global SAP practice leader. "As our customers continue to see big results from SAP S/4HANA, we look forward to helping more organizations adopt it for their evolving business needs."


Deloitte earned not only distinction as the SAP S/4HANA Adoption Partner of the Year but also a second 2016 SAP Pinnacle Award as the Workforce Partner of the Year. Deloitte also placed as a finalist in a third 2016 SAP Pinnacle Award category, Services Provider of the Year. The 2016 SAP Pinnacle Award for SAP S/4HANA Adoption Partner of the Year recognizes Deloitte's strength in helping accelerate adoption of the platform, based on co-innovation efforts, market impact, and innovative solutions. "Winning the SAP Pinnacle Award is a tremendous accomplishment," said Rodolpho Cardenuto, president of SAP Global Channels & General Business. "Only 16 companies in our ecosystem of 13,000 partners received this recognition. Deloitte should be very proud of their success." Kevin Ichhpurani, executive vice president of SAP Strategic Business Development & Global Ecosystem added, "The SAP Pinnacle Award winners represent the very best in our partner community, and we congratulate Deloitte for a well-deserved 2016 SAP Pinnacle Award." Deloitte is an SAP global services partner and has received multiple awards from SAP. With more than 13,000 practitioners dedicated to SAP solutions in its global network, Deloitte has served more than 7,000 clients, assisting them in their efforts not only to efficiently implement SAP solutions, but equally as important, to realize business value from those investments. SAP Pinnacle Awards shine a spotlight on SAP's partners' remarkable contributions, acknowledging their dedication to teamwork, innovative approach and capacity to challenge what is possible to help customers achieve their goals. Award winners will be formally recognized at the SAP Global Partner Summit to take place on May 16, in conjunction with SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP's international customer conference, May 17-19 in Orlando, Florida.


High-Performance Computing Cloud Challenge Success for Altair Customers 19 April 2016

Altair's High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cloud Challenge utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Intel technologies to demonstrate the benefits of leveraging the cloud for large-scale design exploration in the area of computer-aided engineering (CAE) has concluded successfully. Organizations of all sizes from manufacturing and academic fields participated in the Challenge, utilizing Altair technologies in structural, CFD and design studies, and expressed great satisfaction with the program overall. Qualified participants were provided access to Altair's software, computing resources from AWS, and product support for the duration of the program. Participants could choose from among six different configurations, starting with 32 cores and going up to 128 cores or more on the Intel® Xeon® processor E5 product family, and Altair's HyperWorks Unlimited™ (HWUL) Virtual Appliance, a software solution for high-performance computing on the cloud. All participants accessed the solutions free of charge for seven or more days to complete the engineering tasks of each project. The free use of Altair's HWUL Virtual Appliance was supplemented through AWS credits. All together the customers submitted a total of 43,520 jobs, running 10,405 wall clock hours. The HyperWorks solvers most applied in the challenge were RADIOSS, OptiStruct and HyperStudy. "For us the HPC Challenge was a very positive experience," said Dr. Jörg Büttner at ZF TRW. "We used the HPC Challenge for a project for which we applied the RADIOSS solver with 32 nodes, explicit. A


solution such as HWUL Virtual Appliance enables parallel work, is very easy to use and provides a fast up- and download of data. With more resources available, and by using cloud and local resources in parallel, we received more results faster." "We tried HyperWorks Unlimited Virtual Appliance for the first time via the HPC Challenge and I have to say we were extremely satisfied - it's pretty simple, robust, fast and reliable," said Fernando Mitsuyassu from Maxion Wheels. "We usually handle our simulation tasks on local workstations and this was much faster. The reduction of processing time we reached was around 50 percent and in some cases even up to 80 percent." "Altair is very excited to see the results of the HPC challenge," said Robert Walsh, Altair's Vice President Business Development for Cloud Solutions. "Projects like this help validate this new HPC paradigm for everyone. This type of solution demonstrates the true value and power cloud based HPC for CAE. With the combined solutions of Altair Engineering, AWS and Intel now cutting-edge tools can truly be democratized by reducing barriers for highly complex engineering tasks, bringing performance, flexibility, scalability and affordability to CAE, triggering simulation-driven innovation."


Intergraph Signs Software Reseller Agreement 19 April 2016

Intergraph® Process, Power & Marine has signed a reseller contract with Dynaflow Research Group (DRG) to sell DRG’s BOSfluids® software in the European region. BOSfluids is a three-dimensional fluid flow analysis solution that models steady state and transient flow in liquid or gas carrying piping systems. The software has a bi-directional interface with Intergraph’s pipe stress analysis software Intergraph CAESAR II®, eliminating redundant work processes and improving the quality of pipe stress and fluid flow analysis. The software simplifies the way both static and transient flow analysis of gas and liquids in pipe systems are conducted. It analyses fluid transients and relates this information to the forces, pressures, flow rates and velocities in the piping system with engineering accuracy, improving the quality and safety of the analysis. BOSfluids analyses and predicts problems in the pipe systems, such as water hammer and pressure surge, enabling users to avoid breakage of the pipe system and nozzles. Niels Bos, partner at Dynaflow Research Group, says, “We believe that this seamless interaction between dynamic pipe stress and transient fluid flow analysis, enabled by BOSfluids and CAESAR II, will drastically improve the efficiency of engineering analysis for our clients.” Peter van der Weijde, vice president at Intergraph CADWorx® & Analysis Solutions Europe, says, “The addition of BOSfluids to our analysis portfolio further strengthens the solution suite we are offering to our clients. We are certain that this cooperation will enable our customers to enhance the safety of their engineering analysis.” Bennie Buys, mechanical engineer at Axis Mechanical Design, adds, “The smooth interaction between BOSfluids and CAESAR II has enabled us to avoid redundant work and increase productivity, as the 3D models created in CAESAR II can be easily used in BOSfluids.” BOSfluids is an interactive computer simulation package that models steady state and transient flow in


liquid or gas carrying piping systems. The software package analyses fluid transients and relates this information to the forces, pressures, flow rates and velocities experienced in the piping system with engineering accuracy. The software uses a clear and detailed 3D interface designed for strong interaction with typical oil and gas software packages, such as pipe stress software.


Many Manufacturers Not Prepared to Harness Benefits of Digital Technologies Despite Plans to Invest Heavily in AI and Related Technologies, According to Accenture Report 19 April 2016

Despite plans to invest in machines and artificial intelligence as part of their strategy to boost productivity, many automotive and industrial equipment companies are failing to implement the measures needed to harness these capabilities, according to a new report from Accenture. The report, “Machine dreams: Making the Most of the Connected Industrial Workforce,” is based on interviews with more than 500 business executives in Asia, Europe and the United States involved in setting their company’s strategy for the connected industrial workforce. According to the report, manufacturing and production are undergoing rapid change as machines and artificial intelligence are becoming closely integrated with personnel, creating the connected industrial workforce. By combining mobile, safety and tracking technologies with analytics, companies are enhancing the activities of an industrial worker. The report concludes that the creation of a connected industrial workforce is already part of the business strategy of the majority of automotive and industrial equipment producers, cited by 94 percent of respondents. Respondents estimate that their companies could spend up to one-quarter of their R&D expenditure over the next five years on connected industrial workforce technologies. This could reach €181 billion for automotive companies and €39 billion for industrial equipment companies. But while the manufacturing companies surveyed believe that the impact of the connected industrial workforce will be significant, the research reveals that the companies making these investments could fail to maximize the competitive advantage that the investments can bring. For instance, fewer than one-quarter (22 percent) of respondents said their companies have implemented measures designed to realize the potential of a connected industrial workforce, with 85 percent of respondents describing their companies as digital followers or laggards, rather than leaders. One of the issues that could adversely impact the implementation of a connected industrial workforce is the related technology. Data vulnerability is seen as a medium or high risk for 76 percent of respondents, while system complexity and related vulnerability is seen as medium or high risk by 72 percent of respondents. In addition, more than two thirds (70 percent) of respondents consider a shortage of skilled human workers to be a high or medium risk. This could also impact their ability to deliver on their connected industrial workforce strategy “Those leading manufacturers investing in digital technologies to harness competitive advantage are spending almost twice as much as laggards on the connected industrial workforce—and will continue to raise the bar over the next five years,” said Eric Schaeffer, senior managing director and head of Accenture’s Industrial practice. “We also see laggards lacking the confidence to implement the technologies that underpin a successful connected industrial workforce and this may threaten their competitiveness.”


