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Contents CIMdata News _____________________________________________________________________ 2

CIMdata Publishes Simulation & Analysis Market Overview Report _______________________________2 Product Innovation Congress 2013 __________________________________________________________3

Company News _____________________________________________________________________ 4 Altair Appoints Nationally-Recognized Financial Executive Howard Morof as CFO ___________________4 Applied Software Earns Autodesk Fabrication Specialization Designation ___________________________5 BETA CAE Systems S.A. Announces New Distribution Partnership with Xitadel Group for India ________5 CADIC of Japan Joins the Aras Partner Program _______________________________________________6 IMAGINiT Technologies Earns Autodesk Product Support Specialisation in Singapore ________________6 Lantek Puts the Emphasis on Solutions for Sheet Metal and Fabrication ____________________________7 Prism Engineering Awarded SolidWorks Highest Customer Satisfaction Award in North America _______8 SigmaTEK Systems Celebrating its 20th Year _________________________________________________9 Symmetry Solutions Receives Top Honors from Solidworks _____________________________________9 Tata Technologies Awarded by Dassault Systèmes for 2012 _____________________________________10 TCS Expands UK Operations in Liverpool __________________________________________________11 VERICUT® Software Reaches 25 Year Milestone ____________________________________________12 Vero Software Appoints Peter Marton General Manager of its Surfcam, Inc. Subsidiary _______________13

Events News ______________________________________________________________________ 13 Autodesk to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences ________________________________________13 Bentley Announces the Bentley LEARNing Conference, the First of a Global Network of Be Together Learning Events ________________________________________________________________14 Cadence to Showcase Latest Verification Tools and Methodologies at DVCon 2013 __________________15 Delcam CRISPIN to Show Footwear Design Software in Istanbul ________________________________16 Delcam’s Latest PartMaker CAM on Show at Houstex _________________________________________17 Granta Design: New Materials Information Application for PLM to be shown at PI Congress __________18 Intergraph Announces Call for Presentations for Hexagon Global Network (HxGN Live) Due March 11th _19 Latest release of WorkNC Dental advanced CAM software revealed at LMT Lab Days in Chicago ______20 SAP and Partners at CeBIT 2013: Innovation, Interaction, Information ____________________________21

Financial News ___________________________________________________________________ 22 A Successful 2012 for Missler Software ____________________________________________________22 Atos: 2012 Annual Results _______________________________________________________________23 Cimatron Reports Record Q4 and Full Year 2012 Results Across all Operating Parameters ____________24 GRAITEC Group Reports +20.3% Organic Growth for 2012 and +125% Profitability ________________25 Nemetschek Defies Negative Market Trends _________________________________________________26 Synopsys Posts Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 ______________________________26

Implementation Investments _________________________________________________________ 27 Advanced Technology Valve (ATV) Adopts aPriori Product Cost Management _____________________27 BMW Group to Install CD-adapco Software for Engine Development _____________________________28 Deutsche Bundesbank Selects OpenText EIM Solutions ________________________________________29 EILEEN FISHER Selects DeSL's Product Lifecycle Management Solution _________________________30 Lectra technology supports Jack Victor’s commitment to its Canadian operations ____________________31 SIFOM gets Maximum Productivity from its CNC Machines with WorkNC Automatic CAD-CAM _____32 Tesla Motors Boosts Production Capabilities with Mentor Graphics Electrical Design Software _________33 Turkish Ready to Wear Leader Aydınlı Group Selects Visual PLM.net ____________________________34

PLM Industry Summary Jillian Hayes, Editor

Vol. 15 No 8 Friday 22 February 2013

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VISI Electrode Triggers Alliance Revolution _________________________________________________35 Zodiac Pool Systems Dives in with ProductCenter PLM ________________________________________37

Product News _____________________________________________________________________ 38 ARM and STMicroelectronics Join with MathWorks to Enable Code Generation, Debug and Modelling for STM32 Microcontrollers ________________________________________________________________38 BETA CAE Systems S.A. Announces the new v14.0.1 Release of the ANSA & µETA Pre- & Post-Processing Suite _______________________________________________________________________39 Delcam’s Latest FeatureCAM Includes New Stock Model Options _______________________________40 InfiniteSkills Release "Learning to Use AutoCAD Sheet Sets Training"____________________________42 ITI TranscenData Releases CADfix Version 9.0 ______________________________________________43 Modular CAD-CAM Software for Designers _________________________________________________44 New App Staying Alive is a 3D Experience that Helps Save Lives ________________________________45 New AVEVA Catalogue Manager increases project profitability _________________________________46 21 February 2013 ______________________________________________________________________46 PROSTEP Launches V6 xPDM Windchill Adapter ____________________________________________47 PSA Adds Interactive Graphic Display Module to Product Lifecycle Management Software CMPRO ____48 Release of Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012 Leverages Spatial 3D Components _______________________49 SIMPOE Announces OEM Agreement with PTC Inc. for New Plastics Extension for PTC® Creo® ______50 SPRING Technologies Extends its Portfolio with NCSIMUL DNC _______________________________51 TracePartsOnline.net Traffic Now IVW-Certified _____________________________________________52

CIMdata News CIMdata Publishes Simulation & Analysis Market Overview Report 20 February 2013 CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces the publication of the Simulation & Analysis Market Overview Report, a module of the CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report (MAR) series. The report, one part of CIMdata’s expanded coverage of this PLM segment, includes a revamped market segmentation, a discussion of trends in the market, and profiles of the leading S&A firms. “CIMdata routinely gathers data on the S&A market as part of the PLM Market Analysis Report process. The addition of our Simulation & Analysis Knowledge Council (through our 2011 acquisition of CPDA) and establishment of an S&A Practice helped us expand our definition and coverage in the broader S&A market,” stated Stan Przybylinski, Vice President of Research at CIMdata. This report is one step in documenting the results of CIMdata’s expanded coverage. Building on this work, additional qualitative and quantitative research will support the publication of an S&A-focused Market Analysis Report later in 2013. More information on the CIMdata S&A Market Overview Report can be found at www.CIMdata.com. About CIMdata

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CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM-enabling technologies. CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and suppliers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews, or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Tel: +1 734.668.9922. Fax: +1 734.668.1957; or at Oogststraat 20, 6004 CV Weert, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 495.533.666.

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Product Innovation Congress 2013 19 February 2013 CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm announces participation in the annual Product Innovation (PI) Congress which is taking place in Berlin, Germany. With about 375 delegates and speakers, PI Congress is presented by UK-based MarketKey. The theme of this year’s conference is to provide insight and inspiration into product information creation, development, and management. This conference follows three previous PLM conferences held in Europe and North America. In addition to chairing and facilitating the conference CIMdata will also present a full track of speakers covering PLM in discrete industries. The first-day speakers include: Steve Wozniak, Chief Scientist Fusion-IO (Innovation, Creativity, & Technology); Brian Chiesi, Director Process & Tool System Integration, The Boeing Company (The Sky’s the Limit? Reaching for the value of PLM at Boeing Commercial Airplanes); Magnus Dahlen, Director of Corporate Engineering Process, Autoliv Inc. (From Multinational to Global Company - The Role of PLM); and Peter Bilello, President, CIMdata (The Future of PLM: Enabling Radical Collaboration). The sponsors’ exhibit area features 30 companies. Attendees are eager to learn more about what the various sponsors have to offer in support of their PLM strategies. The event continues on Wednesday with more breakout sessions on a number of topics and another group of compelling keynote addresses including: Massoud Hassani, Founder, Mine Kafon (Mine Kafon - A Design for Saving Lives); Ulrich Lanz, Head of Application Services Engineering, Andritz (When Things Go Wrong: How to Put Them Right); Dr. Martin Eigner, Institute for Virtual Product

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Engineering, Technical University of Kaiserslautern (The Future of PLM: An Integrated Approach); and Doug McCuistion, SGT, Inc. (The Curiosity Rover and its Journey to Mars). About CIMdata CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM-enabling technologies. CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and suppliers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews, or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Tel: +1 734.668.9922. Fax: +1 734.668.1957; or at Oogststraat 20, 6004 CV Weert, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 495.533.666.

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Company News Altair Appoints Nationally-Recognized Financial Executive Howard Morof as CFO 19 February 2013 Altair today announced the appointment of veteran financial executive Howard Morof as the company’s chief financial officer. Morof has served on the Altair board of directors for the past two years and has extensive experience with high-growth companies as well as expertise in capital markets, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. As chief financial officer Morof will be responsible for Altair’s global corporate financial strategy. Morof will further build on Altair’s consistent record of annual growth throughout its 27-year history. During 2012, Altair’s success has been reflected in rapidly growing new client and expansion sales in the automotive, aerospace and other industries. Today, Altair operates from offices in 19 countries serving more than 3,000 customers worldwide. “Howard is a very experienced financial executive with significant knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of our business,” said Altair Chairman and CEO James Scapa. “His talent for successfully leading corporate expansion and financial growth places him in a key role for Altair’s future development.”

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Morof joins Altair after five years as chief financial officer of North American Bancard, one of America’s largest independent merchant/credit card processing companies. Previously, he held chief financial officer roles at FMF Capital, a wholesale mortgage banking company, and Broder Bros. Co., a leading distributor of imprintable activewear, after serving as a partner at Morof Sheplow Weinstein CPAs. “Having served on Altair’s board, I have a high level of respect for Altair’s business success and see this as an exciting opportunity to take an active role in Altair’s continued growth strategy,” said Morof. “I look forward to working with our executive team and partners to continue to build upon Altair’s momentum.”

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Applied Software Earns Autodesk Fabrication Specialization Designation 21 February 2013 Applied Software, a Building Information Modeling (BIM) services provider as well as a provider of Autodesk 2D and 3D CAD products and services, announced today that it has earned the new Fabrication Specialization designation for value added resellers (VARs) from Autodesk, Inc. As an Autodesk Specialized Partner, Applied Software has shown it has made significant investment in its people, has a solid business plan specific to the specialization area, has strong customer references and can provide a high level of knowledge and support to companies in the AEC industry. The new Autodesk Partner Specializations enable VARs to highlight and brand their expertise in delivering services in key industry areas. By completing the required curriculum and training, as well as meeting required levels of service and standards set by Autodesk, Applied Software demonstrates what it means to be a trusted adviser to Autodesk customers. Applied Software earned the Fabrication Specialization designation for expertise in Autodesk Fabrication FABmep, Autodesk Fabrication CADmep, Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep and Autodesk Fabrication CAMduct. "Earning the Autodesk Fabrication Specialization certification affirms our dedication to our customers' success and the expertise of our BIM advisory team," said Steve Foran, Applied Software's VP of Operations. "We're intent on helping MEP fabricators maximize the use of Autodesk BIM solutions to design and build better performing buildings." Applied Software earned the MEP (Mechanical, Engineering and Plumbing) Systems Engineering Specialization designation from Autodesk in January.

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BETA CAE Systems S.A. Announces New Distribution Partnership with Xitadel Group for India 18 February 2013

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BETA CAE Systems SA welcomes Xitadel group as its new distribution partner in India. Xitadel is founded by Prakash "Krish" Krishnaswamy, the technology oriented entrepreneur who founded EASi Engineering. Among Xitadel's engineering staff is the very same experienced technical team that promoted and supported our products in India throughout these years. Our co-operation with Xitadel brings new momentum to the presence of our products in the Indian market. BETA CAE Systems, Allegis Group (partner in India up to the present), and Xitadel group, work closely to ensure a smooth transition and to meet the high customer service standards that BETA CAE Systems sets. The new contact information which their customers may use for sales and support of their products in India is: URL: http://www.xitadel.com

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CADIC of Japan Joins the Aras Partner Program 20 February 2013 Aras® today announced that CADIC Company, Ltd. has joined the Aras Partner Program. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, CADIC will implement the Aras PLM solution suite to extend the product development management capabilities of its 3D CAD customer base. CADIC, which stands for Computer Aided Design Information Center, provides a full range of 3D CAD services, including system integration, consulting, process automation and training. CADIC joined the Aras Partner Program to fill its customers’ need for the advanced functionality provided by PLM. For more information, please visit http://www.cadic4d.com/

“We welcome CADIC to the Aras Corporate Community and the Aras Partner Program, and we applaud the company for realizing their customers’ needs and expanding their product offerings to meet those need,” said Peter Schroer, President of Aras.

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IMAGINiT Technologies Earns Autodesk Product Support Specialisation in Singapore 20 February 2013 Rand Worldwide, a global provider of technology solutions to organisations with engineering design and information technology requirements, announced that its IMAGINiT Technologies Singapore division has earned the Product Support Specialisation designation for value added resellers (VARs) from Autodesk, Inc.

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“The receipt of this formal recognition by Autodesk confirms our position as an industry leading provider of customer support services to the Singapore design and engineering market,” said Japri Maming, director, IMAGINiT Technologies, Singapore. “We are very serious about ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service from us and that at every interaction, they are more than satisfied with the experience IMAGINiT provides them. We have a team of highly qualified technical experts available to support our clients. In fact, in addition to our phone and in person support capabilities, we have created ProductivityNOW, an online portal for our support and subscription clients where they can create and log new support cases, view the status of current cases, review their entire history of support cases and search our database of more than 700 common support questions, all at their convenience.” For more information on their various customer support initiatives and to find out how your company can begin benefitting from them, please contact an IMAGINiT representative at: +65 6226 0880 or via email at imaginit-sg@rand.com.

