CAD/CAM/FEA/Simulation

Hexagon unveils production software business
Vero Software, FASys and SPRING Technologies have been combined under the Hexagon brand.

Opterus R&D licenses AnalySwift's SwiftComp modeling software
SwiftComp is a general-purpose multiscale modeling code that enables users to perform efficient and accurate modeling of composites.  

Altair announces SIMSOLID acquisition
SIMSOLID works on full-fidelity CAD assemblies for structural simulation without geometry simplification, cleanup or meshing.

MultiMechanics and Opterus R&D partner on HSCs for space applications
The two companies are collaborating in response to a NASA solicitation seeking further exploration of the use of thin-ply High Strain Composites (HSCs) for space applications.

Siemens to offer 3D data visualization with Lightwork Design acquisition
Using more realistic imagery, simulations and VR environments can help identify and address potential product problems.

Open Mind joins Okuma's Partners in THINC collaboration
Partners in THINC is a network of more than 40 industry leaders who come together to solve problems and explore new productivity ideas for real-world manufacturing.

FACC awarded inspection robot research project
The project aims to develop a new generation of inspection robots, which will be used for a vast range of inspection tasks — without programming effort.

EASYPERM permeability measurement system installed at Moldex3D
Taiwan R&D center will use EASYPERM to augment RTM simulation capability for customers.

CGTech expands software partnership with Siemens PLM Software
CGTech now offers a connection with Siemens’ Teamcenter software as part of its VERICUT toolpath simulation software. 

Solvay and MultiMechanics partner on material simulation software
New material simulation software platform could reduce the time and cost of developing and certifying new composite materials by 40%.