The vast majority of respondents—85 percent—said they expect the focus of technology in manufacturing to evolve from human to human-machine-centric, where collaborative machines, humans augmenting machines and autonomous machines are combined to create a more effective workforce. A number of the organizations surveyed have a clear focus for investments relating to workforce effectiveness. Autonomous guided vehicles—mobile robots that move materials around a facility or warehouse—already account for half of spending by these companies in this area and will continue to account for much of it in the future. The same organizations plan to boost their investments in both collaborative robots (“cobots”) and augmented reality devices, including smart glasses and helmets, over the next five years. In their efforts to tackle the security concerns, a number of respondents are also investing heavily in upgrading their existing IT infrastructures to help ensure a securely connected workforce. Among the respondents who believe they are leading the creation of the connected industrial worker, 89 percent have started to hire new talent to close the skills gap. Accenture estimates that by 2020 the connected industrial workforce could help an automotive manufacturer with annual revenues of €50 billion unlock as much as €500 million in additional profitability—including €50 million in increased R&D profitability, €415 million in increased profitability from manufacturing and supply, and €30 million in increased after-sales profits. Among the respondents who are seeking to use technology to help them improve productivity, the automotive manufacturers and suppliers have the highest interest in collaborative robots, automated guided vehicles and augmented reality devices. “As cobots take on more and more specialized tasks, leading manufacturers that are investing in digital to harness competitive advantage are moving rapidly toward human-machine-centric manufacturing,” added Schaeffer. The report also identified some differences by country in terms of their R&D investments in connected workforce technologies. US respondents expect to make the highest percentage of R&D investment in the connected industrial workforce, at 40 percent of total R&D spend. The next highest percentage is for respondents in China, estimating 23 percent of R&D to be spent in this area, falling to 17 percent of total R&D spend for respondents in Japan. The respondents in Germany and France estimate 20 percent and 19 percent respectively. Accenture interviewed 512 business professionals at companies in China, France, Germany, Japan and the United States. All respondents were involved in setting their company’s strategy for the Connected Industrial Workforce; the sample included factory directors, engineering and R&D heads, operations and HR managers, and C-suite executives. More than half were from the industrial equipment industry, with the rest split between automotive and construction equipment. The interviews were conducted in December 2015.


Materialise and Canon Lifecare Solutions Sign Distribution Agreement 15 April 2016

Materialise NV is proud to announce the signing of an agreement that will see Canon Lifecare Solutions distributing software solutions from the Materialise Mimics Innovation and Care Suites in Japan. With this agreement, users of workstations and 3D printers offered by Canon Lifecare Solutions will be


able to benefit from Materialise’s open and flexible software solutions. Included in the offering will be the newly launched Materialise Mimics inPrint, which allows clinicians to 3D print in hospitals by connecting data from all modern imaging systems to the ever expanding range of 3D printers on the market. Materialise Executive Vice President, Hilde Ingelaere states, “At Materialise, we have devoted more than 25 years to identifying meaningful applications of 3D printing and developing the backbone of software and solutions needed to successfully bring them to market. We see incredible potential for 3D printing in medicine, a vision which we share with Canon Lifecare Solutions. By distributing our software solutions, Canon Lifecare Solutions will help accelerate our aim of helping the medical community better integrate 3D printing into their workflow and begin unleashing the benefits it offers, which include potential cost savings and patient care improvement.” Canon Lifecare Solutions President, Mr. Koji Ishiwata added, “We at Canon Lifecare Solutions believe in working as closely as possible and as flexibly as possible with local partners in various markets in order to serve our customers. We are proud to now count Materialise as one of these partners, and are honored to be offering software solutions from the Materialise Mimics platform to our customers to empower meaningful applications of medical 3D printing.”


Siemens PLM Awarded Customer Value Excellence For Its Omneo Product Performance Intelligence Solution 19 April 2016

Based on its recent analysis of the product performance intelligence market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Siemens PLM Software with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Excellence through Application Convergence. The company’s Omneo™ solution, gives its customers industry-specific technology to reduce the time and effort that go into big data management through performance analytics. In fact, the cloud based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) product lifecycle management (PLM) platform can rapidly pinpoint previously undiscovered product and value chain issues by harnessing unexploited data sources. Using pattern identification of product-generated data, Omneo offers global companies actionable intelligence to enhance business performance, exercise control over product quality and improve the customer experience. The solution provides a 360-degree overview of value chain data and is easily scalable, allowing clients to collect, store, and analyze data on a single platform. This closed process loop makes identification and resolution of emerging supply chain problems smarter, faster, and simpler. “The Omneo SaaS solution allows companies to get an overview of the entire value chain and track the source of issues,” said Frost & Sullivan Analysts Mohena S and Muthuraman ‘Ram’ Ramasamy. “It prioritizes results, allowing clients to focus only on information that affects product performance.” Omneo is differentiated in its ability to discover hidden issues and predict trends. Its ability to draw data from enterprise platforms and Internet of Things (IoT) sources helps it to form a base for intelligent product performance analytics. Subsequently, large data sets are swiftly combined to clearly identify anomalies in the product lifecycle. Particularly, customers can visualize data from disparate sources on a single platform within seconds. This eliminates the time and costs required by traditional product performance analytics solutions.


“The disruptive capability of Omneo springs from the completeness of problem-solving technology,” noted Ram Ramasamy. “While the product currently finds use in the hi-tech industry, it is just a matter of time before it expands into other industries and application areas. Unlike horizontal companies trying to get into vertical markets, Siemens PLM Software’s approach is that of a company with deep expertise across process and discrete verticals getting into horizontal functions. This will offer it attractive near-hanging opportunities in high-growth functional areas such as predictive maintenance and connected asset performance management, in addition to product quality.” The solution further sets itself apart with its automated performance monitoring. It is also capable of ad hoc monitoring, providing customized charts and graphs, and easily sharable global reports as well as post analysis of parametric datasets. Omneo ensures that users can leverage the same information across teams with globally defined key performance indicators (KPIs). It has a centralized cloud-based platform, adapts itself for domain-specific use, and improves continuously with repeated usage. “Omneo technology helps customers rapidly clean and purify Big Data to minimize errors and instill integrity in decision making,” stressed Mohena S. “The global sharing capabilities it brings, enable faster resolution on issues because the entire value chain can be informed on a near-real-time basis, thereby nurturing a responsive supply chain network.” Siemens PLM Software adds further value by simplifying the implementation of its software. The ability to provide insights-as-a-service (InSaaS) across several functional stakeholders (manufacturing, design, quality, procurement, etc.) and product quality attributes, accentuates the disruptive capability of Omneo in the market. As a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application platform, Omneo can run in a Siemens PLM Software data center or on Amazon Web Services, eliminating the need for constant upgrades of on-premise software. In recognition of the high value customers experience in its solution, Siemens PLM Software is the worthy recipient of the Frost & Sullivan 2016 Global Customer Value Excellence through Application Convergence Award. Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that demonstrates excellence in implementing strategies that proactively create value for its customers with a focus on improving the return on the investment that customers make in its services or products. This award recognizes the company’s inordinate focus on enhancing the value that its customers receive, beyond simply good customer service, leading to improved customer retention and, ultimately, customer base expansion. “Frost & Sullivan’s recognition that Omneo automates insight from product performance data to create actionable intelligence, is a strong and gratifying validation of our product strategy” said Stephen Bashada, Siemens PLM Software Senior Vice President of Cloud Services. “We are honored to be recognized by such a well-respected organization as the leader in Product Performance Intelligence.”