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Lantek Puts the Emphasis on Solutions for Sheet Metal and Fabrication 19 February 2013 Lantek’s UK business grew by 24% during 2012. It now has more than 500 customers, across the country, using its Lantek Expert CAD/CAM software for the sheet metal and fabrication industry. Now, companies within this sector understand the need for dedicated software, linked to their CAD/CAM system, to run all their business processes, from quotation through to dispatch. Worldwide, Lantek has responded to this trend by appointing specialists to focus on the need for business integration and management. In the UK, Edward Waddington is the new Solution Sales Manager. He has an extensive background in ERP implementation, support and account management and he will be using his experience to help existing Lantek customers achieve a step change in business efficiency. Additionally, he will be developing new opportunities in the steel fabrication and processing industries. The Lantek Integra suite of software integrates with Lantek’s full range of CAD/CAM software and offers customer relationship management, purchasing, sales management, including costs and selling prices, inventory control, and banking. The Lantek Manager and Lantek Wos systems keep track of manufacturing progress in real time. They provide tools for managers to optimize production processes and compare actual events and times with those that were planned. Included with the systems are modules which make it possible to maintain part traceability and history, providing valuable information for the optimization of future production. For the structural steel industry, the company offers Lantek Steelworks. It integrates with Building

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Information Modelling systems such as GRAITEC. It uses the shared data to build a project plan including budgets, financial forecasting, purchasing, production control, certification and reporting, allowing managers to have full visibility of the key phases of a project. Edward Waddington says, “Lantek’s ERP solutions are geared towards particular market sectors and will offer customers the specialist functionality needed to excel in these industries, functionality which is simply not available in generic ERP systems.” Already, Lantek has some major users such as C. Brown and Sons, which process in excess of 100,000 tons of sheet and plate each year and which uses the system to manage all its activities from nesting and customer relationship management to subcontracting and the identification of new business opportunities. Lantek has offices and partners worldwide and its new initiative of offering a special focus on solution provision will enable international companies to leverage the benefits of dedicated ERP in all their manufacturing plants, wherever they are located.

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Prism Engineering Awarded SolidWorks Highest Customer Satisfaction Award in North America 20 February 2013 Prism Engineering, a SolidWorks Value-Added-Reseller servicing the U.S. Mid-Atlantic states, is the recipient of the prestigious Highest Customer Satisfaction Award for North America in 2012. The coveted award, announced at SolidWorks World in Orlando Florida on January 23rd, is presented to the North American SolidWorks Reseller with the highest customer satisfaction score resulting from an exclusive SolidWorks customer survey in 2012. Prism competed with over 40 qualified resellers in the United States, Canada, and Central America and has now achieved the honor for a record-breaking third time over the past five years. Ken Clayton, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at SolidWorks, Dassault Systems, recognized Prism Engineering as a premier industry leader in customer service within the VAR channel. “Prism Engineering’s success as a SolidWorks reseller over the past 17 years is a direct result of their unwavering commitment to ensuring that their customers’ experience exceeds expectations,” said Clayton. “We congratulate Prism for achieving the highest SolidWorks Customer Satisfaction award three out of the last five years.” “Prism Engineering’s significant growth in recent years stems from our continued focus on fulfilling our commitment to our customers in terms of outstanding technical support and customer service,” said John

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Ewell, President and CEO of Prism Engineering. “Achieving this annual VAR award for highest customer satisfaction continues to be one of our primary objectives each year at Prism. We thank our valued customers for this honor and pledge our continued commitment to provide them outstanding service.”

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SigmaTEK Systems Celebrating its 20th Year 21 February 2013 This year marks the twentieth anniversary of SigmaTEK Systems, LLC (www.sigmanest.com). Founded in 1993, the company has grown to become a leading provider of CAD/CAM Nesting Software and associated Manufacturing Business Automation solutions. With a global network of development, sales, support and third-party representation SigmaTEK is a recognized industry leader both in terms of technology and size. Its growing community of customers ranges from Fortune 500 to mid- and small-size manufacturers. Founder, President & CEO, Ben TerreBlanche comments: “We have an extremely competent and passionate team of people in SigmaTEK. I consider myself honored and privileged to have come along for the ride. We enter our third decade with pride and excitement. We are certainly proud of how far we have come but we are even more enthused by the opportunities and challenges ahead. As we work to further solidify our reputation and leadership position we pledge to aggressively pursue the development and practical application of next generation tools and technologies that will drive manufacturing to new levels of efficiency and productivity. Our passion is unmatched and we will continue to pursue those companies and individuals who share this vision.”

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Symmetry Solutions Receives Top Honors from Solidworks 15 February 2013 Symmetry Solutions, Inc., a value-added reseller (VAR) of DS SolidWorks, announced that Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp (DS SolidWorks) has recognized Symmetry Solutions as the Top Reseller in North America for Subscription Service. Additionally, Symmetry Solutions was awarded the SolidWorks Elite 190 Club. Two Symmetry Solutions employees were also presented individual awards for outstanding performance. SolidWorks presents the Top Reseller in North America for Subscription Service award yearly to honor companies who consistently demonstrate excellence in service. Subscription Service represents the areas where SolidWorks end users depend on Value Added Resellers (VARs) the most: technical support, guidance in software upgrades and enhancements, and expert problem-solving advice. To receive the top award, Symmetry Solutions outperformed approximately 37 other VARs in North America who provide

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SolidWorks Subscription Services. “Customer support and training has always been our top priority at Symmetry Solutions,” said Paul Rudin, President of Symmetry Solutions. “Being recognized as the number one reseller in North America for subscription service exemplifies our commitment to our customers and their success.” DS SolidWorks also awarded Symmetry Solutions membership in the SolidWorks Elite 190 Club. This award is based on exceeding the highest standards for customer retention, subscription renewals, and software support for first-time users. Individual employees of Symmetry Solutions were also honored. Sales Consultant, Rick Passek, was awarded membership in the SolidWorks 500 Club for his remarkable career sales of SolidWorks licenses. Additionally, Passek was presented membership in the SolidWorks 100 Club for his 2012 year-end sales. Jim Zink, Symmetry Solutions’ Sales Consultant, was bestowed membership in the SolidWorks 100 Club for his 2012 year-end sales. The 100 Club Award is presented to sales professionals that sell more than 100 SolidWorks licenses during a single year. “It is truly an honor to be recognized as one of the top providers of SolidWorks solutions, support, and training in North America,” concluded Rudin. “Our ability to focus only on SolidWorks solutions, training, and customer support is the reason our team is able to achieve these extraordinary sales accomplishments.”

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Tata Technologies Awarded by Dassault Systèmes for 2012 19 February 2013 Tata Technologies has been honored with three awards by Dassault Systèmes at their 2013 Value Solutions indirect sales channel kick-off, held between 23rd and 25th January, 2013 in Puducherry. The awards won by Tata Technologies are as follows:

1. Sales Achievement Award for Revenue Growth in FY-13 2. V6 Certification Award for 31 Certifications done; highest in India 3. Best Deal of the Year Award

Tata Technologies has earned much recognition for its performance from Dassault Systèmes since 2005, the beginning of the Dassault Systèmes PLM solutions business in India. Tata Technologies is the only Dassault Systèmes’ business partner in India to have ever earned the prestigious Platinum Partner Award in 2008 followed by two major awards from Dassault Systèmes – “VAR of the Year 2009 – Best Product Mix across All Dassault Systèmes Brands” and “Best Out Location Focus in the Territory. In 2010, Tata Technologies earned the “Sales Excellence Award” at their Sales kick off in 2011 as well.

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Wishwas Julka, Vice President, Global Tata Group & Asia Pacific on receiving the awards said, “We are honoured to receive these awards. They are a testimony of the team’s relentless effort and commitment towards Dassault Systèmes product portfolio and Tata Technologies strategic direction and growth objectives, including the product lifecyle management space in India. I congratulate each and every one who has contributed to make this happen.” Dr. Chandan Chowdhury, Managing Director, India, Dassault Systèmes, said, “Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform and innovative solutions hold great value for the entire Indian industry, and the key to adding value to our customers is reaching out and evangelizing the same. Tata Technologies has been at the forefront, working with Dassault Systèmes on this mission, and I would like to congratulate the team for its tremendous commitment as well as their passion that they bring to the company.”

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TCS Expands UK Operations in Liverpool 18 February 2013 Tata Consultancy Services has announced that it is expanding its operations in the UK. The company has invested in a new delivery center in Liverpool, dedicated to delivering government services that require Impact Level 3 (IL3) security constraints. TCS plans to use the facility to deliver services to the Home Office, following a multi-million, multi-year contract that was awarded in November 2012, to manage the technology needs and support services of the newly formed Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The new facility will provide a secure applications development and maintenance center for business applications and an operational delivery center for outsourced business process and IT services. Shankar Narayanan, Country Head, UK & Ireland, TCS, said, “Our work in the public sector is focused on improving services for the UK citizens and driving greater value for the UK government. Our investment in a new state-of-the-art, secure delivery center in Liverpool will allow us to effectively meet the business objectives of DBS to modernize and transform its business while supporting our longer term strategy for increased participation in transformation programs for the UK public sector.” The new facility in Liverpool will be fully operational in July 2013 and house over 300 employees. As part of the agreement with the Home Office, TCS will implement a program to transform DBS, including the introduction of electronic applications and improved online services to enhance user experience. The two organizations, DBS and TCS, will also collaborate to update the organization’s business processes to help improve decision making, reduce processing times and improve information gathering between disclosures and barring services.

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TCS combines government-specific domain expertise with a world-class set of delivery capabilities to enable service transformation for some of its key government clients in the UK, such as, National Employment Savings Trust (NEST), Cardiff City Council, Child Maintenance Group (CMG is a division of DWP) and The Big Lottery Fund, amongst others.

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VERICUT® Software Reaches 25 Year Milestone 19 February 2013 CGTech, the developer of VERICUT software, is proud to celebrate a quarter-century of developing numerical control (NC) program simulation and analysis software. Flourishing through an era when software companies came and went, CGTech has achieved twenty-five years of innovation and steady growth. CGTech began when Jon Prun, the company’s founder and president, recognized a need to verify NC tool path programs without wasting valuable CNC machining time on a prove-out part. CGTech then created VERICUT® software: the world’s first widely available, productive method to test NC machine tool paths, without using a machine tool. VERICUT revolutionized NC program verification by simulating material removal using a three-dimensional solid model. “We wouldn’t be in a position to celebrate 25 years of business without the loyal support of all those who use VERICUT,” said Prun. “VERICUT development is driven by our customers’ needs, and we always welcome feedback from users and partners. It is the reason we host nearly 40 VERICUT user group meetings each year.” Since its initial release, VERICUT has been constantly enhanced in-house by a large team of CGTech software engineers who have many years of experience in the mechanical CAD/CAM industry. In addition to regular enhancements to its core algorithms, products have been added to optimize feed rates and simulate the kinematics of complex multi-axis and multi-spindle CNC machine tools. CGTech has also recently released new products for companies utilising automated composite machinery, and drilling and fastening machines. CGTech has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, and its customer list consists of thousands of companies in virtually every manufacturing industry, including every major aerospace and automotive company. Wholly-owned subsidiary companies have been founded in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, Singapore, India, and Brazil to support customers, resellers and partners worldwide.

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Vero Software Appoints Peter Marton General Manager of its Surfcam, Inc. Subsidiary 21 February 2013 Vero Software has appointed Peter Marton as General Manager of its recently acquired Surfcam, Inc. division. Peter joined Surfware, Inc. in 2008 as Sales Managing Director, but his new role brings responsibility for all aspects of the business, including marketing, technical support and product development. During his 20-year career, he has worked with both small and large machine shops, providing software systems and managing technical solutions. In addition to his sales, programming and design skills, he has hands-on experience as a mold designer and mold maker. He says: “As we head into the future with SURFCAM, we’re all excited to be on board with a world-class company such as the Vero Software Group. With Vero’s emphasis on sharing their proven technologies, resources and talent across the whole group, I am certain that SURFCAM will advance its productivity, quality and competiveness, while continuing to be an easy to use, powerful tool for machine shops around the world.” Steve Sivitter, Vero’s Director for the Americas, says: “Peter has done an outstanding job over the last five years and it was an obvious decision to expand his responsibilities following our acquisition of the business. With the investments we’re already making in the business, and Peter’s leadership, we’re very optimistic about the future.”

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Events News Autodesk to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences 20 February 2013

WHAT:

Autodesk, Inc. \ today announced its executives will be speaking at the following upcoming investor conferences:

-- Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, February 27 in San Francisco

-- Wedbush Transformation Technology Conference, March 6 in New York

HOW:

A live webcast, replay and podcast of the presentations will be available through Autodesk's Investor Relations Website at www.autodesk.com/investors. Please go to the Website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software.

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CONTACT:

For more information, please call Autodesk Investor Relations at 415-507-6705.

