ENGINEERING SOFTWARE

Ashlar-Vellum, developer of 2D CAD and 3D modeling software, announced the release of the Cobalt Share Application in the Apple Mac App Store. This new collaboration tool is free for professionals to share design files and move easily between Mac and Windows platforms. It allows users to view and collaborate on designs and exports in over […]

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced Simcenter X software, a new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that delivers capabilities of Simcenter, Siemens’ industry-leading portfolio of simulation and test solutions, on the cloud. With an initial release focused on Simcenter STAR-CCM+ software and delivered as part of the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software, Simcenter X […]

Tech Soft 3D, a provider of engineering software development toolkits, recently announced that it has acquired the Actify core business, including SpinFire, CAD Publisher, and Centro. Actify SpinFire is a CAD viewer and collaboration tool supporting more than 20 standard CAD formats for 3D and 2D viewing, measuring, and markup capabilities for companywide departments, including […]

Industrial engineers spend a lot of time writing code for programs that will run machines in the plant, on the packaging line, or in a warehouse. The problem is, however, there’s no standard best practices for version control or disaster recovery. Copia Automation, a four-year-old start-up, is changing that by applying IT-based DevOps to the…

SprutCAM Tech announced the launch of Update 17.0.14 and 17.0.15 for SprutCAM X and SprutCAM X Robot, featuring more than 200 changes. This update enhances various functionalities: Support for new robot models Added support for Kawasaki robots (BX300L model and others) in SprutCAM X Robot and MachineMaker. Additionally, support for 27 models of ROKAE robots […]

Elysium announced the integration of InfiPoints into the Altair Partner Alliance. Building on the success of CADdoctor, a tool within the Altair Partner Alliance since 2015, users can now harness the advantages of the newly incorporated point cloud handling solution, InfiPoints. This expansion aims to provide users with a seamless Scan to BIM and Scan […]

• SINEC Security Guard: Intuitive cloud-based software-as-a-service to improve cybersecurity on the shop floor • Allows users to match vulnerabilities to their OT assets, prioritize them, and engage in mitigation measures • Integration with the cloud-native SIEM Microsoft Sentinel enabled • Available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace in July, 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the…

The first stop of the worldwide COMSOL Conference 2024 tour is slated to be held in Boston, MA, on October 2–4. The COMSOL Conference provides a space for engineers, scientists, and researchers to showcase their modeling and simulation work, exchange ideas, and learn new modeling techniques. Program highlights of the 2024 event: Keynote talks by […]

Space logistics startup The Exploration Company is advancing sustainable space exploration by leveraging Ansys simulation solutions to develop its modular and reusable space vehicle, Nyx. With a methane-based propulsion system, Nyx will begin by flying to stations in Earth’s orbit to deliver technologies for advanced research in areas such as microgravity, which has applications in […]

Leaders from industries that design and make places, objects, and experiences are far more confident about their companies’ resilience than last year and have a surprisingly high level of trust in AI, according to the 2024 State of Design & Make report released by Autodesk. The group largely sees AI as a current tool rather […]

IMSI Design recently announced the release of its TurboCAD 2024 line, including Platinum, Professional, Deluxe, and Designer versions for Windows desktop PCs. The release includes over twenty new and improved features focused on visualization, 3D modeling, and architectural enhancements. New and improved features include: Usability and interface: LTE Configurations Workspace: LTE configurations are now a […]

The markets are changing, and thus so are the requirements of the process manufacturing industry. Whether it is fluctuating demand, more customized products, or smaller batches, manufacturers need to respond more quickly and flexibly. Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, discusses how software and modular hardware enable…

SINEC Security Guard: Intuitive cloud-based software-as-a-service to improve cybersecurity on the shop floor Allows users to match vulnerabilities to their OT assets, prioritize them, and engage in mitigation measures Integration with the cloud-native SIEM Microsoft Sentinel enabled Available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace from July 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial…

When it comes to designing parts, it’s best not to reinvent the wheel. Imagine, as an engineer, spending hours, days, or even months designing a part, only to find out later that it already exists. Unfortunately, it’s all too common, especially in machine building and manufacturing facilities that have been operating for decades. The problem…

DigiKey, a global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announces the exclusive release of the LabsLand Prism4, a modular structure for building interactive real-time, remote hardware systems faster and more efficiently. The Prism4’s design supports remote hardware systems with cameras, modular lights, and evaluation…

igus, the Germany-based motion plastics technologies company — has announced the opening of its new “enjoyneering” center in the Detroit Metro area. Located in Bloomfield Hills, this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a hub for innovation, customer support, and training, all centered around igus’ expertise in motion plastics. The grand opening of the igus enjoyneering…

CloudNC, a manufacturing technology company backed by Autodesk and Lockheed Martin, recently announced that its CAM Assist solution can now create programming strategies and toolpaths with AI for 3+2 axis CNC machines. Previously, CAM Assist (available as a plug-in for Autodesk’s Fusion software) generated machining strategies with AI for manufacturers using 3-axis CNC machines, helping […]

With the CAD software industry advancing significantly in the past five years and the advent of modern manufacturing processes, firms are embedding CAD even deeper into their process, exponentially increasing the need for CAD skills across their workforces. Conversely, the number of workers with job-ready CAD skills is decreasing. Autodesk estimates that 56% of CAD-based […]

PTC recently launched a new engineering app for the Apple Vision Pro. The Onshape Vision App transforms flat computer screen models into virtual life-size products that team members can hold, pull apart, and inspect as if they were physical components. It works in sync with the Onshape cloud native CAD and PDM system on the iPad, […]

Eplan eStock gives companies access to centralized device management in the Eplan Cloud, simplifying collaboration and reducing coordination times and media discontinuities. Working with eStock has become even easier in the Eplan Platform 2024, meaning that users can automatically and quickly access the full range of more than 1.5 million device datasets in the Eplan…

What’s an AS/AR implementation project really like? This Q&A reveals tips and unexpected challenges when switching from manual to automated. Warehouse automation technology is gaining traction in the U.S. to strengthen supply chains, reduce reliance on labor, and manage peak seasons and unforeseen events more efficiently. However, companies are still relatively slow to adopt and…

Synopsys with Ansys may be too big to be acquired by a design software company. By Roopinder Tara | Director of content at engineering.com Synopsys’ acquisition of Ansys for $35B, expected to close the first half of 2025, will be the biggest deal ever in the design and engineering software industry, dwarfing the $4.5B acquisition…

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that it is bringing an innovative approach for sharing accurate thermal models of integrated circuit (IC) packages to the electronics supply chain. The main advantages are protecting intellectual property, enhancing supply chain collaboration, and accuracy of models for steady state and transient thermal analysis to enhance design studies. Introduced […]

Simulation in the engineering space empowers designers to create, test, and revise ideas with a speed and complexity not possible with traditional means alone. Just as simulation has enabled faster and more calculated development of products across industries, its own evolution is rapid and crucial to understand. The current state of simulation in the engineering […]

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Voltaiq combine their strengths to offer unparalleled capabilities for battery manufacturing-focused companies. This collaboration aims to bring together the production-proven capabilities of both Siemens’ Insights Hub and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI), customers can gain access to unparalleled capability specific to battery-domain companies to help rapidly scale operations smoothly, from…