Trimble Partners with the University of Cambridge to Collaborate on Research in Engineering and Construction Technology 20 April 2016

Trimble announced today that it is partnering with the University of Cambridge to collaborate on research to advance technology development in the engineering and construction industry. Trimble will work closely with the Laing O'Rourke Centre's Construction Information Technology Laboratory (CIT). CIT is a state-of-the-art research facility with a mission to solve complex engineering problems and


automate difficult construction tasks through decision support tools. These tools would recognize data patterns, retrieve useful information and generate knowledge of the built environment. The construction industry is highly information-intensive and requires extensive data and information exchange during the construction process between project stakeholders. To enhance competitiveness and efficiency, engineering and construction companies are adopting new forms of information technology to improve productivity, scheduling, quality and costs of a project. The goal of the Trimble Sponsorship Program is to enable research focused on advanced, accessible and intuitive technologies that can drive increased collaboration for the Design-Build-Operate (DBO) lifecycle of buildings and infrastructure. The Trimble Sponsorship Program will support cutting-edge research in construction information technology. The initial focus of the collaboration is to:

• enable world-class academic research that has the potential to achieve a significant impact across the construction industry to improve safety, reduce costs, and increase predictability and operational efficiency;

• provide educational and professional development to encourage and champion construction information technology research in academia and industry; and

• focus on accelerating the advantages of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in construction as well as the use of computer vision and augmented reality technologies to simplify a wide variety of common construction problems in practical applications.

"The research interests between the University of Cambridge Construction Information Technology Laboratory in the Laing O'Rourke Centre and Trimble are truly aligned," said Bryn Fosburgh, sector vice president at Trimble. "Working closely with the research teams at Cambridge, our goal is to foster innovation and enable academic research in information technologies that can affect and transform the way the industry designs, builds and operates buildings and infrastructure."

"The construction sector is undergoing rapid transformation as a result of the revolution in digital engineering. Cambridge University has a wide portfolio of research projects which aim to solve problems in the construction sector," said Professor Campbell Middleton, head of the Laing O'Rourke Centre at the University of Cambridge. "This exciting new relationship with Trimble will enable us to work together to push forward our agenda to develop new, transformative tools and technologies to deliver a much safer and more productive construction industry and help build the infrastructure on which the well-being of society depends."


Events News CADsoft Consulting Exhibiting at Minneapolis Spring BIMForum 20 April 2016 CADsoft Consulting Inc., a proven leader in the implementation of design and construction technologies, is excited to announce its showcasing advance design technology this week in Minneapolis, Minnesota on April 19th – 21st at BIMForum Spring. This event is a gathering of industry professionals, including architects, engineers, and builders, exploring the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and use data in new and sophisticated ways to improve the methods of designing and constructing structures for and within the Built Environment. CADsoft has long been a


premier provider of advanced construction and BIM technology, helping professionals within the industry harness the full power of design solutions to accelerate construction and owner operations with the latest technology and a collaborative process and looks forward to sharing these technologies at their booth during the conference. CADsoft is presenting solutions on scanning for “as built” conditions, Robotic Total Stations from Topcon, and Autodesk BIM360 Docs, a comprehensive, cloud-based service for the construction industry that provides a virtual workspace to create, access, maintain, markup and share 2D and 3D project documents, plans and models. In addition, CADsoft will offer demonstrations and information on collaborative construction management with Autodesk BIM 360 solutions, energy management software in Panoramic Power, and other solutions specific for construction and building owners.


Connect, Share, and Inspire at CDNLive EMEA 2016--Cadence User Conference 18 April 2016

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. plans to host its 11th CDNLive EMEAuser conference from May 2 to 4, 2016, in Munich/Unterschleißheim. CDNLive EMEA offers Cadence® technology users, developers and industry experts an opportunity to connect, share and inspire each other and discover new techniques and methodologies for realizing innovative products. WHAT: The conference offers:

• Keynotes by Tom Beckley, senior vice president and general manager, Custom IC & PCB Group at Cadence, and Ulf Ewaldsson, senior vice president, Group CTO and Head of Group Function Technology, Ericsson

• Papers: Numerous user-authored technical papers addressing all aspects of design and IP creation, integration and verification

• Interactive techtorials giving in-depth details on Cadence products

• Designer Expo showcasing the latest products and services from Cadence and its industry partners

• Networking opportunities for engaging in stimulating technology discussions with peers and to stay connected after the conference

WHEN: May 2-4, 2016 WHERE: Dolce Hotel Munich/Unterschleißheim Germany


New BobCAD-CAM Webinar to Demonstrate Top Uses of Artistic CAD 15 April 2016

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CAD-CAM software developer, BobCAD-CAM, has announced a new webinar to offer professional tips and insight into creative machining with artistic CAD. The Senior Technical Advisor at BobCAD-CAM, Cody Sheppard, will be hosting the live event to provide a variety of easy strategies and toolsets that machinists can use to incorporate artistic components into their CNC machined parts. He'll be using the new BobART artistic CAD software for the demonstration. Webinar Topics:

• Turning Hand Drawn Sketches into Toolpath Programming

• Applying Artistic Components to 3D Surfaces

• Embossing 2D Artwork (Images, Logos, etc.)

• Creating Composite Designs Using Individual Embossed Components

• Engraving Text & Images "Artistic CAD is one of my favorite applications," explains Cody Sheppard. "It's packed with tons of great tools that allow you to get really creative with your machining. So many of the machinists that I speak with love it because it drives more revenue for them. They're able to take on more job types and do more with the jobs already in the door." BobART software is available as an add-on module for BobCAD-CAM's flagship CAD-CAM product and can now be used in the company's plug-in CAM product for SOLIDWORKS™ - BobCAM. The BobART plug-in for SOLIDWORKS is a brand new product, which released with the company's BobCAM V5 software in December 2015. It's the first art machining software of its kind for SOLIDWORKS. Webinar Host: Cody Sheppard is a professionally certified BobCAD-CAM Software Operator. He's completed advanced coursework through both BobCAD-CAM and SOLIDWORKS™ training programs. As part of his job, he provides machinists with technical advice on CNC programming to help them machine better parts in less time. Webinar Details Name: "Top 5 Ways You Could Be Using Artistic CAD" Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT Registration will be open through the start of the webinar, or until full. Space is limited, interested parties are encouraged to sign up and arrive early to secure a spot.