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Bentley Announces the Bentley LEARNing Conference, the First of a Global Network of Be Together Learning Events 19 February 2013 Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the announced that The Bentley LEARNing Conference (formerly Be Together: The Bentley User Conference), reprogrammed exclusively for Bentley LEARN subscribers, is being held in 2013 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.A., May 13-16. Registration is now open atwww.Bentley.com/LEARN2013. The conference, which has been streamlined expressly for hands-on learning, is the first of a global network of Be Together learning events throughout the year offering users of Bentley software and services practical solutions, product training, and professional networking. The Bentley LEARNing Conference The Bentley LEARNing Conference is exclusively for Bentley LEARN subscribers, for whom there is no attendance charge as a benefit of their enrollment in either of the following Bentley subscription programs:

• Bentley LEARN Passport (providing one admission per holder), • Bentley LEARN Subscription (entitling organizations to send an unlimited number of their

colleagues to the Conference). In addition to hundreds of information-rich workshops and lecture sessions, most of which now qualify for CEUs as well as Bentley Institute Learning Units, the conference includes a LEARNing Zone. This interactive exhibit and demonstration area offers additional opportunities for learning provided by Bentley product and professional services experts as well as The Bentley LEARNing Conference sponsors. Commenting on The Bentley LEARNing Conference, George Church, Bentley SVP, LEARNservices, said, “To focus our annual Philadelphia user conference on the needs of our users and their desire for product learning and in-person networking, we have removed corporate keynotes and have transformed our traditional LIVE Zone into a LEARNing Zone – to make more time and space available for hands-on learning and professional training. Beyond providing courses led by our highly rated Bentley Institute instructors, The Bentley LEARNing Conference uniquely features courses taught by ‘adjunct’ instructors from our user and partner organizations. “Best of all, we will also take this learning online and on the road so that users can readily take advantage of this valuable social learning opportunity around the globe. All year round, we will bring to our users a growing number of events that combine Bentley Institute learning with the professional

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networking Bentley users enjoy so much. In addition, we look forward to our expanded Be Inspired event, which has been newly named The Year in Infrastructure 2013 Conference. This larger event for thought leaders will be held October 28-31 in London and feature a broad offering of industry leader keynotes, including by Bentley executives, addressing opportunities, trends, and challenges in the business of sustaining infrastructure.” To register for the 2013 Bentley LEARNing Conference or for additional information, visit www.Bentley.com/LEARN2013.

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Cadence to Showcase Latest Verification Tools and Methodologies at DVCon 2013 21 February 2013 Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a provider of global electronic design innovation, today announced its participation at DVCon 2013, the seminal conference for functional design and verification. WHAT: Visitors to the Cadence® booth (#1102) can learn about verification at the IC, SoC and system levels and the company’s latest advances in verification IP. Additional Cadence participation:

• A lunch panel, at noon Feb. 27 in the Pine/Cedar Ballroom, on “Best Practices in Verification Planning,” moderated by John Brennan of Cadence and featuring panelists from Xilinx, Maxim Integrated Products, Verilab, Paradigm Works, Oski Technology, and Cadence.

• An industry leaders panel, at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27 in the Oak/Fir Ballroom, titled, “The Road to 1M Design Starts,” featuring Ziv Binyamini, Cadence corporate vice president, Systems and Software Solutions.

• A Cadence-led session from 8:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 28, in the Donner Ballroom, titled, “Fast Track Your UVM Debug Productivity with Simulation and Acceleration.”

WHEN: Feb. 25-28, 2013 WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel 2050 Gateway Place San Jose, Calif. 95110 About Cadence Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today’s integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software, hardware, IP, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the

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world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at www.cadence.com.

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Delcam CRISPIN to Show Footwear Design Software in Istanbul 19 February 2013 Delcam Turkey will demonstrate the 2013 versions of Delcam CRISPIN’s ShoeMaker software for 3D concept design and the Engineer Pro pattern development and grading software at the AYSAF (Istanbul International Footwear Suppliers Fair) to be held from 28th February to 2nd March. ShoeMaker is the product of choice for 3D conceptual footwear design and is the only solution to combine upper and sole design and modelling within the same 3D environment. The software helps users to produce realistic 3D footwear models for design and marketing reviews, whilst reducing the number of samples produced, improving communications between the design and manufacturing teams, and reducing overall product time to market. Any required design iterations can be made easily, to produce an approved design model and flattened patterns that are ready for engineering. New functionality for ShoeMaker 2013 includes user-defined flattening for Offset Concept Lasts (OCL), improvements to the last import with automatic detection of the centre lines, and better control for the positioning of image stencils, including a three-point alignment tool. There is a new Flattening Parameter File editing tool for adjusting specific aspects of the flattened formes, plus some additional fine controls to change the shape of the flattening. A special tool has been added to change the appearance of the design model to display a ‘relaxed look’ as if the last has been physically removed from the shoe. Finally, a new pattern assessment tool for pre-costing of the pattern pieces has been added. Engineer Pro helps users to produce 2D sample and graded footwear patterns for manufacturing in the fastest possible time, whilst also assisting in the management of tooling costs. Advanced tools like 'Edge Templates' reduce pattern development times dramatically, so improving throughput and reducing time to market. New functionality includes Single Click Boundary, a new way to create boundaries where a left-click in a closed area creates a boundary from the enclosing lines. An option has been added to the Radius/Chamfer function allowing a radius to be quickly added to any intersection of a part. There are also improvements to the speed with which the Boundary, Chain and Join functions are used

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and an easier way to convert corner points to curve points. In addition, there is now a new option to adjust the icon size of the main tool bars and tool-trays to the smaller size of 24x24. This option increases the size of the working area, a request which has been requested by several customers. There have also been some significant changes and improvements to the installation process and the environment configuration for Engineer Pro. The combination of Engineer Pro and ShoeStyle provides a powerful combination of 3D and 2D tools to ensure that any manufacturing issues are detected earlier in the development cycle by improving communication between the design and pattern making departments. This reduces the number of design iterations and so allows the time to market to be shortened significantly.

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Delcam’s Latest PartMaker CAM on Show at Houstex 18 February 2013 Delcam will demonstrate the 2013 version of its PartMaker CAM software for programming CNC mills, lathes, Wire EDM equipment, turn-mill centres and Swiss-type lathes on booth 1234 at the Houstex exhibition to be held in Houston from 26th to 28th February. PartMaker will be exhibited alongside Delcam’s other industry leading, best in breed CADCAM solutions. PartMaker 2013 features a totally revamped surface-machining module offering users some of the powerful CAM machining algorithms, plus a restyled, more productive user interface. "The latest improvements in PartMaker make it particularly appealing to the industrial base in Texas,” claimed PartMaker Division President Hanan Fishman. "With the release of the new Advanced Surface Machining Module and the recently improved PartMaker Modeling application, PartMaker offers it users the most comprehensive production machining oriented suite of CADCAM software on the market today.” "PartMaker’s new Advanced Surface Machining (ASM) functionality is based on the same technology and algorithms underpinning Delcam’s PowerMILL, the leading CAM system on the market for the manufacture of complex shapes,” added Mr. Fishman. "The new functionality answers the needs of our customers making ever increasingly more complicated parts, particularly for those in the medical device and energy arena.” Restyled User Interface PartMaker 2013 features a sleeker, restyled user interface. Headlining the improvements is the Job

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Explorer tree which makes navigating Machining Function Face Windows and Part Features faster. Additionally, a number of new controls have been added to the software to make working even more intuitive. Also, a number of diagrams in the software have been recast and revamped to give PartMaker 2013 a fresh new look. While the user interface enhancements are numerous, PartMaker 2013 has retained the software’s traditional work flow with its industry leading ease of use so existing users will not have to worry about any relearning, they will just be able to be more productive. Advanced Surface Machining (ASM) Module The new high-end milling functionality available in PartMaker 2013 replaces PartMaker’s Surface Machining Wizard module for surface machining of free-form shapes. For existing PartMaker users, the upgrade to ASM will be provided free of cost and the transition will be very easy to make. The benefits of the ASM module for PartMaker users are numerous. They include faster tool path calculation, greater tool control and improved surface finishes. The ASM module features a wide variety of high-end milling strategies that can be applied across the entire suite of PartMaker CAM applications including PartMaker Mill, PartMaker Turn-Mill and PartMaker SwissCAM.

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Granta Design: New Materials Information Application for PLM to be shown at PI Congress 19 February 2013 At today’s PI Congress, Granta Design will present a new materials application for Teamcenter®, further expanding the range of Granta’s support for design and product development systems. Granta’s solutions enable best practice in managing, accessing, and applying both corporate materials knowledge and industry-standard materials property reference data. Integrating CAD, CAE, and PLM systems with GRANTA MI™, the materials information management software, puts authoritative materials information into the hands of engineers and designers quickly and traceably. These integrations are achieved through the GRANTA MI:Materials Gateway™ technology. The growing range of MI:Materials Gateways already includes applications for Abaqus/CAE®, ANSYS®, Autodesk Inventor®, NX®, Pro/ENGINEER® and Creo®. These MI:Materials Gateways operate with a company’s gold-source materials database, providing:

• The right data, in the right format, with full traceability, when and where it is needed, through access to managed corporate materials data from within CAD and CAE.

• Support for optimal materials and processing decisions, through dedicated dashboard and reporting tools within CAD.

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By providing this materials knowledge management application for PLM systems such as Teamcenter, capabilities already available to designers now become more widely accessible. This benefits both managers and costing, environmental, or other specialists when they review individual products or look across product families. Users of GRANTA MI:Materials Gateways for CAD systems such as Creo and NX already enjoy access to embedded tools to search and select materials, determine accurate mass roll-ups, and explore eco-design or restricted substances implications. They can quickly and easily make optimal materials decisions using approved and reliable data. Associated attributes such as surface treatment specifications can be automatically imported both to 3D models and to 2D drawings, saving time while supporting traceability and consistency. GRANTA MI:Materials Gateways for Abaqus/CAE and ANSYS Workbench will also be presented at PI Congress this week. These applications provide direct access to validated materials models for CAE. With these tools, simulation engineers can quickly search and review available materials, determine supported materials models, and use these directly in their CAE environment. This helps ensure consistent results from CAE, even when different design and simulation groups are collaborating across the enterprise. "Events like PI Congress enable us to discuss firsthand the materials information challenges encountered within design and PLM by managers across a range of industries," commented Dr. Arthur Fairfull, Product Director for Materials Strategy and PLM Integration at Granta Design. "We are delighted to be introducing our latest application, GRANTA MI:Materials Gateway for Teamcenter, to support PLM users across their enterprises."

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Intergraph Announces Call for Presentations for Hexagon Global Network (HxGN Live) Due March 11th 18 February 2013 Intergraph has announced a Call for Presentations deadline of March 11, 2013 for users to submit proposed topics on workflow, application, and project implementation experiences for presentation at CADWorx & Analysis University 2013, now part of Hexagon Global Network (CAU2013@HxGN Live), the company's international user conference scheduled for June 3-6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Presenting at CAU2013@HxGN Live provides users the opportunity to inform and influence their industry colleagues and fellow Intergraph users, and the primary presenter will receive a complimentary registration to CAU2013@HxGN Live. For more information, visit http://conference.hexagon.com/tracks/ppm. The event offers four days of advanced plant design and engineering instruction for current and future users of Intergraph products. For more information and a link to register, visit http://www.coade.com/CAU/HxGN/Home.shtml. In conjunction with the conference, Intergraph is conducting its CAU2013 Drivers of Success user competition which is open to all users of Intergraph

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CADWorx®, CAESAR II®, and PV Elite® to submit stories about their successes using these software products. First prize is an all-inclusive trip to CAU2013@HxGN Live. For details and a submission form, visit http://www.coade.com/success-stories/DOS-Winners.shtml. For information on Intergraph CADWorx, visit http://www.intergraph.com/products/ppm/cadworx. For information on Intergraph analysis products visit http://www.intergraph.com/ppm/analysis.aspx. About Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions The Intergraph CADWorx & Analysis Solutions (CAS) products allow design and engineering to share relevant information seamlessly, thereby maintaining accuracy and improving efficiency. They include CADWorx Plant Design Suite for AutoCAD®-based intelligent plant design modeling, process schematics and automatic production of plant design deliverables; CADWorx DraftPro for intelligent 2D design and layout; CAESAR II, the world's most widely used pipe stress analysis software; PV Elite for vessel and exchanger design and analysis; and TANK for the design and analysis of oil storage tanks. For information on Intergraph CAS, visit www.coade.com.