Financial News Dassault Systèmes Reports Q1 Non-IFRS Total Revenues at High End of Guidance and Reaffirms 2016 Financial Objectives 21 April 2016


Dassault Systèmes today announced IFRS unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. These results were reviewed by the Company’s Board of Directors on April 20, 2016. Summary Highlights

(unaudited)

• Q1 non-IFRS total revenue of €693.5 million, DS guidance of €685-695 million

• Q1 non-IFRS EPS €0.51, includes 5 cents related to tax reserve reversal

• Q1 non-IFRS recurring revenue up 8% exfx, representing 74% of software revenue

• Q1 net operating cash flow of €309 million, up 17%

• 3DEXPERIENCE new licenses revenue up 33% exfx in the first quarter

• 2016 financial objectives reaffirmed

• Board of Directors proposes 9% increase in annual dividend for the 2015 fiscal year


EMC Reports First-Quarter 2016 Financial Results 21 April 2016

EMC Corporation today reported first-quarter 2016 financial results. First-quarter consolidated revenue was $5.5 billion, down 2% year over year. GAAP net income attributable to EMC was $268 million in the first quarter, and GAAP earnings per weighted average diluted share was $0.14 in the first quarter, up 8% year over year. Non-GAAP1 net income attributable to EMC was $603 million in the first quarter, and non-GAAP1 earnings per weighted average diluted share in the first quarter was $0.31, flat year over year. EMC generated $932 million in operating cash flow and $588 million in free cash flow3 in the first quarter, and ended the quarter with $15 billion in cash and investments. EMC returned $227 million to shareholders via a quarterly dividend. Joe Tucci, EMC Chairman and CEO, said, “We had a solid first quarter, generally in-line with our expectations when adjusted for an excess of unfulfilled orders at the end of the quarter. The broad secular IT trends reshaping our industry continue playing out as we expected. Our investments in growth platforms are increasingly gaining momentum, and we are confident in the depth and breadth of our product portfolio.” Tucci added, “We continue to make progress on our combination with Dell. Integration planning has accelerated to ensure we begin at full speed upon closing, the leadership team has been established, and we've received the vast majority of anti-trust approvals required. We expect the transaction to happen on the original terms and within the originally announced timeframe.” Denis Cashman, EMC CFO, said, “While overall we executed well in the first quarter, we did experience a higher than expected build in unshipped storage product orders of approximately $75 million due to the timing of bookings within the quarter. We are pleased that EMC Information Infrastructure operating expenses were down 8 percent as our $850 million cost reduction and business transformation plans announced last year are on track.”


David Goulden, CEO of EMC Information Infrastructure, said, “IT and digital business transformation initiatives require a modern data center utilizing flash, scale-out, software-defined and cloud-enabled technologies that are protected and trusted. Anticipating this, we have been actively innovating to transform our portfolio, well ahead of our peers. We are very encouraged by the increasing customer adoption of these technologies and had an exciting start to the year with major converged infrastructure and storage product launches. Looking forward, the upcoming merger with Dell and the broader technology and solutions portfolio of the combined company will enable us to become an even more strategic partner for our customers and partners.” FIRST-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

• EMC Information Infrastructure business first-quarter revenue was down 6% year over year (down 4% on a constant currency basis2). In the first quarter EMC significantly expanded its all- flash storage portfolio with the introduction of VMAX All Flash and the DSSD Rack-Scale Flash solution. EMC also introduced a new Hyper-Converged VCE VxRail Appliance family in the first quarter, complemented by reseller agreements with Dell.

• VMware first-quarter revenue within EMC was up 5% year over year (up 6% on a constant currency basis2).

• Pivotal first-quarter revenue was up 56% year over year. Pivotal continues to have success with its cloud and big data subscription software, with annual recurring revenue4 up over 200% year over year.

GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS

Consolidated first-quarter revenue from North America was down 3% year over year. Consolidated first-quarter revenue in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and in Latin America were down 1% and 14% year over year, respectively (up 2% and down 4% on a constant currency basis2, respectively). Asia Pacific and Japan first-quarter revenue was up 2% year over year (up 4% on a constant currency basis2).

Given the announcement made on October 12, 2015 regarding EMC's entry into a definitive merger agreement, the company will not be providing outlook for its 2016 financial results.


IBM Reports 2016 First-Quarter Earnings 18 April 2016

IBM today announced first-quarter 2016 earnings results.

"We are pleased with the progress we have made helping our clients apply new cognitive solutions and hybrid cloud platforms," said Ginni Rometty, IBM chairman, president and chief executive officer. "IBM has established itself as the industry leader in total cloud, analytics and cognitive, all of which helped drive our strategic imperatives revenue growth at a strong double-digit rate, substantially faster than the market."

"In the first quarter, we invested $3.6 billion in acquisitions and capital expenditures, and returned $2.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and gross share repurchases,” said Martin Schroeter, IBM senior vice president and chief financial officer. "We will continue to invest as we transform our operations, expanding our industry expertise and our cognitive and cloud capabilities."


First-quarter revenues from the company’s strategic imperatives --- cloud, analytics and engagement --- increased 14 percent year to year (up 17 percent adjusting for currency). Total cloud revenues (public, private and hybrid) for the quarter increased 34 percent (up 36 percent adjusting for currency). Cloud revenue over the trailing 12 months was $10.8 billion. The annual exit run rate for cloud delivered as a service -- a subset of the total cloud revenue -- increased to $5.4 billion from $3.8 billion in the first quarter of 2015. Revenues from analytics increased 7 percent (up 9 percent adjusting for currency). Revenues from mobile increased 88 percent (up 93 percent adjusting for currency) and from security increased 18 percent (up 20 percent adjusting for currency). IBM continues to expect full-year 2016 operating (non-GAAP) diluted earnings per share of at least $13.50. The company expects GAAP diluted earnings per share of at least $12.35. The 2016 operating (non-GAAP) earnings expectation excludes $1.15 per share of charges for amortization of purchased intangible assets, other acquisition-related charges and retirement-related charges. IBM had previously expected a free cash flow realization of GAAP net income which implied a full-year free cash flow range of $11 billion to $12 billion. The company now expects free cash flow to be at the high end of that range at the same base level of operating (non-GAAP) EPS. The decrease in the company’s pre-tax income was primarily the result of increased expenses for workforce transformation, real estate actions, and actions in Latin America, which totaled nearly $1.5 billion. IBM’s tax rate for the first quarter includes a $1.0 billion refund of previously paid non-U.S. taxes, plus interest, for a total benefit of $1.2 billion. This is the result of a long-standing tax matter which was resolved in the company’s favor in February and was disclosed in the 2015 IBM Annual Report. The impact of the tax refund on the company’s first-quarter net income was largely equivalent on an after-tax basis to the expenses for workforce transformation, real estate actions, and actions in Latin America. The company generated free cash flow of $2.3 billion in the first quarter, excluding Global Financing receivables, up $1.2 billion year to year. IBM returned $1.2 billion in dividends and $0.9 billion of gross share repurchases to shareholders. At the end of March 2016, IBM had $4.7 billion remaining in the current share repurchase authorization. IBM ended the first-quarter 2016 with $14.9 billion of cash on hand, an increase of $6.7 billion since year-end 2015. Debt, including Global Financing debt of $26.8 billion, totaled $45.6 billion, compared with $39.9 billion at year-end 2015. Core (non-global financing) debt totaled $18.8 billion, an increase of $6.1 billion since year-end 2015. The balance sheet remains strong and is well positioned to support the business over the long term.


PTC Announces Second Quarter FY’16 Results 20 April 2016

PTC today reported financial results for the second quarter ended April 2, 2016.

Q2 Fiscal 2016 Overview Second quarter FY’16 GAAP revenue was $273 million; non-GAAP revenue was $274 million. GAAP net loss was $5 million or $0.05 per share; non-GAAP net income was $26 million or $0.23 per share. As compared to the second quarter of FY’15, currency negatively impacted revenue by approximately


$9 million and negatively impacted non-GAAP EPS by approximately $0.01 per share. James Heppelmann, President and CEO said, “We were very pleased with our execution in Q2. Bookings exceeded the high-end of guidance, adoption of our subscription licensing model accelerated, support conversions to subscription accelerated sequentially, and we continued to gain traction in our IoT business.” Heppelmann added, “While a higher subscription mix negatively impacts near-term reported revenue and earnings, we believe significant long-term value will be created for our customers and shareholders by transitioning to a subscription model. Importantly, we remain committed to our track record of financial discipline, and when viewed on a mix-adjusted basis, according to our model, both our Q2 revenue and earnings per share would have exceeded the high end of our guidance range.” Operational Overview For additional details, please refer to the prepared remarks and financial data tables that have been posted to the Investor Relations section of our website at ptc.com. Information about our bookings and other reporting measures is provided on page 4.

• License and subscription bookings were $86 million; above the high end of the guidance range of $71 million to $81 million.

• For the quarter, subscription bookings were approximately 54% of total bookings, well above our guidance assumption of 26% and up from 14% a year ago. Based upon our model, this higher than guidance mix of subscription in the quarter, while expected to be positive long-term, reduced perpetual license revenue by approximately $24 million and reduced non-GAAP EPS by approximately $0.16 as compared to our guidance. As a rule of thumb, our model indicates that, on an annual basis, every 1% change in subscription mix will impact annual revenue by $3 million, and annual non-GAAP EPS by $0.02.

• Total subscription annualized contract value (ACV) was $23 million; above guidance of $10 million.

• Software revenue, which reflects a higher mix of subscription than last year, was down approximately $24 million or 9% on a year-over-year, constant currency basis. Our model indicates that the higher mix of subscription than last year lowered Q2’16 software revenue by approximately $30 million.

• Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) was approximately $742 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016.

• GAAP operating expenses were approximately $191 million; non-GAAP operating expenses were approximately $164 million. These results were at the low end of both the GAAP and non-GAAP guidance ranges.

• Q2’16 GAAP operating margin was 1% and non-GAAP operating margin was 14%. Q2’15 GAAP operating margin was 1% and non-GAAP operating margin was 23%. Based on our model, the higher mix of subscription in Q2’16 reduced Q2’16 non-GAAP operating margin by approximately 700 basis points as compared to guidance.

• For Q2’16, we recorded a GAAP income tax expense of $1.6 million, or $0.01 per share and a non-GAAP income tax expense of $6.8 million, or $0.06 per share. The non-GAAP tax rate for the quarter was 21%.

• Cash flow from operations was $49 million. Excluding $28 million paid in February in


connection with the SEC and DOJ FCPA investigation related to our China business and $25 million paid in connection with the restructuring announced in October 2015, cash provided by operations for Q2’16 was $102 million and free cash flow was $97 million. We did not purchase any shares in Q2’16, as our share repurchases are planned for the second half of FY’16.

• We ended the quarter with total cash and cash equivalents of $368 million and total debt of $838 million.


Implementation Investments Centric Small Business Adopted By tentree 19 April 2016

Centric Software announces that tentree, the fast-growing outdoor lifestyle apparel company offering activewear for men and women, has selected Centric Small Business to support its growth strategy. Centric Small Business is a cloud-based PLM solution available on a subscription basis (SaaS) and is tailored for small businesses to speed product development, improve costs and increase market responsiveness. tentree is Centric’s first customer in Canada to adopt the Centric Small Business solution.

tentree was founded on the premise of fostering environmental stewardship, sustainability and social responsibility. For every tentree item purchased, 10 trees are planted. Today, the clothing company offers an array of products including pullovers, hoodies, yoga pants, t-shirts, tank tops and hats, and prides itself on having planted almost 8 million trees around the world from sale of these items.

tentree sought a PLM provider to support their fast-paced expansion. “tentree only started 4 years ago. With our company growing so quickly, we need support to manage complexity and to streamline our design and development process. Our product lines and our teams are growing so rapidly that we need an automated approach to be more efficient and to better collaborate across our internal, satellite and overseas offices,” explains Derrick Emsley, tentree CEO. Centric Small Business, an innovative cloud-based solution inspired by the experience of approximately 150 PLM implementation projects with industry-leading fashion, retail, footwear, luxury and consumer goods companies, was the best match for tentree. “We see ourselves as an innovative company. We were really looking for a partner, not just a PLM vendor. We chose Centric Software because they share that same passion for innovation,” says Emsley. “Centric’s team has been very supportive” Emsley continues, “they tailored the solution to our needs and shared great industry best practices with us.” tentree’s sourcing, design and development teams will use Centric Small Business to create a diverse offering across the globe. “We are a young company, growing rapidly. Centric Small Business will help us speed our development process and shorten our lead times to eventually better serve our customers as we expand our product categories,” declares Emsley. “We are really excited to be part of tentree’s inspiring environmental adventure. We share the same vision of innovation and doing business differently. Centric Small Business will support tentree expand its offering and set the foundation for future growth,” ends Chris Groves, president and CEO of Centric


Software. “We want a partner that offers modern, flexible solutions that can grow and scale with us,” concludes Emsley, “And Centric Small Business outperformed other PLM solutions.”


Ericsson Chooses Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to Enable Digital Transformation of its Business Processes 21 April 2016

Dassault Systèmes today announced that Ericsson, world leader in communications technology and services, has chosen the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to drive its business transformation and support its market leadership. Ericsson will replace its legacy backbone and connected IT applications with Dassault Systèmes’ “Business Operation Excellence” industry solution experience, based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, for a true end-to-end digitalization of its innovation, business and operations processes. This improved performance and efficiency will help the company accelerate the delivery of powerful consumer experiences to the emerging Networked Society of connected people, industries and society. By 2020, Ericsson estimates that 26 billion connected devices will be part of a Networked Society in which enhanced mobile, broadband and cloud technologies interact to make information and communication technologies faster, cheaper and more accessible and inspire new areas of transformative innovation. As part of its vision to enable this networked society, Ericsson understands that the seamless integration of IT and telecom and hardware and software is necessary to facilitate smart, connected software- and service-driven experiences. The “Business Operation Excellence” industry solution experience, which leverages ENOVIA applications, will provide Ericsson with a unified, digital environment for end-to-end flow, transparency, traceability, reporting and flexibility across its hardware, software, services and solutions. With global, real-time collaboration across disciplines—both internally and externally with customers, partners and suppliers—Ericsson can leverage existing assets, experience and knowledge while fostering new processes of open innovation, reducing delays between ideation and go-to-market. “It’s great that we finally have a ‘go’ on the new IT platform after many attempts in the past,” said Joakim Cerwall, Head of PLCM Operations and sponsor of PLM Transformation, Ericsson. “We have performed a thorough investigation and testing to find the best PLM solution for Ericsson to connect IT and the business units. This transformation is crucial to ensure an efficient digital handling of product data throughout the company, making Ericsson a competitive ICT player.” “The new platform will ensure that we can automate and speed up the development flow and at the same time make relevant product information available to user groups such as sales, integrators and support,” said Johan Torstensson, Head of Group IT & Enterprise IT, Ericsson. “It is also crucial to enable faster time to market and to ensure that our customers are able to purchase Ericsson products through digital channels. The benefit of this project compared with previous attempts to introduce a new IT platform is that it is business driven.” “The 3DEXPERIENCE platform goes beyond PLM to connect Ericsson’s global product marketing, engineering, manufacturing, sales and services teams from the very early stages of ideation, to invent, design, engineer, deliver and operate complex and rich experiences made of hardware, software, content


and services,” said Olivier Ribet, Vice President High-tech Industry, Dassault Systèmes. “Today’s high-tech experiences leverage sensors, networks, mobile- and cloud-based ambient intelligent software, and continuously updated software, content and services. We are proud to accompany Ericsson in this journey and to support the surge in IoT data traffic and machine-to-machine data communications as well as to enable new solutions and experiences for smart cities, smart mobility, digital manufacturing and other areas.”


OPEN MIND supplies CAD/CAM software to premium automotive manufacturer 18 April 2016

BMW AG has introduced OPEN MIND Technologies AG, developer of the CAM system hyperMILL®, as one of its CAD/CAM software suppliers. Following multi-phase benchmark tests, the modular hyperMILL® complete CAM solution won over the IT department at the BMW Group and the experts in tool engineering, prototyping and series production. As a result, BMW departments and plants all over the world can now use the high-end hyperMILL® CAD/CAM system. The results of the benchmark tests revealed that thanks to the exceptional advantages of the hyperMILL® CAM solution, BMW AG has introduced OPEN MIND as a permanent CAD/CAM software supplier. The IT department, the specialist tool engineering and prototyping departments as well as serial production see hyperMILL® as an intuitive, high-end CAD/CAM system with a high degree of technical fulfilment. BMW plants around the world can now select and employ hyperMILL® in consultation with IT headquarters.