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Latest release of WorkNC Dental advanced CAM software revealed at LMT Lab Days in Chicago 20 February 2013 LMT Lab Days represent the largest international gathering of the dental laboratory community in North America and WorkNC Dental will be present again this year on booth 208, as well as on the booths of partners, Datron Dynamics and Zahn Dental. Visitors to the Sescoi booth can see the latest release of WorkNC Dental advanced CAM software for milling dental components, designed to help provide laboratories with the lowest costs to milling quality dental prostheses. Features such as multi-threading, parallel processing and batch processing enable fast calculations, while customized templates and part setups allow more parts per block/puck of material to be milled. WorkNC Dental CAM milling algorithms, the result of over 25 years of advanced milling research, ensure shorter run times on the milling machine. Additionally, WorkNC Dental experts will be demonstrating the latest developments in the WorkNC Dental Implant Module, which enables advanced, efficient milling of all implantology components. This module enables the automatic detection of implant styles, which can also be directly read in from the dental scanner and CAD system. Due to the use of solid model topology as well as the scan technology, implants have the best fit and accuracy possible. Dental practitioners wishing to produce their own custom abutments, implant bars and bridges, using a fully open solution, can learn about the full process from the WorkNC Dental team at the LMT Lab Days and view live cutting on a Datron milling machine.

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SAP and Partners at CeBIT 2013: Innovation, Interaction, Information 20 February 2013 SAP AG announced upcoming activities with customers and partners at CeBIT 2013, being held March 5-9 in Hanover, Germany. At the event, SAP will showcase comprehensive solutions, technologies and services for businesses of all sizes and in all industries. Across more than 46,000 square feet, the company and partners will demonstrate innovations in the areas of in-memory computing, cloud, mobile, analytics and applications. This year, SAP will incorporate a large partner area with 28 demo stations in its main booth in hall 4 C04, reflecting the importance of the SAP partner ecosystem. "We look forward to offering our customers and prospects at CeBIT an exciting and interactive program," said Michael Kleinemeier, regional president, Middle and Eastern Europe, SAP. "The comprehensive and innovative portfolio from SAP provides the global business community with answers to both current and future challenges – whether it's ‘big data,' cloud, mobile solutions or applications based on SAP Business Suite." The "SAP HANA Innovation Showcase" is the centerpiece of the SAP stand in 2013. Visitors will be able to delve into the world of real-time and experience SAP technology first hand, including SAP Business Suite software powered by the SAP HANA platform. A "New York Showcase" will show visitors how SAP HANA analyzes the energy consumption of every single household in the Manhattan borough over a period of several years in just fractions of a second. The "Connected Cars Showcase" presented by SAP and BMW will provide an outlook into the future of the automobile, showing how social and mobile data will take the driving experience to a new level. In collaboration with partner Samsung, SAP will present the shopping experience of the future as part of its "Connected Competencies." The lower floor of the company's two-tier main stand incorporates the "Solution Area," where SAP experts will be on hand to answer questions about the latest innovations in cloud, mobile, analytics and database and technology, as well as the public sector industry. Those interested in learning more about products and solutions from SAP and partners can visit the "Business Area" on the upper floor. In the "Innovation Forum," a series of 15-minute presentations will provide initial insights into innovative topics and solutions. And dedicated "Focus Days" will offer prospective customers a three-hour program on selected industries, innovation topics and partner models. SAP partners will present solutions, services and technologies for large corporations as well as for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) relating to all innovation topics. These partners include:

• ABAYOO Business • Huawei Technologies • proaxia consulting

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Network GmbH • All for One Steeb AG • applied international

informatics GmbH • BIT - Bautzen

IT.Group GmbH & Co. KG

• ByD Consult GmbH • Canon Deutschland

GmbH • CONPLUS

Mittelstandslösungen GbR

• coresystems ag • Dell GmbH

Deutschland GmbH • IBM Deutschland

GmbH • IBSolution GmbH • Info AG • Innovabee Group

GmbH & Co. KG • inside

Unternehmensberatung GmbH

• Kaba GmbH • NetApp Deutschland

GmbH • Novadex GmbH • OSC Smart Integration

GmbH

group ag • Siller AG • SUSE Linux GmbH • Sycor GmbH • UNIORG Services

GmbH • TDS

Informationstechnologie AG

• Varelmann Gruppe • Versino AG • xft GmbH

To learn more about SAP and partner activities at CeBIT, visit www.sap.com/cebit. Follow SAP on Twitter at @sapnews and @sapcebit and hashtags #SAP and #CeBIT13.

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Financial News A Successful 2012 for Missler Software 18 February 2013 2012 was a strong year for Missler Software and its network of resellers around the world. Despite a somewhat uncertain global economic environment, the company achieved excellent 2012 end of year results with an increase in its sales turnover of 10% compared to 2011. The French and international markets experienced approximately the same growth rate (10%), which is a great achievement for France, given the industrial context. The main champion of this growth was TopSolid’Cam 7, the new-generation of CAM solution, which has been one of the best-selling products since its launch. The French software developer also announced a continued strong sales performance in its two leading international markets outside France, Germany and Japan, followed by Brazil which performed very well throughout the year.

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These good results clearly reflect the consistent execution of the company’s strategy, as well as the continuing efforts of all the Missler Software’s staff to deliver the highest product quality and performance to customers. The progressive conversion to a new generation of integrated CAD/CAM solutions increasingly tailored to industrial needs underscores the company’s objective to be recognized as the world leader in the CAD/CAM/ERP market. Expanding export operations has always been a key point in Missler Software’s strategy, and will be again this year a major focus for the company which intends to strengthen its international presence by entering new emerging markets.

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Atos: 2012 Annual Results 21 February 2013 Atos today announced its 2012 annual results. Thierry Breton, Chairman and CEO at Atos said: “In 2012, we continued to create a European competitive company with global reach. We invested to deliver innovation and enhance our partnerships in key areas such as cloud services, enterprise social networks, e-payments,... The Board of Directors expressed its great satisfaction on our overall performance in 2012, which was the first full year of the new Atos SE. Despite the continued volatility in the global economic environment, we reached all our financial objectives thanks to our strong discipline in execution. Looking ahead, the company remains well-positioned to continue delivering significantly value for our customers and shareholders and in this context I am glad to announce the decision to carve-out payment and merchant transactional activities by mid-2013.” Strong commercial activity throughout the year, led to a record order entry at EUR 10 billion. This represents a book to bill ratio at 113 percent thanks to major bookings in Managed Services and in BPO, and at the end of the year in Systems Integration. The book to bill ratio for the Group was118 percent excluding the Siemens account, for which the backlog already includes the majority of the Global IT contract. Revenue was EUR 8,844 million, up +29.8 percent compared to 2011 on published revenues, representing an organic growth of +0.8 percent. The four largest Business Units are Germany and the UK with 19 percent of total revenue each, and Benelux and France with 11 percent each. Operating margin was EUR 580.0 million, representing 6.6 percent of revenue compared to 4.8 percent in pro forma figures of 2011. The Group generated in 2012 EUR 259 million of free cash flow. Net cash position was EUR 232

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million at the end of 2012. Net income Group share stood at EUR 224 million compared to EUR 182 million in 2011 statutory. To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://atos.net/en-us/Newsroom/en-us/Press_Releases/2013/2013_02_21_01.htm

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Cimatron Reports Record Q4 and Full Year 2012 Results Across all Operating Parameters 19 February 2013 Cimatron Limited today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012. Highlights of Cimatron’s results for these periods include the following:

• Record revenues of $42.3M in 2012 and $12.4M in Q4/12 • Record non-GAAP operating profit of $6.1M in 2012 and $2.3M in Q4/12 with operating

margins of 14% and 19%, respectively • Record $5.7M operating cash flow in 2012 (excluding a one-time royalty payment of $2.5M to

the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist) • 39% increase in GAAP net profit in 2012 to $3.7M

Commenting on the results, Danny Haran, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cimatron, noted, “We are excited to report a record fourth quarter, rounding out the best year in Cimatron’s history. We continue to see strong demand for our products, as well as robust growth in maintenance revenues from existing and new customers. On a constant currency basis, in 2012, our revenues grew by 7%. We achieved these strong results despite a delay in some US-based projects towards the end of the fourth quarter, which were attributed to customer ’Fiscal Cliff‘ concerns. These delays are believed to be behind us, as indicated by initial results in January.” Continued Mr. Haran, “We look forward to an even stronger 2013. Based on what we are currently seeing in the market, combined with the current demand across our product portfolio, we expect to continue to grow our top line in 2013. This, we believe, will be translated into increased growth in operating profit due to the strong operating leverage inherent in our business model, which allows us to bring a great portion of any revenue increase down to the operating profit.” “We aim to release a new and exciting version of CimatronE, version 11, towards the end of Q1 2013. Soon after that, the GibbsCAM 2013 version release is planned. With numerous improvements and advances, we believe these innovations will greatly support our sales efforts in 2013."

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“Cimatron is currently exploring new opportunities in the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D Printing. Over the last few years, some of our customers and business partners have increasingly started to use and apply this emerging technology to their manufacturing processes, and we are researching how we can better serve our customers and partners in this exciting new way of manufacturing." “At this point, Cimatron has no revenues from additive manufacturing. Yet, we believe that additive and hybrid manufacturing have great potential to emerge in many directions, and that our knowledge and vast expertise in 3D modeling and manufacturing will allow us to take part in this field, as it becomes more and more commonly used, side by side with traditional subtractive manufacturing techniques,” concluded Mr. Haran. To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.cimatron.com/Group/pressreleases.aspx?FolderID=3099&docID=23077&lang=en

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GRAITEC Group Reports +20.3% Organic Growth for 2012 and +125% Profitability 20 February 2013 GRAITEC, an international developer of 3D BIM Design-Build and Structural Design software for the construction industry, reports a turnover of 30.8 million Euros for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2012. GRAITEC revenue organically increased by +20.3% compared to 2011. The BIM suite had a +30% increase in turnover and Advance Steel had a +54% in turnover compared to 2011. Key 2012 figures: GRAITEC over performed the initial forecast of 29M€ for 2012:

• Turnover of 30.8 M€, an increase of 20.3% compared to 2011. • The consolidated EBITDA increased +125% compared to 2011 reaching 5.4 M€. • 74% of the turnover international

GRAITEC Advance software results: • Advance Steel increased +54% • Advance Suite increased +30% • BIM Structural CAD Solutions +45% • Advance Suite represents more than 50% of Graitec Revenue

To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://www.graitec.com/En/news.asp?NewsID=664

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Nemetschek Defies Negative Market Trends 15 February 2013 Nemetschek AG published its preliminary earnings for the financial year 2012. These results show an increase in revenues of 6.8 percent to EUR 175.1 million (previous year: EUR 164.0 million). The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 3.5 percent to EUR 40.7 million (previous year: EUR 39.3 million). The EBITDA margin of 23.2 percent remained at a good level (previous year: 23.9 percent). As expected, the net income of EUR 18.8 million was just under 10 percent less than that of the previous year, in which a high deferred tax income was realized. The earnings per share were accordingly EUR 1.95. Cash flow development continued to be very satisfactory. Operative cash flow was just below previous year levels at EUR 36.5 million due to lower accounts payable. The same applies for the free cash flow which, at EUR 29.8 million, was below the previous year’s level due to higher investments in international expansion. Net liquidity rose by more than half from EUR 28.8 million to EUR 44.3 million, while the company continues to be free of bank debt. The forecast expected by the company for 2012 was thus achieved in terms of revenue (forecast: at least EUR 175 million), and exceeded in terms of EBITDA (forecast: at least EUR 39.3 million). The main reason for this is the positive development of the company in the second half of the year "Compared to the development in the first half of the year, which did not meet expectations, we have been able to regain ground" comments Tanja Tamara Dreilich, sole member of the executive board of Nemetschek AG, on the figures. The company thus also expects a positive development for 2013. Group revenue is consequently expected to rise to between EUR 185 and 190 million. EBITDA is expected to reach a level of EUR 42 to 44 million. The company will publish the complete results for the 2012 financial year as well as the 2012 annual report on March 28, 2013.

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Synopsys Posts Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 20 February 2013 Synopsys, Inc. reported results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2013.