The selection process 18 months ago, the central IT department of the BMW Group began searching for a new CAD/CAM system. The goal was to find a CAD/CAM solution with a high level of coverage for the many different NC application areas in the specialist departments. This resulted in a comprehensive technical evaluation and a cost-benefit analysis for all participants in the benchmark tests together with the specialist departments.

Intensive benchmark tests In the autumn of 2014, the BMW Group invited OPEN MIND and five other CAD/CAM manufacturers to take part in benchmark tests. A multi-phase selection procedure saw the CAD/CAM systems undergo intensive testing in the following main categories: ‘tool making’, ‘series production’, ‘prototyping’ and the internal BMW category ‘CAM light’. This was followed by a technical evaluation based on presentations and programming tasks. To make the shortlist, the system had to successfully pass the economic evaluation. OPEN MIND came out on top thanks to the technical and economic benefits of hyperMILL®. This cleared the way for the pilot phase with milling tests in early 2015. Users from the specialist departments at BMW M GmbH, Material testing, Tooling in Munich and Dingolfing were provided with training and began to use the OPEN MIND system to programme components and tools.

High standards hyperMILL® is a modular CAM solution that integrates a comprehensive concept for 2D, 3D as well as 5axis milling/mill turning and machining operations like high-speed and high-performance cutting (HSC and HPC) in one interface. Complete machining with just one CAM software and one postprocessor for all turning and milling processes results in integrated processes and minimised machining times.


Automated CAM programming Automation represents the highest degree of perfection in CAD/CAM systems. At BMW, the trimming dies for the automation task were selected in the benchmark tests. The task was to create NC programs automatically for ten trimming dies. “We defined an optimised process for these trimming dies and at the push of a button, it’s possible to reproduce these best practices on any of these geometries,” says Martin Herrmann, Product Development Manager at OPEN MIND. “In terms of automation, we are not only able to significantly reduce programming times, we can also create NC programs that guarantee perfect, highly optimised machining quality,” adds Volker Nesenhöner, CEO at OPEN MIND Technologies AG. The programming times and milling results achieved won over the specialist departments at the BMW Group.


Parata Systems Selects Aras as PLM Backbone to Streamline Product Design, Development and Service 19 April 2016

Aras®, the next leader in enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, today announced that Parata Systems, the leader in pharmacy automation and medication management solutions, has selected Aras Innovator® as the PLM backbone to consolidate product development processes for their leading pill dispenser lines, Parata Mini and Parata Max. Integrating to SolidWorks CAD, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, and consolidating and replacing various other systems, Aras will be used for engineering change management, technical publications, supply chain management, quality management and customer service. After an extensive evaluation, Parata chose Aras based on the solution’s extreme flexibility, upgradability, and bidirectional integration capabilities. Working with Aras Gold Certified Partner Razorleaf, Parata will deploy Aras in a multiphase approach, where phase one will include configuration management, change management, supply chain collaboration, and integration to CAD and ERP. “In addition to limited cross-departmental adoption, our existing PLM system, Agile Advantage, had reached end of life and was no longer supported,” said Nathan Naramor, Project Manager of the Aras implementation. “Aras was the clear choice for us because of its flexibility to grow with our business and its easy upgradability. The ultimate goal is to maximize our use of Aras as much as possible to improve interdepartmental visibility of product-related data.” Parata chose Aras based on the following criteria:

Bidirectional integrations to ERP, CAD, and other systems

Ability to easily customize in house

Lower Total Cost of ownership

“Future-proof” solution able to grow with expanding business initiatives

“Aras’ forward-thinking approach to PLM is ideal for companies wishing to establish a long-term solution,” said Peter Schroer, CEO of Aras. “We are excited to be an integral part of Parata’s business processes and are proud to help facilitate their future growth.”



Right Way Chooses ZW3D to Boost Design of Auto Parts 19 April 2016

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 Right Way Industrial Co., LTD. (RW Group), a professional auto parts provider. RW Group, founded in 1964, is a listed company based in Taiwan. It specializes in the manufacture and sale of pistons and forging products for automobiles, locomotives, engine equipment, and aviation industries. As a 80% export-oriented company, RW Group also engages in the OEM & ODM for automobiles, motorcycles, outboard engines and industrial engines.

Even though RW Group has a strong position in its markets, it constantly refines production technologies and introduces up-to-date computer-based management, in a bid to maintain a high level of quality, improve R&D efficiency and expand product offerings to break into new markets.

After thorough evaluation, RW Group purchased ZW3D CAD/CAM. With diversified product design functionalities, ZW3D assists RW Group to maximize the flexibility in modeling. “ZW3D is a suite of applications you can use to design products the way you want – not the way your CAD tool requires,” said Wang-Chin Lee, Manager of R&D Department of RW Group.

It is applied to design various products, like the automobile connecting rods, the steering linkage products, hubs, front wheels and aluminum components for all kinds of engines. “The solid-surface hybrid modeling capability of ZW3D is needed for the smoothly contoured designs in all the aluminum components of engines,” added Lee. “Its ribbon interface and other features make day-to-day use faster than Autodesk Inventor. Our engineering department is completing 10% faster after adopting ZW3D.”

Packed with a powerful file translator, ZW3D provides the team with the ability to import data from multiple vendors with competitive pricing. “Importing data into ZW3D is 5 minutes faster per project compared to Autodesk Inventor. Besides, with ZW3D, you can create, view, and share designs downstream using 2D CAD, 3D CAD, surface and solid modeling capabilities,” commented Lee.


Product News AICON 3D Systems Provides Solution for 3D Digitization 18 April 2016

With the new scanner line PrimeScan, AICON 3D Systems provides an attractive entry-level solution for highly precise 3D digitization of industrial components. The PrimeScan is an entirely new development. It works with the renowned AICON OptoCat software, and thus uses the same algorithms for fast creation of highly precise point clouds with highest data quality as the high-end scanner lines StereoScan and SmartScan. The PrimeScan has a compact design: the base area equals a DIN A4 sheet, and the scanner weighs only 3 kg. The working distance is short. Thus, it is suitable as desktop solution and for applications under cramped spatial conditions in industrial surroundings. Measuring fields between 50 mm and 1000 mm are available. Hence, every component size can be optimally captured. Depending on the required resolution and precision, different camera resolutions are available: two, five or eight megapixel.

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The PrimeScan is equipped with either blue-light-technology for industrial applications or white-light-technology for scanning with additional color information as required in arts, culture and design. The particularly powerful projector allows for the scanning of glossy and dark surfaces without pretreatment. Carl-Thomas Schneider, Managing Director of AICON, highlights: “With the PrimeScan, we offer the perfect device for every application area. 24 fixed configurations with different resolutions and measuring fields are available. There is exactly the right solution for every measuring task.” Tripods, turntables and photogrammetry are available as accessories to carry out automated measurements and to easier capture even large volumes.