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For the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, Synopsys reported revenue of $475.1 million, compared to $425.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012, an increase of 11.7 percent. "In the first fiscal quarter of 2013 our business, technology progress, and customer engagements were strong across the board," said Aart de Geus, chairman and co-CEO of Synopsys. "Semiconductor companies are aggressively pushing both technology and efficiency to develop differentiated products within very tight market windows, and Synopsys is a key partner in these quests. Because of our strong first fiscal quarter results, including the impact of the reinstatement of the federal R&D tax credit, and confidence in our business, we are raising our non-GAAP earnings per share target for the year." GAAP Results On a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was $69.9 million, or $0.45 per share, compared to $56.7 million, or $0.39 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Due to our fiscal calendar, the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 included an extra week. Non-GAAP Results On a non-GAAP basis, net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 was $103.0 million, or $0.67 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $82.3 million, or $0.56 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided at the end of this press release. Due to our fiscal calendar, the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 included an extra week. Fiscal first quarter GAAP and non-GAAP results included the impact of the reinstatement of the federal R&D tax credit for 2012 and 2013. The fiscal first quarter results include a retroactive benefit of $6 million for fiscal year 2012, as well as a $2 million current quarter impact. To view an unabridged version of this press release, visit: http://news.synopsys.com/index.php?s=43&item=1108

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Implementation Investments Advanced Technology Valve (ATV) Adopts aPriori Product Cost Management 13 February 2013 aPriori has announced that high quality flow control technology manufacturer Advanced Technology Valve (ATV S.p.a), has selected the aPriori Product Cost Management (PCM) software platform to replace manual cost estimating processes and provide a consistent, repeatable technology platform that delivers earlier visibility to the costs of its valve components. ATV is aPriori’s first customer

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headquartered in Italy, and continues the company’s strong expansion into European manufacturers that are seeking to protect and improve profitability in a difficult economic environment. ATV designs upstream, downstream, power and custom valves for the oil, gas and energy industries, as well as invests in extensive research and development capabilities to support advancements in flow control applications and custom-manufactured products. The privately owned company was established in 2006 and its customer base extends internationally. ATV chose to adopt the aPriori Product Cost Management software platform because it wanted to improve visibility to product cost during the earliest design phases, and dramatically reduce the time and effort required to cost each of its components. Because aPriori analyzes a 3D CAD model as part of its cost estimation process, it’s easy to use, and provides ATV with an extremely time-efficient alternative to manually costing parts. The ease of use also enables the platform to be leveraged across the entire product development lifecycle, even by individuals that do not have a strong background in manufacturing or cost estimating. Enrico Sanguineti, general manager at ATV, said: “ATV will now have a single product cost management platform that enables designers and sourcing to leverage the experience of our cost estimators, and know the cost of each and every trade-off decision at the moment they consider the change. We believe this will reduce the possibility that our products will reach manufacturing and be over target cost, requiring rework to the design that is costly and inefficient. Thanks to aPriori we can immediately see how design changes and different sourcing strategies affect product costs.” “aPriori will continue to help ATV to reduce the costs of its products quickly and accurately, so that its design and engineering teams are able to dedicate more time and resources to developing new technologies and customised products,” said Arnaud Walburger, managing director of Europe at aPriori. “By ensuring a fast and accurate process for costing parts, aPriori is helping ATV to achieve target costs, negotiate better deals with its suppliers and reduce time-to-market.”

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BMW Group to Install CD-adapco Software for Engine Development 20 February 2013 After a wide-ranging and detailed benchmarking study over an 18 month period and against a number of competing software products, we are pleased to announce that BMW Group in Munich has decided to install CD-adapco’s STAR-CD/es-ice in-cylinder analysis software for use in its Engine Development Department. The benchmark included assessment of accuracy, compared to experimental data, depth of modeling, pre/post-processing environments and efficiency. Dr. Richard Johns, CD-adapco’s Vice President of IC Engines, said, “We are, of course, extremely

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pleased to have won this benchmark with one of the world’s most highly regarded vehicle OEMs and we are now working closely with BMW to integrate the STAR-CD/es-ice analysis software into their engine development environment.”

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Deutsche Bundesbank Selects OpenText EIM Solutions 21 February 2013 OpenText, a global provider of Enterprise Information Management (EIM), announced that Deutsche Bundesbank, the central bank of the Federal Republic of Germany, has selected OpenText to establish a digital environment that will safely house business critical assets and encourage increased productivity and collaboration. Deutsche Bundesbank is leveraging a number of integrated solutions from the OpenText Enterprise Content Management (ECM) suite, one of five foundational pillars of OpenText EIM, which enables organizations to manage information throughout its lifecycle, improve business productivity, and control the costs and risk associated with the growing volume and velocity of content being produced and published in the enterprise. The implementation of OpenText's leading ECM solutions is underway and over 600 pilot users already have access to a system that seamlessly manages over one million documents. Upon completion of the deployment, 6,000 users are expected to have access to the system, allowing for 10 times more data to be processed per month. With its content management system fully operational, Deutsche Bundesbank is increasing the efficiency and performance of its document management. "OpenText's advanced content management solutions are eliminating time-consuming paper-based processes and helping us to meet our vision for a secure, unified and state-of-the-art electronic document processing system," said Alexander Degitz, project manager at Deutsche Bundesbank. "This digital overhaul is enabling our bank to maximize workflow and raise information to the level of department spanning knowledge. The transfer of physical floating files to their electronic counterparts effectively reduces paperwork, improves speed of document based processes and makes information broadly available through search." Deutsche Bundesbank is leveraging the OpenText Enterprise Content Management (ECM) suite to input, manage, process, track, store, and protect data. By deploying solutions specifically designed to improve functionality and information governance, OpenText users are able to take advantage of increased levels of productivity and lowered administrative costs. OpenText ECM, a key pillar of OpenText EIM, is designed to aid businesses in maximizing value and minimizing cost through an innovative approach to records management, information governance, and collaboration. With OpenText ECM, customers can closely monitor data from inception to retention, as well as retrieve important archived documents for case management or auditing purposes. Template Workspaces further enhance the way in which Deutsche Bundesbank operates, allowing each division within the bank to maintain and oversee its own processes and workflow. Information can be stored or relocated in a cost effective manner and project details can be easily reassigned or shared.

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"We are proud to be able to provide our market leading EIM solutions to Deutsche Bundesbank", said OpenText CEO Mark J. Barrenechea. "Through the use of OpenText EIM, a growing number of global organizations are able to better manage and exploit their enterprise information to drive innovation, create competitive advantage and make better decisions about their business while ensuring information governance and security." To learn more about OpenText EIM:

• Read the blog of Mark Barrenechea, OpenText's CEO • Visit the OpenText EIM Resource Center, where you can review the latest customer videos,

whitepapers and more • Come meet with us in person at our upcoming OpenText EIM Days • Follow OpenText on Twitter @opentext and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/opentext

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EILEEN FISHER Selects DeSL's Product Lifecycle Management Solution 21 February 2013 EILEEN FISHER today announced its selection of DeSL's PLM, SRM, and Adobe Illustrator Integrator Solution to streamline the ever-growing brand's management of product information. EILEEN FISHER will utilize DeSL's global experience, range of functionality, ease of use, and flexibility to assist the brand in meeting its business goals. EILEEN FISHER will implement a variety of DeSL's functional offerings including: Line Planning; Story Boards; Adobe Illustrator Integration; Tech Pack Management; Product Management; Critical Path Management; Costing; Samples Purchasing and Vendor Compliance. Each will help to centralize information as well as simplify the brand's communication with vendors. "DeSL is a leader in web-based solutions for the fashion industry, and we are thrilled to integrate their solutions into our practices," said Katherine Yoder and Nicole Kaluzne, co-leaders of EILEEN FISHER's internal PLM search and selection team. "After an extensive vendor search and selection process, we found DeSL to be dynamic, intuitive, and easy to work with, making them an ideal partner for EILEEN FISHER." Marc Friedman, VP North America, DeSL commented, "Following their highly competitive and comprehensive vendor selection process, we were absolutely thrilled that EILEEN FISHER selected DeSL as their PLM vendor. We look forward to delivering an indispensable, cost/time saving PLM/SRM system for EILEEN FISHER and becoming an increasingly valued business partner."

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Lectra technology supports Jack Victor’s commitment to its Canadian operations 21 February 2013 Lectra, a provider of integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials—is pleased to announce that Jack Victor has successfully integrated Lectra product development and production solutions within its Montreal-based manufacturing operation. As a result of using Lectra solutions, the company is able to better serve its customers and honor its commitment to keeping operations within Canada. As an international fashion company, Jack Victor is dedicated to producing high quality menswear including tailored suits, sportcoats, trousers and formalwear. Products from the family-owned business can be found in large department stores, specialty retailers and small boutiques. Now in its hundredth year of operation, Jack Victor continues to strike a balance between a classical and modern approach to men’s fashion. Jack Victor sought to meet growing demand in a cost efficient way while maintaining its reputation for product quality and customer service. To do so, the company decided to integrate advanced technology within its manufacturing process. “We continue to work with Lectra, our technology partner, because they offer the solutions we need at the quality level our brand demands,” said Vince D’Agostino, Vice President of Operations. The company successfully incorporates Lectra’s advanced pattern-making and marker-making solutions within its product development department, to increase control, flexibility and capacity. Lectra’s cut order planning and optimization solutions as well as Vector® automated fabric cutters are also present within Jack Victor’s cutting department. “We have been able to optimize our cutting capacity and achieve substantial material savings, both of which help us support a growing demand and continue providing the highest quality products,” explained Mario Rosarini, Cutting Department Manager. From process simplification to reduced material consumption to improved production time to streamlined labor costs, Jack Victor is now able to evolve with the market and maintain competitiveness. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with Jack Victor, one that has lasted nearly 20 years,” said Roy Shurling, President of Lectra North America. “Lectra is proud to support the company as it endeavors to continue respecting its original values.” About Lectra Lectra is a provider of integrated technology solutions that automate, streamline and accelerate product design, development and manufacturing processes for industries using soft materials. Lectra develops advanced specialized software and cutting systems and provides associated services to a broad array of markets including fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear), automotive (car seats and interiors, airbags), furniture, as well as a wide variety of other market sectors, such as aeronautical and marine industries, wind power and personal protective equipment. Lectra serves 23,000 customers in more than 100 countries with 1,350 employees and $256 million in 2012 revenues. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext. For more information, please visit www.lectra.com

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SIFOM gets Maximum Productivity from its CNC Machines with WorkNC Automatic CAD-CAM 18 February 2013 Located between Angers and Saumur in France, SIFOM has been a specialist manufacturer of molds and tooling equipment since 2002. Its core business: manufacturing tooling equipment and complete molds, some of which are very large components weighing up to 25 tons (for external automobile panels). Managing Director, Brice Vincent explains, "SIFOM started out working for the automotive industry. In 2007, we began to work for the construction and civil engineering industry, which was an innovative move at the time. For instance, we’ve manufactured molds for swimming pools and even a mold for an artificial water table. That was a great experience. Over the past 2 or 3 years, we have turned our attention to the aeronautical industry. In order to meet the requirements of this industry, we diversified our production by manufacturing stamping dies, assembly tools along with plastic and aluminum injection molds. We are also in the process of obtaining ISO certification." So today, these are SIFOM’s three main markets, along with a few customers for precision tooling from the gold-smithing trade. The company has a staff of 12, including 5 milling machine operators/fitters and two drillers/fitters, and it generated around 1.2 million Euros in sales in 2012. The company is at the forefront of technology with its pool of CNC machines, which includes machining centers from MAZAK, ZAYER, HAAS, VERNIER and HURCO, with the imminent arrival of a FIDIA 5-axis machine. "We knew the market so we were aware of the WorkNC CAD-CAM solution," said Brice Vincent. “The first license was purchased in 2002 when SIFOM set up shop. Today, there are two WorkNC seats for programming jobs, and soon, there’ll be a third one for simultaneous 5-axis programming," he adds. According to Brice, "Over the past 10 years, WorkNC software development has always kept pace with and anticipated our needs, and none more so than Version 21. Today, it's extraordinary". In addition to the continual development of the WorkNC CAD-CAM software in general, R&D has always taken SIFOM’s specific application related requests onboard. "We’ve enjoyed unflagging technical support over these past ten years", says Brice. SIFOM’s programmers prepare their toolpaths in WorkNC and run them directly on the CNC machine. "We don't need to simulate our machining sequences, we've never had a breakage and that's going back to 2002", enthuses Brice. The workshop runs machining programs during the day for the most complex or shortest jobs. The rest, i.e. the bulk of finishing and semi-finishing toolpaths, are done overnight. "They've got to be right first time. In 2011, right in the middle of an industrial boom, the company was able to operate 22 hours out of 24. A great way of maximizing production resources. Absolutely no breakages due to CAM and WorkNC, only occasional errors in the choice of tools, that's all we had” says Brice. However, to achieve such impressive results, SIFOM’s programmers always use the collision detection functions

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within WorkNC. As Brice Vincent stated earlier, he loves a challenge and loves manufacturing complex molds and tooling equipment. The company was recently entrusted with the production of a delicate inclined part made from a composite material with groove features, contour milling, holes,... in short, requiring 60 hours of high added value machining. This part would usually have undergone 5-axis machining, but unfortunately SIFOM had not taken delivery of their new 5-axis CNC machining center at the time. According to Brice, "We weren't going to let the opportunity of getting a new customer and demonstrating our know-how slip through our fingers. This was a twofold challenge for us: to successfully produce and deliver the part within the deadline and to demonstrate WorkNC’s capabilities to a customer who used a different CAM system. So we took on and met the challenge and our customer was very pleasantly surprised. That experience reassured us that we were doing the right thing investing in the FIDIA simultaneous 5-axis machining center which will be a further asset in our strategy of diversification." 5-axis technology, in tandem with WorkNC CAD-CAM, is definitely the future for SIFOM. "It’s important that you don’t change a formula that works, especially one that works really well," says Brice When asked about the benefits of using WorkNC, Brice replies, "It's so easy to use, it ensures our CNC machines operate in complete security and it’s an essential part of our diversification program, therefore for the future of the company." However, he believes the biggest benefit may be the fact that his programmers have become so familiar with WorkNC that they use the software to its full capability, very occasionally calling for assistance from the WorkNC technical support team. Brice never hears any complaints... but he has noticed the upward trend in the company's turnover. A result which illustrates the worth of industrial software, as a help and not a hindrance to users in their day-to-day work, and a potential asset for protecting and improving a company’s market position.

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Tesla Motors Boosts Production Capabilities with Mentor Graphics Electrical Design Software 20 February 2013 Mentor Graphics Corporation announced that electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has standardized on the Mentor Graphics® Capital® toolset for 12-volt electrical systems design. After evaluating alternative solutions, Tesla concluded that the Capital toolset matched the two key selection criteria: strong electrical system configuration control, and a well-established base within leading automotive wire harness suppliers. As production volumes grew, it became important to ensure robust, vehicle-specific data exchange with Tesla’s wire harness suppliers. The Capital toolset is a powerful electrical systems software environment spanning vehicle architecture, systems design and integration, service documentation creation, and wire harness manufacturing tools. Configuration management is a core strength of the Capital toolset, helping ensure that delivered harnesses exactly match the feature set of each individual vehicle.

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“Model S has very advanced electrical systems with tremendous configuration complexity. It has been vital, during our ramp up to full production, that the logistical integration and effective sharing of data with our suppliers was seamless,” said Paul Lomangino, director of engineering applications, Tesla Motors. “Capital software was able to overcome the challenges of configuration management and data exchange with our key suppliers.” “Tesla Motors is recognized as a world leader in the production of premium electric vehicles, with a mission to revolutionize the automotive industry’s approach to environmental concerns. Electric vehicles pose particular challenges with respect to their electrical system,” said Nick Smith, business development director of the Mentor Graphics Corporation’s Integrated Electrical Systems Division. “Capital addresses a number of these challenges, in addition to controlling the configuration complexity problems common to all motor vehicle manufacturers.” About Mentor Graphics Mentor Graphics Corporation is a provider of electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and support for the world’s most successful electronic, semiconductor and systems companies. http://www.mentor.com/

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Turkish Ready to Wear Leader Aydınlı Group Selects Visual PLM.net 22 February 2013 Visual 2000 International Inc. (http://www.visual-2000.com) announces that Turkish fashion leader Aydinli Group has begun implementation of the Visual PLM.net® product lifecycle management solution at its global headquarters in Istanbul. The vertical retailer will initially leverage the new software system to centralize and manage product images, information, specifications and tech packs for its own brand and licensed Pierre Cardin, Cacharel, and U.S. Polo Assn. collections. The company expects to reduce product development time and costs with the calendar and workflow management tools built into the system. According to Aydinli General Manager, Osman Sentürk, “With the wide range of collections and products we handle, we needed a system that could help us simplify the pre-production process. Visual PLM.net will serve as a central, always up to date source of product information for our design and development teams. It will also help us speed up the process by increasing visibility and control of these tasks.” Visual 2000 regional partner MY BILGI Co. is providing implementation services at Aydinli. Once core Product Data Management (PDM) capabilities of the system are in place, the company will extend use of the system across its supply chain to enhance supplier collaboration and track process milestones.

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“We will take advantage of the many capabilities the system offers,” explained Hakan Duran, Aydinli IT Director. “We already have plans to move our line planning activities to Visual PLM.net to streamline and focus our merchandising and design activities. We also want to interface the PLM with our SAP® Enterprise (ERP) system to tie the whole concept to consumer process together.” “We are pleased with the opportunity to work with Aydinli,” said Tony Walker, Visual 2000 European Sales Director. “Their growing matrix of brands and styles represents the reason so many companies in this region are looking to Visual PLM.net for the order and control it brings to the fashion process. We look forward to helping Aydinli achieve their business goals through the use of this technology.” “We are delighted to partner with Visual 2000 for the Aydinli implementation,” added MY BILGI Project Coordinator M. Emrah Evliyaoglu. About Aydınlı Group The Aydınlı Group operates nearly 300 retail stores, including three Aymerkez megastores, and more than 600 other points of sale throughout Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe. The company’s 3.000 employees bring unique Turkish design, quality, and manufacturing character to a wide range of global brands such Pierre Cardin, Cacharel, and U.S. Polo Assn. For more information, visit http://www.aydinli.com.tr. About Visual 2000 Visual 2000 International Inc. develops and markets comprehensive software solutions for the Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories (AFA) industry. The company’s flagship Visual End-2-End™ Solution combines Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Warehouse Management System (WMS), business intelligence (BI), sales force automation (SFA), customer relationship management (CRM), and E-Commerce capabilities in a single, integrated solution that enables retailers, brands, and manufacturers to gain visibility and control across the entire concept-to-consumer fashion lifecycle.

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VISI Electrode Triggers Alliance Revolution 20 February 2013 A tooling manufacturer says the combination of a new Sodick EDM AG60L spark eroder and switching to Vero Software’s dedicated electrode design module, VISI Electrode, has completely revolutionised the production of their copper electrodes. The Managing Director of Alliance Tooling Ltd, Luke Parsons, cites an example of a mold they made recently for the trigger of a household cleaning spray. “We needed ten different electrodes for the tool, which, previously, would have taken ten hours to create. Each electrode used to take an hour to model, but VISI Electrode has reduced our design time by 80%, with each electrode now taking less than 10 minutes to produce.”

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Toolmaker Ian Jarvis says VISI Electrode has made his job considerably easier. “Once I’d made a few changes to the fillet rads on the trigger mold I simply clicked on the faces I wanted to spark and enclosed them with a 3D boundary. They were immediately extracted from the tooling model, providing a quick and simple way to arrive at the required electrode geometry.” More complex areas are extracted just as easily using a graphical face selection. An intuitive interface guides him through the process of creating the electrode nose, which he says makes further editing of extracted faces a simple procedure, as extension height can be added with either vertical, draft, or tangential extension. “If I want to extend the extracted faces, it’s easy to add a bit of extra draft, and then add the stock. If I’m creating a rib with stock, I can add fillets to the stock so quickly and easily to give the rib strength.” For open-sided electrodes, he has made use of multiple extrusion directions for automatic side extension. The base and stock are interactively added, and he is able to utilise the dynamic animation and collision check features at any time during the creation process. “If I’m using Erowa holders, I can pull the geometry from the database and simulate the complete burning process, eliminating any potential clashes while it’s being produced.” Leicester-based Alliance Tooling make aluminium and steel molds for household goods, point-of-sale, garden products, the building industry, medical and dispensing products, and the automotive sector. They first realised they needed to improve their electrode design and manufacturing processes while building a mold for a drug dispensing component which required a large number of electrodes, but with a short production window. “This highlighted a bottleneck with producing electrode models and sparking them,” says Luke Parsons. The Sodick AG60L 6-station toolchange spark eroder overcame the sparking bottleneck. “The roughing cycle is far faster than anything we’ve seen before, and with the tool-changer we can maximise lights-out usage.” The use of VISI Electrode means Alliance have electrodes ready before they need them. “In the past we’ve been sparking electrodes as soon as they’re available, then production stopped while we made another.” Alliance realised VISI Electrode would be perfect for keeping the Sodick fed with electrodes for sparking, there was one further hurdle they had to overcome before their full electrode process was complete – toolpath production. “Until recently we only had one holder, but now we’ve created a dedicated jig comprising four new electrode chucks in specific datums on a hardened and ground steel plate. This is now a permanent fixture on our Hardinge Bridgeport, and we can machine electrodes in batches of four by linking individual programs together – again fully utilising lights-out machining.” Luke Parsons continues to detail how the data export from VISI Electrode saves Alliance even more time, and material usage, too. “Previously, where we had the same feature on a tool, but in multiple positions and different orientations, we had to make different electrodes of the same feature, but at

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different angles. Now we can fit one electrode into all the necessary positions as VISI Electrode gives provides the XYZ and U position so we can use the same electrode to produce all the common features. We just physically rotate it on the machine.” As well as overcoming the design bottleneck and improving the manufacturing process, Luke Parsons says VISI Electrode also gives them the confidence that their electrodes will be 100% accurate: “We only get one chance to spark an electrode in position, so there’s no margin for error. VISI Electrode doesn’t just create the electrode, it creates a co-ordinate sheet, a drawing report of the electrode and workpiece, XYZ and U co-ordinates, and the start and finish points. It gives our Sodick operator a visual picture of what he needs to achieve. This is of paramount importance for accuracy.” He says while the combination of the Sodick spark eroder and VISI Electrode has already revolutionised the way they design and manufacture electrodes, it is absolutely key towards achieving their aim of doubling turnover within the next 12 months. That objective will also be helped by their planned step-by-step switch to other software from the VISI portfolio, including VISI Machining to replace their existing CAM system. Their molds are already modelled, designed and analysed using VISI Modelling, VISI Analysis and VISI Mold. “Part of the decision making process was that eventually we would design and manufacture all of our tools within a single environment, including VISI-PEPS wire for wire EDM.” Switching to VISI Machining will greatly reduce Alliance’s CNC programming time. The software’s templates containing tooling, tool path operations, feeds, speeds and depth of cut, etc., all of which can be stored and re-used on similar electrode families. Applying them to a new electrode will automatically create a new set of toolpaths using the same settings and company standards which have already been proven on previous jobs. Concluding, Luke Parsons says “Alliance has built up a very special know-how over the years and we have combined this with the latest machinery and CAD/CAM technology. Vero are key to our production plans and will ensure we remain in a position to meet the demands of our clients faster than ever.”

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Zodiac Pool Systems Dives in with ProductCenter PLM 20 February 2013 SofTech, Inc., a provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announces its latest ProductCenter® PLM case study featuring Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc., a leader in swimming pool and spa products and services headquartered in Vista, California.

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With the implementation of ProductCenter, Zodiac Pool Systems has achieved the following benefits: • Global deployment facilitating 24 x 7 product development among Zodiac’s operations located

in the United States, France, Australia and China • Increased productivity and improved reliability of engineering data through accurate access to

SolidWorks® product designs • Improved product development timeline through collaborative efforts.

“ProductCenter has significantly streamlined our processes, aiding us in reducing product development time. With ProductCenter we gain visibility and control over our product information and schedules throughout our organization,” states Emily Colomes, director of engineering at Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. “Having insight into our processes allows us to identify issues early on in the product development phase, providing a great benefit to our business.” For the complete case study on ProductCenter PLM at Zodiac Pool Systems visit the SofTech Web site at http://www.softech.com/success/customer-success?ref=przps.

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Product News ARM and STMicroelectronics Join with MathWorks to Enable Code Generation, Debug and Modelling for STM32 Microcontrollers 19 February 2013 ARM and STMicroelectronics have announced the availability of the first ever Embedded Coder support, with MATLAB and Simulink, for ARM® Cortex™-M processor-based systems. The joint project between ST and ARM is fully supported by MathWorks and enables software developers to create their algorithms in MATLAB and Simulink and then target, integrate, debug and test those models in a Processor In the Loop (PIL) simulation. The generated C code from Embedded Coder runs on an STM32 Evaluation Board and the debugger of the Keil™ Microcontroller Development Kit (MDK-ARM™) interfaces directly with Simulink, further simplifying the code integration. "Based on strong customer demand for MATLAB and Simulink support, ST aggressively developed the capabilities to go beyond pure Cortex-M processor support by creating additional peripheral blocks, further simplifying the PIL process," said Michel Buffa, General Manager Microcontroller Division, STMicroelectronics. "Moreover, enabling DSP-standard tools to run on our Cortex-M processor-based STM32 products helps our customers address a broader spectrum of opportunities." "This initiative enables developers to easily and efficiently develop and explore numerous models before

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generating optimized code for their Cortex processor-based projects," said Richard York, Director of Embedded Systems Marketing, ARM. "The combination of MATLAB and Simulink, and the Keil MDK-ARM brings together two of the best software development toolchains. This is good news for developers as it will enable them to accelerate the time to market for innovative Cortex processor-based systems and products." "MathWorks is pleased to have worked with ARM and ST to put in place the first Embedded Coder code generation support for Cortex-M processor-based systems and the Keil MDK-ARM," said Paul Barnard, design automation marketing director, MathWorks. "This is a very important first step in providing a smooth design flow for engineers using Model-Based Design with MATLAB and Simulink to develop highly optimized Cortex-M processor-based systems."

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BETA CAE Systems S.A. Announces the new v14.0.1 Release of the ANSA & µETA Pre- & Post-Processing Suite 15 February 2013 Following the release of version v14.0.0 of their ANSA & µETA pre-and post-processing suite, with outstanding new software features and tools, which enhance the user experience and increase the simulation processes performance, BETA CAE announce the release of version v14.0.1 with enhancements and known issues resolved. Enhancements

• Improvements in the Selection tool for enhancing the ease of use. • New option for enabling or disabling the export of hierarchy in IGES files. • New option for the treatment of the intersections between adhesive lines and spot-welds. • New script functions.

and more... Known Issues Resolved

• Malfunction of keyboard on Linux platforms with RedHat and CENTOS 5.x. ANSA was blocked at any input action.

• It was not possible to create New Filter. • Changing representation to “Lumbed Mass” could lead to unexpected termination. • It was not possible to translate JT files with the stand alone CAD translator on Windows

platforms. • Connections Manager: the “Separate In/Out” option was not respected in BOLT realization. • The application of the SIMPLIFY function of the MESH module on “not cleaned” geometry

could cause unexpected termination.

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• The Reconstruction of Shell Mesh did not affect 2nd order elements when applied on the outer surface of Volume.

• Shell Mesh Reconstruction using CFD params, with zero Max_Length, could cause unexpected termination.