Altium and CST® Announce Release of New PDN Analysis Extension for Flagship PCB Design Platform 20 April 2016

Altium LLC and CST® have announced the release of a new Power Distribution Network (PDN) analysis extension for Altium Designer®, the flagship PCB design tool from Altium. PDN Analyzer powered by CST® allows PCB designers to easily resolve PDN issues as they arise during a board layout process without requiring physical prototypes or dedicated simulation expertise. The PDN Analyzer provides a complete PDN analysis workflow including voltage and current visualizations in Native 3D, integrated power distribution network analysis, and a fully unified design and analysis workflow in Altium Designer. This tool is available now as an extension to the Altium Designer platform, and those interested can contact the Altium sales team to get started. “Today’s higher signaling rates, lower voltages, and higher design densities make it critical to have a very efficient power delivery network,” said Jeff Loyer, Signal and Power Integrity Product Manager at Altium. “PDN Analyzer is architected to enable designers of all experience levels to be confident that their power delivery implementations meet today’s requirements. Having PDN Analyzer in Altium Designer enables engineers to quickly and easily analyze and optimize DC power performance without relying on expensive physical prototypes or disconnected, third party alternatives.” Precise Power Analysis for Every PCB Designer

The PDN Analyzer enables PCB designers of any experience level to easily identify and resolve voltage and current issues in their PDN without ever having to leave their design workspace. With all the necessary PDN analysis tools included in the designer’s workspace in Altium Designer, engineers can take advantage of:

• Precise PDN analysis for every PCB designer. Engineers can easily identify and resolve DC voltage and current density issues during the board layout process with an intuitive and easy-to-use PDN analysis tool.

• Unified design and analysis workflow in Altium Designer. Engineers can continuously analyze voltage and current performance throughout the board layout process to ensure your PDN is optimized and error-free.

• Powerful analysis technology from the CST® simulation experts. Engineers can leverage over 30 years of simulation technology from the experts at CST® to quickly resolve PDN issues without relying on physical prototypes.


By identifying PDN issues as part of the board layout process, engineers are able to avoid the conventional and costly practices of relying on physical prototypes or simulation experts to resolve their issues in post-design processes. PDN Analyzer powered by CST® expands upon the existing technology platform built by CST® – Computer Simulation Technology, an industry-leader of high-performance simulation software. With the CST® technology fully integrated into the Altium Designer platform, engineers have access to all the tools needed to successfully complete their design process from schematic capture to final production. “Design and optimization of Power Delivery Networks is an essential part of creating capable devices in a timely and cost effective way, “said. Dr. Klaus Krohne, Market Development Manager EDA, CST AG. “As a leading vendor of electromagnetic simulation software we are glad to provide our solution for DC Power Integrity analysis to the Altium user community. With PDN Analyzer in Altium Designer, our simulation technology is at your fingertips.”


AVEVA Engage Transforms Collaborative Decision-Making with Microsoft Technology 21 April 2016

AVEVA today announced that AVEVA Engage™ is supported on Microsoft Surface Hub™. This move brings AVEVA’s revolutionary new decision support platform for Capital Projects and Operating Assets onto the powerful team collaboration device from Microsoft that is designed to advance the way people work together naturally. Be it a capital project, or the minute by minute operation of a complex asset, engineers and operators are faced with important decisions throughout the life cycle. Access to accurate, relevant information is essential. In the project phase, this access minimises the risks of budget or schedule overrun and in operations, it minimises risks to safety and production. AVEVA Engage addresses these issues by blending ultra high-definition 3D visualization with instant information access from multiple document and data sources. It transforms the decision-making process and utilises the collaboration capabilities of Windows 10 and Office 365 to extend reach across disciplines. AVEVA Engage showcases the possibilities of Surface Hub in the capital project environment by giving the ultimate interactive large screen experience, helping discipline engineers collaboratively solve some of the largest engineering challenges in the industry. “We worked closely with leading names in the industry to create AVEVA Engage,” said Dave Wheeldon, CTO, AVEVA. “AVEVA Engage reflects the company’s commitment to extending the ways in which customers can access and interact with their Digital Assets.” Capable of running on the largest format 84-inch Surface Hub, AVEVA Engage enables the 3D model to be interrogated quickly, simply and intuitively through traditional touchscreen gestures, and recall relevant and trusted asset information with the touch of a screen. Operating on Microsoft Windows 10, AVEVA Engage applies new techniques to maximise visual understanding which allow our customers to substantially improve collaborative decision-making in areas such as design reviews, construction planning and integrated operations. “AVEVA’s Digital Asset approach ensures there is always an accurate digital representation of each physical asset allowing engineering contractors, Owner Operators and shipbuilders to work more safely,


more efficiently and with less risk throughout the life cycle of their projects and operations.” Brett Shoemaker, Director, Go-To-Market Services at Microsoft Corp, says, “We’re thrilled to see our partners delivering digital tools that facilitate brainstorming and problem-solving. Customers will benefit from AVEVA Engage on Surface Hub bringing the right people together effectively.”


Infor Implementation Accelerators Can Help Customers Attain Value Realization 19 April 2016

Infor today announced significant momentum for the Infor Implementation Accelerator program, which delivers preconfigured application suites designed to help speed time to value for customers in various industries. Infor has licensed more than 50 Implementation Accelerators per year since its 2013 fiscal year, and as of today, there are 26 types of Implementation Accelerators available to customers across more than 16 industries and product areas globally. Implementation Accelerators are preconfigured solutions based on the latest version of Infor application suites. They are designed to deliver certain core industry application processes, along with reduced implementation times, risks and costs, both in the cloud or on-premises, for customers in specific industries. Each Implementation Accelerator project plan is developed by Infor Consulting Services (ICS), a global team of more than 3,500 trained resources ICS employs a proprietary process known as the Infor Deployment Method, which is designed to provide a unified approach to the delivery of specific services projects by utilizing a prescriptive, repeatable process that can help drive predictable results while helping to lower risk and reduce overall costs. "Implementation Accelerators are an integral part of our value proposition, particularly for the Infor CloudSuite™ product line, as these solutions are designed to empower our customers to help speed the time to value," said Darren Saumur, Global Head of Infor Services. "An Implementation Accelerator can be your first step or your final step in an on-going process of continuous improvement, and by offering a diverse array of industry and product based options, we are confident that we can empower our customers to help fast-track a return on investment." The latest offerings from the product line include the following industries or product lines:

• Infor Implementation Accelerator for Distribution (SX.e)

• Infor Implementation Accelerator for Infor CloudSuite Business (SyteLine)

• Infor Implementation Accelerator for Supply Chain Execution - 3PL

• Infor Implementation Accelerator for Human Capital Management To date, Infor has released more than ten Implementation Accelerators that are geared toward specific industries, including aerospace & defense, distribution, equipment, fashion, healthcare and process manufacturing, among others that Infor currently plans to release. Infor has also released product-specific accelerators, which are designed to help customers expedite installation when deploying Infor products such as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and now Supply Chain Management (SCM).


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Enterprise Apps Marketplace 19 April 2016 Propel today announced it has launched the Propel PLM Suite on the Salesforce AppExchange, empowering manufacturers to connect with customers, partners and employees in a whole new way. A modern PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solution built 100% on the Salesforce App Cloud, Propel helps manufacturers connect customer, product and service information, so they can propel innovation and their businesses. The Propel PLM Suite helps multiple roles in manufacturing – hardware designers, software developers, sales and marketing, and partners – capture customer requests, collaborate on content that defines modern products, and ensure customers embrace products after purchase. Built on the Salesforce App Cloud, the Propel PLM Suite is currently available on the AppExchange

Propel Key Features

● Comprehensive and modern PLM capabilities that can be configured for both global manufacturing enterprises and emerging businesses. ● Integrated customer request process – from opportunity to product delivery – allows everyone to see, coordinate and approve changes with customer requests, deliverables and detailed product data. ● Comprehensive management of all types of product information, including hardware, software releases, service offerings and manufacturing information. ● Easy access for customers, sales channels and partners to get the latest product information, collaborate on product feedback and resolve issues after product launch.