• Applying the REFINE function on triangular mesh could cause unexpected termination. • Opening a model with a big number of laminates required unaccepted time duration. • LS-DYNA: having blank value for SSTHK considered 1 instead of 0 (zero).

and more... For more details about the new software features, enhancements and corrections please, refer to the Release Notes document. Enhancements and Known Issues Resolved in µETA Post-processing Enhancements

• Support of ANSYS v14.5. • Support of Abaqus cylindrical solid elements. • Support of FEMZIP-L & -P v6.05. • Support of the HASHIN and the Puck Matrix failure criteria for Nastran and Abaqus. • Enhancements of Curves’ handling within the CurveList. • Various enhancements of the CFDPost and CompositePost toolbars.

and more... Known Issues Resolved

• META could stuck on CentOS 5.x and RedHat 5.x OS after typing within a textfield. • Non-linear Von Mises Stresses from Nastran analyses were not calculated correctly. • Reading certain Radios D00 files would cause unexpected termination. • Incorrect calculation of certain CFD-specific results for the Fluent and OpenFOAM codes.

and more...

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Delcam’s Latest FeatureCAM Includes New Stock Model Options 20 February 2013 The 2013 R2 version of Delcam’s FeatureCAM feature-based CAM software incorporates a number of new stock model options that allow users to increase productivity, improve surface finish and reduce tool wear. Other enhancements in this release include new methods for the generation of html set-up

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sheets, and improvements to turning and turn-mill programming. For full details, including video demonstrations of the new functionality, please go to www.delcam.tv/fc2013/lz/en/whats-new-videos-r2.html. FeatureCAM was the world’s first feature-based programming software when it was launched in 1995. Constant development since then has ensured that the system has retained its leadership in programming speed and ease of use, while an increased range of strategies has been added to provide more efficient toolpaths giving greater productivity on a wider range of machines. The first addition to the stock model functionality eliminates excessive tool engagement and limits the maximum depth of any cut into un-machined material. Both these controls reduce tool wear and improve surface finish by avoiding any overloading of the tool. They can be used on both stock models imported into FeatureCAM, such as castings that need some finish machining, or on the stock models generated by FeatureCAM after each machining operation. The same functionality also removes toolpath segments that machine very little or no material. Rest machining has been made more efficient in two ways. Firstly, a new "detect metal thicker” command ensures that rest material thinner than the specified limit is ignored. This prevents toolpaths being generated in any areas where the benefit of the extra cut is negligible, such as cusps left by the previous toolpath. Secondly, toolpath fragmentation and the resultant air moves between fragments can be reduced by specifying a minimum gap length between cutting moves. Any gaps shorter than the specified distance will be linked with a tangential move between the segments, rather than having the tool retract fully from the surface for a very short air move. FeatureCAM 2013 R2 also incorporates a new method for generating html set-up sheets. Information can be extracted from the FeatureCAM project to provide a detailed list of the tooling to be used, with an illustration of each tool, together with the dimensions of the initial stock and an image of the finished part. A number of turning improvements have also been implemented, including smoother lead-in and lead-out moves that reduce any witness marks when finishing larger turned parts in a number of sections, and the ability to specify the optimum retract angle for turn-grooving operations and so leave a better surface finish on the part. Turn-mill operations have been made more efficient by offering an alternative method for calculating the index limits. This calculates the limits based on the size of a solid revolve of the part, rather than creating a cylinder around the corner limits of a rectangular bounding box around the part stock. The new method can give an index distance closer to the part shape and so produce more efficient toolpaths.

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Finally, a new add-in has been made available for easier programming of barrel-cam features. This uses the slot centreline and follower diameter to create a four-axis milling feature and produces a toolpath with a tool of the chosen diameter that may be smaller than the follower. When the feature is wrapped around the X-axis of the part, small moves in the Y-axis can be used in conjunction with adjustments to the A-axis to ensure that the walls of the slot are machined correctly.

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InfiniteSkills Release "Learning to Use AutoCAD Sheet Sets Training" 13 February 2013 Software training firm InfiniteSkills Inc. introduced its, "Learning to Use AutoCAD Sheet Sets Tutorial," a specially focused course designed to teach AutoCAD professionals and students to better manage, access, and share data inside AutoCAD drawings using the native Sheet Sets tool. Underlying AutoCAD's powerful 2D and 3D modeling environment is a powerful database that structures and preserves drawing data. AutoCAD's Sheet Sets provide a powerful way to access project data for specific purposes such as publishing and printing drawings, sharing information about projects, along with other general project management functions. InfiniteSkills' Learning to Use AutoCAD Sheet Sets Video Training - DVD explores all the nuances, techniques, and uses of this powerful AutoCAD tool, allowing AutoCAD users to automate data input, exchange information with project group members, and plot in batches to .pdf or .dwf files. Course author Brian Benton is an engineering technician, CAD Service Provider, technical writer and AutoCAD instructor. He has 18 years' experience using AutoCAD in various design fields, and has served in leadership roles for the AutoDesk newsletter HotNews. Benton has also worked in development for AutoDesk. "Sheet sets are a great tool for advanced AutoCAD users," Benton says. "The great thing about them is that you can use them as little as you want or as much as you want. Sheet sets are great for expediting a few tasks but can also be used to perform powerful automated tasks across multiple drawings." Benton brings his decades of experience to make Learning to Use AutoCAD Sheet Sets Training Video a fast and effective guide to integrating Sheet Sets into your AutoCAD workflow. After starting with a basic introduction to Sheet Sets, Benton explains how to start a Sheet Set either from scratch or from a template, offering recommendations for when to most effectively use each method. The course then dives in to the technical elements, simplifying the complex concepts involved in manipulating AutoCAD data by explaining topics such as working with sheet sets properties, customizing properties, and working with Sheet Views.

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Next, Benton explores the project management functionality of Sheet Sets with chapters covering the implementation of templates, preparing title blocks for Sheet Sets, page setup, and inputting drawing data into custom Sheet Set properties. Benton then covers printing, the most powerful advantages provided by Sheet Sets, explaining how to print to various file formats or plotters, publishing, and working with Sheet Set publishing options. Free demo videos and a full list of course contents can be found on the Learning AutoCAD 2013 training page of the InfiniteSkills website: http://www.infiniteskills.com/training/learning-to-use-autocad-sheet-sets.html

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ITI TranscenData Releases CADfix Version 9.0 20 February 2013 ITI TranscenData announced the release of CADfix 9.0, the latest edition of its CAD interoperability tool which tackles the ever present problems of 3D model data exchange and re-use between different engineering applications. CADfix allows the user to import CAD data, efficiently repair and adapt it, and export in the most suitable form for reuse in the downstream system, eliminating the need for expensive CAD model rework. The extensive range of CADfix import and export interfaces has been updated to the latest CAD system versions. A new 3D PDF import interface allows the CADfix user to read 3D geometry from 3D PDF collaboration files. The CATIA V5 interfaces have been extended to read and write CGR files, and the Creo interfaces upgraded to Creo 2 with support for CreoView. CADfix’s array of geometry repair tools continue to evolve with, among other things, enhanced fixes for degenerate surfaces and narrow faces, new facetted geometry processing tools and a new automatic centre line generator. Advanced model defeaturing is a key aspect of CADfix customer applications where significant CAD to CAE process time and cost savings are realized. CADfix 9.0 places further defeaturing capabilities in the hands of the user with the release of new chamfer removal tools, fully automatic filtering and removal of small solids, and bounding box simplification of solids. CADfix 9.0 also comes with a complete user interface refresh, including a reworking of the model interrogation and selection tools and new Hide/Show visibility controls to facilitate even more efficient model processing. "Industry is under increasing pressure to deliver products to market in shorter and shorter timescales.

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This coupled with increasing complexity drives the need for ever more effective interoperability between different CAD, CAM and CAE systems", said Mark Gammon, CADfix Product Manager. “This is exactly where CADfix comes into its own. With CADfix 9.0, we have continued to add new and innovative functionality that helps to increase efficiency in the engineering workplace, saving our customers precious time and money.” The new product release is available immediately worldwide and current CADfix customers can easily upgrade to version 9.0.

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Modular CAD-CAM Software for Designers 14 February 2013 Small scale design businesses can now afford to compete with larger companies in the CAD/CAM industry, thanks to BobCAD-CAM’s modular software. The modular software allows small shop designers to acquire CAD design software without requiring them to also purchase unneeded CAM software, making it possible for them to operate on a tight budget. BobCAD-CAM offers quality computer design software software packages that pack big shop power at a small shop price, making them perfect for home, freelance, and small business designers. The hundreds of design features available allow the user to create simple or complex parts faster and easier, and the modular aspect of the software makes sure that the designer only pays for what he needs. The CAD module makes collaboration between designers and clients simple and efficient by offering the ability to quickly and easily translate geometry from other design products. The software operates with hybrid modeling technology, which means that the designer can with wireframes, surfaces or solids in any order. Tasks such as drawing and editing are simplified by software features that automatically extract wireframe geometry from a surface or a solid or build surfaces and create solid extrusions from wireframes. Once the design phase is complete, the software can export popular file types that are compatible with most CAM software products, once again simplifying the collaboration between the designer, the client, and machine shops that will be producing the parts. The affordability and flexibility of BobCAD-Cam’s software ensures that even the home designer or hobbyist can acquire it easily. BobCAD-CAM software provides the largest body of powerful drawing and modeling tools in CAD for the cost, making the software easily accessible to anyone with a need to innovate.

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For more information on BobCAD-CAM modular CAD software, visit bobcad.com or call 877-262-2231 today.

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New App Staying Alive is a 3D Experience that Helps Save Lives 20 February 2013 Dassault Systèmes today announced the launch of a 3D lifelike experience online called “Staying Alive”, developed in partnership with iLUMENS, a medical laboratory from Paris Descartes University, that uses simulation technologies for medical training. On the Staying Alive web site, both healthcare professionals and the public are able to learn appropriate behavior, movements and techniques that can contribute to saving the life of a person who has experienced sudden cardiac arrest. Through this project, Dassault Systèmes illustrates its commitment to combating the issue of heart attacks, one of the public health sector’s biggest concerns, and explores new horizons for its digital solutions. In a virtual 3D world, anyone can train and practice the potentially lifesaving techniques. Healthcare professionals, as well as the public, can visualize and train to administer first aid, in a collaborative 3D environment using the Web. They can evaluate their results, and even have training sessions with friends, thanks to a Facebook application. This experience is aiming at helping to reduce the number of deaths related to cardiac arrest which kills more than 250,000 and 40,000 people each year in the United States and France, respectively. ”These realistic 3D virtual applications are much more than serious gaming. Anyone can rapidly learn by doing. Information is more easily retained,” explained Alexandre Mignon, MD, PhD, MBA, professor of Anesthesiology & Intensive Care Medicine, head of the iLUMENS, AP-HP. “Staying Alive is the first medical initiative of its kind whose objective is to provide the optimal training of the techniques, which can be repeated as often as necessary, before applying them to a real patient. This project, based on a realistic experience, enables anyone to learn the reflexes they need to adopt after having called for professional emergency help.” Many medical equipment companies already use Dassault Systèmes solutions to design their products in 3D. One such company is Philips, whose HearthStart (HS1) defibrillator was especially conceived for use by non-professionals and is featured in the Staying Alive project in a virtual environment. People can manipulate this defibrillator in various situations, for training, simulation, communication and maintenance. “We believe the virtual world can help improve the real world we live in,” said Frédéric Vacher, director, Content & Media Strategy Marketing, Dassault Systèmes. “We are providing the medical profession with the same technologies that have proven invaluable to so many other industries. With this new innovative and lifelike experience, we are opening the door to new types of uses for 3D simulation

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and for a new type of audience.” There will be a series of similar medical experiences called MEDUSIMS™, to be launched shortly. Staying Alive supports the World Heart Day, on September 29, 2011: http://www.world-heart-federation.org. Staying Alive has received the support of the SFAR (Société Française d’Anesthésie et de Réanimation -http://www.sfar.org) and the CFRC (Conseil Français de Réanimation Cardio-pulmonaire) – http://www.cfrc.fr ). The lifelike experience developed with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DVIA Studio, is available on http://www.stayingalive.fr/en and http://www.3dvia.com.

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New AVEVA Catalogue Manager increases project profitability 21 February 2013 AVEVA announced the launch of AVEVA Catalogue Manager, a new product set, to save significant man-hours in large capital projects through the rapid, streamlined generation of accurate and consistent part numbers, component specifications and bulk material catalogues. AVEVA Catalogue Manager’s unique capabilities offer considerable benefits in the management of engineering materials and resources. Whereas its nearest competitors are mainly limited to piping, AVEVA Catalogue Manager is truly multidiscipline, allowing engineers to globally manage complex specifications across all material categories. Data can be consistently controlled across a number of systems, including engineering, design, materials management and procurement, to improve information governance and project profitability. “The cataloguing and project selection of bulk material is a complex, critical-path process,” says Derek Middlemas, COO and Head of Enterprise Solutions, AVEVA. “If not structured and managed effectively, it leads to poor project performance and higher material costs. We are dedicated to creating solutions for our customers that reduce project risk, increase efficiency and improve project quality. Complete control over the digital information asset is vital, and this new product provides a logical first step for customers deploying an enterprise-wide resource management solution.” AVEVA Catalogue Manager allows Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractors (EPCs) to standardise their engineering information, and Owner Operators to consolidate the use of common components across multiple assets within their own corporate catalogue. Shipbuilders expanding into offshore and plant construction projects can also benefit from AVEVA Catalogue Manager’s capabilities.

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“Previously, a full list of reference data needed to be produced before catalogue creation could begin, a process that could take six to nine months to complete,” continues Mr. Middlemas. “Some vendors provided a ‘standard database’ – a large directory of reference data items – but often two thirds of the data would be irrelevant to the customer and the remaining third would only get them halfway to their goal. AVEVA Catalogue Manager removes this bottleneck by enabling the parallel creation of the catalogue alongside the reference data, delivering immediate benefits.” In addition to flexible integration options for third-party design applications, AVEVA Catalogue Manager integrates out of the box with AVEVA PDMS and the new AVEVA Everything3D design tools. This enables generated component codes to be mapped to design characteristics, further shortening the creation of specifications and other associated information in the Design phase, all under full revision control. Requiring only a fraction of the user training of competitor products and typically half the usual time to create a specification, AVEVA’s Catalogue Manager will save significant time and effort. AVEVA Catalogue Manager’s in-built flexibility enables it to be deployed as a stand-alone product, integrated into an AVEVA or third-party design environment, or as a part of the fully integrated AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management solution. It can be used at project, regional or global enterprise level. AVEVA Enterprise Resource Management provides a completely integrated planning, materials and construction management solution to enable greater project efficiency and profitability. To learn more visit www.aveva.com/aveva_erm

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PROSTEP Launches V6 xPDM Windchill Adapter 21 February 2013 With V6 xPDM Windchill Adapter, PROSTEP has developed a product that enables the bidirectional exchange of data between CATIA V6 (VPM Central) from Dassault Systèmes and Windchill from PTC. The product was created within the framework of a close development partnership with Dassault Systèmes. Because PROSTEP also works closely together with PTC, it was possible to seamlessly integrate both systems. This means that companies who use PTC Windchill can also integrate the innovative V6 products from Dassault in their existing system environment. The V6 xPDM Windchill Adapter uses PROSTEP’s proven OpenPDM technology and is currently being implemented in initial customer projects. One of the highlights of the product is the bidirectional synchronization of product structures between both systems. CAD and other files are transferred in addition to the metadata.

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The V6 xPDM Windchill Adapter uses standard interfaces as well as separate business logic and thus enables the integration of V6 and Windchill. This system architecture substantially reduces the amount of time and effort involved in system upgrades. Typical application scenarios are preconfigured in the adapter, which means that it is possible to significantly shorten the introduction phase. In order to offer its customers an even greater number of integration solutions, PROSTEP is already working at high speed on developing other products based on xPDM.

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PSA Adds Interactive Graphic Display Module to Product Lifecycle Management Software CMPRO 19 February 2013 Professional Systems Associates, Inc. (PSA) announces the addition of the Interactive Graphic Display (IGD) module to their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software, CMPRO. The IGD module allows users to interact with images to quickly discover product related data. The IGD module delivers data through an interface that focuses on images, rather than text. This feature solves issues related to looking for product data without knowing the name or part number for specific items. Allowing users to search for data using images improves the ease of use with respect to manufacturing and maintaining items managed in CMPRO. Two-dimensional images are created using an external graphics application. Those images are loaded into CMPRO and hotspot links to drawing and part information are identified. With hotspot links in place, users click an area of the drawing to expand access to the supporting information. Moe Parker, CEO of PSA, stated, “We are excited about the IGD module because it allows CMPRO users of all levels to drill down using interactive graphics to locate drawing, part, and document information.” Mr. Parker continues, “Because this module does not require the CMPRO user to have design or modeling software, it enhances the ease of use of CMPRO.” The IGD module is included in the CMPRO build released December 2012. For more information about this and other CMPRO features contact PSA at www.psasys.com

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Release of Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012 Leverages Spatial 3D Components 20 February 2013 Spatial Corp, the provider of 3D development components for design, manufacturing and engineering applications, has joined CNC Software Inc. to announce that 3D ACIS Modeler and 3D InterOp are helping to power the latest release of Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012. Designed to control a variety of Swiss-style NC machines, Mastercam Swiss Expert is popular in a range of applications such as watch-making, medical device, dental, automotive, and electronics companies — all known for the requirement of extremely small but very precise parts. Because Mastercam Swiss Expert is a solids based toolset, CNC Software looked to 3D ACIS Modeler from Spatial Corp to provide the component technology required to deliver a high performing modeling kernel. In addition, leveraging 3D InterOp for data interoperability simplified support for standard and native CAD file formats including SAT, IGES, STEP, Parasolid, Creo, NX, SolidWorks, CATIA V4, and CATIA V5. By leveraging the expertise of Spatial for both 3D geometric modeling and data reuse, CNC Software is better able to focus their development resources on the specific requirements of their users and the need to deliver a streamlined programming method, from tool paths to synchronization to simulation. Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012 includes features to simplify synchronization. This includes the ability to view all machining parameters and modify them on the fly if necessary, expand and contract the timeline for trouble-free viewing of the part process, and use of colors to help identify which tool paths belong to which tool group. To improve user productivity and to reduce cost, Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012 lets users fully and safely simulate their project on a virtual machine before it reaches the shop floor. This is enabled by full simulation of every moving component of the machine, including material, main and sub spindles, all tool holders, and part handling devices. Accurate machine models allow you to be confident in the representation of machining processes. Automatic collision detection enables users to catch collisions in a virtual environment before damaging expensive equipment. “The ability for CNC Software to deliver the comprehensive functionality in Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012 is an excellent example of the power of the Spatial component platform,” explained Ray Bagley, Director Product Planning and Management for Spatial. “CNC Software has been able to extend their position as a market leader by devoting the lion’s share of their development resources specifically on the needs of their user community and not on reinventing and optimizing data translation and modeling capabilities.” “The support we have received from Spatial as we brought Mastercam Swiss Expert 2012 to market has been great,” states Gary Hargreaves, Vice President of Business Development for CNC. “Our developers have been able to get timely answers to questions and the guidance we received while implementing the new release of the 3D ACIS Modeler allowed us to move forward without delay while the upgrade of 3D InterOp gives us the ability to accurately read in models from our customers.”

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SIMPOE Announces OEM Agreement with PTC Inc. for New Plastics Extension for PTC® Creo® 20 February 2013 SIMPOE announces the signing of an OEM agreement with PTC Inc. This Agreement has authorized Simpoe to develop a new extension for PTC Creo for the plastic industry which will replace PTC’s Plastic Advisor extension. This new Extension is expected to be available with the new release of PTC Creo in 2013. Existing Plastic Advisor customers under active maintenance with PTC will be able to migrate to the new SIMPOE embedded Plastic software suite for PTC Creo at no charge. They will benefit from the SIMPOE advanced technology, and will also have the opportunity to upgrade their current configuration to the more advanced modules directly marketed by SIMPOE. In addition to the new extension of SIMPOE, a limited function version of SIMPOE software will be included as standard with each seat of PTC Creo Parametric. SIMPOE will continue to market and sell its SimpoePro product suite of complete plastic injection simulation software which is fully integrated with PTC Creo. Easy to use, fast and affordable, SimpoePro is a fully scalable solution targeted to the occasional user developing plastic parts, as well as to the manufacturing or tooling experts. SimpoePro users can optimize the design and manufacturing costs of their plastic parts without ever leaving their familiar PTC Creo graphic user environment. SimpoeXpress, is a limited function free version of SimpoePro that will give customers a brief introduction to the power of SIMPOE. SimpoeXpress is already available by registering on SIMPOE web site, at www.simpoe.com

Thierry Leroy, SIMPOE Chief Operating Officer: “I am particularly pleased with this OEM agreement with PTC, which marks a new major milestone achieved in our efforts to make available our easy to use state-of-the art technology to PTC CAD users over the world. We are proud of being the first PTC Partner to develop an OEM Plastics extension for PTC Creo. The scalability of our solutions is a perfect fit for PTC’s approach of offering the right tools for the right people to perform their job better.”

Michael Campbell, Executive Vice President, CAD segment, PTC: “Plastic injection simulation is an important and strategic aspect of the PTC Creo suite of products. Partnering with SIMPOE has enabled us of offer a high quality, powerful and fully integrated solution to complete the plastic product design process. SIMPOE is a welcome addition to the PTC Creo product suite moving forward.”

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SPRING Technologies Extends its Portfolio with NCSIMUL DNC 19 February 2013 SPRING Technologies announces the launch of NCSIMUL DNC, a module that communicates with all types of CNC Machines, enables a complete NC programs lifecycle management and monitors their status in real time. With NCSIMUL DNC it is easier than ever for process engineers and workshop operators to manage and control their NC deployments. The new module delivers complete management capability for NC machining programs with full traceability of events impacting a program’s life cycle, including versions, status, and certification. All types of NC links, including RS232 serial, Ethernet, NFS, Samba, FTP, and Mazak are supplied standards. The outcome is that operators can be sure they are machining with the right program at the right time. FEATURES OVERVIEW NCSIMUL DNC also returns machine status, either manually from the NC console or automatically. It delivers native support for OPC, the international interoperability standard for industrial automation. This means that a machine’s status can be reported in real time with details of output, failures, downtime, setups, etc. This data can be used to generate activity reports in table or graph form to enable specific situations to be analyzed and more efficient production planning. Status reporting also enables the execution of quality scenarios and more sophisticated supervision processes. Interfaced with an ERP or Production Management package providing links to work/planned orders, the module provides feedback on productivity rates (OEE, ORR, EIRR) in a single click. INTEGRATION within NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS Portfolio – Main BENEFITS A component of the NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS portfolio from SPRING Technologies, NCSIMUL DNC is seamlessly integrated with the other modules: NCSIMUL Machine (machining simulation), NCSIMUL Tool (cutting tool management) and NCSIMUL Publisher (technical content publishing). For example, once a program has been simulated and checked, NCSIMUL DNC can authorize direct transfer to the NC Machine. The 3D film produced by the simulation (np3 file) can be stored and associated with a program in NCSIMUL DNC. An operator in the workshop who wants more insight into the program, scheduled to run on the machine, can use NCSIMUL Player to preview the operation on a PC or any touch screen devices. Another advantage for a company equipped with NCSIMUL Tool is that operators can load the cutting tool onto the machines automatically at the same time as the tool gauges and the associated NC program. The tool sheets, and machining job sheets and self-inspection documents generated by the other

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NCSIMUL SOLUTIONS modules can also be associated with the NC programs in NCSIMUL DNC. Olivier BELLATON, General Manager, explains: “SPRING Technologies aims to make the day-to-day workshop experience more comfortable and productive. We cut out the errors that arise out of manual operations. Operators are free to devote more time to tasks that generate added value. Our main focus is on delivering solutions that are really easy to use and contribute to the smart factory.”

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TracePartsOnline.net Traffic Now IVW-Certified 20 February 2013 TraceParts, a global provider of 3D marketing services, announced that the traffic of its engineering portal TracePartsOnline.net has been certified since December 2012 by IVW, the independent organization that certifies and audits the circulations of major print and online publications in Germany. “IVW membership and certification allow us to provide our customers and partners with reliable, verifiable and audited traffic numbers. The objective IVW measurement gives part vendors a neutral validation of their product catalogs exposure, as well as of their advertising messages. Last month IVW measured over 475,000 visitors and 3.8 million page impressions with banner ads for TracePartsOnline.net, excluding our partners’ sites. We know it’s a convincing argument for our online services. And we are strongly committed to demonstrating accuracy, reliability and credibility for all the data we publish, not only for our catalog content but also for our traffic results.” explains Christian Baumgärtner, TraceParts GmbH Managing Director. To ensure that online media do not exaggerate their audience, visitor numbers and page impressions, there are various institutions engaged in checking the figures given, whose job it is to monitor and verify these details independently. One of the best-known institutions involved in this is the IVW, who has been determining and verifying media circulation in a neutral, impartial way since 1949. As an inspection body that is independent of the state, non-commercial and neutral, the IVW provides the media and advertising industry with vital data for marketing media. As the first and only organization of its kind as a world-leading B2B portal for the construction industry with over 100 million free CAD models, TracePartsOnline.net is therefore entitled to display the coveted IVW mark which symbolizes neutral and independent quality control. The TraceParts certified traffic numbers can be viewed at www.ivw.de. About TraceParts TraceParts is a world-leading digital engineering 3D content company, offering progressive business software solutions for over 20 years through powerful web based products and services such as CAD part libraries, electronic catalogs and product configurators, helping part vendors to improve marketing efficiencies by increasing the value of their existing digital product data.

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The www.TracePartsOnline.net CAD portal is freely available to millions of CAD users worldwide, with hundreds of supplier catalogs and over 100 million CAD models and product datasheets suitable for the Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Maintenance processes. For more information about TraceParts, please visit www.traceparts.com

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