Comments on the News

● “Delivering a modern PLM solution on the Salesforce App Cloud allows Propel to redefine the entire product experience for manufacturing customers,” said Ray Hein, CEO, Propel. “Propel’s robust PLM capabilities – built on an enterprise-class, collaborative and flexible cloud platform – now offer product companies a whole new way to innovate products and services that will delight their customers, partners and employees.” ● “AppExchange apps like the Propel PLM Suite are transforming how manufacturers do business in the cloud,” said Neil Maguire, CEO, JuiceBox. “Because Propel has built a rich set of PLM capabilities on the Salesforce App Cloud, everyone at JuiceBox can easily work on product innovations with our growing network of customers, partners and installers. Propel is a key partner in helping JuiceBox deliver smart advanced products to the residential energy storage market.” ● “Companies are looking to transform the way they connect with customers, partners and employees to thrive in today’s connected world,” said Todd Surdey, SVP, Platform Sales, Salesforce. “By leveraging the power of the Salesforce App Cloud, Propel provides manufacturers of all sizes the proven social, mobile and connected cloud technologies to accelerate innovation and business success.” ● "Manufacturers’ products need to combine hardware and software together to meet requirements of the modern connected customer," said Cindy Bolt, SVP, Salesforce Industries, Manufacturing. "The Propel PLM Suite, available through the Salesforce AppExchange, is a robust and innovative application and allows a manufacturing company to implement a product lifecycle management process, enabling them to bring new customer-centric innovations to market faster."



QuadriSpace announces Share3D On-Premise for Online 3D Documentation 19 April 2016

Today, QuadriSpace™ announced the immediate availability of Share3D™ On-Premise Server. Share3D On-Premise is a local server solution for delivering HTML5-based online 3D documentation created with QuadriSpace authoring software. Share3D On-Premise is an easy-to-implement solution for work instructions and spare part catalogs, making critical product information available generally or accessible through service, dealer or customer portals. Share3D On-Premise delivers technical documents that are Powered by Share3D™. These interactive 3D documents are shared using industry standard HTML5 which provides a cross-platform, zero-footprint solution viewable in any modern browser, on most devices and with no client-side install. Viewers can view and interact with technical documentation using Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome or Opera on PC, Mac, Android and iOS devices. Unlike most competitive web solutions, no browser plugins are required. When compared to 3D PDF, Powered by Share3D™ documents often realize benefits from smaller files, improved 3D performance, 3D viewing on Android and iOS devices, and consistent browser viewing. When Share3D On-Premise is combined with QuadriSpace authoring software such as Pages3D and Publisher3D, companies can use an integrated set of solutions allowing them to readily use existing 3D CAD models for the creation of documentation and then seamlessly deliver those to others using the locally installed server. With a local server, customers are in direct control of security, access, performance, appearance, organization and content of their technical documentation system. In order to simplify delivery of technical documentation, Share3D On-Premise includes features making it easy to customize, organize and maintain online documentation portals. Documentation portals can be setup to provide local intranet access for superior internal security, or can be made available on the internet to provide access via user portals or without any authentication requirements. Share3D On-Premise server provides simple tools for managing file hierarchy, versions and user access. By using hierarchical organization and links between documents, customers can easily create reusable instructions and drill-down spare part catalogs suitable for simple or complex product documentation requirements. When it comes to authoring technical documents using 3D data, QuadriSpace authoring products are unmatched. Pages3D provides a patented approach allowing authors to use a single software solution that combines pages layout tools with 3D tools. Publisher3D publishes illustrations and single page documents using templates. Both authoring applications include all the 3D tools needed to incorporate 3D with product documentation; for example, create clickable parts lists, step-by-step processes, interactive animations, illustrated parts list and product mock-ups. Finally, the combination of QuadriSpace products provides flexible possibilities for customization. QuadriSpace authoring software encourages the creation of fully customized documents; either through customizable templates with Publisher3D or complete, custom multi-page documents with Pages3D. In addition, the look and feel of the web experience can be customized with Share3D On-Premise using standard CSS and HTML modifications. QuadriSpace Corporation provides leading software, server and cloud services that enable easy reuse of 3D CAD models and metadata for technical documentation authoring and delivery. Our software


enables the easy creation of content that can be distributed to others directly through print, by 3D PDF or online using our Share3D solutions for HTML5-based documentation delivery. Founded in 2001 to help companies reuse informative 3D models, QuadriSpace solutions have a tremendous impact on productivity, time-to-market and communication effectiveness worldwide.


PROCAD V2017 Released 18 April 2016

PROCAD is pleased to announce the release of the first installment of PROCAD V2017 products.

AutoCAD 2017 add-on products include:

• PROCAD 2D Suite including:

o P&ID o ORTHO o ISOMETRIC o ELECTRIC

• SPOOLCAD

To simplify your software management, V2017 products are also backwards compatible with AutoCAD 2016, 2015, 2014 & 2013. This means you can get the latest version of PROCAD software without the need for the latest version of AutoCAD. The next release in April will be the PROCAD+ products which will come with included AutoCAD 2017 OEM.


TEXION Improves CAD Systems 22 April 2016

Companies can tap into a huge potential when developing new products and by automating and optimising production - as long as they are using the right software. TEXION has, therefore, revamped and improved its ProCad range of CAD systems. With its new simulation software, this software specialist is also offering top quality 3D simulation that even the most discerning customers will accept when making their pre-selections. More drafts and fewer samples is just one of the advantages of this new system. TEXION’s new software developments are also focusing on the machines that are used to produce this wide range of designs. The modern warp knitting machines used are state-of-the-art. ProFab’s role is to enable the performance potential of this technology to be fully utilised and to network the production machines into efficient processes. The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is the link between the planning system and the production machine and is responsible for the automated sequences in accordance with Industry 4.0. During production, both the ProCad and ProFab systems offer optimum integration and maximum benefits for the client. This performance is based on many years of close cooperation between TEXION and KARL MAYER, the leading manufacturer of warp knitting machines, on excellent customer


relations, and on the proximity to the Technische Hochschule RWTH (RWTH Aachen University) in Aachen, where the company is based. ProFab is an efficient MES that supports every type and generation of warp knitting machine. This flexible TEXION product can be absorbed easily into existing infrastructures, and networks the machines to the planning system. Fully integrated into the machine control systems, ProFab can access all the machine data and all the planning data at the same time – an important pre-requisite for carrying out fully automatic sequences, and an effective process automation system. The guaranteed real-time networking of the machines into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems provides an accurate view of the status of the machines at all times, the machine utilisation, the status of the job, as well as quality reports and analyses. Problems can be detected immediately and resource planning is simplified. ProCad is the perfect tool for the design departments of textile producers. The high-end ProCad software developer enables multibar and jacquard raschel patterns to be developed and processed. The ProCad warpknit can handle warp-knitted spacer textiles, tricot and raschel fabrics. They can also be visualised as simulations – performance features that TEXION is expanding and optimising all the time. The new 3D fabric simulation system was premiered at ITMA 2015. This innovative solution is available immediately for the ProCad developer, and alongside the 3D-Lab for the ProCad warpknit. It can produce 3D simulations of large lace, jacquard and tricot patterns extremely quickly and creates an extremely realistic image, which is based on two important new innovations – newly developed 3D algorithms and a wide range of new yarn models. The resulted surface structures look three-dimensional and sculptured, even at high magnifications. Reflective effects and light and shaded areas can be examined very closely on a microscopic level. Microscopically displaying the fabric enables yarn effects, such as shimmering yarns and deformations by integration in the stitch structure to be shown to full advantage. According to Werner Modenbach, the goal that he set himself, i.e. to avoid the time-consuming and expensive production of sample collections in every area of warp knitting, has been achieved with 3D simulation. The feedback from clients, even in sensitive and critical areas, such as the car industry, is extremely positive. The users will recognise and accept the new simulation technology as a basis for making their pre-selections. The ProCad developer and the ProCad warpknit are efficient design tools that make many more fabrics available for pre-selection than ever before for a much lower cost. Samples now only need to be produced of a few fabrics.


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